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Braden Gall visits with Chris Childers live from Atlanta at SEC Media Days. Most interesting on-field storyline and the most obnoxious off-the-field storyline. Arch Manning, Diego Pavia and Nick Saban. Risers, fallers and official predictions. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Talkin season is here, Oklahoma has a big retirement and recruiting takes center stage. Mitch Light of The Athletic talks revenue-sharing's impact on recruiting, who can take advantage of the new rules and why is Auburn struggling? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden is hosting The Paul Finebaum Show this week and shares his favorite interviews of the week. First, we argue with Doug Lemerises of Kings of the North about the Big Ten-SEC rivalry. We hear from Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on a Mizzou state of the union. And talk with Front Office Sports repoter Amanda Christovich about the House Settlement and the start of revenue sharing in college football this week. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden is joined by Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com to talk Texas Longhorns football. Did Texas do the right thing by keeping Quinn Ewers and are the narratives correct about Arch Manning? How good is this roster compared to the last two seasons? What are expectations in 2025? And how has Steve Sarkisian installed a new culture in Austin? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden is joined John Nabors of Inside Arkansas to talk Razorbacks. While last year was a pleasant surprise for Sam Pittman, the fans are deeply concerned about the long term future. Is the administration able to invest the way it needs to? What does the 2025 roster look like and how are expectations for the fall tied to Pittman's future? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden is joined by Joseph Goodman of AL.com to talk Alabama and Auburn football. The Iron Bowl could decide a playoff spot in 2025? What have Hugh Freeze and Kalen Deboer learned from last year? Which team will have the better QB? Are both rosters better this year? Who is closer to the Playoff? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden talks with David Nuno of Texags.com to talk Aggies. Does Texas A&M want 9-game conference schedules and an expanded playoff? What worked in Mike Elko's first year and why did TAMU struggle down the stretch? Is Marcel Reed ready to lead a loaded offense? Is the playoff a reasonable expectation in 2025? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden Gall talks with The Athletic's Joe Rexrode live from the SEC meetings in Destin. Automatic qualifyers to the playoff, the size of the playoff, conference schedules, revenue generation and the unfolding war between the Big Ten and SEC. Watch the show ⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden Gall talks with Athlon Sports college football editor Steven Lassan as the 2025 preseason magazines are out this week! Texas is No. 1 in the nation and the SEC has six teams in the top 12 and 10 ranked in the top 25. Where does your team rank and why? Watch the show ⁠on YouTube⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden sits down with South Carolina reporter JC Shurburtt to talk Gamecocks football. The buy-in under Shane Beamer has created a culture that consistently overachieves. What makes LaNorris Sellers so special? How talented is this roster in 2025? And is the school spending money? Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden talks Vandy football with Vandy247 reporter Billy Derrick. Can the Dores build off a historic 2024 season? Is the administration committed to Clark Lea and willing to spend? What's the latest on the football stadium? Can Diego Pavia do it again? Is this the most talented roster of the Lea era? Watch the show ⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠. In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden sits down with Ole Miss reporter Neal McCready to talk Rebels football. How has Lane Kiffin changed and evolved? How has his growth impacted Ole Miss' upside and expectations? Can Austin Simmons be the next star? Will Ole Miss challenge for a playoff spot? How sustainable is the portal strategy for the Rebels and where does this program stand in the SEC relative to resources? Watch the show ⁠on YouTube⁠. Check out Neal at MPW Digital In Nashville? Be sure to check out ⁠M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers.⁠ Music by The Wild Feathers

We visit Norman today to talk Sooners football. What sort of pressure is Brent Venables under at OU and is his future tied directly to the success or failure of transfer QB John Mateer and new coordinator Ben Arbuckle? How equipped is the athletic department with new GM Jim Nagy to navigate NIL, roster management and life in the SEC? How good is this roster? Braden Gall visits with Josh McCuiston of SoonerScoop.com Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

What happened in Knoxville with Nico? When did negotiations begin and what type of decision did Josh Heupel make? Is anyone better off today or did everyone lose? What would Nico be worth if he took a second-year leap? How good is this UT roster and athletic department stability is a huge factor. Braden Gall visits with Josh Ward of WNML. Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

We begin our SEC spring state of the union series with the basketball national champions. Billy Napier and Florida have elevated expectations but DJ Lagway isn't throwing in spring practice. Has the athletic department stabilized and is the NIL collective able to invest? Should Florida make the playoff in '25? Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

