A few links of interest on a Tuesday morning, pre-6 a.m. if you're scoring at home. ...

The New York Times is reporting that Texas A&M's withdrawal from the Big 12 could come as early as today. The Times cites two hurdles that remain to be cleared for A&M to join the SEC - it's exit fee from the Big 12, which is still being negotiated, and nine of 12 possible votes from SEC presidents. With millions at stake, you don't get this deep into the process without knowing you have the votes. ...

The Ole Miss depth chart was not the only one released Monday with youth in a number of key positions. Lots of inexperience on the two-deep for defending national champion Auburn too. ...

On the subject of youth, Georgia freshman RB Isaiah Crowell is in position to start the season opener against Boise State Saturday. Rated the No. 4 running back prospect in the country last year, Crowell has drawn comparisons to former Georgia star Herschel Walker. ...

From Baton Rouge, following a bar fight, arrest and suspension of starting QB Jordan Jefferson, the LSU offense is once again in Jarrett Lee's hands. ...

From Tuscaloosa, more from the youth on the depth chart department. Alabama coach Nick Saban is going slow and easy with freshman left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio. The big guy will play, but he'll be closely observed. What Saban sees will determine the role moving forward. ...