Making the mid-week rounds in the SEC.

• Tyler Wilson is "extremely optimistic" about returning for Arkansas.

• Alabama's increased sense of urgency has helped the Tide make the most of its red zone opportunities.

• Yet again, LSU is built on its running game.

• Georgia's Malcolm Mitchell will stay on defense, but his offensive reps should increase.

• Auburn defenders respond to LSU fullback J.C. Copeland's criticism regarding the Tigers' defensive toughness during last year's game.

• Athlon Sports wonders if Florida can win the SEC East.

• Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease would like to hang 50 points on Kentucky this weekend.

• Texas A&M's coordinators prefer the feel for the game on the sidelines.

• Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell is getting high marks for the Bulldogs.

• Tennessee safety Brent Brewer can show he's starting material this weekend against Akron.

• Vanderbilt will have its hands full with Georgia's bulked-up defense.

• Jonathan George is a running back that Kentucky can count on.

• Ole Miss remains confident after the blowout loss to Texas.

• Safety Kenronte Walker picks the right time for Missouri.