AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlabama Football Playoff Push: No. 8 Alabama kept rolling with a 49-18 Week 4 rout of South Carolina, with QB Keelon Russell throwing for 365 yards and four TDs and adding a score on the ground; the Tide now head to Mississippi State for a top-25 Week 5 showdown at 11 a.m. CT on ABC/ESPN+. Rankings Shake-Up: After Week 4 upsets, Alabama sits in the AP Top 25 and is also climbing in the US LBM Coaches Poll and ESPN SP+; Florida jumped to No. 8 after beating Ole Miss 52-28. SEC Playoff Odds: Updated SEC CFP odds show Texas and Georgia leading the pack, while Alabama’s chances remain strong after its dominant win. TikTok Settlement in Alabama: Alabama AG Marshall announced a major settlement with TikTok over teen safety claims, including limits on teen use and new safety steps, with TikTok paying at least $100 million. Local Courts & Crime: A Coffee County jury convicted an Andalusia man of grooming a teen girl after he posed as a 17-year-old online. Business & Jobs: Starbucks plans to close 250 stores across North America, raising concerns for Alabama-area staff. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports some of the lowest midgrade and premium prices in Alabama counties, including Lee County and Lauderdale County, for the week ending Sept. 19.
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