On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry covered Troy’s trip to Clemson producing early fireworks before unraveling into frustration. The Trojans led 16-3 at halftime but were derailed by a lengthy lightning delay and a resurgent Tigers squad, falling 27-16.
Meanwhile, Alabama’s 73-0 dismantling of ULM provided little clarity beyond a deepening quarterback discussion. Ty Simpson’s perfect 17-for-17 day was undercut by Austin Mack’s scripted early appearance, signaling a competition that refuses to settle. Auburn’s 42-3 win over Ball State likewise did little to change perceptions, though the Tigers quietly entered the rankings for the first time in nearly five years.
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Elsewhere, Vanderbilt authored the weekend’s most shocking result, outscoring Virginia Tech 34–0 in the second half to win 44–20, while Mississippi State made noise of its own with a 24–20 upset of No. 12 Arizona State, reigniting debate over the SEC’s most disruptive home-field advantage — cowbells.
Florida, however, found itself back in crisis after a lethargic 24–19 loss to South Florida, a setback that renewed pressure on Billy Napier and exposed a lack of urgency throughout the roster. Clemson wasn’t spared criticism either, with home fans booing Dabo Swinney as Cade Klubnik and the Tiger offense looked regressive.
On the media front, ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill discussed his new workload, explaining his decision to step away from his popular Sunday Sirius show in favor of family time, a choice he framed as essential during his daughter’s senior year.
