Three SEC powerhouses—Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss—remain in the hunt for a College Football Playoff title, but which squad has the edge to secure a national championship? The panel debates playoff predictions, debating the strengths and vulnerabilities of Alabama, Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss, and the ever-dominant Georgia Bulldogs. Can Ole Miss pull off a Disney-worthy run? Will Georgia’s balanced attack prove unstoppable, or is Alabama’s path the clearest to the trophy?

The panel hands out holiday “gifts” to every SEC program—think quarterback upgrades, humble pie for LSU, and play-calling wisdom for Tennessee—while roasting rivals with sharp SEC wit. Plus: playoff seeding drama, blue-chip ratios, and skepticism about Big Ten ascendance. Squad up and get the inside scoop on conference bragging rights, transfer portal wildcards, and which SEC teams are primed to bring home national glory.

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A day after the Dylan Stewart news, we talk about the new hire for South Carolina with Deion Barnes coming from Penn State. We talk about what many have called a "rising star" in the coaching world. Plus, ANOTHER offensive lineman enters the transfer portal, this time it's a former blue chip recruit. Is it time to panic on the OL? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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Shane Beamer does what no one thought he could...stuff Lane Kiffin in a locker. Dylan Stewart officially returning for another season at South Carolina. Chris Marler gives his instant reaction to the HUGE news Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?si... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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LaNorris Sellers makes it official and tells South Carolina fans and staff he wants to "Run it Back!" What does having the fourth year signal caller mean for the Gamecocks next year? What does it mean especially since Air Noland decided to enter the transfer portal? Also, in some bad news OLB/EDGE coach Sterling Lucas is heading to LSU. We dive back in to the possibility of him taking any players with him. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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Lane Kiffin and LSU has made South Carolina DE/OLB coach Sterling Lucas their primary target for the same position. Lucas has been on Shane Beamer's staff for four seasons and has not only been incredible at developing talent, he's also been elite at recruiting it. He's responsible for landing LaNorris Sellers, Nyck Harbor, and Dylan Stewart. Would Stewart follow him to LSU? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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SEC powers battle for playoff supremacy as Alabama eyes revenge—and Oklahoma’s defense sets the tone. Can Ty Simpson fight through injury to ignite the Crimson Tide offense, or will Oklahoma’s healthy lineup, led by AR Mason Thomas, clamp down yet again?

Chris Gordy and more break down Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Texas A&M’s crucial test against Miami, and Ole Miss’s playoff bid with Pete Golding at the helm. The squad analyzes availability reports, key injuries to Josh Cuevas and Jam Miller, turnovers, and special teams’ X-factors. Is Carson Beck’s big-game record enough for Miami? Plus, what could sink Ole Miss’s hopes against Tulane and how will SEC rivals exploit coaching shakeups?
Don’t miss sharp playoff picks, bold predictions, and key insights into SEC playoff hopes and national championship implications.

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South Carolina starting OL Trovon Baugh becomes the 8th Gamecock player to enter the portal. Bough had the third most snaps of any offensive player on the team. Is losing the starting Guard a big deal, small deal, or something in between? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. PLUS, one name South Carolina HAS TO target in the portal this offseason.. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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Has Shane Beamer already won the offseason? After getting an A+ hire at offensive coordinator and retaining LaNorris Sellers, what's left for the South Carolina Gamecocks this offseason? Chris Marler is joined by ESPN reporter, and Gamecock alum, Alyssa Lang to talk about where the program goes from here and what she's looking forward to for 2026 already. #SouthCarolina #southcarolinafootball #secfootball #collegefootball Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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