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Chuck and Heath discuss Miami's AD search turning contentious. David Murray of Gene's Page updates Mississippi State's progress. Preston Guy of Tiger Bait gives the latest on LSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks Jeff Lebby's in a better win now situation. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech challenging Texas to play week one. Charlie Potter of Bama Online assesses the situation at Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Lovell, Brian Edwards, and Jay Greeson share their thoughts on a variety of SEC football topics for the 2026 season, including hot seat coaches, expectations for Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Texas's Steve Sarkisian, South Carolina's Shane Beamer, and Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby, projected win totals for Georgia and South Carolina, and much more. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we kick off today’s show with some late season lines released by MGM, and complaints about in conference scheduling. We then look at the upcoming season with Brad Crawford from CBS Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 talking with Bomani Jones about his recent piece on Trinidad Chambliss for Vanity Fair, and FIFA comparing World Cup ticket prices compared to College Football prices. We then look around Mississippi State with Brian Hadad from Supertalk Mississippi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Cole sits down with Coach Jeff Lebby to discuss how he juggles being a dad and an SEC head football coach, the importance of the tight end position, getting aggressive on defense, why quarterbacks can't just take what the defense gives them, and more about the Mississippi State Bulldogs' upcoming season. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH: Go to gamedaymenshealth.com RHOBACK: Use promo code CUBE20 at rhoback.com MYSTERYBREAKS: Don't miss mysterybreaks's stream on Fanatics Live! https://get.fanatics.live/X8WW/453vgu8c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 733 Josh Pate unveils his post-spring top 25 rankings. Where are Big Ten teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, and Michigan? Do Alabama, UGA, Texas, Texas A&M, and the SEC rebound? How do we judge Texas Tech? Can Notre Dame enter the season at the top? Bold Prediction season continues tonight as we look at takes viewers are willing to put their name behind. SEC job approval ratings are back as we dive into the vibes around Josh Heupel at Tennessee, Kirby Smart at UGA, and Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State. What do early mock drafts tell us about the potential national title picture for 2026? All that plus the latest in the Brendan Sorsby suspension story and the truth about Lane Kiffin’s path to Ole Miss. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! TIMESTAMPS (1:43) Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings Reveal (23:42) Latest on Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech (38:05) SEC Head Coach Approval Ratings: Georgia & Kirby Smart (39:57) SEC Head Coach Approval Ratings: Tennessee & Josh Heupel (42:57) SEC Head Coach Approval Ratings: Mississippi State & Jeff Lebby (46:39) Viewers' Boldest Predictions: Indiana wins 8 games or less (50:07) Viewers' Boldest Predictions: Five SEC QB throw for 30 or more Touchdowns (51:46) Viewers' Boldest Predictions: Notre Dame loses a September Game (53:44) Viewers' Boldest Predictions: Houston wins 11 games, makes Big 12 Championship Game (55:40) Mock Draft Science: Who wins the CFP (1:02:21) The Truth about Lane Kiffin & his departure from Ole Miss SUBSCRIBE to the Josh Pate’s College Football Show Podcast: ​​ APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/553DKKH... Twitter: twitter.com/JoshPateCFB Instagram: instagram.com/JoshPateCFB TikTok: / joshpatecfb Sign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/joshpate Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C., KY or WY. Opt in req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply, including any token expiration and max wager amount. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Pate State X Magnolia Line 50% of profits of this line benefit the mission of Magnolia (See Website & Giving links below) Website: https://www.themagnoliafoundation.com/ Online Giving: https://www.themagnoliafoundation.com... Purchase Magnolia X Pate State Merch here: https://www.patestatematerial.com/col... Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PATE10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount #CollegeFootball #JoshPate #PateStateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chuck and Heath discuss Steve Shaw retiring as national supervisor of officials. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 Central Mississippi sizes up Mississippi State after spring football. Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 assesses Tennessee post spring game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to UF's recent announcement they will not remove seats from the Swamp in the stadium renovation project. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest executive order on college sports from President Trump. David Murray of Gene's Page analyzes Mississippi State spring football so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck weighs in on Mississippi not passing the proposed law to exempt NIL money from taxes. Chuck and Heath discuss fans overreacting to brief snippets of practice video. Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi analyzes the opening of Mississippi State spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck talks about Vanderbilt in the post Diego Pavia QB era. Chuck and Heath discuss David Cutcliffe's retirement from his role with the SEC. David Bartoo joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mississippi State moves up the final pre-SEC weekend series, while men's and women's basketball seasons are winding down. And here comes spring football for Jeff Lebby's third Bulldog team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the wait for Northern Illinois players to get access to the transfer portal after a coaching change. Pro Football Network draft analyst Ian Cummings previews the NFL Combine that begins Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Caldwell of Auburn Undercover analyzes Auburn heading toward spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss FSU opting not to have Mike Norvell do the traditional spring booster club tour. David Murray of Gene's Page assesses Mississippi State heading into year three with Jeff Lebby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC Coaches: Who's Bulletproof this year? Who's on the Borderline? Who's Burned (on the hot seat)?

