Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball SEC SQUAD - Ole Miss Gets Set For College Football Semifinal PLUS Transfer Portal CHAOS
Jan 7, 2026
Join Stephen Willis, an Ole Miss expert, Zach Blackerby from Auburn, and Vanderbilt's Corey Burton as they dive into SEC football's exciting dynamics. They discuss Ole Miss's Cinderella run against Miami and analyze Lane Kiffin's impactful legacy. The conversation shifts to the transfer portal chaos, highlighting key moves like Byron Brown to Auburn and Missouri’s promising QB Austin Simmons. Expect debates on roster strategies and the evolving quarterback landscape, alongside speculations about potential Heisman candidates and standout portal pickups.
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Ole Miss Carries SEC Pride
- Ole Miss became the SEC's lone playoff hope by beating Georgia and carrying conference pride into the semifinal.
- Panelists framed the Rebels' run as proof the SEC remains relevant despite recent criticism.
Conference Strength Needs Context
- The panel acknowledged national narratives about the SEC being down but argued context matters in bowl matchups.
- They noted bowl results often reflect which teams participated, not pure conference strength.
Chambliss’s Sugar Bowl Showcase
- Stephen Willis and others highlighted Trinidad Chambliss's standout performance in the Sugar Bowl.
- Panelists credited his playmaking as a decisive factor in upsetting Georgia.