Also looming over the game is the health status of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. There's little chance that Pavia doesn't play Saturday, but he's been banged up for most of the season and it's likely hampered his effectiveness. Coach Clark Lea said ...

While there won't be a similar incident for Vanderbilt vs Tennessee − the game is at Nashville's FirstBank Stadium, after all − Pavia is taking the same mentality into the matchup Saturday (11 a.m. CT, ABC).

South Carolina could tout itself as CFP worthy if it beats Clemson. Alabama better hope Jalen Milroe bounces back from subpar game.