Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

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 or Arch Manning lead Texas A&M and T...

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 format hangs in the balance. Could expan...

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 around potential salary caps, third...

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 down eye-opening assessments of key...

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 influx of former USF players, the grow...

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-party NIL payments, explosive House...

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 back against what he calls “one of th...

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 quarterback battle, a strengthened r...

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 conference history? The conversation als...

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, spotlighting questions around new coord...

SEC coaching drama heats up as Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian trade barbs over recruiting, academics, and program prestige, targeted at the Ole Miss Rebels! Ole Miss finds itself under fire, with Kiffin’s controversial comments on racial recruiting dynamics sparking debate, while Sarkisian throws shade at the Rebels’ academic standards, igniting a social media frenzy complete with Florida’s Jon Sumrall joining the banter. Basket w...

The Missouri Tigers face uncertainty as star running back Ahmad Hardy recovers from a gunshot wound from over the weekend, just months ahead of the SEC football season. Can Mizzou’s offense maintain its momentum if Hardy’s recovery sidelines him? Chris Gordy and Eli Hoff assess Hardy’s potential timeline, Jamal Roberts’ readiness to step up, and critical early matchups that could define Missouri’s season.

Plus, Lane Kiffin’s explos...

Which SEC football matchups are true season-definers—and which games could upset the power balance? Chris Gordy breaks down CBS Sports’ picks for pivotal games, from Texas at Mizzou’s trap potential to Georgia’s early showdown with Oklahoma, and high-stakes rivalry clashes like Texas A&M’s trip to LSU. Get insights into how Arch Manning, Lane Kiffin, and Brett Venables could shape the College Football Playoff picture this fall.

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March Madness faces its biggest shift since 1985—will expanding to 76 teams ruin college basketball’s magic? Chris Gordy sounds the alarm on the NCAA Tournament’s jump to a larger field, warning fans of a watered-down product and potentially sub-.500 SEC teams sliding in. With exclusive insights from Spencer McLaughlin, the duo tackles the financial motivations, Greg Sankey’s push for inclusivity, and coaches like John Calipari rai...

SEC contenders reveal their hand as expansion and playoff chaos loom. Which teams have the pieces for a College Football Playoff breakthrough—and who could get lost in the shuffle? The SEC Squad spotlights Ole Miss’ powerhouse backfield with Trinad Chambers and Kewan Lacy, while Alabama leans on a star-studded secondary for another top-10 defense. Heated roundtable debate spotlights Jared Curtis’ impact at Vanderbilt, Oklahoma’s di...

College Football power brokers accelerate the push for a 24-team College Football Playoff, sparking heated debates on tradition versus revenue. Are fans, players, and coaches truly on board, or is this expansion driven by a select few chasing dollars? Chris Gordy and Chris Marler break down how conference championship games and NIL demands are reshaping the landscape, questioning whether college football is sacrificing its soul for...

The Auburn Tigers fight for Top 25 recognition as Byrum Brown’s explosive dual-threat abilities and Alex Golesh’s bold leadership energize a new era on the Plains. Are national pundits overlooking Auburn’s quarterback and coaching edge compared to SEC rivals like Florida and Missouri? The September 19 Auburn vs. Florida clash at Jordan-Hare Stadium could define both programs’ trajectories under new head coaches, while the upcoming ...

SEC Recruiting heats up as Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Kentucky race to lock in 5-star talent as the contact period rolls on. With Brent Venables and Mike Elko setting the pace, Texas A&M boasts a potentially all-time offensive line class, while Oklahoma dives into in-state standouts. Can Steve Sarkisian’s Texas keep up the recruiting battle in the Lone Star State, and can Lane Kiffin’s arrival at LSU shift the power dynamic in the co...

The SEC faces mounting pressure as the Big Ten surges ahead in revenue and national championships. Can Georgia, Alabama, or even Texas restore SEC dominance, or will another Big Ten victory widen the financial and competitive gap? Chris Gordy examines the escalating rivalry, breaking down lucrative media rights deals, league-wide NIL implications, and Kirby Smart’s candid take on why parity is at an all-time high in college footbal...