Could Sooners Run the Table & Make the CFP? Bama WR Out, Auburn LB Suspended, Miss State QB Injured?
Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastShow Notes
The Oklahoma Sooners toppled the Texas Longhorns with a dramatic 27-24 Red River rivalry win. Can John Mateer and the Sooners run the table again after early setbacks? Chris Gordy recaps Oklahoma’s big victory, spotlighting game-changing defensive plays, Arch Manning’s turbulent performance, and the rise of Sooner Magic in crunch time. Jay Smith delivers insider perspectives on OU’s growth, defensive grit, and the challenges ahead with a tough SEC schedule looming.
Also, key stories include Alabama’s injury concerns with star WR Ryan Coleman-Williams, Auburn suspending linebacker Xavier Atkins, and Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor’s uncertain status. The episode unpacks coaching strategies from Kalen DeBoer and Kirby Smart, NIL contract updates around the SEC, and what Kentucky’s surging offense means for their showdown in Norman. Don’t miss candid discussion of Arch Manning’s high-risk, high-reward style and Oklahoma’s potential playoff aspirations as SEC play heats up.
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