DJ Shockley's football journey is unlike almost anyone else's. From arriving at Georgia as one of the nation's top quarterback recruits, to waiting his turn behind David Greene, to winning an SEC Championship, to sharing a quarterback room with Michael Vick, Shockley has experienced college football and the NFL from every angle.On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Country, DJ joins Sudu Upadhyay to discuss how much NIL money he would've commanded in today's game, why he chose loyalty over transferring, the evolution of college football, and what makes Kirby Smart's program different.Shockley also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Georgia and with the Atlanta Falcons, including the moment he first watched Michael Vick throw a football and why Georgia's development model continues to work in the NIL era.Topics include:-How much Shockley would be worth in today's NIL market-Why he stayed at Georgia instead of transferring-The lessons he learned from Mark Richt and Mike Bobo-Kirby Smart's approach to building a championship program-Gunner Stockton's development and Georgia's 2026 outlook-The current state of NIL and the transfer portal-Playing alongside Michael Vick with the Atlanta Falcons-The adversity that shaped his career on and off the fieldPresented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the Sweet 16 field, and give a full preview of Ole Miss as it begins Spring Practice.

Topics include:

• Ole Miss spring football preview and the biggest roster questions
• Offensive tackle concerns and replacing key production
• Pass rush, secondary, and defensive storylines to watch
• Caleb Cunningham, the running back room, and breakout candidates
• NFL Draft buzz for Dae'Quan Wright and De’Zhaun Stribling

March Madness is already delivering! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the biggest storylines from the NCAA Tournament, including major upsets, bracket chaos, and what it all means moving forward.

The guys dive into:

• High Point’s statement win • VCU’s comeback • Georgia’s early exit and the bigger conversation around Mike White• How SEC teams are really stacking up against the rest of the country• A late discussion on freshmen in college football and if a separate Freshman Football season makes sense

March Madness is here! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament and fill out their full bracket with bold predictions, upsets, and Final Four picks.

The guys are joined by former Ole Miss standout and SEC Tournament champion Murphy Holloway, who gives insight into Ole Miss basketball’s SEC Tournament run and what went right late in the season.

Topics include:

• Full March Madness bracket breakdown and predictions

• Upsets, sleeper teams, and potential Cinderella runs

• Top NBA Draft prospects to watch in the tournament

• Ole Miss’ SEC Tournament run and what changed late

Plus: behind-the-scenes stories, college basketball insight, and everything you need before filling out your bracket.

Spring football has officially arrived across the SEC. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben Garrett and Sudu Upadhyay break down the biggest storylines heading into spring practices across the conference.

The guys dive into quarterback battles, transfer portal additions, and expectations for some of the SEC’s most intriguing teams in 2026. Topics include:

• Alabama’s quarterback battle and the future with Keelon Russell

• LSU’s massive $40 million roster and whether expectations are now championship-or-bust

• Florida’s rising momentum under John Sumrall and Buster Faulkner

• Georgia reloading again under Kirby Smart

• Missouri’s outlook with Austin Simmons and a talented transfer class

• Kentucky entering a new era under Will Stein

• Auburn, Arkansas, and Mississippi State looking for momentum in spring practice

Plus:

• SEC baseball storylines featuring Ole Miss, LSU, and Georgia

•Sudu's early pick to bust brackets in the NCAA Tournament

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dive into the upcoming College Sports Roundtable at the White House, the push for a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, and whether real reform is actually coming.

ON3 Senior Insider Chris Lowe joins the show to break down:

• What the College Sports Roundtable could realistically accomplish

• Why some SEC coaches are warming up to a 24-team playoff

• How NIL and revenue sharing are reshaping the sport

• Mississippi’s no state income tax move on NIL

• The pressure on Lane Kiffin at LSU

• Pete Golding and Ole Miss heading into 2026

• Why Ole Miss vs LSU could be the game of the year

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben and Sudu react to Stephen A. Smith’s appearance in Oxford and what it meant for Rebel Nation, including the energy around Coach Yo and Ole Miss women's basketball, the latest development in the Trinidad Chambliss case, including the judge’s show-cause order directed at NCAA attorneys, and unveil a bracket-style debate: Which is the best Ole Miss football team of the modern era?

Comparing:2025 vs. 20082024 vs. 20152003 vs. 2021Eli Manning. Chad Kelly. Matt Corral. Trinidad Chambliss.Which season stands above the rest?

College baseball is officially back, and opening weekend delivered some of the most entertaining storylines across the country. Sudu and Ben break down the biggest national moments from the first weekend of the season, highlighting the wild scores, standout performances, and the unique stories that make the early weeks of college baseball so fun to follow. College baseball is officially back, and opening weekend delivered some of the most entertaining storylines across the country. Sudu and Ben break down the biggest national moments from the first weekend of the season, highlighting the wild scores, standout performances, and the unique stories that make the early weeks of college baseball so fun to follow. From there, the conversation shifts to Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang’s contract situation, the dispute surrounding his deal, and what the situation says about the modern coaching landscape in college athletics.As always, the episode mixes sports with culture, including fun sidebar conversations about Sudu’s experiences working in WWE, wrestling personalities, and the crossover between sports entertainment and the broader sports world.

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu is joined by guest co-host Miles Garrett to break down the biggest developments shaping the modern college sports landscape. The show opens with a deep dive into the latest NCAA eligibility battles, including the Charles Bediako ruling and the upcoming Trinidad Chambliss hearing, and what these cases could mean for the future of athlete eligibility across college athletics.

The conversation expands into the broader implications of NIL and legal challenges reshaping roster building, recruiting, and player retention, as programs adapt to a rapidly changing competitive environment. Sudu and Miles also discuss the growing importance of NIL infrastructure, Georgia’s new collective initiatives, and how financial investment is becoming central to competing at the highest level of college football. 

Later in the episode, the hosts react to North Dakota State’s move to the Mountain West and what the transition from FCS to FBS could mean for the future of conference alignment and competitive balance. Plus, a look at Georgia Tech’s offseason changes, transfer portal strategy, and the evolving realities programs face in the NIL era.

A new episode of Game Runs Deep with a national guest as Trey Wallace (OutKick) joins Sudu and Ben for a deep dive into the biggest mess in college sports right now: public accusations, “receipts,” and a system increasingly being decided in courtrooms instead of on the field. The conversation starts with Trey’s reaction to Clemson/Dabo’s public comments and why in today’s climate, “everybody has something on somebody.” From there, it turns into the broader reality of modern college athletics, where lawsuits, injunctions, and eligibility battles are shaping roster building and competitive balance.You also get:-A breakdown of the Trinidad Chambliss case and what it could mean going forward, plus the Joey Aguilar angle. -Why the sport feels like it’s drifting toward “anything goes” without a real enforcement mechanism. -A quick but awesome detour into Miami (Ohio) basketball being undefeated and why the on-court product can still be great. -Trey’s take on where Ole Miss should be ranked in 2026 if Trinidad returns (and why he’s thinking 9–10 range).