On today's episode, we continue our Spring Previews discussing the Ole Miss Rebels. Can Lane Kiffin and the Rebels win a National Championship this season? Are they realistic title contenders? With the schedule that Ole Miss draws, their path to at least a 10-2 season is very doable and that should get them into the 12-team CFB Playoff. On offense, bringing back QB Jaxson Dart with a bevvy of weapons should make them as dangerous as always. Ulysses Bentley can fill the void of Quinshon Judkins a...
Mar 13, 2024•33 min•Ep. 942
On today's show, we catch up with Arkansas QB Taylen Green, the Boise State transfer who took his talents to Fayetteville this offseason. We talk with Green about his style of play, what he can bring to the Razorbacks, why he really wanted to play for Sam Pittman, and why he thinks OC Bobby Petrino is perfect for his style of play. We also discuss who he's gotten to work with already at Arkansas, and what excites him about playing in the SEC. Also, we go Around The Conference as ESPN announces t...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 941
Missouri is adding a QB through the portal in Drew Pyne, the former Arizona State and Notre Dame QB. With Brady Cook back as one of the better SEC QBs returning, Pyne figures to be his backup. After Sam Horn underwent Tommy John surgery, there was an obvious hole on Mizzou's QB depth chart, so Drew Pyne is a welcome addition for Eli Drinkwitz. Other football tidbits include Ole Miss hiring Zach Arnett as an analyst, while also adding Bryan Brown as co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach; G...
Mar 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 940
We continue our spring preview series as we discuss the Florida Gators with Brandon Olsen of Locked On Gators. As Billy Napier heads into Year 3 in the Swamp, can he weather the storm of another brutally tough schedule? QB Graham Mertz is back to run the offense, but will Napier still run the offense? And can Montrell Johnson carry the full running back workload with Trevor Etienne transferring to Georgia? Trey Wilson now headlines the receiving corps. And some big questions loom with the Gators...
Mar 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 939
On today's Locked On SEC, we continue our spring previews with the Alabama Crimson Tide, as we catch up with Luke Robinson of Locked On Bama, first touching on the Chris Low piece revealing some behind the scenes regarding Nick Saban's retirement and the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, as Saban reveals some reasons why he decided to step away. Then we start previewing the Alabama offense as we ponder if Jalen Milroe will take that next step in his development. Luke thinks the Bama running backs will be ...
Mar 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 938
On today's show, we continue our SEC 2024 Spring Previews with a stop off in Knoxville as we're talking all things Tennessee Volunteers. Locked on Vols' Eric Cain joins us as we delve into many of the additions to the roster and coaching staff. All eyes are on new starting QB Nico Iamaleava who is drawing high expectations from fans and the media, as he appears on a lot of the offseason Heisman candidate lists. Can he get this Josh Heupel offense looking like it did under Hendon Hooker? Also, is...
Mar 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 937
On today's show, we begin our Spring Preview series as we start to focus on each team across the SEC as they head into spring practices preparing for the fall. Today, it's the Auburn Tigers! Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn joins us to talk about Hugh Freeze heading into Year 2 on the Plains and break down some of the big time recruits he's added this offseason including five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman, who some believe may already be Auburn's best player. We also discuss the QB battle that...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 936
Some new rule changes have been proposed for college football: a two-minute warning at the end of each half, tablets on the sideline, and player-to-coach helmet communication for all FBS programs. How likely and when could these new rules be passed? We discuss. Also, several SEC guys stood out over the weekend at the NFL Combine, with players like Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright, Alabama edge Dallas Turner and A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper all turning some heads, while South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler did ...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 935
Two Guaranteed First Round Byes for the SEC & Big Ten in a potential 14-team playoff? Yahoo Sports reports that's what the SEC is proposing if we do indeed move to a 14-team model by 2026. Ross Dellenger's says the SEC and Big Ten would each get THREE automatic qualifiers into a 14-team field. Obviously the proposal is drawing criticism from other conferences. Also we got the schedule for this summer's SEC Media Days in Dallas as Oklahoma and Texas will officially join the party. And we go Aroun...
Mar 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 934
On today's show we discuss the SEC wanting to move National Signing Day to early December, as we are joined by our Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith. We also discuss the news from Pete Thamel that some leaders are pushing for a THIRD signing period to add to June, along with the December and February signing dates. Remember when National Signing Day was just ONE day? Does Greg Sankey have a point with moving up from the third week of December to the first week? We also hit on a number of ...
