Oklahoma's defense plus John Mateer offers balance.

Defenses at LSU and Texas look good, too, but where's the offense?

Georia earns respect by beating Tennessee on road.

* Joe Tessitore voice * ... Oklahoma is back!

OK, so that’s perhaps a bit premature, but programs have been declared resurrected based on less evidence.

Seriously, though, when evaluating SEC teams after three weeks, who’s performing better than Oklahoma? Combine the Sooners ’ stout defense with cool-handed transfer quarterback John Mateer, and they’re playing like the SEC's most balanced team.

Speaking of good defenses, the way LSU’s is playing has Brian Kelly fired up – especially at reporters looking to throw stones at his team’s 3-0 start.

On this edition of “ SEC Football Unfiltered ,” a podcast from

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