Alabama's missing mystique, LSU's two transfers from Oklahoma and the ex-Gator who will be trying to sack DJ Lagway for the Tigers

On Wednesday morning, the Alabama Crimson Tide took center stage at 2025 SEC football media days in Atlanta, Georgia, as head coach Kalen DeBoer took to the podium, along with three players.

Damien Harris and Josh Pate join CBS Sports HQ live from SEC media days to break down storylines surrounding Alabama as the 2025 season approaches.

“We’re thankful to be partnering with Nike. Mr. Knight and his wife Penny have known them for years,” Freeze said during his SEC media day conference. “I’ve never worn sneakers with a suit before, but I felt like it was appropriate to celebrate our turnover and partnership with them that began July 1.”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – At SEC Media Days, Nick Saban has become – forgive the Alabama mascot-themed pun – the elephant in the room. Actually, he’s not even that, because the notion of his return to coaching, first floated by one of his former players, ESPN commentator Greg McElroy, has been a topic of open discussion.

If you need a refresher, Alabama went 9-4 in DeBoer's first season as Nick Saban's replacement, which included losses to Vanderbilt and a 6-7 Oklahoma Sooners team. It was the worst Alabama season, on paper at least, since Saban's first year back in 2007.

The last LSU coach who failed to win an SEC title in his first four years was Gerry DiNardo, who was fired after his fifth season in 1999. Brian Kelly enters his fourth campaign in 2025. And while his job status doesn’t seem to be in doubt, LSU fans will be expecting progress with Garrett Nussmeier under center.

The college football event of the summer kicks off today, as the 2025 SEC Media Days opens up the first day of Talkin’ Season. This year’s event returns to Atla