Johnny Manziel says he would've stayed longer at Texas A&M if he could've benefited off of his NIL. Former Texas A&M quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has never shied away from the topic of athletes being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness .

That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

Greg McElroy Names College Football Program He's 'Bullish' About originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Several programs this season are introducing new head coaches to lead their teams to success.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer needs the rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less.

One of the unofficial starts to the season is taking place in Atlanta, as SEC Media Days is already halfway over. Some of the country’s top players are in the conference, including quarterbacks. Everyone seems to have differing opinions on who the conference’s top guys are.

On his podcast "Always College Football," ESPN's Greg McElroy mentioned that some believe Oklahoma State can return to contention in the conference; however, he does not share that optimism. Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy speaks during a press conference at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.

Speculation about Nick Saban’s next move continues, and one wild suggestion from CBS Sports links the legendary coach to Florida State.