Josh Pate joins The Next Round to break down a wild start to the college football season and the biggest questions emerging across the SEC and the national landscape.

Pate reacts to Texas’ win over Tennessee and explains why the Longhorns may have to lean on their defense while Arch Manning and the offense continue to develop. He also discusses Florida’s rapid rise under Jon Sumrall, why the Gators deserve to be viewed among the country’s top teams, and how quickly preseason expectations should be thrown out once the games begin.

The conversation turns to Oklahoma’s disappointing start, John Mateer’s struggles and the questions surrounding Brent Venables after his contract extension. Pate also examines Mississippi State and quarterback Kamario Taylor ahead of a major matchup with Alabama, plus the broader problems with college football scheduling and why fans of programs like Notre Dame and Miami deserve more compelling regular-season matchups.

Then Pate dives into the situation at USC, explaining why his patience with Lincoln Riley has run out following another loss to Oregon. Is it time for USC to make a change, and just how attractive would the Trojans job be? Pate and the guys also discuss the immediate impact coaches like Bob Chesney and Jon Sumrall have made at UCLA and Florida.

Plus: Texas A&M frustration, Alabama’s continued development, Wake Forest’s upset of Louisville, the SEC’s ruling on Tennessee’s controversial onside kick against Texas, and more from a packed college football weekend.