Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference:
No. 7 LSU (2-0) at No. 8 Ole Miss (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
LSU visits Ole Miss as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season. Not only is it a heavyweight SEC opener for two playoff hopefuls but it's loaded with grudge potential and off-field storytlines that includes court fights.
While Kiffin’s departure led to turnover on both teams, the Rebels have the benefit of two Heisman Trophy contenders in the backfield with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy. LSU has allowed just two offensive touchdowns through two games but it will be challenged on the road by this duo. Likewise, new Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt has had mixed results and is coming off a three-interception game.
LSU leads the overall series between these border rivals 65-39-3, but Ole Miss has won three of the past five meetings, including last year in Oxford. The Tiges are 2.5-point favorites.
Florida (2-0) at Auburn (2-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Both teams have new quarterbacks and coaches after disappointing 2025 campaigns, with coach Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown both at Auburn after leaving USF. Former Tulane coach Jon Sumrall snagged quarterback Aaron Philo out of the transfer portal in his rebuild at Florida.
Florida cruised to two expected victories, while Auburn stopped Baylor just short of the Week 1 upset before rolling past Southern Miss 43-8.
This SEC opener is the kind of game each team needs to win if it is truly on the way back toward the upper echelon of the SEC. The Gators are 3-point favorites.
— Vernell Brown III: The Florida return man had back-to-back punt returns for touchdowns against Campbell, tying a school record.
— Arch Manning: The Texas quarterback led three fourth-quarter touchdown drives to climb back from a 20-point deficit and knock off then-No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night. The Longhorns host UTSA.
— DeSean Bishop: Tennessee’s top returning offensive playmaker picked up where he left off, running for 244 yards and three touchdowns in two games. Bishop’s 147 rushing yards and two scores led the Vols past Georgia Tech. Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State.
Georgia has the top-scoring offense in the FBS, averaging 66.5 points per game through 2 games. Florida ranks third nationally with 59 points per game. … Mississippi State is averaging a conference-high 620.5 yards of offense per game, and quarterback Kamario Taylor leads the conference in passing yards. LSU follows with 586 ypg. … LSU’s defense is holding opponents to the fewest yards per game (142). … Tennessee has given up a conference-high 142 penalty yards per game. … Gunner Stockton boasts a conference-high 87.5 completion percentage, second to only Miami’s Darian Mensah nationally.
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FILE - Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, center, leaps over Minnesota defensive lineman TJ Bush Jr. (3) in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 17, 2026--
With viral car seat “hacks,” noncompliant dupes, and risky shortcuts spreading online, ahead of Child Passenger Safety Week (September 20–26), the Baby Safety Alliance ® urges caregivers to verify advice before following it.
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It's the car seat edition of the Alliance's 2026 Baby Safety Month ® campaign, “Before You Try, Verify.” As families access safety guidance from more digital channels than ever, the Alliance encourages caregivers to ask a critical question: Who is behind this advice? Verified means information rooted in manufacturer instructions and credentialed expertise, peer-reviewed research, and certified safety professionals — not just the latest viral trend.
The gap shows up on the road. In 2024, 795 children under 13 died in crashes, with 30% of those victims unrestrained. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that nearly half of all childrestraintsare installed or used incorrectly. Car seats reduce fatal injury risk by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
“A car seat protects a child best when it's the right seat, installed correctly, and adjusted correctly,” says Joe Colella, Director of Child Passenger Safety for the Baby Safety Alliance and a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor (CPSTI). “State laws and the laws of physics are not the same. Crash dynamics do not change when you cross a state line.”
Check your S.E.A.T.:
S — Select the right seat for your child's height, weight, and age, and stay there as long as possible.
E — Ensure proper attachment: check for less than an inch of movement at the belt path.
A — Adjust the harness flat and snug, placed at or below the shoulders rear-facing, and at or above for forward-facing.
T — Technical Help: contact the manufacturer or get hands-on help from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).
The Alliance and NHTSA will co-host a free, in-person car seat inspection and educational event in Washington, D.C., on September 19. Families nationwide can find certified technicians and verified safety resources at BabySafetyMonth.org.
About Baby Safety Month
Baby Safety Month is an annual national consumer campaign led by the Baby Safety Alliance. Each September since 1983, the Alliance, its member companies, partner organizations, and hundreds of Ambassadors have been helping families choose and use baby products safely.
About Baby Safety Alliance
The Baby Safety Alliance is the trusted voice for baby and children’s product safety across North America. Formerly known as the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA), the Alliance advances safety through advocacy, education, product testing, and philanthropy. Its Verification Program independently tests thousands of products annually across 30+ categories to ensure they meet the highest functionality, performance, and safety standards. The Alliance also offers free consumer education for parents and caregivers through Baby Safety University and supports families through the Baby Safety Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity.
Car seat inspections show that over half of all car seats are installed or used incorrectly. Small mistakes can compromise a seat’s protective functions when it matters most. During Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26, 2026, the Baby Safety Alliance® encourages families to check their S.E.A.T.
