The dynasty days are gone, and Alabama fans are the last to figure it out. Florida State reminded the Tide what a real playoff push looks like, and Auburn’s Hugh Freeze is doing the unthinkable—reclaiming the state. Bama’s not the main character anymore, just a footnote in someone else’s story.

On this episode, Mike G and Ike chop it up about Florida State steamrolling Bama, why parity has finally arrived in the SEC, and what Auburn’s win over Baylor really means for the season ahead. Is Auburn one step away from forcing its way into the playoff conversation? And how long can Bama fans keep pretending Nick Saban is walking back through that door?

We also break down Robert Woodyard’s PFF grades, Ty Simpson looking more like Peyton Thorne than the next great Alabama QB, and why Gus Malzahn didn’t need to reinvent himself to embarrass the Tide. Spoiler alert: he just dusted off the same old playbook.

Plus:

Why storming the field might not even be necessary after the next Iron Bowl win.

Why Texas, LSU, Georgia, and even Auburn could be legit title threats this year.

Why the SEC Media Days conversation in 2025 will sound completely different.

Strap in—the SEC’s balance of power has shifted.

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