🚨 BREAKING: SEC Coaches SIDE With NCAA on 5-Year Rule—Redshirt Era OVER for Ole Miss? | Locked on SEC

🚨 BREAKING: SEC Coaches SIDE With NCAA on 5-Year Rule—Redshirt Era OVER for Ole Miss? | Locked on SEC

From Locked On Ole Miss - Daily podcast on Ole Miss Rebels Football, Basketball & Baseball by Locked On Podcast Network, Steven Willis

April 29, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 2765

About this episode

The episode discusses potential changes to NCAA eligibility rules and their implications for Ole Miss football.

SEC football braces for a seismic shift as the NCAA considers granting players five years of eligibility, potentially phasing out redshirts and waivers starting in 2026. How will this reshape roster management and player development across powerhouse programs? Chris Gordy and Steven Willis break down major talking points from Ole Miss spring ball, including Pete Golding’s defensive vision, rising stars like Johntay Cook and Keaton Thomas, and the fierce competition for the Rebels’ backup running back role behind standout Kewan Lacy. They examine the impact of Carious Curne's legal troubles (NOW RESOLVED) on the offensive line and spotlight key offseason additions such as Darrell Gill and Jay Crawford. With the SEC schedule looming—highlighted by pivotal matchups against LSU, Florida, and Texas—can Ole Miss parlay its newfound depth and elite talent into a College Football Playoff return?

People in this episode

Host: Steven Willis

Guest: Chris Gordy

Topics covered

  • NCAA eligibility changes
  • SEC football
  • Ole Miss spring ball
  • roster management
  • player development
  • offensive line issues
  • College Football Playoff

Keywords

  • SEC
  • NCAA
  • eligibility
  • redshirt
  • roster management
  • Ole Miss
  • football
  • spring ball
  • player development
  • College Football Playoff

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA, SEC

Places: Ole Miss, LSU, Florida, Texas

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