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Explaining How Texas Tech is BURYING Texas, Texas A&M in Football Recruiting
The narrative that Texas Tech is "out-recruiting" the heavyweights in Austin and College Station has shifted from a bold prediction to a statistical reality. As of May 2026, Joey McGuire’s staff has leveraged a "brand-first" mentality and massive NIL backing to consistently beat the Longhorns and Aggies for blue-chip talent within the state borders. The 2027 Power ShiftNowhere is this more evident than the Class of 2027 rankings. As of mid-May, Texas Tech’s class ranks No. 2 nationally, sitting ahead of the Texas Longhorns.Dominating the Top 10: According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Red Raiders currently hold commitments from five of the top 10 Texas natives. The Crown Jewel: Landing five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster—the No. 1 player in the country on multiple sites—was a definitive statement. Brewster chose Lubbock over offers from Alabama, Miami, and Texas, signaling that the "top-tier" barrier has finally been broken. Strategic AdvantagesTexas Tech’s success is built on three pillars that the SEC-bound schools are currently struggling to match:NIL Aggression: Boosters like Cody Campbell and the The Matador Club have created one of the most transparent and lucrative NIL structures in the country. Tech is often able to "out-spend" rivals for specific high-priority targets. The "Vibes" vs. The "Grind": While Texas and A&M sell the prestige of the SEC, McGuire sells the "Red Raider Family" and immediate playing time. High school coaches across Texas have noted that Tech’s staff is more present in their hallways than any other program.Position-Specific Wins: Beyond Brewster, wins for four-star QB Kavian Bryant and five-star OT Cooper Hackett (who chose Tech over Oregon, OU, and A&M) show that Tech is winning the battles for the "premium" positions that traditionally went to Austin. While Texas A&M still holds the current No. 1 spot for 2027, the gap between the three schools has evaporated. Texas Tech is no longer fighting for the "leftovers"; they are taking the "first plate" in the Lone Star State. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12
VETERAN: Georgia Southern Eagles using Experience to COMPETE for Sun Belt Title Under Helton
Georgia Southern Eagles double down on experience—can Clay Helton’s veteran squad break through to a Sun Belt title in 2026? Quarterback Max Johnson’s eligibility raises eyebrows amid new NCAA age rules, but Helton is confident his team’s seasoned roster and fresh defensive mindset will set them apart. Host Dave Schultz spotlights Georgia Southern’s resilience after a tough West Coast road swing, Cam Brown’s breakout season and the defense’s revitalization under new coordinator Mike Moots. The conversation covers bowl rivalry wins, the strategic addition of Louisiana Tech to the Sun Belt schedule, and Helton’s recruiting approach in the NIL era. Can the Eagles ride their defensive upgrades and depth to a spot in the College Football Playoff? Helton shares his insights on the ever-changing landscape of college football and why Georgia Southern might be the team to watch this season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #texasstatebobcats #southalabamajaguars
Lane Kiffin Playing Chess While Everyone Else Plays Checkers?
Lane Kiffin’s controversial comments about Ole Miss in a Vanity Fair feature sparked outrage across college football — and now the two reporters who interviewed him are speaking out. Matt Moscona is joined by Chris Smith of Vanity Fair and Wilson Alexander of On3 to discuss what Kiffin really meant, why the comments exploded online, and what they learned spending extended time with LSU’s new head coach. Did Kiffin intentionally take a shot at Ole Miss? Was he trying to soften expectations at LSU? And what is Lane Kiffin REALLY like behind the scenes? Plus: Why Kiffin’s comments caught reporters off guard The Ole Miss backlash explained Kiffin’s comments on LSU vs Ole Miss recruiting Why Wilson Alexander says Kiffin “wants to be in the middle of the conversation” The most revealing part of the interviews nobody is talking about 🎧 Subscribe for daily LSU football coverage, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, and SEC talk all year long. #LSU #LSUFootball #LaneKiffin #OleMiss #CollegeFootball #SEC #LockedOnLSU Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLSU?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #LSU #LSUFootball #CollegeFootball
Penn State & Matt Campbell Get GREAT Recruiting News! — ELITE 2027 RB Commits to PSU
