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Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

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Locked On SEC podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from every team in the SEC. Host Chris Gordy provides your daily SEC fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things going on in the SEC. You’ll hear about all the rivalries, the triumphs, and the unforgettable moments from Lexington to Fayetteville and Starkville to Gainesville, and all points in between. The Locked On SEC podcast puts you in the middle of all the roaring crowds at every gridiron battle and courtside for every buzzer-beating shot. The Locked On SEC podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the legendary teams of the SEC. The Locked On SEC podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Episodes

Lane Kiffin Adds Two Washington O-Linemen, Bama Adds Elite Edge, Assessing Ole Miss Ahead of Spring

On today's show, Ole Miss adds two experienced o-linemen through the transfer portal, as Nate Kalepo and Julius Buelow come over from Washington on a line that won the Joe Moore Award for best offensive line in the country. Also, Kalen DeBoer lands another recruit at Alabama, this time in 2024 edge Noah Carter. Florida sets a date for their Spring Game, while Tennessee o-lineman Javontez Spraggins announces he's back for another season, Kentucky works on bringing back coach Eric Wolford, Georgia...

Jan 26, 202434 minEp. 912

Bama Lands First Big Recruit for DeBoer, Harbaugh Jumps to NFL, Greg McElroy Under Fire from Fans

On today's show, we discuss Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer landing his first big fish in recruiting since joining the Tide, as five-star WR Ryan Williams recommits to Bama after some thought he could flip to Auburn. DeBoer also discusses the roster fluidity with Pat McAfee, and ESPN puts out their Way-Too-Early All-America team for 2024. Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh jumps to the NFL, but what affect does that have on the SEC? Put to bed any thought that Brian Kelly could jump there. But it does ...

Jan 25, 202428 minEp. 911

Did Iowa Tamper with Bama O-Lineman?, LSU Hires an OC, Are the Texas Longhorns SEC-Ready?

On today's show, we go Around The Conference, as LSU makes it official with in-house hires for their new OC in promoting Joe Sloan with Cortez Hankton, while Jaden Daniels wins yet another postseason award. Former Bama OL Kadyn Proctor is headed back home to Iowa, but was there tampering involved? Greg McElroy sounds off on the potential "tampering" from Iowa. And is Texas SEC-ready? We will discuss with Jonathan Davis of Locked On Longhorns. Davis will talk all things Longhorns with us, includi...

Jan 24, 202430 minEp. 910

Tommy Rees to the NFL, Vols Land Another 5-Star QB, Breaking Down the Aggies Offseason

On today's show, show we talk more on Alabama as former OC Tommy Rees heads to the NFL, and Joel Klatt and Paul Finebaum say relax on burying the Crimson Tide. Tennessee lands yet another 5-star QB in George MacIntyre for the class of 2025, while RC Slocum takes over as interim AD at Texas A&M. And we discuss the Aggies offseason as Mike Elko has done a good job working the transfer portal. We discuss it all with Andrew Stefaniak of Locked On Aggies, as we discuss who can be immediate impact pla...

Jan 23, 202427 minEp. 909

Additions & Subtractions for Alabama, Auburn Targets a New DC, Florida Under NCAA Investigation

On today's show, we catch you up on the latest over at Alabama as they continue to deal with roster losses to the portal, but they do a bring in a few from Washington. Kalen Deboer brings in WR Germie Bernard, center Parker Brailsford and QB Austin Mack. Meanwhile Bama loses safety Caleb Downs to Ohio State, Trey Amos to Ole Miss, Kadyn Proctor to Iowa, Jameer Grimsley to Florida, and Julian Sayin to Ohio State. And Auburn targets a familiar SEC name for their next DC in DJ Durkin who spent the ...

Jan 22, 202427 minEp. 908

Texas Mad Over 'Horns Down' - Wait Until the SEC Arrives, More Bama Movement, Auburn Eyeing Another QB?

