ESPNU HD In the 1960s, as Georgia Tech leaves the conference and the Civil Rights Movement becomes embedded in the history and image of the region, Bear Bryant, hired in 1958, becomes the face of Alabama - and SEC football. 2026-06-13 As a new decade dawns, quarterbacks Archie Manning, Bert Jones and Condredge Holloway build memorable legacies. Bear Bryant begins a new run of dominance at Alabama, and the rise of television sports transforms the SEC. 2026-06-13 The 1980s begin with Herschel Walker leading Georgia to a national title as a freshman. After Bear Bryant retires in 1982 and passes away four weeks later, control of the SEC is eventually transferred to Pat Dye and Bo Jackson at Auburn. 2026-06-13 The 1990s bring change, with expansion and the sport's first-ever conference championship game. Florida's Steve Spurrier fashions an era of high-octane offense, and his Gators form a rivalry with Tennessee and QB Peyton Manning. 2026-06-13 Nick Saban comes to LSU in 2000 and eventually wins the Tigers' first national championship since 1958 - a feat matched by Les Miles. At Florida, Tim Tebow becomes a cult hero and wins two national titles with Urban Meyer's Gators. 2026-06-14 The SEC has a run of seven straight national titles, and nine in 12 years. Expansion in 2012 gives the conference 14 schools. Meanwhile, Nick Saban arguably becomes the greatest coach in the history of college football. 2026-06-14 The Oklahoma Sooners take on Alabama Crimson Tide in the Men's College World Series. Alabama punched its first ticket to the tournament since 1999 by beating St. John's, while Oklahoma swept Kansas in the Lawrence Super Regional to lock its spot. 2026-06-14 The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs meet in Game 4 of the Men's College World Series. The Bulldogs rely on Daniel Jackson and his .396 batting average, while the Longhorns look to Anthony Pack Jr. who leads the team with his .359 average. 2026-06-14 From Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. 2026-06-14 Teams take the field for the first time, giving fans an early look at what their programs will look like in the fall. 2026-06-14 An in-depth look at Auburn's Spring football workouts. 2026-06-14 Teams take the field for the first time, giving fans an early look at what their programs will look like in the fall. 2026-06-14 The fascinating backstory behind the famous/infamous 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" college football game between Notre Dame and the University of Miami. The slogan summarized the subtext of cultural and racial tensions brewing between the schools. 2026-06-14 The polarizing beliefs and on-field successes of former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney. 2026-06-14 An exploration of the class and power dynamics in college sports through the interconnected journeys of one-time dynamic running back Maurice Clarett and former elite head coach Jim Tressel. 2026-06-14 Southern Methodist University's football program was riding high in the early '80s -- only to receive the "death penalty" from the NCAA after numerous rules violations. 2026-06-14 Filmmaker Billy Corben documents the rise to prominence of the college football program at the University of Miami. 2026-06-14 The University of Miami's football program tries to recover from the devastation left by NCAA sanctions and scandals. 2026-06-15