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The Opening Weekend for Bulldog Baseball rewrites attendance records, while Josh Hubbard shoots down the career three-pointers record in an upset win at Ole Miss. And with spring football just weeks away Jeff Lebby has to make a quick hire for an open staff position. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi looks at Mississippi State heading toward spring. Heath goes through some early lines for the first couple of weeks of the 2026 season. Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa discusses Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Duke settling their lawsuit with Darian Mensah and the potential fallout. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 The Zone in Central Mississippi looks at multiple topics with Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Clint Lamb of Cover Crimson analyzes Alabama changing offensive line coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mississippi State has had a ton of attrition in the last three years. The Bulldogs did a better job of hanging on to players this year. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How does Mississippi State's transfer recruiting meet the 2026 needs for Jeff Lebby? And how has Bulldog basketball gone into a deep freeze? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Bulldog bowl camp pauses for a Christmas break before Mississippi State resumes preparations for the Duke's Bowl. What has been the impact of early portal declarations for Jeff Lebby's 2026 plans? And, an interview with Kamario Taylor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Presented by StrangeBrew Coffeehouse and Cannon Ford of Starkville - State travels to Salt Lake City and pulls off huge comeback against Utah. Jeff Lebby and his team begin prep work for Wake Forest.

An unexpected opportunity has the Bulldogs bowling again so Jeff Lebby is making full use of camp to set a 2026 stage. Mississippi State is also revamping the assistant coaching staff ahead of portal signing season and spring football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi analyzes Mississippi State going to a bowl game and welcoming back former HC Zach Arnett as an assistant. Chuck and Heath discuss Notre Dame's AD saying their relationship with the ACC is damaged long term. David Lake of Inside the U takes stock of Miami reaching the playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Signing Day saw Mississippi State vault up the rankings to briefly claim a top-25 recruiting class of high school and junior college signees. Bulldog basketball scores a much-needed win of their own at Georgia Tech to clinch the SEC/ACC Challenge for this league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State has a lot of work to do in the next few weeks. All of that work will set the tone for year three of the Jeff Lebby era.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mississippi State is dealing with its own coaching drama entering the 2025 Egg Bowl. No. 7 Ole Miss has had to deal with daily rumors for over a week on the future of sixth-year head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin is the top candidate for openings at LSU and Florida.Lebby was Kiffin's first offensive coordinator at Ole Miss. Years later he's wrapping his second season leading the Bulldogs. On3 Mississippi State reporter Robbie Faulk believes this year's edition of the annual rivalry matchup is critical for Lebby's outlook in Starkville moving forward.Our Sponsors:* Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bryce Koon and the crew preview Rivalry Week! Big matchups with playoff implications fill the weekend. Alabama vs. Auburn: Can Kalen DeBoer and Ty Simpson avoid the upset against DJ Durkin in the Iron Bowl? Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State: Can Lane Kiffin and Trinidad Chambliss take down Jeff Lebby and Blake Shapen in the Egg Bowl? Texas A&M vs. Texas: Will Marcel Reed and Mike Elko stay perfect against Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning? Georgia vs. Georgia Tech: Can Kirby Smart and Gunner Stockton keep the Bulldogs rolling against Brent Key and Haynes King? