Saban says No. 1 Alabama must avoid being 'ordinary' (2:16)
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
3-0, 1st in SEC - West
Stephen A. can't believe he has to wear a Gators tie after losing bet to Tebow (2:40)
College football SP+ rankings after Week 3
Oklahoma is making a run at the No. 2 overall spot, but things mostly remain the same at the top of this week's SP+ rankings.
In Alabama loss, Florida knows moral victories aren't enough
Even in defeat, Florida showed it is time to stop expecting and celebrating close but not enough. It is time to start expecting championships again.
College football roundtable: What we learned from Week 3
The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn from Week 3?
Kiper's NFL draft notebook: Sleepers, risers and the season's biggest surprises so far
Liberty quarterback Malik Willis looks even better, and these transfers are moving up draft boards. Mel Kiper looks ahead to next April's draft.
Clemson, Ohio State slip in AP poll despite wins
Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday despite wins Saturday, and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the AP poll coming out, here's what is next up for each team in the new rankings.
College football bowl projections and analysis: Top matchups, playoff breakdowns and more
With Week 3 in the books, we forecast every bowl matchup, including the College Football Playoff, and look at who could miss out on the fun and more.
College Football Playoff takeaways: Big names struggling, new teams surging and more
Week 3 revealed some cracks in the teams near the top, which could come into play down the line as the College Football Playoff race heats up.
Why Finebaum is concerned about Alabama (0:47)
We're telling you there's a chance: An Alabama title might not be inevitable this season
There's a chance -- a chance -- Alabama won't dominate the sport again as it did in 2020, and that other contenders or some true underdogs could find their way to the penthouse.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 3
How do Saturday's results impact the contenders for the College Football Playoff field? Our reporters make their picks for the top four.
Mullen, Gators hoping for 'one more shot' at Tide
Saying the Gators still "control everything we want to do still for the rest of the season" after Florida's loss to Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday, Dan Mullen remains confident and optimistic about what lies ahead in the SEC East.
Saban calls out Bama D's 'mental errors' in win
Alabama coach Nick Saban said his defense's inability to "maintain our intensity" was a concern to him after Saturday's 31-29 win over Florida.
College Football Power Rankings after Week 3
Does Alabama's nail-biter knock the reigning No. 1 out of the top spot? How high does Penn State climb after its big win? And can Cincinnati crack the top 5 after a 3-0 start? All that and more in Week 3's Power Rankings.
College football's best: A Hail Mary for the win, an outrageous INT and 'Exit Sandman'
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 3.
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
— Bryce Young heard all about the Swamp. He knew it would be deafening at times and difficult, if not impossible, for a visiting quarterback to communicate.
College football Week 3: Top storylines you need to follow
Is there a path for Florida to upset Bama? Can Nebraska make Oklahoma sweat? How will Cincy fare on the big stage? We get you ready for Week 3.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: Steve Spurrier & Chris Doering
Paul is live in Gainesville for the Alabama v Florida matchup. In this final hour he is joined by Hall of Fame HC Steve Spurrier & SEC Network's Chris Doering to talk Florida Gators football. Paul also talks to the callers.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Jordan Rodgers, Laura Rutledge & Marty Smith
Paul is live in Gainesville for the Alabama v Florida matchup. He is joined in this hour by Jordan Rodgers to preview the CMU/LSU game. He's also joined by Laura Rutledge & Marty Smith.,
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Molly McGrath, Roman Harper & Scott Stricklin
Paul is Live in Gainesville for the Alabama v Florida matchup and he's got a loaded guest lineup. This hour he's joined by Molly McGrath to preview the South Carolina/Georgia game. He's also joined by Roman Harper of ESPN as well as Scott Stricklin, Florida Athletic Director. Paul also talks to the callers.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Tim Tebow & Holly Rowe
Paul is Live in Florida as he is getting ready for Alabama v Florida. He is joined by Tim Tebow to talk about the game and by Holly Rowe who is here to talk about Auburn v Penn State at Happy Valley. Paul also talks to the callers.
'... Good luck, I guess:' Najee Harris offers T.J. Watt advice on facing former Bama teammate
Harris, the Steelers' rookie running back, player behind the Raiders' rookie tackle at Alabama. They won the SEC and a national title together. Watt, the NFL's highest-paid defender, might not need the pointers.
What is the best college football town in America?
Which college town has the best food? What about best scenery? Or pregame tailgate? If your school lands in the 16-team best college town bracket, vote @ESPNCFB on Twitter and Instagram.
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2021 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Kentucky | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Florida | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Missouri | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| South Carolina | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| LSU | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards286.729th
Rushing Yards132.095th
Points For41.0Tied-40th
Points Against18.789th
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Booker | OT | Committed | 91 |
| Jeremiah Alexander | DE | Committed | 90 |
| Emmanuel Henderson | RB | Committed | 89 |
| Shawn Murphy | ILB | Committed | 87 |
| Ty Simpson | QB-DT | Committed | 87 |