The SEC’s rivalries are set, at least for the next four years. The schedule will preserve key rivalries, but Alabama-LSU will not be kept annually.

The natural assumption (and likely outcome) is that LSU will become Alabama’s third and final permanent rival in the new nine-game SEC format, set to be announced Tuesday, according to multiple reports Thursday. But should the third permanent rival instead be Mississippi State? Here’s a look at the case for and against Mississippi State over LSU.

Alabama and St. John's play in basketball on the same day as the Crimson Tide play LSU in football later this year.

Ole Miss Rebels football coach Lane Kiffin may have a "dilemma" at the quarterback position with Trinidad Chambliss and Austin Simmons ahead of the LSU Tigers game in Week 5.

Alabama is off to a 2-1 start to the season. Here are some predictions for the Crimson Tide's remaining games.

Georgia stayed put at No. 5 in the latest AP Top 25, which was released on Sunday. Georgia didn't play this week and neither did the Bulldogs' next opponent, No. 17 Alabama.

Paul Finebaum believes that Alabama's trip to Athens must result in a win if the Crimson Tide are to reach their preseason goals.

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