Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

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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The SEC faces backlash as the shift to a 9-game conference schedule prompts powerhouse programs like Alabama, Texas, and Florida to axe high-profile non-conference matchups—raising the question: Is college football's strength of schedule being sacrificed for playoff positioning? Chris Gordy examines how the College Football Playoff committee priorities have reshaped the SEC's strategy, with marquee games against teams like Ohio State, Arizona State, and Texas Tech scrapped in favor of easier paths to 10-2 records and lucrative playoff berths.
Key topics include the ripple effects for SEC revenue, player NIL compensation, and the survival of classic rivalries like Florida State–Florida and Clemson–South Carolina. The episode spotlights Jaden Rashada’s NIL saga, Jon Sumrall’s unfiltered take on coaching in the NIL era, and Alex Golesh's battle to maintain control over Auburn’s program amid booster influence. Will the new college football landscape reward mediocrity, or can the SEC recalibrate what it means to be elite?
 
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Tennessee Volunteers await a crucial eligibility ruling for quarterback Joey Aguilar, as courtroom drama unfolds in Knoxville. Will Aguilar return as the starter and reshape Tennessee’s college football playoff hopes, or is his Vols career over? Host Chris Gordy examines Knox County Chancery Court Judge Christopher Heagerty's impartial approach and the legal showdown with the NCAA, spotlighting how eligibility rules for former JUCO players could impact Aguilar, and the future of the Vols starting QB job for guys like George McIntyre, Faison Brandon, and Ryan Staub. 
Eric Cain and Brian Rice offer expert analysis, exploring financial ramifications, NCAA philosophy, and the changing landscape for high school and junior college recruits. The podcast covers contrasting rulings for Trinidad Chambliss and Aguilar, the immediate fallout for Aguilar and Tennessee, and how upcoming appeals or injunctions may affect the SEC quarterback carousel. Plus, Chris Gordy breaks down the latest Heisman odds, including Arch Manning and Trinidad Chambliss, and shares highlights in SEC basketball and recruiting.
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