Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

SEC football recruiting heats up as Auburn, LSU, and Arkansas surge in the latest rankings with big-time commitments—including four-star edge KJ Green and standout athletes like Jabari Watkins and Ryan Jackson. Can programs like Alabama and Georgia keep pace, or has the NIL landscape shifted recruiting power across the conference? Rivals scramble for top prospects while Kentucky and Ole Miss emerg...

College Football faces more chaos as Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility battle shakes the landscape. With Texas Tech standing by Sorsby after his gambling suspension, powerhouse programs like Georgia and Nebraska threaten to boycott games, while conference leaders question the integrity of competition moving forward. Could the College Football Playoff exclude Texas Tech even after a perfect season? All...

College football faces a seismic threat as Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is cleared to play despite a history and evidence of gambling violations. Does this controversial judicial decision mark the end of any kind of NCAA rule enforcement? Chris Gordy breaks down how Sorsby’s $90,000 in bets—including dozens on his own team—has sparked backlash across the Big 12 and SEC, with athletic dire...

SEC recruiting wars heat up as Kentucky, Tennessee, LSU, and Alabama make headline-grabbing commitments. Is the 2027 class already reshaping the college football power balance? Chris Gordy spotlights major pickups like Kentucky’s Drew Williams and Malachi Brown, Tennessee’s Malik Howard, and LSU’s K.J. Green, while breaking down key flips and the latest on top targets such as Eric McFarland. Get t...

Has high school football recruiting lost its power in shaping college football dynasties? The rise of the transfer portal is shifting priorities, as SEC programs like Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee rethink strategies and fan interest pivots to player movement over five-star freshman classes. Recent high-profile decommitments and big portal additions highlight how programs reload their rosters—and whe...

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...

SEC football heats up as ESPN ranks the top 100 newcomers for the 2026 college season—is your team’s breakout star about to emerge? Powerhouses like Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Georgia reload their rosters with impact transfers and five-star freshmen, including Cam Coleman’s move to Texas and Sam Leavitt’s fresh start at LSU. Can these new arrivals shake up the College Football Playoff race? The conv...

SEC Recruiting Latest: Texas A&M leapfrogs to the top of SEC recruiting as Mike Elko secures commitments from blue-chippers like five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews and standout safety Iron Forstall. Can the Aggies maintain this Bama-level talent influx and become college football’s first $100 million roster? Meanwhile, Oklahoma, Florida, and Ole Miss aggressively reload—Sooners stockpile in-...

The Protect College Sports Act inches closer—could sweeping changes finally bring order to a chaotic NCAA landscape? Chris Gordy and Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal break down the latest from SEC Spring Meetings, spotlighting legislative efforts by Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz, Nick Saban’s pivotal voice in Washington, and the heated debate over NIL reform, transfer rules, and t...

SEC rivals headline ESPN’s must-see games for 2026, but has the list overlooked key matchups? Chris Gordy critiques ESPN’s top 10, spotlighting Texas vs. Texas A&M, Georgia vs. Alabama, LSU at Ole Miss, and other powerhouse battles, while arguing for overlooked showdowns like Texas vs. Oklahoma and Texas at Tennessee. With Heisman contenders like Arch Manning in the spotlight and storied rivalries...

Texas Tech challenges Texas to a high-stakes showdown after Joey McGuire fires back at Steve Sarkisian’s bold claims—will the Longhorns answer? Chris Gordy unpacks the brewing Big 12 vs. SEC drama, breaking down potential non-conference clashes, SEC spring meeting developments, and key transfer news, including Tennessee’s uncertainty around Chaz Coleman and quarterback battles heating up across th...

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 football compared to the...

Will new federal legislation reshape the future of SEC football? As the 'Protect College Sports Act' ignites debate, fans and insiders react to bold proposals impacting transfer rules, coach mobility, and the rising influence of NIL deals. Greg Sankey and the SEC are mum, while fan reactions set the stage for a transformative shakeup—could the controversial “Lane Kiffin rule” or agent commission c...

