SEC SQUAD - SEC Football is HERE | How will the Conference fare in Week One?
About this episode
The episode discusses the kickoff of the 2026 college football season and predictions for SEC teams in Week One.
SEC powerhouses brace for shocking upsets as the 2026 college football season kicks off. Can Auburn avoid history as the first SEC team to lose on Disney+, or will Baylor spoil Byrum Brown’s anticipated breakout? Heated predictions fly as Arkansas, Alabama, and Vanderbilt set expectations—and the debate over the league’s top new quarterbacks intensifies. The SEC Squad digs into quarterback controversies, Heisman dark horses like Keelon Russell and KJ Jackson, and the challenges facing new head coaches Alex Golesh and Ryan Silverfield. Key matchups including LSU vs. Clemson and Ole Miss vs. Louisville promise fireworks, as the panel dissects betting lines, schedule traps, and what defines a successful start. Will preseason favorites falter, or will SEC dominance continue? Squad up for unfiltered banter, bold calls, and insider analysis of the SEC’s biggest storylines.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Gordy
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Organizations: Auburn, Baylor, Arkansas, Alabama, Vanderbilt, LSU, Clemson, Ole Miss, Louisville
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