SEC Mike joins Braden Gall to rank all 16 teams heading into spring practice and magazine season. We put every team into one of five categories: The Bottom, Bowl Eligible Battles, The Good, Playoff Contenders and National Champions. Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden Gall and The Athletic's Mitch Light talk resources, money, decision making and winning in the SEC. The league decided to get good at hoops in 2016 and it worked. How should programs in the SEC value facilities, stadiums, NIL, recruiting, administrations and investment? How can elite teams protect themselves from threats and how can other elevate themselves to championship levels? Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden Gall and Bill Connelly talk SEC football. Returning production and SP+ rankings for 2025 are out on ESPN.com and Bill joins Braden to talk about all 16 teams in the SEC, where they rank in returning production and what the computers say about 2025. Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers

Why does the ACC's settlement with Florida State and Clemson matter so much to the SEC? Is expansion closer than we think? What team will be the top target for the SEC? Who wants FSU? Who does the Big Ten want? Additionally, the conference commissioners met in Dallas and automatic bids are the top priority for everyone. Why and why not? In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Watch the show on the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk SEC and NFL football live from Indy at the NFL Combine. Harold Landry might be on the move and the SEC has elite pass rushers ready to fill the spots. How should we evaluate the Georgia defenders, Texas A&M defensive line, James Pearce and Jihaad Campbell? Has Georgia reached a new tier of talent production? Plus, what did Mike Borgonzi say about the QBs in this class? Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get the best brisket in Nashville! Music by The Wild Feathers

Braden Gall and Chris Childers talk college football. The SEC and Greg Sankey are meeting with the rest of college football to determine a new playoff format, how many conference games the SEC will play, what happens to championship weekend and how a scheduling alliance would work. Plus, Chris talks SEC basketball becoming the best... of all-time? In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Watch the show on the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall sits down with Athlon Sports college football editor Steven Lassan to talk way too early preseason top 25 rankings. The SEC has 10 teams ranked as we enter spring practice: who are the contenders and who are the playoff teams? Who is unranked and could surprise in 2025? We talk all 16 teams. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Watch the show on the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey are back. State laws, house settlements and the ACC TV deal with ESPN: Why does it matter to the SEC's future? Plus, we dive into every new coordinator in the SEC and attempt to determine the right strategy for hiring offensive and defensive coordinators. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Watch the show on the 440 YouTube page.

We are live from Mobile after Day Two of Senior Bowl practice on this Hot Read, SEC Football Live, Football Show crossover. SEC QBs are the top story in practice so far. Where to rank Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart and Quinn Ewers? What to make of elite pass rushers and defensive lineman from the SEC? Small receivers continue to shine. And we hear from the Titans new GM Mike Borgonzi. Watch the show on YouTube. SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! Craft Beer and Burgers at M.L. Rose Shotgun Willie's BBQ: Get your Thanksgiving Dinner made for you! All music by MoonTaxi.com.

