Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Join this week's SEC Squad where our SEC hosts discuss who is the most dangerous team in the SEC. Dive into the SEC's post-spring rankings as we explore the potential of top teams like Texas A&M and the Texas Longhorns, who are generating buzz with their high expectations and key player developments. Join hosts Chris Gordy, John Miller, John Williams, and Corey Burton as they analyze dark horse candidates such as Arkansas, Kentucky...

SEC football fans, get ready for a shake-up: the 2025 Black Friday schedule features the Texas Longhorns clashing with Texas A&M Aggies in a historic showdown. Meanwhile, the Egg Bowl rivalry between Mississippi State Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels promises early morning excitement. What do you think about this matchup getting the Black Friday spotlight? 

Chris Gordy dives into these thrilling matchups, Rahsul Faison's eligibility bat...

Could Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels be gearing up for a game-changing season with another portal QB added in Maealiuaki Smith from Oklahoma State? Is there turmoil in the QB room with projected starter Austin Simmons and fellow transfer Trinidad Chambliss, or is Kiffin just adding more depth? Interesting move considering Ole Miss's tough 2025 schedule. What do you think - smart addition or sign of doubt in Simmons in '25? Chris Gor...

The latest 247Sports post-spring top 25 rankings have stirred the pot, with a major SEC team missing from the list. Texas claimed the top spot, with Penn State and Ohio State rounding out the top 3. What do you think about these rankings? Are they sleeping on any SEC teams?

Dive into the buzz surrounding Georgia's top 2026 quarterback recruit, Jared Curtis, and the implications of his commitment. This 5-star, 6'3" prospect from Nash...

Several big additions to SEC schools via the Transfer Portal over the weekend, as discuss the latest moves which include Texas adding a QB in Matthew Caldwell to help backup Arch Manning, providing a QB in the room with some playing experience. In addition, LSU adds a big time safety from Houston in A.J. Haulcy while Tennessee added an experienced DB in Colton Hood. Mizzou scoops up a d-lineman in Balen Henderson, while Oklahoma RB...

On today's show, we run through USA Today's SEC Football Coach Rankings from 16 to 1, spotlighting key figures like Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and Kirby Smart at Georgia. Can some of the top coaches maintain their dominance in SEC football, or will new coaching strategies shift the balance of power? As the 2025 season approaches, the SEC landscape is buzzing with anticipation. 

Thoughts on where these coaches should rank? Which coach d...

Can the Georgia Bulldogs maintain their dominance in the SEC, or will unexpected rankings shake up the season? Dive into the latest post-spring SEC football rankings, where the Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, and LSU Tigers are at the center of heated debates.

Explore the impact of the NFL draft on college teams, with insights from Chris Gordy, Corey Burton, and others. Discover how quarterback battles, like those involving Quinn...

We are now Post-Spring Practice in the SEC, and some groups are putting out their Post-Spring SEC Power Rankings. We run through a list from Saturday Down South, as there's some controversy. Texas at #1, Georgia at #3? Tennessee dropped to #12 after losing Nico. Thoughts on these placements? Arkansas at #14 feels low with Taylen Green returning. Which ranking surprised you most?

Also, can the Texas Longhorns' massive $35-40 million ...

Arch Manning's development at Texas is turning heads. Sark praised his leadership growth this spring, especially with younger players. The hype is real - 2026 mock drafts have him going #1 overall! But Sark and Arch skipped the EA Sports photo shoot, keeping a low profile. What do you think of Arch's approach to the spotlight? 

Arch Manning's rise at Texas Longhorns and DJ Lagway's potential impact on Florida Gators are reshaping th...

SEC football fans, did you know the SEC led all conferences in NFL Draft picks for the 19th straight year? With 79 players selected, including 13 from the Georgia Bulldogs, the SEC continues to dominate college football. Which SEC team do you think will have the most draft picks next year?

Explore the 2025 NFL Draft's impact on SEC teams, featuring insights on Quinn Ewers' surprising seventh-round selection by the Miami Dolphins. So...

SEC football fans, get ready for an in-depth look at the 2025 NFL Draft's first round, where the SEC tied its own record with 15 first-round picks. Discover how the Alabama Crimson Tide continues its impressive streak of first-round selections, and for the first time ever a Georgia Bulldog goes in the first round to the Atlanta Falcons. Did you catch any surprises? I was shocked to see Jackson Dart go to the Giants at 25. What do y...

Nico Iamaliava's transfer from Tennessee to UCLA is shaking up the college football landscape. How will this move impact the SEC and the future of player transfers? Dive into the latest buzz surrounding the Florida Gators, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Auburn Tigers as they navigate spring practice and NIL deals.

Chris Gordy, alongside Zach Blackerby, Jimmy Stein, and John Miller, breaks down the implications of Iamaliava's transfer, th...

Can Joey Aguilar lead the Tennessee Volunteers to SEC glory? With Nico Iamaleava's unexpected departure, the spotlight shifts to Aguilar, a standout from App State, as he steps into the quarterback role for the Volunteers. An ESPN report details much of the Nico Iamaleava drama, with details on his skipped practices in Feb over NIL payment issues. His camp felt "betrayed" by leaked negotiations. Tensions escalated quickly, leading ...

Are NIL deals reshaping college football's landscape? The Arkansas Razorbacks face a pivotal moment as Madden Iamaleava exits after just a few months on campus, sparking discussions on the future of NIL agreements. Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek is pushing to enforce NIL buyouts after Madden Iamaliava's transfer. This could mean players owing money back if they leave early. It's a tricky situation - how do you structure payments and r...

The Tennessee Volunteers make a strategic move by adding quarterback Joey Aguilar, the former Appalachian State QB who transferred to UCLA this offseason but will be headed to Knoxville now with Nico Iamaleava headed to the Bruins. How will these shifts impact the SEC landscape? Dive into the latest college football buzz as Chris Gordy unpacks the implications of these quarterback transfers and the evolving dynamics within the Sout...

Nico Iamaleava's move to UCLA has some buzzing - Why did the former Tennessee quarterback choose the Bruins, and what does this mean for his future? Despite taking a significant pay cut in NIL money, this move raises questions about NIL deals and player loyalty. What do you think about Nico's decision? Is it a step back or a smart move for his future?

The SEC transfer portal is buzzing with activity. Georgia snagged RB Josh McCray f...

Nico Iamaleava's transfer from the Tennessee Volunteers has sent shockwaves through college football. What does this mean for the future of the Volunteers and the broader SEC landscape? This episode unpacks the quarterback's move, exploring insights from ESPN's Tom Luginbill and the potential impact on UCLA. They reportedly offered TCU's Josh Hoover $1M+ more than his current deal, but he declined.The discussion also covers DJ Lagw...

Nico Iamaleava's unexpected transfer from the Tennessee Volunteers has sent shockwaves through college football. How will this move reshape the SEC landscape? Dive into the latest buzz around the Southeastern Conference as we explore the implications of Iamaleava's departure, the escalating influence of NIL deals, and the evolving dynamics of college athletics.

Join host Zach Blackerby and guests like John Miller and Chris Marler as...

On today's show, the Spring Transfer Portal is opening and the SEC is making some moves already. The Oklahoma Sooners made headlines picking up former Cal RB Jaydn Ott and former Stanford OL Jake Maikkula. Ott is a former 1,300 yard rusher who battled injuries last year but appears ready to get back his old form, while Maikkula provides the Sooners some interior o-line depth. Meanwhile, Ole Miss scooped up some QB depth in Division...