On today's show, Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry took exception to the Horns Down gesture? They should really get over it before they come to the SEC. This is a conference where a Bama fan poisoned Auburn's trees, where LSU cooks gator and pig during rivalry weeks, where Vol fans throw golf balls at Lane Kiffin - a horns down gesture is tame when it comes to fans of the Southeastern Conference. Also, Sark adds former Bama TE Amari Niblack to go with WR Isaiah Bond. Also, we catch you up on t...

Jan 19, 202428 minEp. 907

Mass Exodus at Alabama Makes Tide Finally Look Vulnerable, Auburn Gets a New OC, Vandy Adds a New QB

On today's show, we hit on the latest big departures to hit the Transfer Portal Alabama including stud safety Caleb Downs and o-lineman Kadyn Proctor. Former Tide DB Antonio Kite does the unthinkable and transfer to Iron Bowl rival Auburn. However, Chris Low wrote a piece with quotes from current Bama players Deontae Lawson, Tyler Booker, Jalen Milroe and Malachi Moore who all say the Bama Dynasty isn't "dead" and they look forward to playing for Coach Kalen DeBoer. Texas A&M adds Bama DB Dezz R...

Jan 18, 202430 minEp. 906

Alabama Hiring Kane Wommack as DC, A&M AD Ross Bjork to Ohio State, Q&A with Mizzou Coach Eli Drinkwitz

On today's show, we touch on the latest news at Alabama as they are hiring former South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack as their new defensive coordinator under Kalen DeBoer. Also, confirmation that Travaris Robinson is staying at Georgia as co-DC there, and an update on several departing Alabama players and recruits. We go Around The Conference as Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork leaves for Ohio State, LSU brings back DB coach Corey Raymond, and a few SEC transfers have a change of heart and transfer to...

Jan 17, 202432 minEp. 905

Alabama Will Look Very Different in 2024, Georgia Grabs T-Rob, More Ole Miss Additions

On today's show, we recap Kalen DeBoer's introductory press conference as he debuted as the new Alabama head football coach. DeBoer continues to build out his staff as he brings Washington OC Ryan Grubb and several others with him. Alabama starts to lose several key contributors as tight end Amari Niblack hits the transfer portal, wide receiver Isaiah Bond transfers to the Texas Longhorns, and running back Roydell Williams transfers to Florida State. Georgia made a big hire on Saturday, nabbing ...

Jan 15, 202430 minEp. 904

Kalen DeBoer the New Alabama Head Coach, What Can Bama Fans Expect?, Isaiah Bond to the Portal

On today's show, we react to the news that Alabama is hiring Washington's Kalen DeBoer as their next head coach, replacing the legend Nick Saban. We are joined by Roman Tomashoff of Locked On Huskies to get a first hand account of what Alabama is getting in Coach DeBoer. Also, we give our thoughts on the hire as we are "cautiously optimistic" on DeBoer, not saying it's not a great hire, but we are in the "wait and see" mode on him until he starts winning in the SEC. Can he be the next Kirby Smar...

Jan 12, 202432 minEp. 903

Why Did Nick Saban Retire Now?, Latest on Bama Coaching Search, Auburn Reacts to Saban Leaving

On today's show, Nick Saban spoke with ESPN about his decision to abruptly retire, and hints at what could be next for him. We run through some of the quotes he gave to Rece Davis and Chris Low. Was it really about him getting older and the job taking a toll on him? And could we see Saban in the future on College Gameday? Also, we discuss the latest news in the Alabama coaching search, with a decision coming real soon. Could it be Kaelen DeBoer? Mike Norvell? Tommy Rees? Someone else? And our bu...