Braden Gall and Chris Childers talk SEC football. What should the SEC learn from Ohio State and from the Big Ten the last two years? How should it impact roster construction moving foward? Which teams are the most interesting in 2025? Which coaches enter the 2025 season under the most pressure to win? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey react to the national semifinals in which Texas came up just short against Ohio State due to a predictable red zone issue. What is Quinn Ewers legacy? Will OSU beat Notre Dame? What can we learn about Brian Kelly through the lens of Marcus Freeman? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall talks with Mitch Light of The Athletic talking about being in New Orleans on New Year's, how each of the Final Four rosters were constructed, what Notre Dame's success says about Brian Kelly and who will advance to the National Championship? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey react to Texas' win over Arizona State and Georgia's loss to Notre Dame. Was it targeting? Does Texas have the personnel to challenge Ohio State's offense? What was the actual issue with Georgia's offense? And what does one bracket tell us about the future of the SEC's dominance? Also, a Bret Bielema story after his incident with Shane Beamer. We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall talks with Geoff Ketchum of OrangeBloods.com to talk Texas Longhorns football. How healthy is Texas? What was the crowd like last weekend and what will it be like in Atlanta? Is Quinn Ewers playing some of his better football? Can Arizona State challenge Texas down the field? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall sits down with Seth Emerson of The Athletic to talk Georgia Bulldogs. How healthy is Georgia? What will the offense look like with Gunner Stockton? How has Kirby Smart changed this year? Will this game be higher scoring than expected? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey react to the first weekend of playoff action. What happened to Tennessee and who should be blamed? What's the future for Nico Iamaleava? What changes could be made to the playoff? Did we see the right formula for Texas? Does Arizona State have the personnel Clemson has to attack Texas? Why this Notre Dame team might finally be good enough to knock off an SEC powerhouse? What happens with UGa's QB situation? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey preview the first weekend of playoff football. What non-football factors will play a huge role: Weather, distractions, pressure and the long lay-off. Can the Vols offense move the ball? Can Quinn Ewers protect the ball? Is Georgia too ready for big moments to lose early? We make our final picks on the eve of the first ever first round. We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall is joined by Texpert Sam Khan Jr. from The Athletic to talk Texas Longhorns football. Who does the layoff and roster management issues impact the most? Why Steve Sarkisian's professional culture is why Texas has a chance to win the national championship. Is Quinn Ewers the concern? How the dynamics inside the state have changed? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall visits with Trey Wallace of OutKick to talk College Football Playoff. Is this finally the year Sark and Texas breaks through? Can the Vols pressure Will Howard and can Josh Heupel end the debate over his offensive system? What will happen with Carson Beck and Gunner Stockton? What tricks does Kirby come up with during the time off? Will the SEC dominate the playoff? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey dive into the first 12-team playoff bracket. Did the Committee get it right? Can Georgia and Texas rematch again? Can the Vols make a run? Why Texas has the best path and UGa has the best bracket. Who has the best QB? Who has the best defense? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. The coaching carousel is turning but hasn't impacted the SEC very much. How should we evaluate the programs in the SEC? What new dynamics are leading to fake calm this season and potential chaos next year? The Sooners pick a coordinator - will it work? Texas tops Texas A&M in old school fashion but can they do that to Georgia. Who is better: Bama, Ole Miss or South Carolina? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. Three huge upsets last weekend throw the SEC's playoff hopes into total chaos. Texas, Georgia and Tennessee are locked into place? Texas-Texas A&M is finally here! What happened to Bama? Why Ole Miss could still get in? And why a three-loss team likely gets into the playoff. Clemson-South Carolina is amazing. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. Ignore the playoff committee and do your job. Who is on the top tier in the SEC and who is on the outside looking in? Why the line of scrimmage is the driving force behind the best teams in the league. How should we evaluate the middle class in this league: LSU, South Carolina, Missouri, Florida, Auburn and Arkansas? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. The SEC is being underrated by the Committee again. What could it mean for the final playoff bracket? Is Georgia losing its control of the SEC after getting totally dominated by Ole Miss and getting ready to host another great defensive front in the Tennessee Vols? Jalen Milroe and Bama totally destroyed LSU in Death Valley - but can LSU still fight their way back? How good could South Carolina be at the end of the season? Is Billy Napier actually safe? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. The first playoff rankings are out and the SEC is actually undervalued? Is it possible for the committee to be consistent? What's wrong with Carson Beck? Is Billy Napier safer? Is Tennessee just a new version of Georgia? Is this the game Ole Miss finally pulls the upset? Can LSU stop Jalen Milroe? What have we learned about Texas A&M? Carolina at Vandy is awesome. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. In the future world of college football where parity exists and rules are totally different around rosters and players, can the SEC maintain it's total dominance of the sport? LSU and Texas A&M played a great game but why didn't LSU see Marcel Reed coming? What's going on at Kentucky, Ole Miss and Arkansas? Why is the coaching carousel so slow in 2024? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. Is Georgia the best team in college football or just the favorite to win it all now? What did we learn about Texas and is Steve Sarkisian managing his QBs correctly? Tennessee tops Bama but what is the upside for the Vols and the long-term view of Alabama? Why do we have such balance at the QB position? LSU and Texas A&M is awesome. What's going on at Oklahoma? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Chris Childers talk SEC football. The Vols and Bama will face-off in Neyland Stadium on Saturday in what is a Playoff Elimination game. Georgia heads to Austin as an underdawg despite being the best program in the conference. After a huge win over Ole miss, LSU is back in the Playoff conversation. Can they keep it going on the road against rival Arkansas? Can Mizzou and TAMU stay alive against Auburn and Mississippi State? Is Ole Miss done after a second loss? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. Is this the chaos that we all wanted with an expanded playoff? Why Vandy's win needs to have a long tail for the Dores and why this is the first time Bama has missed Saban. Tennessee and Mizzou both lost but in very different fashion. Meanwhile, Ole Miss bounced back and looks to win in Baton Rouge. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. What did we learn about Georgia and Alabama? Who else in college football could play in that game like that? Is Mizzou-TAMU a playoff game? Why did this happen to Ole Miss? What's going on at Auburn? Vols fans are acting... normal? Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. What do we know about UNLV QB Matthew Sluka and how his situation impacts the SEC? What did we learn about Josh Heupel's championship upside in the win over Oklahoma? The Sooners and Auburn Tigers have issues at QB. Game of the Century preview: Georgia at Alabama. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Braden Gall and Steven Godfrey talk SEC football. What is AI's future in college football? Where did Billy Napier go wrong? What will Florida do? Can Oklahoma slow down Tennesse's offense? The Arch Manning conundrum. What do we make of Bama's success at Wisconsin and Georgia's struggles at Kentucky? Ole Miss, Mizzou both get P4 tests. what is LSU and Auburn-Arkansas. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.