On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge react to their recent interviews with LSU's Jay Johnson and Mississippi State's Brian O'Connor before previewing fall ball across the SEC.

00:00 Welcome and Episode Overview

01:23 Sponsorship Shoutout

02:44 Jay Johnson Interview Insights

12:51 Brian O'Connor Interview Insights

20:56 2025 Season Recap and 2026 Projections

28:35 Kentucky's Pitching Potential

32:33 Tennessee's Transfer Class

33:06 Texas' Strong Roster

34:01 Fall Plans and Team Visits

34:49 Arkansas' Competitive Fall

36:54 Missouri's Pitching and Offense

39:31 South Carolina and Florida Previews

41:23 Auburn's Newcomers

42:01 October Weekend Plans

44:58 Mississippi State and Florida State in Pensacola

46:36 Georgia and LSU Previews

48:50 Conclusion and Listener Appreciation

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