Locked On Mizzou - Daily Podcast On Missouri Tigers Football & Basketball

Missouri Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies gear up for a high-stakes 2026 SEC showdown as both programs rebuild with fresh faces and major roster moves. Can new Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons ignite a revamped Tigers offense, or will the Aggies’ retooled defensive front and star linebacker Daymion Sanford steal the spotlight in Columbia? Matt Galatzan and John Miller break down transfer impacts, in...

SEC quarterback rankings heat up as Trinidad Chambliss, Gunner Stockton, and Arch Manning battle for the top spot. Can Chambliss maintain his edge, or will Stockton’s playoff pedigree put him over the top? The conversation focused on key quarterback prospects from Ole Miss, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and how newcomers like Austin Simmons and Keelon Russell could shake up the top 10. T...

Conservative offense? Good running? Efficient passing? Are we talking about the Tigers or Bulldogs? In 2026, the dink should be good, but MU needs a return of the chunk. Dennis Gates is scheduling a one-off with Indiana, but why not return game in Columbia? Pete Golding's "5-hour" rule would make more sense for Gates than Eli Drinkwitz. Plus, the Raheem Floyd story is far from over. *** Everydayer...

The Tigers and Jayhawks should play forever, but if others don't agree, we'll live. Let's talk about some under-the-radar football players like Jabari Brady and Logan Reichert. My take on the shooting guard minute distribution between Kennard Davis and Jameer Jones. Trent Burns is the ultimate wildcard. Plus an early look at Texas, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma.  *** Everydayer Club   If...

Missouri Tigers football adds another explosive weapon as Tre Britton commits—could he be the next Dominic Lovett? John Miller spotlights Britton's fit in a loaded offensive class featuring Braylen Warren, evaluates Missouri’s strategy on quarterback runs with Austin Simmons, and explores whether sticking to conservative play-calling can keep Tigers QBs healthy for a breakout season. On the hardwo...

If you think the 2026 schedule is tough, look at 2027! Missouri is far from the only SEC team with questions or inexperience at quarterback. Ahmad Hardy could have an interesting decision on his hands. Even without Josiah Trotter, Mizzou will be just fine at linebacker. If they have a pass rush? Watch out. Chase Daniel will be on SEC Nation this fall.  *** Everydayer Club   If you n...

Missouri Tigers flip four-star running back Kingston Miles from Auburn, igniting excitement about the team's offensive future. Can Austin Simmons’ arrival at quarterback signal a bold new era for Missouri’s passing game under Eli Drinkwitz? Simmons must avoid sacks, as well as interceptions. Questions swirl around scheme changes, big-play potential, and the delicate balance between explosive offen...

NCAA shakes up college football with sweeping eligibility changes and new scheduling proposals—could this signal the end of the wild “super senior” era? Lawsuits erupt as players like Missouri’s Shawn Phillips Jr. challenge the five-for-five age-based eligibility model, while SEC insiders argue the need for simpler, ironclad rules. The SEC Squad breaks down how revised practice calendars, possible...

Why do Rebels fans STILL love Austin Simmons so much? Cayden Lee is money in the bank. Chris Graves Jr. may NOT be a true CB1, however.   Steven Willis spotlights Simmons’ arm talent and leadership, while candidly assessing the challenges he’ll face against Pete Golding’s defense in Oxford. The conversation covers Missouri’s secondary overhaul, the fierce battle between running backs Ahmad Hardy a...

Missouri Tigers football land two key offensive linemen, Kyler Kuhn and Jaylen Hill, boosting their 2027 recruiting class and intensifying the battle for O-line depth. A towering addition at cornerback, T'ari Miller, could rewrite the secondary’s playbook—can Missouri’s new look offense and defense fuel a top-25 class? On the basketball front, Dennis Gates targets St. Louis talent, including an un...

Missouri Tigers set the stage for a dynamic season as Austin Simmons emerges as the program’s highest-upside quarterback since Drew Lock. Could Simmons' poise, quick decision-making, and arm talent propel Mizzou to new heights in the SEC? John Miller breaks down Simmons’ key moments, including the pivotal “Georgia drive,” and evaluates how a favorable early schedule could allow Missouri’s revamped...

Did the Big 12 save college football from a gambling scandal? The SEC Squad tackles the fallout from Brendan Sorsby's betting violations at Texas Tech, examining the Big 12's stance, the NCAA's role, and why conference power could shape the future of the sport. Heated opinions fly about the need for a hard reset, NIL influence, and whether legal threats are now driving college football's biggest d...

