North Carolina coach Mack Brown reportedly offered to step down after the Tar Heels' 70–50 loss at home to James Madison. However, he backed off from that later. Ricciardo could be replaced by Liam Lawson ahead of the United States Grand Prix.

The Gamecocks star tailback hopped on his right leg off the field, then was being evaluated in the medical tent for an extended period. After some time with an ice pack on his left foot, Sanders eventually put on a walking boot and headed to the locker room early.

In the LSU game, Sellers was the more productive quarterback. He rushed 10 times for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns, also completing 9-of-16 for 113 yards with 1 interception. Robby Ashford, Sellers’ backup, was 2-of-4 passing for 42 yards and rushed 11 times for 11 net yards in the LSU game.