What keeps each SEC fan base up at night? Insiders name top concern ahead of 2024 season

Before the new-look SEC’s first full football season with 16 teams kicks off in 2024, 247Sports polled its deep roster of insiders for a program-by-program breakdown. The SEC survey asked a handful of questions, including, “What issue keeps your fan base up at night?” Here’s a roundup of the answers.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Cody Goodwin, Bama247

New faces at a handful of key positions such as edge rusher, cornerback, receiver and offensive tackle. Who replaces Dallas Turner? Will true freshmen get some serious snaps at corner and receiver? Who will start at right tackle?

There’s a ton of talent on this roster, and we think they’ll be pretty good this year even with the coaching change and roster turnover. But when the program and fans expect to compete for conference titles and playoff spots, those things matter all the more. The first few weeks of the season will reveal a lot.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Danny West, HawgSports

Recruiting in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas lost a little momentum following a disappointing 7-6 season in 2022, but then lost a ton of momentum last year by going 4-8 with several embarrassing home losses.

Now, Pittman’s hot-seat talk (and, in some cases, NIL shortcomings) have caught up with Arkansas in recruiting, especially on the home front. Several notable…

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Author : Brandon Marcello

Publish date : 2024-08-20 13:38:12

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