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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 28

ESPN's Greg McElroy has the Tennessee Vols ranked significantly lower than the AP Top 25

The Tennessee Vols climbed three spots in this week's AP Top 25 poll thanks to their blowout win against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee went from No.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 23

USC Trojans Receive Notable Ranking In Top-25

After suffering their second loss, the USC Trojans have been kicked out of the Top 25 rankings, again. However, what Trojan fans are still pleased with is the revamped Trojan roster and coaching staff that have immediately impacted coach Lincoln Riley's fourth team as head coach.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 22

Greg McElroy picks winner of Alabama-South Carolina matchup

The Alabama Crimson Tide enter Week 9 riding a six-game winning streak and a growing sense of rhythm under head coach Kalen DeBoer. The team’s blend of balance on both sides of the ball has lifted them back into the national spotlight and into the College Football Playoff picture.

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21

Greg McElroy projects College Football Playoff seeds ahead of Week 9

On Tuesday’s episode of Always College Football, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy unveiled his projected 12-team College Football Playoff field heading into Week 9.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

'Tennessee fans are going to think what they think' - Greg McElroy on calling Vols vs Bama and what he thinks about Tennessee football

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy was on the call this past Saturday night for Bama's 37-20 win over the Tennessee Vols in Tuscaloosa.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19

'It was a really, really not good play call' - ESPN's Greg McElroy gets dramatic while criticizing Josh Heupel and Tennessee

ESPN's Greg McElroy was overly critical of a key decision that was made by Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols in a 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 17

'I really like him' - ESPN's Greg McElroy isn't a fan of Vols QB Joey Aguilar, but there's at least one Tennessee player that he likes

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy ruffled some feathers on Rocky Top this week when he said that he's "not the biggest fan" of Tennessee Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 16

Greg McElroy Shares Brutally Honest Statement on Vols' Joey Aguilar

The Tennessee Volunteers have one of the most important games of their season on deck, as the Vols are set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 15

'I'm not the biggest fan of Joey Aguilar' - ESPN's Greg McElroy doesn't seem to be a big fan of the Tennessee Vols' quarterback

The Tennessee Vols and the Alabama Crimson Tide will meet in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night for the latest installment of The Third Saturday in October rivalry.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Former Alabama QB disrespects what Tennessee Vols WR Chris Brazzell has accomplished so far in 2025

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy attempted to compliment Tennessee Vols wide receiver Chris Brazzell on Tuesday. But instead, McElroy, who is the co-host of McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, ended up being dismissive of what Brazzell has accomplished so far this season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Former Alabama Crimson Tide QB Greg McElroy explains his ranking of the Tennessee Vols

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback turned ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy revealed his updated top 25 rankings on Tuesday. McElroy, who said last week that he doesn't think Tennessee can reach the SEC Championship game, has the Vols ranked at No.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 6

Greg McElroy names SEC quarterback rising in Heisman race

Alabama’s latest win over Vanderbilt offered another look at the transformation happening in Tuscaloosa, and Ty Simpson is at the center of it. The Crimson Tide quarterback threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns on 23-of-30 passing in a 30–14 victory, his third game in four weeks completing better than 75 percent of his throws.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy gives the Tennessee Vols some in-season bulletin board material

The Tennessee Vols received some in-season bulletin board material this week via former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy. McElroy, an ESPN college football analyst who also co-hosts McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, doesn't think Tennessee can play in the SEC Championship game this season.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 4

Alabama Crimson Tide Defeat is USC Trojans' Gain in New Top-25 Ranking

It’s not every week that Alabama’s stumble becomes USC’s cushion. But that’s exactly what happened after the Crimson Tide’s stunning Week 1 loss to Florida State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Greg McElroy Predicts Winner of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Game

The first full weekend of the 2025 college football season features several strong matchups, including the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets visiting the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday night.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Greg McElroy Predicts Alabama's College Football Playoff Fate

The Alabama Crimson Tide won the 2009 national title over the Texas Longhorns with the help of quarterback Greg McElroy under center. The team also featured Heisman winner Mark Ingram II and Julio Jones.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 22

ESPN analyst chooses Texas Longhorns in Fight for SEC Championship

On the podcast, Always College Football, released on Thursday, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy discussed his preseason championship picks and College Football Playoff predictions.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for DeBoer, Simpson

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson

Greg McElroy may have a slight bias towards the Alabama Crimson Tide. He did play there, after all, and he helped the Tide with the 2010 BCS title game.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Nick Saban has funny response to Greg McElroy spreading rumors about him

Nick Saban had a tongue-in-cheek warning for former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 19

Nick Saban: Rumor would get Greg McElroy's 'ass kicked' at Alabama

Nick Saban finally responded to a former Alabama quarterback speculating the legendary coach would come out of retirement ahead of the 2026 season, and his remarks Monday night were entirely on brand.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 11

Greg McElroy's Comments About Alabama's Tight End Depth: Just a Minute

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy witnessed the Crimson Tide's first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. Though the 2009 national champion was impressed by what he saw from the unit at this stage of fall camp, he did come away pondering how the tight end group might turn out.