The SEC shakes up tradition by axing “Cupcake Weekend” late in the season amid mounting Big Ten pressure—does this signal a power shift in college football? Chris Gordy questions whether SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is ceding ground, as the league alters schedules and considers expanding the College Football Playoff to even 24 teams. Key voices like Mike Elko, Lane Kiffin, Kirby Smart, and Steve S...

SEC Playoff expansion faces a standoff as Greg Sankey signals no imminent decision in Destin at the SEC Spring Meetings —could the SEC and Big Ten reshape college football’s future on their own terms? Chris Gordy and guest Spencer McLaughlin break down the power dynamics between the SEC and Big Ten, the rising debate over a potential 24-team playoff, and whether the storied SEC Championship Game’s...

With every top-25 team preparing for the 2026 season, we look at On3's list of Top 25 teams and their "biggest questions" coming out of spring ball. We touch on each of the ranked SEC teams, and assess their biggest questions for the upcoming college football season. We tough on everyone from Georgia to Texas to Oklahoma, LSU & more.  Can Georgia reclaim its defensive dominance? Will Marcel Reed o...

SEC power struggle heats up as Steve Sarkisian gives his thoughts on a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, saying he wouldn't mind a return to a 4-team playoff and takes aim at Texas Tech’s weak schedule. With Georgia president Jere Morehead voicing concerns over a 24-team playoff and Commissioner Greg Sankey balancing pressure from coaches and administrators, the fate of the playoff forma...

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...

SEC coaches give brutally honest, anonymous takes on their rivals—are preseason predictions about to be shattered? Athlon Sports’ leaked coach quotes spark debate as doubts swirl around Alabama’s run game, Texas' national title hopes, and the changing depth at Georgia. Is Oklahoma’s defense championship-caliber, and can Alex Golesh transform Auburn into an offensive powerhouse? Chris Gordy breaks...

The Auburn Tigers are poised for a breakthrough as Cole Best, USF transfer and starting center, gears up for his SEC debut with key teammates and coaches in tow.  Can Alex Golesh's relentless work ethic and honest leadership spark one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the conference by 2026? Chris Gordy sits down with Cole Best to break down Auburn’s offseason transformation—highlighting the inf...

Could the SEC be eyeing a future without the NCAA, as debate over third-party NIL deals and athlete compensation intensifies. Could a breakaway reshape college sports forever? Chris Gordy spotlights Ross Dellenger's latest Yahoo report, unpacking the soaring financial divide between the SEC, Big Ten, and other conferences. The episode breaks down the College Sports Commission's crackdown on third-...

SEC fans clash with national pundits as hot debate rages over the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff expansion. Danny Kanell calls out SEC supporters, arguing the system of the past 20 years unfairly favored them, while Paul Finebaum warns that expanding to 24 will “devalue, dilute, and perhaps destroy” college football’s prized regular season. Josh Pate rallies listeners to keep pushing ba...

Tennessee Volunteers surge to No. 2 in SEC athletic donations, fueling a bold push in both football and basketball, while the Texans Longhorns blow away the SEC at #1 overall. Chris Gordy and Eric Cain break down Tennessee’s all-in strategy, dissecting the latest On3 donation rankings, NIL deals, and how a revitalized roster could give the Volunteers an edge. Insights cover the ongoing Tennessee q...

SEC rivals ignite controversy as Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian take public shots at Ole Miss, intensifying the buildup to the LSU vs. Ole Miss showdown. The SEC squad debates whether Kiffin’s Vanity Fair comments crossed the line, the impact on Oxford’s reputation, and what this drama means for SEC recruiting battles. Is the upcoming September 19th clash destined to be the wildest night in confe...

It's our Locked On SEC Post-Spring Rankings - Texas leapfrogs Georgia atop our post-spring SEC power rankings. Can Steve Sarkisian’s revamped Longhorns offense—with Arch Manning back and the addition of Cam Coleman—deliver on sky-high expectations and topple Ohio State in a season-defining early season game? Chris Gordy breaks down roster moves impacting Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU, and Alabama, spot...