Lane Kiffin in Brian Kelly territory after LSU's loss to Kentucky

Key Points:

• LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s 35-34 loss to Kentucky highlights that LSU is currently further from a national championship than when he was at Ole Miss, with Kentucky and Ole Miss both outperforming LSU this season.
• Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer displayed a fiery sideline demeanor during a loss to Georgia, including cussing and harshly reprimanding players, dispelling the narrative that he is always mild-mannered.
• Texas’s loss to Oklahoma was marked by quarterback Arch Manning’s two critical interceptions and questions around coach Steve Sarkisian’s inability to get more consistent performance from Manning, despite his reputation as an offensive guru.
• UCLA is emerging as a Big Ten playoff sleeper team after an undefeated run and a strong defensive performance against Oregon, while Oregon’s decline opens opportunities for other teams in the conference.
• Additional notes: Texas A&M coach Mike Elko faced backlash after insulting a fan website, Wake Forest continues strong at 5-1 under Jake Dickert, and Notre Dame’s dominant win over Stanford solidified their rise to No. 2 in the rankings.