On today's show, we start with the news that Shane Beamer named LaNorris Sellers the starting QB for South Carolina. While it wasn't a surprising decision, Beamer made it clear that Sellers is not guaranteed to the be the starter all season, and Robby Ashford could still earn the starting job at some point if Sellers struggles. Will Sellers make it the entire season as QB1? Other SEC news around the league: Eli Drinkwitz calls out Mizzou fans to help out the home opener next week; Hugh Freeze na...
Aug 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1032
On today's show, we react to the news as another SEC key contributor is lost for the season, this time it's Mizzou's edge rusher Darris Smith, who just transferred in after two seasons at Georgia. While he may not have started, Smith was expected to be a key rotational piece for Missouri this season, on a defense that lost stud sacker Darius Robinson. But Johnny Walker Jr is back along with Joe Moore III, and they've added transfers in Zion Young and Eddie Kelly along with top recruit Williams N...
Aug 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1030
On today's show, we discuss the latest on injuries piling up around the conference including another Texas Longhorn running back lost for the season, this time in freshman back Christian Clark. Clark tore his Achilles, just days after starting RB CJ Baxter torn his LCL and PCL. Both backs will miss the entire 2024 season for Texas. Steve Sarkisian needs to protect RB Jaydon Blue in bubble wrap these next few weeks. Also, Oklahoma lost wide receiver Jayden Gibson for the season after he injured h...
Aug 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1029
On today's show, we start with the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll getting released as we run through the SEC teams ranked in the poll including #1 overall Georgia, who got 46 first-place votes as Kirby Smart and the Dawgs are the consensus favorite to win it all. Also in the top ten, we see Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss, with Mizzou, LSU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M rounding out the group. We also run through ESPN's FPI predictions of "ceiling" and "floor" for win totals for those SEC teams, and...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1028
On today's show, we start with the news out of College Station that running back Rueben Owens suffered a lower leg injury. While some reports say they cannot confirm the severity of the injury, ESPN sources report Owens is lost for the season. And while the Aggies should be ok at the position with Amari Daniels and Le'Veon Moss, it sucks to see a highly player with a ton of upside miss out on what could've been this season for Texas A&M. In addition, we go Around The Conference as Josh Heupel ta...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1027
On today's show, we continue jumping around the conference with tidbits from fall camps, and we start at Alabama as wide receiver Germie Bernard said what?! When asked how good the Crimson Tide offense can be, Bernard said, "I think this offense is going to put up 40 points a game." Is Bernard on something or on to something? We also get you updates from Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, Mizzou, Florida, Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky and more. And we sit down with Lyn Scarbrough of Lindy's Sports to get his...
Aug 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1026
On today's show, we discuss the latest over at Texas as the Longhorns lose their starting running back CJ Baxter for the season after it was revealed on Wednesday that he injured his LCL and PCL. Now the Longhorns will have to lean on running back Jaydon Blue to be their primary workhorse unless of their other young backs emerges. We talk the latest with NashTalksTexas as he gives the Longhorn perspective. Should Longhorn fans be concerned about their title chances after the Baxter injury? Also,...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1025
On today's show, we discuss the Preseason Coaches Poll and break down the SEC teams they have ranked inside the Top 25 - of course Georgia is the preseason #1 team, but do they want to be? History hasn't been forgiving for the preseason top team. We also break down Texas and Alabama falling in the top 5. Is Ole Miss too low at #6? Mizzou is at #11 but has a case to have been a top 10 team. Meanwhile, LSU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M round out the top 20. What other SEC teams were in the "...
Aug 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1024
On today's show, we hit on the biggest storylines from the past few days across the SEC, including: Tennessee football loses starting DB Jourdan Thomas for the season with a knee injury. Who will step in and play the Star position now for the Vols? How much does this hurt their title chances in 2024? Kirby Smart and Georgia officially boot WR Rara Thomas off the team following his arrest for cruelty to children-family violence. Florida starting RB Montrell Johnson undergoes arthroscopic knee sur...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1023
On today's show, we dive into Fall Camp officially getting underway across the SEC. What are some of the biggest stories to watch after the day for practice for many SEC teams? We start with Alabama as Kalen DeBoer welcomes back OT Kadyn Proctor, while the RBs battle it out and Kane Wommack wears a sweatshirt it the Tuscaloosa heat. The Texas Longhorns welcome WR Silas Bolden to the mix as Steve Sarkisian hopes for his receivers to be as productive as last season. Tennessee gets underway as Josh...
