Football & Grits: A daily podcast about SEC football

David Ubben and Andy Staples preview the 2021 SEC East season. Is this the year Georgia can run the table? Week 1 vs. Clemson could set the tone for the entire season. How does Florida replace Kyle Trask at QB? After the Dawgs & Gators which program ranks 3rd in the SEC East pecking order? South Carolina, Tennessee & Vandy all have first year coaches in Shane Beamer, Josh Heupel an

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins David Ubben to discuss Henry To'o To'o transferring from Tennessee to Alabama. Will he be eligible to play in 2021? All signs are pointing to yes. The Crimson Tide linebacking corps could be the best in the country. Ohio State WR Jameson Williams is also transferring to Alabama & the rich just continue to get richer. How long will Nick Saban reign

Andy and Georgia Bulldogs scribe for The Athletic Seth Emerson discuss the state of affairs in Athens. Georgia's win-loss record since the beginning of Kirby Smart's tenure is among one of the best in college football, so why aren't the Bulldogs top dog yet? Had Jamie Newman officially taken the reigns at UGA would they have earned a berth to Atlanta? 'Why did Smart choose that QB

Andy is joined by The Athletic’s Tennessee beat writer and Football & Grits co-host David Ubben. Year 1 on Rocky Top for new head coach Josh Heupel is underway after what was one of the wildest 6 month stretches in Tennessee football history because of scandal, investigation & turnover. Will Heupel and new AD Danny White bring the Vols program back to glory? Learn more about your

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall talk all things SEC after the conclusion of spring practice. Florida QB Emory Jones will make a big impact in the SEC East. Could Bryce Young be the best Bama QB ever? It will be interesting to see Bill O'Briens impact on the Crimson Tide offense. Georgia needs to score more points. Is JT Daniels the guy to do it? Which 1st year coach will

The Athletic's David Ubben sits down with Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel. How has adapting to life in Knoxville been? What improvements need to be made? Plus, Heupel discusses his relationship with Mike Leach and his mentors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman rank SEC jobs. Alabama isn't in Ari's top 2? Where does Florida check-in? Which job is more desirable: Kentucky or Auburn? What omen of ill-fortune has befallen College Station? Controversy alert in Rocky Top! Could Ole Miss scrape their way out of the bottom five soon? Subscribe to The Andy Staples Show: http://listen.theathletic.com/a

The Athletic's David Ubben & Aaron Suttles recap National Signing Day in the SEC. Alabama continues to dominate on the recruiting trail. Is Jimbo Fisher creating a monster at Texas A&M? The new crop of SEC coaches have landed their 1st class. Plus, EA Sports announces its CFB video game will return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall react to Tennessee's hiring of Josh Heupel. Plus, the 2021 schedule has been released & the guys share their takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples go inside Tennessee's decision to fire Jeremy Pruitt with cause. In an unprecedented move, the school investigated itself to avoid paying Pruitt's massive buyout. Athletic Director Phil Fulmer also announced his decision to retire. Who are the candidates to replace both departures & what is the path forward for the Vols? Learn more about yo