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Kamario Taylor and the Mississippi State Bulldogs are a problem. Oregon's defensive performance shows even the richest programs have money limits. A deep dive on Austin Simmons and the Missouri rushing attack against Kansas. Plus, my thoughts on Eli Drinkwitz's postgame consternation. 

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Simmons, the SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, played "unbelievable" against Kansas. Daeden Hopkins had a true breakout, and took home some SEC hardware of his own. How many teams nationally can we count on? The Tigers seemed to simplify their run scheme in the second half. 

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Simmons' arm talent, accuracy, and decision-making were all on display. The running game STILL leaves a bit to be desired. Xai'Shaun Edwards, however, shows why he stood out to me last week. But damn, I thought the field-goal unit would look different. Good job by the Missouri defense, especially the new-look secondary. Join me on this LIVE edition of the show. 

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SEC powers brace for Week 2 challenges as Oklahoma eyes a statement win over Michigan and Texas seeks redemption against Ohio State. Can Arch Manning and Cam Coleman ignite the Longhorns’ offense, or will Julian Sayin’s Buckeyes spoil the party in Austin?

Alabama faces a trap game at Kentucky, while Tennessee’s rushing attack looks to overpower Georgia Tech’s struggling trenches.
Host Chris Gordy and the Locked On Podcast Network’s SEC experts debate whether Arkansas can upset Utah, if A&M’s Marcel Reed will silence doubters, and why Mizzou’s Jamal Roberts could set career rus...

SEC powerhouses surge as LSU dominates Clemson and Kamario Taylor emerges as the conference’s top quarterback threat. Can LSU’s statement win cement their place in the national title conversation, or will potential pitfalls like a leaky defense or home field showdowns derail their momentum? Hosts break down standout performances across Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Texas, and more, spotlighting Keelon Russell’s dynamic debut, Kentucky’s revitalized offensive line led by Kenny Minchey, and critical injuries that could reshape the season. The conversation covers Auburn’s culture struggles, Faizon Brandon’s first start for Tennessee, and SEC coaching moves shakin...

If the Tigers can run the ball, I'm feeling confident against the Jayhawks. If Jamal Roberts doesn't get his career high in touches against Kansas, something went wrong. Injury updates on Cam Pickett and Bam Crouch. Plus, the Big Ten blows it TWICE on Saturday. 

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Malae Fonoti is, unfortunately, out for the season. KU quarterback Isaiah Marshall is a mystery, but a talented one. Plus, Eli Drinkwitz shows off. 

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The fumble was bad, but man...Olugbode POPPED on film. Let's delve further into what the offensive line did and did NOT do well. Patience will be required, but you've got a rivalry game in five days. Matt Zollers needs to let it fly. The ball that was "behind" Cayden Lee was a TD sure seemed like the plan to me. Jordon Harris: cheat code. Plus, the latest on Mark Mitchell. 

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I liked that Simmons was decisive. Be patient with the Mizzou running game. This was the eighth time Missouri has scored at least 40 in a half. Is there a new starter on offense? Nervous about Kansas? Obviously! 

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SEC powerhouses brace for shocking upsets as the 2026 college football season kicks off. Can Auburn avoid history as the first SEC team to lose on Disney+, or will Baylor spoil Byrum Brown’s anticipated breakout? Heated predictions fly as Arkansas, Alabama, and Vanderbilt set expectations—and the debate over the league’s top new quarterbacks intensifies.

The SEC Squad digs into quarterback controversies, Heisman dark horses like Keelon Russell and KJ Jackson, and the challenges facing new head coaches Alex Golesh and Ryan Silverfield. Key matchups including LSU vs. Clemson and Ole Miss vs. Louisville promise fireworks, as the pa...

Game-by-game predictions for the season. Cayden Green is out, and yet, he's still one to watch. Mark Mitchell starts, but I'm not sure he finishes. Plus, the latest on Mitchell's legal maneuverings. Plus, a North End Zone mystery, and the under-appreciated linebacker position. 

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Webb will play tomorrow. ""Y'all wait for injury reports to tell you who's in and who's out. We wait for tweets from judges. What a system we've got here.” Gunn is another long option on the wing for Dennis Gates. What I'm looking for in Week 1, including a deeper dive on Austin Simmons. Plus, for better or worse, this is a different team with Mark Mitchell. 

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I'd bet on Webb and Mitchell playing for the Tigers, but who can guarantee anything? What does the rotation look like with Mitchell? Goals for the season? Plus, hear from Blake Craig and Dominick Giudice.

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Eli Drinkwitz on Austin Simmons, and some true BREAKING news: Mark Mitchell is returning to the Tigers! Donovan Olugbode is poised for a big season. Has Missouri hits its ceiling? Plus, I am no match for Mun Choi's charms. 