Penn State football landed a major 2027 recruiting commitment with four-star running back Aiden Gibson, giving the Nittany Lions a complete back with power, contact balance, receiving ability, and long-term upside in the Penn State backfield. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach breaks down what Gibson brings to Penn State, why he fits the future running back room, and why Chukwuma Odoh could be another important 2027 running back target to watch. The episode also dives into Penn State’s quarterback recruiting picture with Will Wood and Peter Bourque, plus where the 2027 class stands with key names like Keyshawn Telfair, Stanley Montgomery, Cooper Terwilliger, and Landon Blum. This matters because Penn State’s 2027 class is starting to take shape at premium positions. Running back momentum is building, the quarterback decision is coming, and the Nittany Lions still have important needs to fill across the roster. Penn State fans: what do you think of Aiden Gibson’s commitment, and who should Penn State prioritize at quarterback — Will Wood or Peter Bourque? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Intro 0:55 Why Gibson Is a Complete Running Back 3:03 Penn State Wins a Priority RB Recruiting Battle 5:08 How Gibson Fits the Future Backfield 6:45 Chukwuma Odoh Could Be Next 8:53 Peter Bourque, Will Wood, and the QB Twist 11:21 Conflicting Reports on Penn State’s QB Board 16:26 Why Taking Two 2027 QBs May Not Make Sense 17:19 Penn State’s 2027 Class Outlook 18:21 Final Thoughts on Gibson, Odoh, Wood, and Bourque
NICE: Texas Will Play PRIMETIME Games Against Ohio State & Texas A&M in 2026 | Texas Football
BREAKING: The Texas Longhorns announced a couple of game times for the upcoming 2026 season. Texas will play Ohio State in Week 2 under the lights at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Also, the Longhorns' regular season finale at Texas A&M will be a night game, as well. Bring on PRIME TIME! Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #TexasLonghorns #TexasFootball #CollegeFootball
CHASING GLORY: Texas A&M Football TARGETS National Title After Josh Pate’s Game-Changing Projection
Texas A&M Aggies emerge as potential national championship contenders, with Josh Pate backing their loaded roster despite offensive line questions. Can Marcel Reed and the returning talent on both sides of the ball propel the team to SEC—and national—glory? Matt Galatzan and Zach Dimmitt spotlight the Aggies’ defensive strengths, applauding the depth in the secondary and defensive line while raising concerns about the thin linebacker corps—especially after Damien Sanford’s injury. The duo debates which SEC matchup poses the biggest upset risk, spotlighting Kentucky and Missouri as trap games, and preview Texas A&M’s path amid a schedule packed with powerful rivals like LSU, Texas, and Alabama. Key names including Bryce Anderson, Anto Saka, and Ray Coney take center stage as the hosts break down position battles and season expectations. Can Mike Elko’s squad maintain its edge and meet the hype? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAggies?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege
Lane Kiffin Tried to Apologize… It Made Things WORSE
Lane Kiffin is trying to clean up the fallout from his controversial Vanity Fair comments about leaving Ole Miss for LSU… but Rebels fans aren’t buying the apology. Sound familiar? LSU fans lived through something very similar when Nick Saban left for the NFL in 2007. But the REAL story from Kiffin’s interview may not be the apology at all. Kiffin openly admitted LSU’s Year 1 ceiling in 2026 may not immediately surpass what Ole Miss had become — while insisting the “long tail” of the program will ultimately be better in Baton Rouge. So what does that mean for expectations around LSU’s reported $40 million roster? Is Kiffin simply being realistic… or is he already trying to soften the blow if Year 1 doesn’t match the hype? We break down: 🏈 Why Ole Miss fans are still furious 🏈 The Nick Saban parallels LSU fans remember well 🏈 Kiffin’s most revealing comments from the interview 🏈 Whether LSU expectations have gotten out of control 🏈 What this means for the Tigers in 2026 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is Kiffin managing expectations or sending up a red flag? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLSU?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #LSU #LSUFootball #CollegeFootball
CANCELED: Florida State would've gotten CRUSHED by Georgia #accfootball
Miami Hurricanes shake up college football by flipping five-star cornerback Donte Wright from Georgia, fueling debate: can Mario Cristobal’s recruiting success become the new norm for the ACC? Insightful analysis explores Wright’s versatile skillset, Miami’s national approach, and why most ACC programs are struggling to keep pace. FSU’s recruiting uncertainty looms large, with Mike Norvell’s job security casting doubt over top commits like Kaden Henderson as conference rivals eye potential windfalls. Alex Donno, Kenton Gibbs, and Brian Smith spotlight Virginia Tech’s resurgence under James Franklin, Louisville’s knack for finding underrated talent, and SMU’s puzzling quietness despite fresh resources. Plus, conference shifts prompt Georgia–FSU non-con cancellations, while Wake Forest and Syracuse gear up for a historic, if quirky, showdown in Toronto. Can the ACC close the gap with SEC powerhouses, or is Miami the lone contender? This episode is packed with insider perspectives and key developments that could shape the league’s future. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOACC?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #ACC #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball