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Texas A&M Aggies Live is back with a loaded show as we break down a major 5-star decision coming this Friday and what it could mean for Mike Elko and the Aggies on the recruiting trail. Weâll also dive into the latest 5-star recruiting updates surrounding Texas A&M, including where things stand with some of the biggest names still on the board. Plus, we react to Josh Pateâs thoughts on Texas A&Mâs title hopes and whether the Aggies have the roster, depth and momentum to make a real push this season. To close it out, weâll give a full review of Texas A&Mâs defensive depth chart heading into next season, including the defensive line, linebackers, secondary and which players could emerge as difference-makers in 2026. #TexasAM #Aggies #GigEm #TexasAMAggies #AggieFootball #MikeElko #TexasAMFootball #JoshPate #CollegeFootball #CFB #Recruiting #5StarRecruiting #SECFootball #AggiesLive #VoiceOfCollegeFootball
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 McGuireâs 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 Techâs class ranks No. 2 nationally, sitting ahead of the Texas Longhorns.Dominating the Top 10: According to Dave Campbellâs 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 Brewsterâthe No. 1 player in the country on multiple sitesâwas 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 Techâs 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 Techâs 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⌠đ§ https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More đ§ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12
Georgia Southern Eagles double down on experienceâcan Clay Heltonâs veteran squad break through to a Sun Belt title in 2026? Quarterback Max Johnsonâs eligibility raises eyebrows amid new NCAA age rules, but Helton is confident his teamâs seasoned roster and fresh defensive mindset will set them apart. Host Dave Schultz spotlights Georgia Southernâs resilience after a tough West Coast road swing, Cam Brownâs breakout season and the defenseâs revitalization under new coordinator Mike Moots. The conversation covers bowl rivalry wins, the strategic addition of Louisiana Tech to the Sun Belt schedule, and Heltonâs 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⌠đ§ https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More đ§ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, itâs time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more â all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your teamâs 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 â 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 Kiffinâs controversial comments about Ole Miss in a Vanity Fair feature sparked outrage across college football â 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 LSUâs 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 Kiffinâs comments caught reporters off guard The Ole Miss backlash explained Kiffinâs comments on LSU vs Ole Miss recruiting Why Wilson Alexander says Kiffin âwants to be in the middle of the conversationâ The most revealing part of the interviews nobody is talking about đ§ 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, itâs time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more â all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your teamâs 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 â 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⌠đ§ https://link.chtbl.com/LOLSU?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More đ§ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #LSU #LSUFootball #CollegeFootball
#LSU #LSUFootball #NoahTingle #LloydCourtney #TingleCo #lsubaseball #lsubasketball The "Flip" Watch: LSUâs Pursuit of the #1 WRLSU is reported to be "gaining traction" in its effort to flip Easton Royal. Royal, a five-star prospect, has openly acknowledged that Kiffin's staff is recruiting him aggressively through frequent contact and motivational outreach. Recruiting Status: While currently committed to Texas, Royal is exploring his options, with a high-stakes visit schedule that includes both Ole Miss (May 1) and LSU (May 29).Kiffinâs Strategy: Since moving to LSU, Kiffin has prioritized flipping key recruits from his former class at Ole Miss, already securing commitments from players like four-star tight end JC Anderson and offensive lineman Ryan Miret. Class Depth: LSU also holds a commitment from Tristen Keys, another top-ranked receiver in the 2026 class, as they aim to build an elite pass-catching core for their next era. The Quotes Igniting the Rivalry The tension between the two programs reached a boiling point following a Vanity Fair profile released in May 2026, in which Kiffin compared the recruiting environments of the two schools. Recruiting Gap Claims: Kiffin suggested that Oxford faces unique hurdles that don't exist in Baton Rouge, stating, "My grandparents aren't letting me move to Oxford... That doesn't come up when you say Baton Rouge". Diversity & Segregation: He further fueled the fire by quoting parents who felt LSUâs campus felt more like the "real world" and lacked the "segregation" they perceived elsewhereâcomments Ole Miss fans and media have labeled as a "hit piece".The "Better Girl" Analogy: Kiffin reportedly used a viral "better girl" comparison to describe his professional upgrade, implying that while he appreciated his time at Ole Miss, the LSU job was simply at a different level of power and resources. SHOW'S S O C I A L M E D I A JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zMpb9NSW - WEBSITE: https://tingleco.com/ - TWITTA MACHINE: https://x.com/tingle__co - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tingle__co/ CONTACT INFO If you are interested in sponsoring the show, or just need a friend to chat with, please send all requests to: tingle.coshow@gmail.com
After Further Review On Demand is powered by BREC Golf Matt Moscona reacts to the fallout from Lane Kiffinâs viral Vanity Fair feature, where one quote about recruiting, culture, and the differences between Ole Miss and LSU sparked a massive SEC-wide reaction. Sports journalist Chris Smith, who wrote the feature, joins the conversation to break down how the interview came together, what Kiffin actually said, and why one moment from a wide-ranging sit-down has taken on a life of its own across social media. Smith explains that the interview was a free-flowing, multi-hour conversation that covered everything from NIL and the transfer portal to Kiffinâs coaching philosophy and personal history. But it was an off-the-cuff recruiting remark that ignited controversy and forced Kiffin into an apology tour. The discussion also dives into whether Kiffin was being calculated or simply candid, and how his comments fit into the larger culture of modern college football. This video covers Lane Kiffin, LSU football, Ole Miss football, Vanity Fair interview controversy, SEC recruiting battles, NIL era college football, coaching philosophy, and the reaction to one of the most talked-about quotes in recent college football media coverage. Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect