SEC SQUAD - Week 3 BIG SEC Matchups | Will Lane Kiffin Get REVENGE?
Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastShow Notes
Ole Miss faces high-stakes drama as LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is suddenly listed as doubtful ahead of their pivotal SEC clash—injury report mind games or a real threat to the Tigers’ playoff hopes? The SEC Squad debates the implications, Lane Kiffin’s reputation for injury report trickery, and the immense pressure on both programs with postseason ambitions on the line.
Deep dives spotlight Auburn vs. Florida’s head coaching chess match between Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh, breakout performances from young quarterbacks like Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor, and the defensive showdowns shaping the SEC landscape. Can Kentucky rebound against Texas A&M? Will Georgia dispatch Arkansas with ease, or is an upset brewing? The crew tackles SEC playoff paths, key matchups, and the coaching shifts generating buzz across the league.
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The Auburn Tigers rock the college football world by dismissing All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins—can their defense hold up without him? Chris Gordy breaks down the shocking move, shares reports of Atkins’ locker room issues, and examines immediate replacements like Bryce Deas and as Auburn targets a strong finish to SEC play, with LSU coming to town on Saturday.
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.
We hand out our SEC Week 7 WINNERS & LOSERS of the Weekend: SEC chaos erupts as Auburn topples Georgia in a historic upset, snapping the Bulldogs' streak and shaking up the national rankings. DeSean Bishop headlines Tennessee's dominant win over Alabama, while Florida's revitalized defense stymies Texas in Austin. Can Georgia reclaim its throne, or is the door open for rising contenders like Kentucky and Ole Miss?