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College football is changing forever—and one of the traditions that made Atlanta feel like the heart of the SEC is coming to an end. The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams in 2027. The SEC Championship Game will have its final edition this December. More teams will get a shot at a national title, but will a bigger playoff make the season better—or take something special away? On In...

Three straight weeks. Three straight No. 2 teams lost. Notre Dame fell to BYU. BYU lost to UCF. Ohio State was stunned by USC. Now Georgia has moved into the No. 2 spot—and the Bulldogs are heading on the road to face Ole Miss. Is Georgia next? On this episode of In the Locker Room , Kenny breaks down a wild weekend of college football upsets, playoff rankings and SEC drama—with scores, stats and...

ATLANTA SHOWS UP! Falcons STUN the Undefeated 49ers 29-20 & Now Comes the Tampa TrapSTAND UP! The Atlanta Falcons just beat the undefeated San Francisco 49ers 29-20 at home. The 49ers came in 6-0 and left with turnovers, a bruised ego and a lot of explaining to do on the flight home. Kenny breaks down the whole Falcons upset on In the Locker Room Podcast, where Atlanta sports gets the analysis...

Texas beat Ole Miss. South Carolina beat Tennessee. No. 2 BYU lost to UCF. And Kentucky is tied with Georgia for first place in the SEC. Week 8 of college football turned the rankings upside down, and Kenny breaks it all down, with receipts, on In the Locker Room Podcast, where Atlanta shows up. Seven ranked teams lost in one weekend. Five of them lost to unranked teams, which ties Week 6 for the...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL JUST EXPLODED: 5 of the Top 7 Teams Go DownFive of the top seven teams in the country lost on the same Saturday—and college football has officially gone off the rails. In this episode of In the Locker Room Podcast , Kenny breaks down the wildest weekend of the season, from Georgia’s stunning loss to Auburn to Texas taking another painful defeat, and explains why the SEC suddenly f...

The Falcons went to Lambeau Field as underdogs—and left with a 35–14 statement win. But can Atlanta turn one huge night into lasting momentum? After a rough 0–2 start, Michael Penix Jr. threw an interception on his third pass. Then he settled in, completing 16 of his next 18 passes as the Falcons’ offense came alive. Bijan Robinson powered the ground game with 194 yards and two touchdowns, while A...

Week 4 didn’t just shake up college football—it blew open the SEC race, exposed who can finish, and reminded everyone that one Saturday can rewrite the conversation. Kenny breaks down Florida’s 52–28 statement over No. 4 Ole Miss, Georgia’s dominant 41–13 win over Oklahoma, LSU’s 35–6 takedown of Texas A&M, and Texas surviving Tennessee in a game that sparked controversy over an onside kick. I...

College football is already spiraling into chaos, and Week 4 is loaded with the kind of matchups that expose teams for who they really are. Ole Miss just survived a revenge-game thriller against LSU, Texas is walking into Neyland Stadium with Arch Manning under the brightest spotlight yet, and Texas A&M now has to answer for a shocking home loss before heading to Baton Rouge at night. Kenny br...

The Atlanta Falcons just suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the young season—but Thursday night in Green Bay gives them an opportunity to change the conversation. After falling 34-3 to the Carolina Panthers at home, Atlanta is searching for answers. The offense has yet to reach the red zone through two games, turnovers have repeatedly destroyed promising possessions, and a team filled...

The Falcons enter their home opener with a quarterback mystery, a rivalry that has flipped in Carolina’s favor, and a chance to reset the season before it starts to spiral. Kenny breaks down why this game comes down to one thing above all else: can Atlanta protect the football, feed Bijan Robinson, and keep Bryce Young from turning Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a problem? With no hot takes and plenty...

The SEC is already shifting, and this episode makes the case that Week 2 may have exposed the teams built to contend—and the ones still pretending. Kenny and Mojo break down the games that actually matter, including the matchup that could reshape the entire conference race before October even arrives. The headline is Texas vs. Ohio State, where Mojo says Arch Manning didn’t just survive the moment...

Week 1 delivered the kind of chaos that can reshape a season in a single night - and Kenny has the receipts on every bit of it. From Georgia Tech’s gut-punch loss at Bobby Dodd to LSU’s jaw-dropping demolition of Clemson, plus the controversial Michigan finish that has the entire sport arguing, this episode is built for anyone who wants the real stakes behind the headlines. Kenny starts at home wi...