Jan 12, 202433 minEp. 902

Breaking News: Nick Saban Retires from Coaching; Alabama Search is On for Next Head Coach

We are reacting to the breaking news that Alabama head coach Nick Saban has indeed retired after 28 seasons as a head coach, with the last 17 years with the Crimson Tide. We are joined by Chris Marler of the Saturday Football Uncensored Podcast, as well as Luke Robinson of Locked On Bama, as we share some memories of Nick Saban as a head coach, and pick which was our personal favorite game he ever coached. In addition, we talk where Alabama will go from here? Who will the Tide target as next hea...

Jan 11, 202451 minEp. 901

Hugh Freeze Takes Over Play-Calling Duties, Bama Loses Another RB, Tim Tebow Interview, Greg McElroy on Texas Joining the SEC

On today's show, we run through some of the SEC headlines including Hugh Freeze taking over play-calling duties next season at Auburn after the firing of OC Philip Montgomery; Alabama loses another running back as Jace McClellan declares for the NFL Draft right after Roydell Williams entered the portal, and LSU loses big defensive lineman Maason Smith to the NFL Draft. Also, our conversation from Sugar Bowl week with Tim Tebow as he is doing some great work with AllState and the AFCA Good Works ...

Jan 10, 202425 minEp. 900

Way Too Early 2024 Rankings, Quinshon to Ohio State, Bama's Kevin Steele Retiring, Ron Roberts to Florida

On today's show, Michigan wins the National Championship as we have a non-SEC title winner for the first time since 2018. Mark Schlabach dropped his Way Too Early 2024 Top 25 rankings with a number of SEC schools in his rankings. Also, Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins has chosen his transfer destination in Ohio State, while Rebels RB Ulysses Bentley is coming back for another season. And we had some shakeups for two SEC schools when it comes to their defensive coordinators. Alabama's Kevin Steele is...

Jan 09, 202427 minEp. 899

ESPN Talent Talks No SEC Team in Championship Game, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Ian Fitzsimmons & Ryan McGee Join Us

The National Championship Game is tonight, without an SEC team, we’ll catch up with a few national ESPN hosts to get their thoughts on the SEC not being here. You'll hear from Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis and Ian Fitzsimmons. We also catch up with ESPN & SEC Network host Ryan McGee of "Marty & McGee" to get his thoughts on a number of SEC offseason topics. And plenty of SEC news to get you caught up on from Around The Conference, including LSU hiring Blaker Baker as their DC, several players decl...

Jan 08, 202437 minEp. 898

Quinshon Judkins Leaving Ole Miss, Mass Exodus at Alabama, Latest SEC Transfer Portal News

On today's show, we react to the latest news out of Oxford as Ole Miss star running back Quinshon Judkins enters the transfer portal. We catch up with our buddy Brad Logan to dissect why he would leave the Rebels in the midst of all the excitement for the 2024 football season. Also, will Ole Miss look to add more running backs from the portal? And we catch you up on the mass exodus in Tuscaloosa as Alabama football is losing a ton of players to the NFL Draft in addition to others entering the po...

Jan 05, 202430 minEp. 897

More Reaction to Bama's Playoff Loss, LSU Fires DC Matt House, Who Impressed Most in SEC Bowls?

On today's show, our buddy Chris Marler hops on to discuss what went wrong for Alabama in their playoff loss to Michigan. We also discuss the controversial final play, center Seth McLaughlin entering the transfer portal, and how much longer will Nick Saban coach? Also, we touch on the big news out of Baton Rouge as Brian Kelly fires LSU defensive coordinator Matt House. And we discuss who were the biggest winners of the SEC bowl season like Garrett Nussmeier, Nico Iamaleava, Lane Kiffin, Eli Dri...

Jan 04, 202430 minEp. 896

No SEC Team in the CFB Championship, Alabama Falls in OT to Michigan, SEC Weekend Bowl Recap

For the first time since 2014, the SEC will not play for a National Championship in college football. What was that play that Tommy Rees called for Jalen Milroe on 4th and goal from the three in overtime? They just needed a score to send the game to a second overtime. What was that!? We also recap the weekend that was with the rest of the SEC in their bowl games. Nico Iamaleava impresses as Tennessee routs Iowa, LSU and Garrett Nussmeier survive a scare from Wisconsin, Georgia absolutely steamro...

