Week 9 SEC Ranked Roll Call With Group of Five's Matt Sprouse

On paper it's a lighter slate — but the matchups and rivalries say otherwise. Brien and AV set up Week 9 with smart angles, crisp scouting notes, and a Florida coaching search that's about to get real. They dig into: Florida's opening, without the wish-casting. Why Lane/Eli price out, why Jeff Brohm fits the budget and the QB room, and why Jedd Fisch checks the culture box and the play-caller box for Gainesville. Ole Miss at Oklahoma: Can Chambliss find enough run game to slow OU's pass rush? Why chunk plays and time of possession decide it — and why both hosts lean Rebels in a one-score game. Missouri at Vanderbilt: Two 6–1 teams with soft résumés — trench play, Ahmad Hardy, and a road test that feels more Big Ten West than SEC showcase. Texas A&M at LSU: Death Valley at night vs. A&M's lines and clock control. One host rides the upset hunch, the other plays the under 47.5 and explains the script. Dakota Marker on Gameday? Why NDSU–SDSU deserves a national spotlight and why the Bison remain the pick until proven otherwise. Group of Five playoff lane with guest Matt Sprouse (Group of Five Guys). Byrum Brown's value to USF, Memphis' third-down problem, Boise's brand factor, JMU's path, and a clear, grounded read on USF at Memphis. Plus, the Book Club card with live numbers and reasoning (Minnesota +8.5, Ole Miss +4.5, Michigan -14.5, UCLA +25.5), and one more total to watch in Baton Rouge. If you like previews with receipts — picks, matchups, and coaching intel you can actually use — this one's for you.