Aug 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1022
On today's show, we talk all things SEC recruiting with our Locked On Recruiting Insider, Brian Smith! 🚀 Auburn's Recruiting Surge : We dive into Auburn's impressive recent success in dominating the Alabama recruiting scene. Brian Smith provides insights into Auburn's strategy, key recruits, and what this means for the Tigers' future. 🌟🐅 🌐 Class of 2025 Overview : Brian gives us the lowdown on how each SEC team is shaping up for the 2025 recruiting class. From standout recruits to surprising...
Jul 31, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1021
The great Phil Steele joins us for his annual visit as we preview all thing SEC heading into the 2024 college football season! Check out his Phil Steele College Football Preview Magazine, on newsstands NOW and at PhilSteele.com. We get Phil's thoughts on the Georgia Bulldogs as Kirby Smart looks to take his team back to a championship level this season. Also Phil talks about being high on Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns as they make their SEC debut. What will life will Alabama be like fo...
Jul 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1020
On today's show, we discuss the latest turmoil with the Georgia Bulldogs following another offseason arrest, this time with wide receiver Rara Thomas on battery & cruelty to children charges. In addition, according to the Athens Banner-Herald, Georgia has had at least 29 arrests or citations for speeding, reckless driving or racing since the crash that killed a player just a year and a half ago. Kirby Smart says he's addressed these issues with his team - so why do players continue to get into t...
Jul 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1019
On today's show, we discuss Alabama QB Jalen Milroe discussing why he chose not to transfer elsewhere after Nick Saban retired and decided to stick things out at Alabama. Also, Milroe talked about Kalen DeBoer being very player friendly and personable, quite a difference from the previous regime. In addition, we sit down with former Georgia running back Todd Gurley as we discuss his life after football, some thoughts on the Bulldogs under Kirby Smart and more. Also, we sit down with former Flori...
Jul 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1018
On today's show, it's our annual sit down interview with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Among the topics we discuss with Sankey: - The SEC's continued dominance in a majority of college sports - Staying firm with 16 SEC Teams & the Addition of Oklahoma and Texas - The constant barrage of rumors of adding more teams to the conference - His thoughts on where we are currently with NIL in college football - The latest with the House vs NCAA legal settlement - What's the one biggest thing that concern...
Jul 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1017
On today's show, we run through the SEC Media's picks for the Order Of Finish for 2024, as decided from SEC Media Days. Almost everybody is predicting Georgia to win the conference, but the media very often gets this pick wrong - are the Dawgs going to buck that trend? We run through all 16 teams and where they're expected to finish, and some of the big names to make the SEC Preseason First Team Offense and Defense. Also, we bring you more of our interviews from SEC Media Days including our conv...
Jul 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 1016
On today’s show we recap SEC Media Days, Day 3 as we heard from Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Texas. We catch up with Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, as well as Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks, and Mississippi State linebacker John Lewis. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million...
Jul 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1015
On today’s show, we hit on takeaways from SEC Media Days, Day 2 as Kirby Smart said that he doesn’t want to see the SEC Championship Game go by the wayside. Also, we catch up with Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams as he talks about the depth on the Bulldogs d-line, also we touch on the Tennessee offensive line as we sit down with Vols center Cooper Mays as he prepares for next season, and LSU linebacker Harold Perkins stops by as we wrap our our player hits through the first few weeks. Su...
Jul 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1014
On today's show, we recap some of the stories of Day 1 at the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, as Greg Sankey delivered a shot at opposing Power 5 Conferences, saying the SEC is the only conference "where the name still means something", and said the SEC is fine with staying at 16 teams for a long time. Nick Saban said not so fast, Texas. And we catch up with several SEC players as LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier stops by and talks about taking over the reigns from Heisman winner Jaden Daniels. We also s...
Jul 16, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1013
On today's show, we discuss the latest regarding two more offseason Georgia football player arrests as Smael Mondon and Bo Hughley were arrested this week for reckless driving, as we ask - how does this keep happening in Athens? Clearly Kirby Smart has more than sent a message to his players about being responsible when driving, but why is the message not being received? Meanwhile, running back Trevor Etienne reaches a plea deal in his DUI offseason arrest. Also, we touch on Auburn adding former...