Jan 02, 202424 minEp. 895

Bama QB Jalen Milroe Fires Shots at Former Bama OC, Kirk Herbstreit Previews the CFB Playoff Games

On today's show, we go Around The Conference as Alabama QB Jalen Milroe reveals former offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien didn’t envision him as a quarterback, and encouraged him to change positions. Who has the last laugh now? More notes as Alabama continues to prepare for a big matchup vs Michigan in the playoff, while Texas A&M finalizes their new offensive coordinator hire in Collin Klein, and more. And Kirk Herbstreit joined our buddy Sean Salisbury to preview the College Football Semifinal...

Dec 29, 202331 minEp. 894

SEC Starts Bowl Season 0-1, Nico Time for Vols, Jase Good to Go for Tide

We get you caught up on all the latest SEC news as we go Around The Conference: - A&M loses the Texas Bowl, as the SEC starts 0-1 in bowl season - Joe Milton will sit out Tennessee's bowl game; Nico Iamaleava to start vs Iowa - KJ Jefferson now a favorite to land at UCF in the transfer portal - Lane Kiffin talks to the media ahead of the Peach Bowl - Georgia without some key players in Orange Bowl vs Florida State - Nick Saban updates Jase McClellan's health status ahead of Michigan game - And m...

Dec 28, 202326 minEp. 893

Ole Miss Adds DL Walter Nolen, Georgia Adds RB Trevor Etienne, LSU Loses OC Mike Denbrock & More!

On today's show, Ole Miss gets their big fish in former A&M lineman Walter Nolen, as Lane Kiffin is creating a monster in Oxford. Nolen was the #1 player listed in the portal, and the Rebels have a ton of SEC talent on defense now for Pete Golding. Also, Georgia lands former Florida RB Trevor Etienne through the portal, as he brings a ton of SEC experience to Athens, Kirby Smart keeps their bevvy of Bulldog running backs going strong. LSU loses their offensive coordinator in Mike Denbrock, and c...

Dec 26, 202328 minEp. 892

Reaction to the SEC Signing Classes, Which Freshmen Could Player Immediately?, Big Winners & Losers of Signing Day?

On today's show, we recap a very busy National Signing Day and the aftermath with our Recruiting Insider Brian Smith. Who were the biggest Winners and Losers this week? We start discussing what happened this week with the Florida Gators as Billy Napier lost some big names in his signing class, but salvaged the day by locking in QB DJ Lagway and D-lineman LJ McCray. We also get Brian's thoughts on Georgia and Alabama once again locking in top two ranked classes. And Texas & Oklahoma both did work...

Dec 22, 202332 minEp. 891

Recapping 2024 National Signing Day SEC Classes, Coaches React to Their Signings, More Portal News

Today, we recap an epic Signing Day across the SEC, with not too many surprises but some strong classes signed as we now include Texas & Oklahoma into the fold. Bama and Georgia dominate the day as expected, as Billy Napier tried his best to hold his class together at Florida as several players flipped to other schools. Other highlights include safety KJ Bolden flipping to Georgia, WR Ryan Wingo signing with Texas, athlete Aeryn Hampton flipping to Bama, DL Amaris Williams flipping to Auburn, WR...

Dec 21, 202331 minEp. 890

National Signing Day in the SEC, A&M WR Evan Stewart Enters Portal, More SEC Portal Moves

It’s National Signing Day, we’ll get you caught with some of the latest commitments and flips heading into today, as Mizzou has two big additions, Alabama made a pickup, and Texas A&M flipped a d-lineman from Miami. Also, some big names are making moves in the Transfer Portal as Texas A&M loses star WR Evan Stewart, Arkansas picks up LB Xavian Sorey from Georgia, Georgia adds Vandy stud WR London Humphreys & much more! And Lane Kiffin gets a contract extension from Ole Miss, you have to pay the ...

