SEC Football Headlines – August 18, 2025

Auburn Tigers

• Auburn to Retire Cam Newton’s No. 2 Jersey: The university announced it will officially retire quarterback Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey.¹ The retirement ceremony will take place during the home game against Georgia on October 11.
  • Source: https://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/auburn-will-formally-retire-qb-cam-newton-s-no-2-20822319.php
  • Source: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/auburn-announces-retirement-of-cam-newtons-no-2-jersey/

Florida Gators

• Florida Football Season Tickets Sold Out: The Florida Gator Ticket Office announced that all 2025 football season tickets and stadium passes have been claimed, marking the second consecutive year of a sellout.²
  • Source: https://floridagators.com/news/2025/8/18/2025-florida-football-season-tickets-sold-out.aspx
• Greg McElroy on Florida’s Offensive Line: On his “Always College Football” podcast, analyst Greg McElroy highlighted Florida’s offensive line as a potential key to the team’s success in 2025.³
  • Source: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/greg-mcelroy-identifies-what-makes-florida-special-in-2025/

Arkansas Razorbacks

• HogTown Concert Series Lineup Announced: Arkansas Athletics released the schedule for the 2025 HogTown on Maple Street Concert Series, which will feature live music before every home football game.⁴
  • Source: https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogtown-on-maple-street-announces-2025-concert-series-lineup/
• Report on Arkansas Defensive Tackle Search: A report from Whole Hog Sports details the team’s search for a starting defensive tackle to play alongside Cam Ball.⁵
  • Source: https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/razorbacks/football/

Georgia Bulldogs

• Georgia’s Run Game Could Be Key to Championship Hopes: A report from DawgNation discusses how the re-emergence of the Georgia run game, with the return of players like Rod Robinson II, could unlock offensive efficiency and help the Bulldogs’ championship hopes.⁶
  • Source: https://www.wsbradio.com/sports/college/re-emergence-georgia-run-game-unlocking-qb-efficiency-championship-hopes/V5OGOT6V3VGQLJQPODNOHE7IP4/

LSU Tigers

• LSU-Clemson Week 1 Matchup Labeled Top-10 Game: The season opener between LSU and Clemson is being highlighted as a top-10 matchup of the year by various analysts, with much discussion on what a win or loss could mean for both teams.⁷
  • Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/lsu_football_vs_clemson_tigers_labeled_top_10_matchup_of_college_football_season/s1_16586_42603298

Tennessee Volunteers

• Five-Star RB Target Savion Hiter to Announce Commitment: Five-star running back Savion Hiter, a major target for Tennessee, is scheduled to announce his college commitment on Tuesday.⁸ The Vols are considered one of the top two contenders, along with Michigan.
  • Source: https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2025/08/18/five-star-tennessee-target-savion-hiter-announcing-college-commitment-tuesday/

South Carolina Gamecocks

• South Carolina Adds a Sixth QB: South Carolina has added Brandon Cunningham as a sixth quarterback to its roster, though he is not expected to stay at the position long-term.⁹
  • Source: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/

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