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Friday, March 20, 2026

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Picks Column: Kentucky

Miami is flying high due to the play of quarterback Jacory Harris, but the Hurricanes face their toughest test yet when they take on Virginia Tech this weekend. We left it up to Mike DiFerdinando and Kyle Maistri to debate who will win in the newest edition of the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column.


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Nutt created Wildcat from single wing

Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt gets a lot of credit for introducing the Wildcat formation to the college level when he was the Arkansas coach, but he doesn't feel as though he deserves all the recognition.


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Stamper keeps D rolling

Usually, when a player of Brandon Spikes' caliber is in jeopardy of missing a game, it's cause for concern.


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Three and Out: Tennessee

1. The Gators' defensive tackles were being driven off the ball. Lawrence Marsh, Jaye Howard, Omar Hunter and Terron Sanders shared the snaps in the middle of the defense, and none of them seemed able to establish the line of scrimmage. They have great linebackers, and the defensive tackles just need to hold their ground so the linebackers can make plays on runs, and they could not do that Saturday.


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Defense gets job done even without Spikes

As Florida's defense jogged onto the field clutching to a 23-13 lead with 6:01 remaining in the fourth quarter against rival Tennessee, All-America linebacker Brandon Spikes watched from the sideline.


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