Across the SEC: Things taking shape in both divisions

Every Wednesday we present “Across the SEC,” where we break down the biggest matchups of the previous week, preview the coming week’s slate, and talk about where things stand in the best conference in the land. In this week’s edition, things are starting to take shape in the West and the East divisions after a hectic weekend in the conference and another huge slate coming up. Starting in the SEC West, while there is still a lot of season left, the magnitude of the matchup between Texas A&M and Alabama is undeniable after LSU fell to Ole Miss last Saturday. The Tigers’ second loss not