SEC's Absence from Championship Is a Wake-Up Call, Texas Falls to Ohio State, Latest on SEC Portal

Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

The SEC's absence from the college football national championship for the second year in a row raises some eyebrows. How did the powerhouse conference miss the mark again? This episode unpacks the SEC's struggles, including Texas' loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and explores the impact of key players like Quinn Ewers. Texas fell to Ohio State 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl, ending their playoff run. A very questionable call from Steve Sarkisian late in the game when it was 2nd and goal from the 1-yard line. Should the Longhorns done something different vs that dominant Buckeyes defensive front? Also, Quinn Ewers is heading to the NFL draft despite rumors of a $6M NIL offer. And with the SEC's dominance is being challenged, they still lead in NFL draft picks and TV ratings. What do you think this means for the conference's future?

Also, the latest on the SEC & the transfer portal, as Carson Beck is headed to Miami with a reported $4M NIL deal. Georgia's Daylen Everette is returning for his final year. Ole Miss is loading up on O-line transfers. Also, Nick Saban's named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame.

And SEC basketball is heating up! Road teams had a big weekend. Auburn's Johni Broome has a non-surgical ankle sprain. Alabama upset Texas A&M 94-88 on the road. Kentucky hit 16 three-pointers to beat Mississippi State. Tennessee bounced back with a win over Texas. Which SEC basketball team are you most excited about this season? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of SEC sports and uncover the factors influencing these unexpected outcomes.

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