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Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastShow Notes
SEC drama looms as QB Sam Leavitt’s injury puts LSU’s matchup against Ole Miss in question. Can Lane Kiffin’s squad capitalize, or will LSU’s elite defense dictate the outcome? Or is Leavitt listed as "doubtful" just another troll job by Kiffin? Chris Gordy and Chris Marler spotlight quarterback controversies, emerging freshmen like Vandy’s Jared Curtis, Alabama's Keelon Russell and Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon, and defensive standouts reshaping the conference landscape.
Alabama’s resurgent defense, Kentucky’s offensive struggles, and Mizzou’s sneaky rise all face scrutiny, while Mississippi State vs. South Carolina emerges as a must-watch battle of dual-threat QBs—Kamario Taylor vs. LaNorris Sellers. Plus, with key SEC showdowns including Florida vs. Auburn and strategic insights on Georgia, Texas A&M, and Florida State, every storyline begs the question: Who’s ready to contend, and who’s on upset alert as SEC play heats up? And can Ole Miss get revenge on Lane Kiffin?
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The Texas Longhorns spark quarterback controversy as Arch Manning faces mounting pressure after back-to-back losses to unranked Oklahoma and Florida. With backup QB KJ Lacey earning more first-team reps and Steve Sarkisian publicly demanding improvement, will Manning hold onto the starting role, or is a seismic shift imminent in Austin’s offense? Finebaum calls for the backup, with dipping reports on Manning’s draft stock, while unrest grows in the Longhorns’ backfield amid Hollywood Smothers & Colin Simmons injury concerns.
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