Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball SEC SQUAD - What Analysts Say About the Season for the LSU Tigers
Dec 4, 2025
Brandon Olson, a contributor for Locked On Gators, joins Steven Willis from Locked On Ole Miss, and Corey Burton of Locked On Vandy to dive into the latest SEC landscape. They explore the impact of Lane Kiffin joining LSU, analyze coaching shifts and their potential to reshape the conference. The panel debates playoff implications, with a focus on Alabama vs. Georgia, highlighting which teams could surprise and how the dynamics of head-to-head records play a critical role as the season heads to its climax.
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Wave Of Unproven Coaching Hires
- SEC coaching hires tilted toward unproven Group-of-Five and coordinator candidates this cycle.
- Networks are banking on upside by hiring younger or turnaround-minded coaches rather than established Power Five names.
Summerall Generates Immediate Hype
- John Summerall energized one panelist who called him a "badass" and expects defensive improvements at Florida.
- The comment emphasized emotion over wins, noting at least Florida won't repeatedly concede huge rushing totals to Kentucky.
Kiffin's Heel Role Could Boost Interest
- Some hosts see Lane Kiffin as polarizing but valuable for college football's entertainment value.
- A 'heel' figure like Kiffin can increase national interest even if his hire stirs controversy.