Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

On today's show, we'll go Around The Conference as Mississippi State officially hires Zach Arnett as their new head coach, replacing Mike Leach, and we run through several other assistant coaching hires as well.

We’ll catch up with Brandon Olsen of Locked On Gators as Florida is the first SEC team in bowl action tomorrow in the Las Vegas Bowl. Can the short-handed Gators pull off an upset of Oregon State?

And we’ll get you caught up on the latest transfers, recruiting commits, NFL Draft declarations and more. 

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In a crossover episode, Chris Gordy of Locked on SEC & Josh Neighbors of Locked on Big 12 share their thoughts on the news that Oklahoma & Texas could be leaving the Big 12 a year earlier than expected in 2024.

They discuss all of the factors involved such as the Big Ten going to 16 teams, College Football Playoff Expansion, Big 12 Expansion, & the TV network desires. The guys then speculate on how the conferences will be divided up and whether or not we see this happen.

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Today's show is entirely dedicated to the legendary coach Mike Leach who passed away this week at the age of 61.

We'll talk with Theo DeRosa of The Dispatch as he covered him the past few years at Mississippi State.

We'll also chat with SI's Crissy Froyd who considered him a mentor as she studied the Air Raid offense and spoke with Coach Leach often.

Lastly, we'll play some of our favorite interview clips of Coach Leach from throughout the years, as he offers his thoughts on pregame food, Taco Bell and marriage advice.

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On today's show, we talk through the latest regarding Mike Leach as he remains in critical condition.

We also catch you up on the latest names to declare for the NFL Draft including Cedric Tillman, Tank Bigsby and Jaray Jenkins.

And we run through the latest news regarding the transfer portal as Alabama loses WR Traeshon Holden to Oregon, South Carolina loses TE Jaheim Bell to Florida State and much more.

Also, we bring you up to date on the latest assistant coaching hires around the conference including Auburn hiring their OC and DC under Hugh Freeze, and South Carolina finds their new OC in an assistant from Arkansas.

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On today's show, some scary news out of Starkville on Sunday as Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach was rushed to the hospital with a health scare. DC Zach Arnett is overseeing coaching duties with Leach away from the team.

And we have tons of news going on Around The Conference as Arkansas was interested in former Baylor DC Rob Roberts, but Auburn beat them to the punch as he will reportedly join Hugh Freeze's staff. Good news for Kentucky fans as former OC Liam Coen appears to be headed back to Lexington.

And some big transfer portal news as Mizzou adds former Oklahoma WR Theo Wease, while the Florida Gators add Louisville d-lineman Caleb Banks. LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari and Alabama kicker Will Reichard are headed to the NFL Draft, and much more!

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It is officially award season, we’ll get you caught up with the latest postseason awards being handed out across the SEC, as Hendon Hooker is named SEC Offensive Player of the Year.

And speaking of awards, we catch up with Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr and Georgia tight end Brock Bowers as they were both finalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award. We chatted with Anderson and Bowers ahead of the awards show.

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We are just two weeks away from the Early Signing Period, we’ll catch up with our Recruiting Insider John Garcia Jr . to get caught up on the latest across the SEC.

How big is the transfer portal in reshaping rosters across the SEC? Big movement in Jaheim Bell and Dominic Lovett. Does Kayshon Boutte returning to LSU affect recruiting?

Samuel M'Pemba commits to Georgia, while Desmond Ricks and Keon Keely are still out there. Can Nico Iamaleava be the Vols starter next year?

Anthony Richardson is going pro, does that mean Jaden Rashada will be the Gators QB next year, or will they look to the portal? Auburn will need to replace Colby Wooden and Derick Hall, can they find it in the portal?

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The Heisman Trophy Finalists have been announced and just one SEC guy makes the cut, but is he the right SEC guy? We'll discuss Stetson Bennett making the list, while Hendon Hooker did not.

Also, monster news for LSU as their star WR Kayshon Boutte announces he’s coming back next season.

And Florida QB Anthony Richardson declares for the NFL Draft, is it the right move? The Gators will lose a ton to the Draft and the transfer portal.

Lastly, dozens & dozens of SEC players hit the transfer portal, we’ll get you caught up on the latest big names.

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Bowl season is set, we’ll run through all 11 SEC teams with bids and where they’re going bowling. Georgia stays at #1, they're the lone SEC team into the playoff this year.

Also we’ll get you caught up going Around The Conference as a big name QB is coming back for next season - it's Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson. Also, Tennessee OC Alex Golesh is moving on to USF.

And some notes from Georgia as they win the SEC Championship Game over LSU, why Stetson Bennett needs a Heisman invite. Should he win it as he has the Bulldogs undefeated?

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After a crazy conference championship weekend, who will the College Football Playoff Committee put into the final four spots?

It's the last edition of the 2022 College Football Playoff Rankings as they are announced on ESPN. Join our panel of Locked On College experts as we discuss and react to the final College Football Playoff Rankings. We know Georgia and Michigan are in. Is Ohio State in? Is TCU still in? Should Alabama or Tennessee have an argument?

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