Author: Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY NETWORK

Brian Kelly might still be getting his bearings in the Bayou, but he’s no stranger to expectations. No need to temper expectations in Year 1.

In his first World Series of Poker Circuit event, former Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt placed high. “He was actually pretty relentless.”

Brian Kelly has one chance to make a strong impression as LSU football coach, and he must go with the quarterback who gives Tigers highest ceiling.

Greg Sankey joked recently that the SEC may bypass a nine-game league schedule for 10 conference games. Make his quip a real idea to explore.

Auburn football coach Bryan Harsin carried authority Thursday at SEC Media Days while he addressed “the gorilla in the room.”

The way to force Notre Dame into a conference would be to tighten playoff access for the Irish. That’s where the SEC can come in as a valuable ally.

In terms of cultural fit and on-field product, there is no better fit for the SEC than Clemson football. It’s been that way for years.

Conference growth and realignment is ingrained in college football, and thinking of a future in which the SEC has 20 teams is easy enough to envision.

Predicting Lane Kiffin’s next move is a fool’s errand, but his best move may be to stay at Ole Miss. But will he?

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said he’s “moving on” after engaging in a war of words with Alabama coach Nick Saban last month.