Jul 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1012
On today's show, we're joined by former Florida Gators tight end Ben Troupe as we discuss a number of topics including Brett Yormark's comments at Big 12 Media Days as he says it's his goal to make the Big 12 the best conference in the country... that will never happen. We also discuss the 2024 Florida Gators with Ben and realistic expectations for head coach Billy Napier who is on the hot seat, with an absolutely brutal schedule. But reasons for optimism? Troupe says it's primarily because of v...
Jul 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1011
On today's show, we catch up with Missouri QB Brady Cook as he talks about the team's success from last season as they hope to do it again this year after an 11-win season. Cook also talks about their talented WR room which includes stud Luther Burden, and trying to replace RB Cody Schrader's production from last year. He also touches on some of their transfers on the offensive linemen, and getting to keep his offensive coordinator in Kirby Moore who returns this season. We also recap a very bus...
Jul 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1010
On today’s episode, we catch up with several SEC quarterbacks at the Manning Passing Academy. First up, it's Georgia Bulldogs QB Carson Beck as talk with him about his first experience coaching kinds a the Manning camp, what the spring has been like for him and the team, Kirby Smart's message to the team from the spring and much more. Also, we catch up with Florida Gators QB Graham Mertz as he talks about how much easier this spring was for him going into his second season in Gainesville, assess...
Jul 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1009
On today's show, we officially welcome Oklahoma to the SEC as the Sooners had a huge on campus celebration on Monday as the former Big12 team made the move over to the Southeastern Conference. Highlights from the SEC Network coverage as OU Athletic Director Joe Castiglione took an opportunity to take a shot at former head football coach Lincoln Riley, insinuating he was scared to coach in the SEC. The Sooners also picked up a 2025 WR in Cortez Mills. And we caught up with OU QB Jackson Arnold ov...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1008
On today's show, we are live from the University of Texas campus in Austin as the Longhorns held a full day celebration as they officially joined the Southeastern Conference effective today! We catch up with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey as well as Longhorn basketball coach Rodney Terry as they discuss this monumental day. We also are joined by former Longhorn wide receiver Marquise Goodwin as he shares his thoughts on Texas to the SEC. Also, we caught up with QB Arch Manning at the Manning Passi...
Jul 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1007
Bud Elliott's "Blue-Chip Ratio" for 2024 is out, as he lists 16 teams that can win the National Championship this year based on his Blue Chip Ratio, which evaluates how many blue chip recruits teams have signed over their past four recruiting classes. Based on which teams have won the National Championship every year, only teams that make this list actually go on to win the championship at the end of the season. Which teams from the SEC made this year's cut? Also, with the EA Sports College Foot...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1006
Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaves the Aggies for the Texas Longhorns, after coming up short one game in the College World Series on Monday night, Schloss reunites with old TCU cohort Chris Del Conte in Austin. After comments on postgame Monday night where he said emphatically denied that he was leaving Texas A&M baseball, taking a reporter to task. And in less than 24 hours, Schloss would indeed leave for Texas, as the Longhorns sent out a press release announcing the news on Tues...
Jun 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1005
On today's show, we react to the news from Friday as Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables got a contract extension that will keep him in Norman through 2029. The six-year contract will pay the 53-year old Venables $51.6 million, an average of $8.5 million per year. But why did they do this NOW, before he even coaches a game in the SEC? We run through several theories including an extension to continue to help recruiting because of "job security", and the motivation to have him continue to ...
Jun 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1004
It is hype season across the SEC and college football, so as we are joined by our buddy Chris Marler, we debut a segment called "Chill The Hell Out", as we talk about teams that folks are maybe TOO high on this offseason. Gordy makes a case for the Texas Longhorns getting too much hype as many pundits are putting them with Georgia as the two best teams in the SEC in 2024. Marler gives his thoughts on the Longhorns as well as they make their debut season in the SEC. Is Ole Miss getting too much h...
Jun 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1003
On today's show, we're talking all things SEC recruiting with our Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith, as we discuss the recent trends in recruiting, including players getting paid NIL dollars just for a VISIT, as opposed to an actual commitment. We also touch on some of the schools filling up their classes like Alabama as they have 17 commitments already after adding 4-star OL Jackson Lloyd and 4-star CB Chuck McDonald, while Georgia added to their class with 5-star LB Zayden Walker and 4-...
Jun 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1002