Feb 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 933
Where are we headed with the future of NIL, paying players, and the NCAA? We discuss it all with Trey Wallace of Outkick. Crazy to think we are two years removed from Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban's very public spat over NIL, and look at how much has changed - NIL is universally accepted, Saban is retired and Jimbo is richly unemployed. We also touch on the future landscape of paying players, the court ruling in the state of Tennessee, and Hey let's chill out on the outrage over storming the court...
Feb 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 932
A bonus episode of Locked On SEC, revisiting our conversation with On3 Sports's JD Pickell ahead of the start of spring ball getting underway across the SEC. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege . Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gam...
Feb 27, 2024•19 min•Ep. 931
On today's show, we catch you up on the latest news Around The Conference as Billy Napier names one of his assistants a co-offensive coordinator, Georgia loses one assistant coach and replaces another, Alabama finalizes their GM hire in Courtney Morgan, and Kentucky sets a date for their spring game. Also, 24/7 Sports has a piece up on Coaches With The Most to Prove in 2024 - we run through the four coaches from the SEC they think are facing the most pressure this season in Shane Beamer, Lane Ki...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 930
On today's show, Greg Sankey and the SEC would like to move the Early Signing Day up to the first week of December ahead of conference championship weekend to declutter the month of December, but wouldn't that be even MORE of a burden? Also there's a thought to move the Transfer Portal, to only have it post spring - is that the right move? We discuss that with our buddy Chris Marler, as we also get his thoughts on the tumultuous offseason for Alabama, as well as a possible 14-team playoff, how h...
Feb 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 929
On today's show, we discuss the possibility of the CFP management committee discussing the 12-team CFP expanding to a 14-team playoff by 2026, while the SEC & Big10 push for several automatic qualifying bids for their conferences, & much more. It's time to start realizing how much more difficult it will become to win a National Championship. Gone are the days of the BCS where all you needed to win was ONE game for a title, now you'll need to win three or even four! We also run through ESPN's pie...
Feb 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 928
On today's show - the College Football Playoff goes with the 5 plus 7 model for the 12-team playoff, what does it mean for the SEC? How many teams can the SEC regularly get into the playoff? The playoff will automatically move the highest-ranked conference champions to the Top 5, is that the best approach? What if the SEC has multiple 11-1 and 10-2 teams? Shouldn't some of them be ahead of a three-loss Big12 or ACC champion? Also, we run through the latest news Around The Conference as Georgia f...
Feb 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 927
On today's show, we hit on the latest news Around The Conference as Alabama finalizes their coaching staff for the 2024 season in finalizing DC Kane Wommack, and adding Christian Robinson as OLB coach, Bryan Ellis as tight ends coach & Chris Kapilovic as O-line coach. Meanwhile, Josh Heupel and Tennessee add William Inge as LB coach and De’Rail Sims as RB coach. Mizzou loses QB Sam Horn for next season after he has Tommy John surgery. And we get to the latest FanDuel Over/Under Win Totals for SE...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 926
Who has higher expectations this upcoming season – Steve Sarkisian or Kalen DeBoer? Obviously both Texas and Alabama are coming off of CFB Playoff appearances. Sark brings back QB Quinn Ewers in Austin, but how difficult will the transition be into the SEC? And for DeBoer taking over for Nick Saban is a tough task, but he did just make it to the Championship Game at Washington, can he keep the dominant run going at Alabama? Also we get you caught up on assistant coaching news Around The Conferen...
Feb 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 925
On today's show, we hit on the latest rumors that the SEC will indeed move towards a nine-game SEC conference schedule very soon. Texas AD Chris Del Conte admitted as much this week, but will we have to wait until 2026, or is it possible that could be changed as soon as next year in 2025? Also, we hit on the latest assistant coaching moves Around The Conference as Kentucky finalizes their new OC in Bush Hamdan, Kalen DeBoer gives Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie new titles, South Carolina adds...
Feb 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 924
On today's show, we talk all things recruiting with our Recruiting Insider Brian Smith, as we put a cap on the 2024 classes, asking him which schools impressed the most with these classes as Georgia and Alabama finish in the top two, while Texas A&M and LSU made some nice last minute additions. We also discuss with the Brian the concerns about Kalen DeBoer when it comes to recruiting and how tough that challenge will be at Alabama, with a lot of guys on his staff from areas outside of the south ...