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Really, it's all about Week 2 vs. Kansas. It's Jack Lange's time to shine. Who are the backup running backs? There are a few things to note on the depth chart. Plus, a deep look inside new North End Zone. 

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I had already emotionally moved on from Mark Mitchell. Now he's potentially back in my life? AGAIN? It never ends. Plus, Missouri officially CLAIMS the 1960 National Championship, and Ambetter Health is the new jersey-patch sponsor for the Tigers.

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SEC football heats up as new quarterback battles shake up the Power Five landscape. Keelon Russell (Alabama), Faizon Brandon (Tennessee), Aaron Philo (Florida), KJ Jackson (Arkansas), and Blaze Berlowitz (Vanderbilt) lead a wave of fresh starters, but which newcomer has the biggest upside? The expert panel debates ceiling vs. floor in quarterback decisions, the strategic risks behind starting true freshmen, and whether program loyalty or pure talent is driving these high-stakes choices. Playoff intrigue ramps up as the hosts question if a 9-3 SEC team deserves a playoff spot over powerhouses from softer schedules. With non-conference clashes like Oklahoma-Michigan...

Why this team will succeed...and possibly fail. Mark Mitchell's agent/brother made a ghastly unforced error that looks like it could kill his Kentucky deal. Missouri should move on, but are teams like Louisville still an option? Greg Sankey is digging his heels in.

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Missouri Tigers football faces new SEC challenges as roster rules tighten, putting TJ Harden’s transfer hopes to rest and prompting questions about running back depth behind Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy. John Miller breaks down how conference crackdowns on pros returning to college impact not just Mizzou, but powerhouse programs across the landscape, highlighting the case of Sterling Webb and the ongoing eligibility saga for basketball standout Mark Mitchell.

Confidence is rising around quarterback Austin Simmons and the revamped secondary led by Chris Graves Jr., but concerns simmer for others. Plus, ESPN is scrapping the bottom-line ti...

John Miller spotlights Eli Drinkwitz’s praise for Simmons’ development, Donovan Olugbode's expanded receiver skills, and breakouts from defensive players like Daeden Hopkins. Updates include Ahmad Hardy’s injury timeline, Brett Norfleet’s emergence as a downfield tight end threat, and injury updates on Jabari Brady and Donta Simpson. The revamped secondary—featuring Sione Laulea and Kensley Louidor-Faustin. Finally, hopefully this is the last Mark Mitchell segment of 2026.

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Ahmad Hardy unlikely for Week 1, but a possible September return is as good as Missouri could have hoped for. Frankly, it was time for Mizzou basketball to move on from Mark Mitchell, but I wish him well.

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Mark Mitchell’s NCAA eligibility saga takes another unpredictable turn, casting doubt on a potential move to Kentucky and raising questions about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s next move. Could Mitchell end up outside the SEC, or will Missouri remain his only viable option? John Miller breaks down the fast-evolving situation and why Missouri fans would lose their minds if Kansas enters the picture.

Missouri Tigers football enters the final stretch before kickoff with injury updates on Ahmad Hardy and a concerning setback for freshman Jabari Brady. John Miller highlights new offensive wrinkles, assesses position depth, and exam...

Georgia and Texas dominate SEC title predictions, but can Brent Venables' Oklahoma or Lane Kiffin's LSU crash the Atlanta party? Local experts from Locked On break down Heisman hopefuls, upset threats, and the high-stakes quarterback battles shaping the 2026 SEC football landscape. Bold calls fly as panelists name surprise playoff contenders, highlight breakout stars and debate the impact of the SEC’s 9-game schedule on postseason odds. Can the Florida Gators knock off a blue blood? Will Kentucky or Mississippi State shock the league? Key non-conference matchups and the potential for a 9-3 SEC team to make the College Football Pl...

Daeden Hopkins has a chance to be Mizzou's best edge high-school recruit in years. Who is the Tigers' third safety? If Missouri's offensive line is major strength, then the offense should be too. 

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Cam Newton is the legend Brad Smith COULD have been under different circumstances. Updates on Ahmad Hardy, Cayden Green, and Donta Simpson. In retrospect, the Mizzou athletic department nailed ticket pricing. Plus, a reminder that Missouri and Illinois cancelling a couple games was a mutual decision.

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Even without the injury, Hardy didn't need a huge workload against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. What does an Austin Simmons practice interception actually mean? With Mizzou No. 25 in the AP Poll, social media is sure to lose it. The days of developing a backup QB are basically finished. Do the Tigers HAVE to take a 2028 high school quarterback? Maybe Knox Kiffin? It's all quiet on the Mark Mitchell front. Scottie Adkinson is being promoted as a two-way player, and that's good news. 

