Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

South Carolina faces a major setback as star offensive line transfer Jacarrius Peak suffers a serious knee injury during a team basketball event, potentially missing key 2026 season action. Can the Gamecocks’ offense hold steady with Peak sidelined, and what do NIL contracts mean when a top player is hurt? Chris Gordy and insider Jordan Kay of The State break down the ripple effects on South Carolina’s lineup, offensive line shake-ups, and early spring optimism for LaNorris Sellers under new OC Kendal Briles.

SEC basketball action heats up with Florida, Alabama, and Arkansas surging in conference play, while Texas A&M and Georgia fight to stay in tournament contention. On the women’s side, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina squad clinches a fifth straight regular season SEC championship. Plus, get highlights from a standout weekend in SEC baseball as LSU, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi State keep winning streaks alive.

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The Tennessee Volunteers face a pivotal offseason after quarterback Joey Aguilar is denied an extra year of eligibility, ending his college career and shifting the focus to a fresh quarterback battle. Will young guns George McIntyre and Faison Brandon seize the opportunity and lead Tennessee back to competing for the SEC crown and a CFB Playoff bid? The NCAA scores a major legal victory—are their eligibility standards fair, or do rulings like Trinidad Chambliss’s medical redshirt undermine the process?

Chris Gordy and Eric Cain dissect Tennessee’s quarterback depth chart, spotlighting McIntyre’s mechanics and Brandon’s high school dominance. Discussion ranges from transfer portal moves, including Ryan Staub’s arrival from Colorado, to Josh Heupel’s recruiting strategy. The hosts also weigh in on broader NCAA eligibility controversies, high school athlete opportunities, and what the Vols’ quarterback decision means for their SEC future. Is old-school player development making a comeback amidst the transfer portal craze?

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SEC football faces a scheduling shake-up as powerhouse programs like Georgia, Alabama, and Florida navigate the fallout from canceled non-conference clashes and a move toward a nine-game conference slate. Are Big Ten teams gaming the playoff system by avoiding tough non-con matchups while SEC schools shoulder a heavier burden? Chris Gordy breaks down each Power 4 conference's future strength-of-schedule, highlights scheduling disparities, and questions if the playoff committee is rewarding the wrong teams.

Shifting to college hoops, Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology projects as many as 11 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament. Can Auburn and Kentucky secure their spots, or will recent slumps knock them out? Get key previews of Kentucky vs. Auburn and Tennessee at Vanderbilt, updates on Arkansas’ injury woes, and a heartfelt tribute to Tennessee sportswriter Wes Rucker. Don’t miss this comprehensive look at the SEC’s biggest storylines in football and basketball.

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SEC teams face a scheduling crossroads as top programs cancel tough non-conference games—will playoff selection reward risk-averse strategies or punish elite competition? The SEC Squad debates Alabama’s scrapped Ohio State series, Texas backing out vs. Arizona State, and the growing disparity in Power 4 matchups. They question if SEC’s demanding schedule benefits its teams, spotlight Big Ten national champions’ softer paths, and explore how playoff committee decisions fuel the shift. The hosts also break down SEC coaching salaries, calling out Lane Kiffin’s payday and Eli Drinkwitz’s rising expectations, while examining hot seat scenarios for Steve Sarkisian, Lincoln Riley, and Dabo Swinney. SEC hoops heat up as Florida and Vanderbilt emerge as legit contenders, with Arkansas and Kentucky lurking as potential tournament surprises. Is parity taking over college football—and will SEC teams keep outplaying the competition despite changing incentives?

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Auburn Tigers quarterback Byrum Brown could emerge as the SEC’s top signal-caller in 2026—will his dynamic playmaking translate against elite SEC competition? Chris Gordy and Zac Blackerby spotlight Brown’s remarkable 3,000-yard passing and 1,000-yard rushing season and discuss head coach Alex Golesh’s proven offensive pedigree from Tennessee & USF. The show raises critical questions on Brown’s fit in Auburn’s high-powered, run-heavy scheme and weighs the challenge of adapting South Florida’s offensive stars to SEC defenses.
Key topics include Auburn’s rebuilt receiver corps led by Keshaun Singleton and Jeremiah Koger, the Tigers’ loaded running back room featuring Jeremiah Cobb and newcomers from Baylor and Troy, and a preview of high-stakes SEC matchups against LSU, Florida, and Georgia. Will Auburn’s offensive overhaul finally ignite after years of struggle? Don’t miss sharp analysis on Brown’s potential to lead the conference in total yards and what this means for Auburn’s postseason trajectory.
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Mazda
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