Quarterbacks and receivers have been the big stars in the Southeastern Conference through two weekends of games.
A look around the league once known for its mighty running games shows only five SEC running backs with 150-plus rushing yards. There are 14 players with at least that many receiving yards.
Alabama of all teams is a prime example of the offensive evolution with a dangerous passing game and a middling running attack.
“This is a different world than 11 years years ago when you used to go play them and you knew they were going to be in the I-formation and be able to keep the game close,” said first-year Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, who ultimately helped start Alabama’s offensive transformation to the spread as coordinator.