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Austin's father, David, answers my rhetorical question, "Why not LSU?" Mark Mitchell could be the $6-million man, but the legal decision has been delayed until next week. Does this leave the door slightly ajar for a Mizzou return? Plus, the always honest Bill Self says he has no control over the future of the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. 

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SEC football is just three weeks away—is this the year new quarterback battles shake up the power rankings? The SEC Squad panel breaks down the hottest storylines from fall camp, including Ole Miss’s right tackle competition, South Carolina’s emerging freshmen, and Vanderbilt’s complex quarterback race between Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz. The debate heats up over Alabama's QB decision between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, and Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon’s NIL spotlight raises big questions about his impending role. Plus, the squad ranks the SEC’s top quarterbacks for 2026: does Trinidad Chambliss outshine Arch Manning as the...

I am going to be heartbroken as a Missouri fan if that happens, but let's put ourselves in Mark's shoes. Did Dennis Gates err by using the 15th roster spot? The thing is, Mizzou will be good next year regardless. 

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Fortunately, there are reasonable answers to this question for Missouri fans. Sheryl Crow is coming back! Blake Craig on his knee and the new stadium. Brett Norfleet trying to stay healthy. Plus, Marquis Gracial and Cayden Lee meet the media.

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SEC quarterback rankings shake up as Austin Simmons fights for second-tier status. Can Missouri’s offense take the next step even if Simmons isn’t a top-five SEC QB? John Miller analyzes where Simmons stands against rivals like Trinidad Chambliss, Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, and Gunner Stockton, highlighting the volatility and unpredictability of the quarterback position in the SEC.

The conversation turns to Mizzou’s future at quarterback, spotlighting recruiting updates on Knox Kiffin—son of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin—and whether he could be the right fit for Missouri’s evolving roster. Other key topics include Miss...

Missouri Tigers football faces critical preseason questions as anonymous SEC coaches question Austin Simmons’ toughness and decision-making. Can Simmons and new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey revitalize a passing game that struggled last season? John Miller breaks down Simmons’ media comments, the buzz around backup QB Matt Zollers’ arm strength, and what Simmons’ fit in Lindsey’s offense could mean for the Tigers’ playoff hopes.

Key updates include Luther Burden III’s groin injury status with the Chicago Bears, notable position battles at left guard and linebacker, and early predictions for Mizzou’s 2026 schedule point spreads. John Miller also spotlights...

Chip Lindsey likes the QB run, but I'd rather see Ahmad Hardy AND Jamal Roberts near the goal line. XaiShaun Edwards appears to have a role. Matt Zollers could the blueprint for the future.

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SEC preseason polls spark debate as eight powerhouse programs crowd the Top 25. Are Texas A&M and Tennessee overrated, or will they prove the doubters wrong? The SEC Squad breaks down surprising rankings, discusses Indiana’s shocking national championship run, and questions why perennial power Clemson still commands attention despite recent struggles. With fall camp underway, quarterback battles at Alabama, Florida, and Vanderbilt headline the storylines, while Ole Miss reloads its defensive backfield and Oklahoma searches for playmakers at wide receiver. The conversation heats up as LSU’s controversial private equity-style deal raises urgent questions about the future of prog...

Plus, predictions on Ahmad Hardy, Jamal Roberts, Donovan Ologubode and more.

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The facts do NOT support this argument. Don't fear the tough schedule; Mizzou often does well in these situations. No sign of Ahmad Hardy yet. Plus, an under-the-radar defensive tackle.

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Finally, Mizzou gets a realistic projection. Georgia, Texas, aTm, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss is a gauntlet. Tristan Wilson going from sixth man to starter? Bruno Rues is one of the most low-key important players on the roster. Plus, a pair of Oregon transfers could be counted on heavily.

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What is the biggest thing Simmons has learned so far? Updates on Ahmad Hardy, the right-tackle situation, and Mark Mitchell. I'll believe the tight-end hype when I see it. Plus, Eli Drinkwitz "has no idea what is going on."

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How would Mitchell potentially fit with Bryson Tiller and Jason Crowe Jr.? The roster limit shouldn't be a problem, but someone would be mad. Plus, the outlook for Mizzou's offensive line, and Lane Kiffin's terrible idea. 

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NCAA sparks outrage with a controversial two-game suspension for Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter over a $400 flight reimbursement—a move many call an outdated power play. As questions swirl about inconsistent rulings and shifting amateurism boundaries, panelists dissect whether the NCAA’s grip on college football is slipping and what this means for both Tennessee’s roster depth and the broader SEC landscape. The SEC Squad assembles to spotlight reactions across fanbases and compare responses to similar infractions in other sports like basketball. Key topics include SEC Media Days surprises, Jon Sumrall’s rising stock, and Brett Bielema’s bold dig at the...