Missouri Tigers’ revamped defense faces a big test. Quarterbacks Austin Simmons and Kamario Taylor look to take the next step, while the loss of key pass rushers and secondary shakeups raise pressing questions for both teams. Can Jeff Lebby’s Bulldogs finally turn the corner behind a revitalized run defense, or will Eli Drinkwitz’s Tigers prove they belong among the SEC elite? Hosts Jaron Spor and...

Reflecting on the life and career of Aldon Smith. Plus, we celebrate Locked On's 10-year anniversary with the BEST and WORST Tiger moments in Locked On Mizzou's history.  *** Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discor...

Missouri Tigers land four-star receiver Lawrence Britt, signaling a smart shift in high school recruiting strategy. Is stacking athletic, versatile prospects like Britt the formula for sustained SEC success? John Miller breaks down Missouri’s latest commitments—including top-ranked quarterback Braylon Warren, tight end Jack Brown, and offensive lineman Tristan Dare—while highlighting Chip Lindsey’...

Texas Tech face a growing storm as quarterback Brendan Sorsby wins an injunction to play despite his $90,000 in gambling violations, igniting outrage across college football. With powerhouses like Georgia and the SEC questioning integrity, the landscape could shift toward a super league as trust in NCAA enforcement collapses. Can Texas Tech weather the backlash as rivals threaten boycotts and the...

Missouri Tigers basketball fans are buzzing after a surprising scheduling move: three straight games against the Saint Louis Billikens at the Enterprise Center. Why did Mizzou give up home court advantage, and what does this decision say about Dennis Gates’ strategy and the true history of this so-called rivalry? John Miller unpacks fan frustrations, draws eye-opening comparisons to the Missouri S...

Missouri Tigers basketball faces growing frustration as marquee non-conference matchups against Kansas and Nebraska shift to neutral sites at the T-Mobile Center, leaving Columbia fans feeling sidelined. Can Dennis Gates’ scheduling strategy pay off, or does it alienate the Mizzou faithful just when hype should be building for top-tier showdowns? The question looms as Nebraska and Kansas City-base...

SEC coaches face mounting pressure as NIL deals, player pay, and competitive imbalance reshape the future of college football. Will proposed federal legislation bring stability—or fuel even more controversy? The SEC Squad debates the hottest issues, from capping agent fees to the possibility of a salary cap, and spotlight Nick Saban’s testimony before Congress. The conversation shifts to coaching...

As of now, there is no basketball game against the Jayhawks scheduled for 2027. And sadly, I'm not THAT worked up about it. Jack Marquard and Kobe Rhymes are a good reminder to look at offers, not stars. Sebastian Mack finds a home, and Sam Horn starts his MLB journey. Plus, more Ahmad Hardy vs. Kewan Lacy context. *** Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s&n...

Nate Edwards is right: There truly is no reason to play Troy EVER. There are SOME positives to the 24-team Playoff. Cameron Barnes would fit nicely with Scottie Adkinson. Plus, put some respect on Beau Pribula's name. *** Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-fre...

John Miller is BACK! SEC rivals clash over scheduling power as Chris Gordy asks: Is the SEC being pushed around by the Big Ten? Spring meetings heat up as the SEC Squad dissects the end of “cupcake weekend” and whether Greg Sankey and SEC athletic directors are compromising tradition. Fierce debates erupt on the merits of nine-game conference schedules, playoff expansion, and the grind of SEC foot...

Mizzou Tigers’ running back competition heats up as Jamal Roberts emerges as one of the SEC’s most underrated playmakers. Can Missouri capitalize on having two NFL-caliber backs with Ahmad Hardy rehabbing from his recent injury? John Miller examines Max Warner’s rise, the impact of offseason roster changes, and what losing Marquise Davis to Louisville could mean for the depth chart. John Miller ta...

Objectively, Hardy had a better 2025 than Lacy, and Jamal Roberts did incredibly well statistically too. Is changing the College Football Playoff about the big boys or the UCFs and Boise States or the world? Plus, what YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS teaches us about sports and life. *** Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join th...

SEC and Big Ten eye seismic shift—could college football’s future leave the NCAA behind? As rumors intensify about a possible breakaway, the SEC Squad dissects the rising power struggle, looming super conferences, and the staggering revenue gaps shaping the landscape. With Texas, Ohio State, Alabama, and Georgia dominating NIL deals, is traditional college sports on borrowed time? Debates heat up...