South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer singed a contract extension on Friday. We talk about the contract details, what it means for the program, and what it ultimately means in the big picture. Plus, with new athletic director Jeremiah Donati signing Beamer and Dawn Staley to new contracts what does that mean for the stability and future of South Carolina as a whole?

No. 2 South Carolina hosts No. 5 LSU on Friday night. We give a full preview of the game with an off-camera interview from LSU play-by-play announcer Patrick Wright. What are the keys to the game, what do we need to know about LSU from behind enemy lines, AND what will Marler's final score prediction be? Tune in to find out. 
 

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Are the Florida Gators losing their grip on college football dominance? With the national championship ratings plummeting, the absence of SEC powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia has sparked debate. This episode dives into the SEC vs. Big Ten rivalry, questioning whether the Big Ten's recent success truly signals a shift in power. Key figures like Garrett Nussmeier and Arch Manning are spotlighted as the hosts explore quarterback rankings for the 2025 season. The discussion heats up with insights from Zach Blackerby and Eric Kane, who weigh in on potential College Football Playoff format changes and early championship odds.

Will the SEC reclaim its throne, or is a new era dawning? Tune in for expert analysis and predictions that could reshape your view of the upcoming season.

Las Vegas released some of their way too early 2025 Season win totals for college football, and they have ALREADY given Shane Beamer and company some bulletin board material. Chris Marler explains why Vegas is completely off base with their early prediction and two specific reasons why. Enjoy!

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In honor of the national title game tonight, Chris Marler tells you what South Carolina needs to do to make the national championship game in the next 1-3 years. Spoiler alert they're not far off and have several key pieces already in place. What is the one position they need immediate improvement from and what does Shane Beamer need to do better to get there?

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley landed a historic new contract on Friday. We discuss just how big of a deal it is and how historic the numbers are not only for Women’s basketball but across all college sports. We also discuss what this means for the future of the athletic department being able to secure the best coach in the country. 

Another interesting aspect of the contract is that it solidifies an answer to a question we’ve had for a while. Is there a school in the country with four better head coaches in football, baseball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball? You can make the case South Carolina has the best staff overall in the entire country and Chris Marler explains why. 

Next we discuss the newest portal recruit as Penn State’s leading WR Harrison Wallace has South Carolina in his four favorites. Finally we preview the South Carolina-Oklahoma men’s basketball game Saturday and explain why it’s an absolute must win for the Court Cocks.

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LaNorris Sellers wins the National Freshman of the Year over Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. We talk about how this not only impacts Sellers before next season but also the entire program from a national standpoint. Then we dive into the crushing Men's basketball loss to Vanderbilt. Where does the team go from here and can they turn it around with 9 ranked opponents left in their next 14 games. Then finally we talk about the elephant in the room, pun intended, and the shade that South Carolina and their newest LB threw at Alabama.

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Is the SEC's reign in college football truly over? With the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide missing from the national championship for two years, fans are questioning the Southeastern Conference's dominance. This episode brings together experts like Chris Gordy and Brendan Olson to explore the future of SEC football.

The discussion covers whether the SEC is "dead," potential national title contenders like Alabama under Kalen DeBoer, and the impact of expanded playoffs and the transfer portal. The panel also humorously speculates on which SEC coach might have messaged a popular "ring girl," adding a light-hearted twist to the analysis.

Join us for insider perspectives and lively debates on the SEC's path forward. Don't miss out on these unique insights into college football's most talked-about conference.

With the transfer portal closed for every SEC team except Texas we talk about the SEC Team Rankings from the portal by 247Sports. South Carolina has done a great job so far and landed two more players this week. We discuss why Utah State RB Rahsul Faison is a great get in the portal. Not just because of his talent but also because who else was after him. The second half the show we begin with a quick recap of Wednesday's basketball loss to Alabama and discuss what, if anything, this team can do to turn it around. Then the final part of the show focuses on some numbers that prove just how great the staff has been with their portal evaluations AND a number that Marler didn't even realize show's South Carolina as a TOP 5 TEAM IN THE COUNTRY.

South Carolina lands ANOTHER elite player in the transfer portal as former NC State DB Brandon Cisse. Cisse is a Top 100 player overall in the portal and provides IMMEDIATE veteran experience. We talk about how is talent is great, but the flexibility of playing multiple positions is what makes him most valuable. We also discuss how he will fit into Clayton White's flex nickel defense as well.

Next we discuss the news from last week of Carson Beck's decision to stay another year in college instead of going pro. How could that decision possibly impact LaNorris Sellers next year? We dive into all that and more on today's episode! 

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