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul is joined by Larry Templeton, Former MSST AD, Chris Doering, SEC Network, Jeff Lebby, Noah McCord & Kensi Brandenburg, The Reflector (MSST Student Newspaper) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul is live in Miss. St and joined by Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State Football Head Coach and Dave Pasch & Dusty Dvoracek, ESPN, Squirrel From Madison, MS, PFS Caller and Chris Jans, Mississippi State MBB Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in the studio after our trip to the Georgia Florida game, and it's time to turn the page to Mississippi State. Georgia heads west looking for win No. 900 and a fifth straight victory in Starkville, but this one has all the makings of a classic trap game sandwiched between Florida and Texas. We dive into why this matchup is trickier than it looks, break down how Mike Bobo's offense can exploit State's defense, and explain why Jeff Lebby's air raid could test Georgia's secondary. Plus, we revisit the 2017 game, debate Georgia's blue-blood status, and pick Week 11's biggest college football games. The Dawgs are and hunting for another statement win before Texas rolls into Athens. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:13 - Win Number 90000:06:41 - Series History00:15:46 - UGA Offense vs Mississippi State Defense00:21:45 - UGA Defense vs Mississippi State Offense00:41:30 - Week 11 Pick'em00:59:52 - Score Predictions SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga  CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store

Buck Belue is back for Episode 161 of Buck’s Beat Podcast breaking down Georgia’s trip to Starkville for a sneaky-tough matchup against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs from the West just snapped a 16-game SEC skid and are playing their best football under head coach Jeff Lebby. Buck explains why Georgia must be locked in early, how Mike Bobo’s run game can dominate, and the one defensive concern that could spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E if not fixed. From Chauncey Bowens and Nate Frazier’s ground attack to Georgia’s safety depth and Mississippi State’s vertical threats Brennan Thompson and Anthony Evans, Buck hits every key matchup — plus his final score prediction: Georgia 27, Mississippi State 20.

College Football Week 11 Preview and Predictions | Oregon vs Iowa, Georgia vs Mississippi State, Indiana vs Penn State In this Week 11 college football preview, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver expert analysis and bold predictions for three key matchups shaping the postseason race. Get insights on standout players, coaching strategies, and what to expect from each game. Oregon vs Iowa Can Dante Moore lead Oregon past Iowa's defense? What game plan will Dan Lanning bring against Kirk Ferentz's system? Keep an eye on Mark Gronowski's potential impact. Georgia vs Mississippi State Will Kirby Smart's Bulldogs control the pace, or will Jeff Lebby's offense create problems? Featuring analysis of Gunner Stockton's development and Blake Shapen's role in this SEC clash. Indiana vs Penn State Can Curt Cignetti find an edge against Penn State's dominant rushing duo, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen? Plus, what Fernando Mendoza brings to the Indiana offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Hadad of Super Talk Mississippi looks at Mississippi State's win over Arkansas. Chuck and Heath discuss South Carolina's offensive struggles leading to Mike Shula's firing. Chris Plank of KREF Norman analyzes Oklahoma's victory in Knoxville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chuck and Heath discuss the impact of giant, high profile coach contract buyouts on the chances of getting any federal legislation passed to address current concerns. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 the Zone in Central Mississippi analyzes Mississippi State's repeated close calls at a first SEC win under Jeff Lebby. Bryce Koon of the Bengal Tiger assesses LSU''s situation after firing Brian Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Swamp247 Podcast returns to briefly preview Florida's Homecoming contest against Mississippi State. The hosts, Graham Hall and Zach Goodall, discuss the Bulldogs' second season under Jeff Lebby, along with give their predictions. In the second half of the podcast, the hosts discuss the circumstances surrounding Billy Napier, his immediate future and the reported meeting between Florida's athletic department and at least one booster. Follow Swamp247.com for the best coverage of the Florida Gators! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Edwards and Chris Lee discuss the upcoming Florida-Mississippi State matchup in Gainesville, which may be seen at 3:15 Central on the SEC Network. FanDuel favors the Gators by 8 1/2. Topics on the game include: Which Florida is going to show up? The Gators have been turnover prone at times, and Mississippi State's defense has forced a lot of them. Will the play-making abilities of Florida's DJ Lagway, Eugene Wilson and Dallas Wilson be the difference? Or will Mississippi State's controlling tempo through the run game be a factor? Florida's defense has been consistently good. This is a game Billy Napier needs to win, while MSU's Jeff Lebby has the Bulldogs ahead of schedule. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ HOF Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code SE16. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code SE16 and you're all set. https://hofbets.com/?ref=mtcyy2y ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ HOVI DRY GOODS Use promo code BADBEAT for 15% off this week! https://hovidrygoods.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College Football week 5 upset alerts are here as we approach kickoff for games like Notre Dame vs Arkansas and Tennessee vs Mississippi State. Can Josh Heupel and Marcus Freeman see their teams handle business on the road or could Sam Pittman and Jeff Lebby pull off big upset wins? We also take a look at games like Indiana vs Iowa, USC vs Illinois, Kentucky vs South Carolina, and FSU vs Virginia. The week 5 edition of the Commissioner’s Poll is out as we take a look at big movements in the top ten. Where are Ohio State and Michigan? Does Clemson fall out of the top 25? Could Miami take the top spot? Cole Cubelic returns for his weekly appearance on the show tonight as we discuss the evolving nature of the SEC race with Alabama vs UGA set to take center stage. All that plus best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Orlovsky joins the show Trinidad Chambliss getting the start over Austin Simmons for Ole Miss Kane Wommack on stopping the run - we've put some things on tape that Georgia is gonna try to expose Jeff Lebby gets asked if home field advantage is a real thing The Tennessee Volunteers are at the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Tennessee Football is one play away from being undefeated and highly ranked, Mississippi Football has already exceeded their Las Vegas win total with a 4-0 start. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GoVols247 kicks off Mississippi State week with an early look at Tennessee's road trip to Starkville and the matchup with Jeff Lebby's much-improved Bulldogs. Are the Vols ready to handle their first road game of the season? And what's our concern level for a game that looked much different before the start of the season. Then we also discuss Tennessee drawing Alabama, Vanderbilt and Kentucky as its annual/permanent SEC opponents in the league's nine-game scheduling format coming in 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma made a statement at home beating Michigan easily 24-13, while Florida stumbled in a shocking upset to USF, but the SEC wasn't done just yet as Mississippi State upset Arizona State for a signature win for Jeff Lebby. Iowa State, Illinois, Missouri and Ole Miss came up with big wins. Is there a reason for concern with Clemson and how about the BIG point total put up by Tennessee, Florida State and Alabama. McElroy breaks it down in his Sunday morning instant reaction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive deep into the SEC's upper crust with our first of two comprehensive preview episodes, breaking down eight of the conference's most talented and high-expectation teams. From Texas's national championship aspirations and the beginning of the Arch Manning era to Alabama's loaded roster under Kalen DeBoer and a revamped offense for Georgia under Kirby Smart, we explore the teams most likely to compete for SEC titles and playoff spots. In this college football podcast episode, we analyze Texas as the preseason No. 1 team and whether Arch Manning can navigate one of the toughest road schedules in the country, including trips to Ohio State, Florida, and Georgia. We examine Alabama's quarterback battle between Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell, plus the reunion of Kalen DeBoer with longtime coordinator Ryan Grubb. We discuss Georgia's search for offensive star power with Gunner Stockton at the helm and their favorable SEC schedule. We also break down Ole Miss's "nothing to lose" mentality with Austin Simmons taking over for Jaxson Dart, LSU's all-in approach with Garrett Nussmeier and their loaded but unproven receiver room, and Dan's Big Ten-to-SEC quarterback theory with Beau Pribula at Missouri. Plus, we examine Kentucky's massive roster overhaul under Mark Stoops with 40+ new players and Mississippi State's uphill climb in Jeff Lebby's second season after going 0-8 in SEC play. This is your guide to the SEC's championship contenders and the key questions that will determine their 2025 fates, with eight more teams coming in our next episode! Timecodes:4:00 - Texas Preview17:06 - Alabama Preview25:29 - Georgia Preview39:37 - Ole Miss Preview47:48 - LSU Preview56:03 - Missouri Preview1:04:03 - Kentucky Preview1:13:45 - Mississippi State Preview Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.