College football’s opening week is already a referendum on money, rosters, and coaching philosophy - and Kenny has receipts. From Lane Kiffin’s wild LSU makeover to the teams most likely to crash the playoff party, this solo episode sets up the season with bold calls you’ll want to revisit in December. Kenny opens by laying out the new 12-team playoff rules and why the message is simpler than ever...

This episode gives a full Atlanta sports snapshot, from the Falcons and Braves to Atlanta United and college football. We break down the biggest questions shaping each team right now: Bijan Robinson’s contract situation, the Falcons’ defensive turnaround, the Braves’ trade deadline pressure, Atlanta United’s rebuild under Tata Martino, and the early college football outlook for Georgia, Texas, and...

Most sports fans believe their teams only face tough losses or setbacks, but what if the biggest obstacles are actually the ones we're choosing to ignore? This episode breaks down how Atlanta's top teams— the Braves, Hawks, and Falcons—are each handling a crucial moment in their seasons, with lessons that apply far beyond sports. You'll discover how the Braves’ late-season slide is a w...

The Atlanta sports scene is hotter than ever, and this episode cuts straight to the heart of the city's biggest stories—breaking down critical moves and what they really mean for the future. Dive into the Atlanta Braves’ heartbreaking June collapse, where a ten-plus game lead turned into a fight just to hold onto the division—and discover why individual player struggles reveal deeper systemic...

Atlanta is on fire this summer — not just in the stands, but as a hub of global moments that remind us why this city is a powerhouse. From hosting 250,000 fans at the FIFA Fan Festival, a 30-year Olympic anniversary, and unforgettable stories of underdog nations — the city’s sports and culture scene is rewriting what it means to be a true host. This episode reveals how Atlanta's moment on the...

Most Atlanta sports fans are feeling that rare summer thrill – a season they didn’t see coming, and one that feels too good to be true. But what if the hottest streaks in baseball, basketball, and football are just signs of a city finally waking up to its true potential? In this episode of In the Locker Room , Kenny breaks down why Atlanta's recent highs are more than luck — they’re the result...

Most Atlanta sports fans know the surface-level story: the Falcons are rebuilding, and the Braves are already contending. But this episode digs deeper — revealing the strategic moves, hidden risks, and pivotal moments that will determine whether Atlanta’s teams can reach their true potential in 2026.Kenny Smith unpacks the Falcons’ high-stakes quarterback battle, focusing on Tua Tagavailoa’s chanc...

The world of college sports is changing faster than ever—and NIL (name, image, likeness) is at the center of this seismic shift. But what does this transformation really mean for athletes, programs, and the future of competition? If you've wondered how big-city stadiums are becoming revenue generators, or why some schools are essentially turning into entertainment giants, this episode unlocks...

Hold on—Atlanta sports are on fire right now, and this episode hits the gas hard! From honoring legends like Ted Turner and Bobby Cox to a Braves team playing like they’re possessed—this is the hype you need to feel the city’s pulse. No way Atlanta’s baseball squad is this good this early, and with Acuna back? The World Series talk has never been hotter. But it’s not just baseball—football season...

Atlanta’s sports scene is on fire right now — and if you’re sleeping, you’re missing the biggest stories and surprises in Braves, Hawks, Falcons, and college ball. No fluff, just raw truth, bold takes, and the kind of analysis that hits you like a game-winning buzzer-beater. The Braves? They just went into Dodger Stadium and proved they’re the real deal, winning 2 of 3 against a World Series conte...

Hold onto your seats, Atlanta! The Braves are sitting pretty at a 6.5-game lead— but here’s the shocker: the road ahead might just reveal if they’re contenders or just riding a hot streak. That NL East splash? Great on paper, but do they have the juice when the pressure hits? We peel back the curtain on what it really takes to win in May’s brutal schedule—Seattle, LA, and Chicago. Will they rise?...

This episode is your ultimate Atlanta sports hype mixtape — where the Falcons’ bold new draft strategy, the Braves’ historic start, and the Hawks’ playoff grit collide with no holding back. No fluff, just straight fire analysis, hot takes, and stories that make you feel like you're sitting ringside. Buckle up, Atlanta, because this is where legends are born. First, we break down the Falcons&#3...

Hold onto your seats—this episode drops a bombshell on college sports, blending baseball grit with football loyalty, NIL debates, and NFL-level insights. Drew Reagan, a former Sanford baseball star, unpacks what it really takes to play Division I ball—exposing the behind-the-scenes grind and how big-time programs legit change your life. No fluff, just raw stories about game moments that will give...