The Southeastern Conference will attract millions of college football fans twice during August.

In a matter of hours Tuesday, the Longhorns provided a pair of reminders — both at the expense of defending SEC champion Georgia — about its growing presence on the recruiting paths.

The Big Ten will not back off its preferred College Football Playoff format, guaranteeing the league four automatic qualifiers, unless the SEC decides to add a ninth conference game, sources told On3.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning comfortably weaved his way through SEC media days Tuesday, generating the type of attention garnered by recent superstars such as Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel.

"Arch Manning is the best college football quarterback we have seen since Tim Tebow entered the scene in 2006," ESPN's Paul Finebaum said on July 1.