Andy Staples on Alabama, Texas, Ole Miss & the SEC’s New Coaches

On3’s Andy Staples joins The Next Round live from SEC Media Days in Tampa to break down the biggest storylines, pressure points and preseason debates surrounding SEC football heading into the 2026 college football season. Is Alabama being overlooked entering another season under Kalen DeBoer? Andy explains why the Crimson Tide may be flying under the radar and what Alabama must prove to reestablish itself as a legitimate SEC and College Football Playoff contender. Is Andy buying or selling Ole Miss? Can Pete Golding keep the Rebels in the SEC championship conversation, or are expectations getting too high in Oxford? Plus, how much pressure is Steve Sarkisian facing to win immediately at Texas? With championship expectations surrounding the Longhorns, Andy discusses whether anything short of a deep College Football Playoff run would be considered a disappointment. The conversation also turns to new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall. Will the two rising coaches be compared throughout their tenures? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy SEC football coverage. 💬 Comment with the SEC team you believe is being overlooked. 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round on YouTube for daily college football analysis, exclusive interviews, SEC news and more coverage from SEC Media Days. #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #TexasFootball #OleMissFootball #AuburnFootball #FloridaGators #SECMediaDays #TheNextRound