Feb 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 923
On today's show, Alabama has their new offensive coordinator... again. With Ryan Grubb jumping to the NFL after never coaching a game at Alabama, new head coach Kalen DeBoer will turn in-house to tight ends coach Nick Sheridan who has experience as a play-caller from his time at Indiana, and knows DeBoer very well from their time together at numerous stops. Also, it sounds like Bama will lose assistant Paul Constantine, while it seems like Mizzou will keep Kirby Moore as their OC. ESPN and the C...
Feb 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 922
On today's show, we highlight a few of the SEC stars who shined in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, including former Tennessee Vol WR Jauan Jennings who made history with a passing and receiving touchdown for the 49ers, while former Georgia Bulldog WR Mecole Hardman stole the spotlight with his overtime go-ahead touchdown catch which sealed the win for the Kansas City Chiefs. We also touch on some other tidbits Around The Conference as Bama officially loses Scott Huff along with Ryan Grubb, Flori...
Feb 13, 2024•31 min•Ep. 921
Before he even coaches a game, Alabama loses new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to the NFL as he become the OC for the Seattle Seahawks. Grubb was seen recruiting for the Tide the past few weeks, but in the end he gets to remain in Seattle with his family. Reports also say that offensive line coach Scott Huff will follow him to the Seahawks, which leaves two big holes for new head coach Kalen DeBoer at Bama. So where does the Tide go from here? They could stay in house, and promote within with...
Feb 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 920
On today's show, we recap some of last minute moves on National Signing Day in the SEC. Texas A&M made two late additions in nailing #1 athlete and five star Terry Bussey, as well as former Arkansas commit in WR Ashton Bethel-Roman. LSU nailed down former A&M commit in five-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley, while Alabama got the official signature from five-star WR Ryan Williams. Also, Kentucky added LB Quintavion Norman on Wednesday, and we give you the final recruiting class rankings f...
Feb 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 919
On today's show, we get you caught up on the latest news Around The Conference as Kalen DeBoer finishes up adding to his new Alabama staff, Auburn adds a 2025 tight end, LSU sets a date for their Spring Game, Georgia QB Carson Beck buys a Lambo & much more! And we catch up with three of the biggest names in the SEC this past season with our interviews from down at the Senior Bowl - hear from Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson, Ole Miss defensive end Cedric Johnson, and Mississippi State ...
Feb 07, 2024•33 min•Ep. 918
We discuss the latest with the SEC and Big 10 teaming up to form an advisory board, as well as the current meetings going on regarding the College Football Playoff future. With the two big conferences holding 34 schools and some of the biggest brands in college athletics, do the SEC and Big 10 hold all the cards for the future of college football? We read some quotes from Paul Finebaum and Greg McElroy on the topic. Also, we go Around The Conference as an anonymous donor sends $62 million to Miz...
Feb 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 917
On today's show, we discuss the news that the SEC and Big 10 are teaming up to form an advisory group that will explore some "common sense solutions" when it comes to issues currently facing college football. Both commissioners in Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti sound off on what they're hoping to accomplish, as we wonder if the NCAA's days are numbered. Pending current NIL investigations with Tennessee and Florida, Sankey and the SEC have to be wondering is the NCAA helping or hindering progress? ...
Feb 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 916
On today's show, we react to the breaking news this week that the Tennessee Vols are under investigation by the NCAA, and the school is fighting back. The reported investigation pertains to NIL and Tennessee, in relation to their collective. How many college fans really care nowadays? NIL is here to stay, and just about every school likely has some kind of skeletons in their closets. Kudos to Tennessee for fighting back on the NCAA. Also, we are here at the Senior Bowl in Mobile - we're catching...
Jan 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 915
On today's show, we discuss the start of Senior Bowl week, as we will hope to catch up with some of the biggest names from the SEC as they prepare to take their game to the next level of the NFL. And we catch up with J.D. Pickell of On3Sports as discuss a number of things with him, including Nick Saban's sudden retirement, and where Alabama goes from here with Kaelen DeBoer. We also ask J.D. to hit on some of the biggest questions across the SEC as we prepare to head into Spring Football. Also, ...
Jan 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 914
On today's show, we’ve got a lot of updates on assistant coaches being hired across the SEC. Mizzou finds their new DC, Florida and South Carolina get special teams help, Ole Miss gets an experienced new WRs coach, while LSU brings back a familiar face, and Gus Malzahn nabs an Auburn assistant over to UCF. Also, Dan Lanning says he never even CONSIDERED taking the Alabama job?! Really? Rece Davis and Pete Thamel debate who the top SEC teams will be next season, some notes ahead of this week's Se...
Jan 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 913
