South Carolina and Paul Mainieri get a walk-off Number 1 LSU in Game 1 Thursday night! We recap the incredible win and talk about what it means for the not just the rest of this season but as a springboard into the next as well! 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

Can the Texas Longhorns upset the Ohio State Buckeyes in their season opener? This high-stakes matchup could redefine the college football landscape, with implications for the College Football Playoff and recruitment.

Join Chris Gordy and a panel of experts, including Zach Blackerby and Jay Smith, as they dissect the pressure on SEC coaches like Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and LSU's Brian Kelly to secure playoff spots. The discussion heats up with debates on expanding to a 9-game SEC schedule and the potential overhaul of the College Football Playoff system.

With insights from hosts of Locked on SEC, Auburn, Bama, Vandy, Mizzou, and Sooners, this episode promises a comprehensive look at the evolving dynamics of SEC football.

Tune in for expert analysis and predictions that could shape your understanding of the upcoming season.

ESPN ranks the Top Newcomer classes in the country and South Carolina not only ranks 11th in the country but also Top 6 in the SEC. We talk about why the new era of college football recruiting favors South Carolina for the first time in program history.

Recruiting isn't solely based on how many 5 stars you can sign out of high school anymore. Now it's based on high school recruits, transfer portal additions, AND roster retention. And South Carolina does a better job than almost anyone at combining all three.