The Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns, Mississippi State Bulldogs and Florida Gators head to Dallas for SEC Media Days on Wednesday. Just how relevant are all of their stories entering the 2024 college football season? Here is the biggest question facing each team at the Southeastern Conference event in Texas that day.
Will Jalen Milroe and Kalen DeBoer connect?
Everybody has already asked about Kalen DeBoer following Nick Saban with the Alabama Crimson Tide. The real question is whether or not Jalen Milroe, a run-first quarterback who usually just threw off one read last year, will fit in Kalen DeBoer’s spread. Milroe went to SEC Media Days, so they obviously believe in him, but that could be a mistake.
Is Texas too arrogant for SEC Media Days?
For half a century, the Longhorns have strong-armed whatever conference they’re in to get their way. Greg Sankey and the SEC also threw them a bone by holding SEC Media Days in Dallas and giving them an easy schedule. Does that mean they think they’ll be able to treat the league the same way they did the Big 12? If so, they’re in for a rude awakening.
How can Florida ease concerns at SEC Media Days?
Billy Napier’s seat is getting really warm after two straight losing seasons and an issue with recruiting for 2025. Can he do anything to alleviate those concerns in Dallas? Obviously, he has to improve with the Gators this year, but what does that look like? Does bringing Graham Mertz just serve as a reminder of how vanilla their offense and team is right now?
Will MSU’s offense take the league by storm?
From offensive guru Mike Leach to rising star Jeff Lebby, the Mississippi State Bulldogs’ head coach is a protege of both Lane Kiffin and Josh Heupel. He brings his preferred starting quarterback to SEC Media Days and could have the next cutting-edge offense in the league. Just how ahead of the curve is it? What should fans expect that he took from those two coaches?
