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The wait is over. Out since May, Mizzou tailback Ahmad Hardy will indeed suit up this weekend at Arkansas. What are reasonable expectations for No. 29 in Fayetteville? Bradford Bruns, Alvin Reid and Marty Jenkins provide their thoughts on Tigers-Razorbacks, Gators-Bulldogs, Utes-Bearcats, etc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would Steve Sarkisian seriously consider benching Arch Manning as the Longhorns labor on offense? Bradford Bruns, Alvin Reid and Marty Jenkins explore Ole Miss-Texas, among other high-profile matchups in Week 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite last weekend's close call in Lincoln, will No. 5 Indiana be able to hold serve against the fourth-ranked Buckeyes? Bradford Bruns' crew previews all of Saturday's major Big Ten matchups and Fighting Irish-Cougars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the moment for which Austin Simmons has been waiting: a return to his old stomping grounds at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Can Mizzou's ascending quarterback upset Trinidad Chambliss' Ole Miss Rebels? Bradford Bruns, Marty Jenkins and Alvin Reid preview marquee SEC showdowns galore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is inclement weather bound to wreak havoc on Saturday night's Georgia-Alabama throwdown? The "College Football Connection" gang explores heavyweight fights in Tuscaloosa, Columbia, Dallas, Eugene and Lincoln. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Missouri's commanding victory over visiting Texas A&M, head coach Eli Drinkwitz lauds Jamal Roberts' second straight 200-yard effort and left tackle Cayden Green's relentless attitude. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following Mizzou's 45-17 upset of eighth-ranked Florida, head coach Eli Drinkwitz pushes back on the narrative that his program cannot contend with top-25 opponents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One week after knocking off Ole Miss, can undefeated Florida keep the momentum going against Mizzou? Bradford Bruns & Co. preview Eli Drinkwitz's latest tall task, not to mention Alabama-Mississippi State, OSU-Iowa, Miami-Clemson, Notre Dame-North Carolina and BYU-TCU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs enter Saturday night's showdown vs. Mizzou as considerable favorites. Can Eli Drinkwitz finally upstage a top-25 team away from Columbia? Bradford Bruns and Alvin Reid travel across SEC country, also spotlighting Texas-Tennessee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Dan Lanning's playoff hopes on life support? The "College Football Connection" crew previews Oregon-USC, Illinois-Ohio State and Iowa-Michigan as Big Ten play begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minutes after Mizzou's 27-17 win over the visiting Trojans, head coach Eli Drinkwitz and running back Jamal Roberts addressed the media at Memorial Stadium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Leavitt's injury has added yet another layer of intrigue to Saturday's clash between the Tigers and Rebels. "College Football Connection" co-hosts Bradford Bruns, Alvin Reid and Marty Jenkins scrutinize four different SEC battles ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest installment of the show, the boys make their picks for what could be the biggest game of the year: Ohio State-Texas. Mizzou heads to Lawrence as a 5.5-point favorite in the Border War, and another local squad -- Illinois -- is laying six points to visiting Duke. Plus: The Sooners visit Ann Arbor as 5.5-point faves, while Kentucky is getting 10.5 points at home vs. the Tide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite posting a 54-14 victory in their season opener vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz took umbrage with several of his team's second-half miscues. Hear the full postgame press conference from Memorial Stadium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.