The college football season is back, which means Cole Cubelic is sharing his SEC takeaways again.
Cubelic’s takeaways are a Sunday staple. Week 1 of the college football season, however, extends all the way into Monday. With South Carolina facing Virginia Tech on Sunday, Cubelic waited to share his Week 1 takeaways until Monday.
Week 1 is always a full slate. Here’s what Cubelic had to say about all 16 SEC teams via X (formerly Twitter):
ARKANSAS: Handled their business. QB In full control. Delivered strikes, ad libbed, made good decisions. OL executed gap schemes well. RBs finished downhill, loved the north south mindset. Missed some blitz pickups. WRs had some nice run after catch. QB saw open targets quickly.…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
FLORIDA: Handled their business. Zone scheme runs looked great. Movement got them in gap scheme a little. Couple protection issues need to be cleaned up. QB missed a layup or 2 but is fine. Want him to get rid of it more. Think direct drops could help some. 13 is that guy.…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
KENTUCKY: Got a win against a good team. Foundation of run game is there. Execution can still get better. Gap schemes looked good. Got it going between the tackles a little as well. C & RG did some nice things. TEs helped all around. Backs can get it, vision & feel has room for…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
MISSISSIPPI STATE: Slow start but nice win in dangerous opener. QB showed you why they are different with him in. Calm, patient. That got him a few explosives. Very close on a few others. I like moving the pocket with him. Protection looked better. Snaps need to get there. 6 made…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA: Handled their business. We saw 1st hand why they will be so dangerous. 10 is a dude. On the move, past LOS, in pocket. He has it. The fade on 7th play of the game was just silly. WRs have real ability. Good to see 4 out there making plays. Wanted more out of run game.…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
SOUTH CAROLINA: Excellent win vs a talented team. Thought OC had a great plan. TE use early was big. But I love that he stayed with what was working. 87 had a nice game. They ca ln just misdirection you to death. If 8 stays consistent catching the ball, watch out. 27 has…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
TEXAS: Tough loss. Had opportunities after some port football. OL has to clean up protection. Free runners & o ability to pass things off will hurt if not. QB will calm down & make more throws. He was a little too amped. Playbook seems to open as game went on. 4 & 5 did some nice…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
VANDERBILT: Handled their business. Offense looked clean. QB had operation under control. Sharp & deliberate. Accurate throws. Was on point. 9 still a mismatch. Saw some new ish formations. 28 is the most underrated player in the league. Want to see him fed. TE/HB group helped…
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) September 1, 2025
We look forward to seeing Cubelic’s takeaways on Sunday after Week 2!
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