Dec 20, 202334 minEp. 889

Carson Beck Back at UGA, AJ Swann to LSU, KJ Jefferson to the Portal, SEC Transfer Portal Latest

It's been a busy 24 hours in the SEC for quarterbacks – Carson Beck is back at Georgia, LSU’s Jayden Daniels opts out of their bowl game, Vandy QB AJ Swann transfers to LSU, and Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson officially is in the portal. We’ve got some recruiting nuggets ahead of Signing Day as Dylan Raiola officially flips – who chooses Nebraska over Georgia? And plenty more updates from the transfer portal as Ole Miss gets another former SEC big name in Mississippi State's Decamerion Richardson, Van...

Dec 19, 202329 minEp. 888

Ole Miss Becoming '24 Championship Contender Loading Up in Portal, More on Latest SEC Transfer Portal News

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels are doing work in the transfer portal, with a monster weekend hauling in Florida DE Princely Umanmielen, Tennessee DE Tyler Baron and DB Tamarion McDonald, and South Carolina WR Juice Wells! And they may not be done yet as rumblings are they will land former A&M DL Walter Nolen. Could the Rebs be a National Championship Contender in 2024? Also, we’ll get you caught up on all the Transfer Portal movement from the weekend across the SEC. Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson...

Dec 18, 202334 minEp. 887

Surprise Georgia Addition to the Portal, Milroe Returning to Bama, Latest Portal & Recruiting Chatter

Some new names enter the portal like Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Texas QB Malik Murphy and more. Could RB Trevor Etienne end up at Georgia? Arkansas RB Rocket Sanders lands at South Carolina, and much more! We also found out that Alabama QB Jalen Milroe is confirmed to return next season, as well as Tennessee DL Omari Thomas, while Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart is undecided. The Rebels add a big DB in Key Lawrence, while the Gamecocks pick up Vandy WR Jayden McGowan. More transfer portal h...

Dec 15, 202329 minEp. 886

SEC 2024 Schedule Reaction Show - Who Has a Tough Draw & Who Has the Easiest Path? Welcome Texas & OU!

The SEC Schedule for the 2024 college football season has dropped and our Locked On hosts give instant reactions to what it means for the conference. With the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs being the early favorites in the SEC and the first season welcoming the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners to the conference, there will be a ton of angles to tackle in our conversation led by Locked On SEC host Chris Gordy. We catch up with Luke Robinson to talk about Alabama's schedule, Eri...

Dec 14, 202353 minEp. 885

SEC Recruiting Roundup, Dylan Raiola Ditching Georgia?, QB Transfer Portal News, Other SEC Recruiting Topics

On today's show, we talk all things SEC recruiting with our recruiting insider Brian Smith. We discuss the possibility of top QB recruit Dylan Raiola flipping from Georgia to Nebraska, as well as five-star Alabama commit WR Ryan Williams reclassifying to the 2024 class, and Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State adding four-star QB Michael Van Buren to go with former Baylor QB Blake Shapen. Also, can Billy Napier and Florida hang on to five-star QB DJ Lagway with the Early Signing Period looming? Can ...

Dec 13, 202333 minEp. 884

Arkansas Adds QB Taylen Green, Ole Miss Loading Up Returnees for 2024, Mizzou Adds RB Marcus Carroll

On today's show, we go Around The Conference as we get you caught up on the latest in returnees and transfer portal announcements – Ole Miss is getting a haul of returnees as they try to build off their 10-win season a year ago with plenty of offensive weapons returning. Arkansas picks up a potential starting QB in the portal in Boise State's Taylen Green - could he be the starter in 2024 if KJ Jefferson does indeed move on? Is he a better fit for the Bobby Petrino offense? Meawhile, Mizzou gets...

Dec 12, 202328 minEp. 883