Hour 1 of the show kicks off with reaction to Lane Kiffin apologizing for his comments about Ole Miss made in a recent Vanity Fair feature during an exclusive interview with On3. Matt Moscona breaks down Kiffin’s latest remarks and what they mean for expectations surrounding LSU heading into year one under the Tigers’ new era. Later in the hour, Shea Dixon joins the show with the latest LSU recruiting intel, including where things stand with 5-star wide receiver Easton Royal and the Tigers’ push to land one of the nation’s top playmakers.
After Further Review On Demand is powered by BREC Golf Matt Moscona reacts to Lane Kiffin’s viral comments about Ole Miss, Mississippi recruiting, and LSU’s long-term future after the Vanity Fair story that set college football fans on fire. Kiffin issued an apology after backlash from Ole Miss fans, but his newest comments may have created even more controversy — especially with LSU fans expecting immediate College Football Playoff success. Moscona breaks down why Kiffin appears to be tempering expectations for LSU in 2026, why he believes the move from Ole Miss to LSU is a long-term play, and how the situation compares to Nick Saban leaving LSU for Alabama nearly 20 years ago. Could Ole Miss actually be better than LSU next season? And how will LSU fans react to Kiffin essentially admitting it might take years for his vision to fully work in Baton Rouge? This video covers Lane Kiffin, LSU football, Ole Miss football, College Football Playoff expectations, SEC recruiting, Nick Saban comparisons, and the fallout from one of the biggest college football stories of the offseason. Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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
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Illinois and Michigan State are both entering the season with massive expectations… but which program actually had the better offseason? In this crossover episode of Locked On Illini and Locked On Spartans, Sunny Verma and Matt Sheehan break down the Big Ten title race, Illinois’ Final Four momentum, Michigan State’s roster questions, transfer portal spending, roster retention, and whether either fanbase should already be talking national championship expectations. Plus: Illinois’ loaded returning core Michigan State’s frontcourt rebuild Why NIL spending is changing roster construction Football expectations for Bret Bielema & Michigan State Why both fanbases might actually feel… optimistic? This one was FUN. #Illini #MichiganState #CollegeBasketball #Illini #IllinoisBasketball #IllinoisFootball ------------------------------- Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in college sports, this is the podcast for you. Tune in on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms for fresh episodes and all the insights you need to stay ahead of the game. Get ready to be Locked On Illini! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of Illini basketball and football! Email us at: talkillini@gmail.com FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564192637267 TALK ILLINI DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TyUXX2r3E Follow Sunny's personal account: @theSunnyV Follow us on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedonillini.bsky.social Article Referenced: https://youtube.com/@ChillinoisBasketballPodcast?si=NqhfFxXELsz8W4_7 For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 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://lockedonillini.supercast.com/ 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)
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The Giants just took three of four from the Dodgers, including a 9-3 drubbing in LA. Trevor McDonald held his own in a spot start, the bullpen came through, and Raffy Devers and Willy Adames are finally starting to look like the players the Giants paid for. On paper, things are trending up. So why is Giants Nation absolutely losing it right now? Because Bryce Eldridge — the team's top prospect and the most hyped call-up in years — is riding the pine. He hits a home run Saturday night and then gets benched the very next day against the Dodgers. No pinch-hit opportunity. Nothing. And the front office's explanation? Essentially, Devers and Chapman have priority. The same Chapman who is 7-for-his-last-55 with a 28% strikeout rate. That's the guy getting starts over your generational prospect. The hosts break down what the Giants' current roster mess really means, what Bob Nightengale's report about a potential Robbie Ray — or even Logan Webb — trade signals, and whether Buster Posey's front office has any idea what the plan actually is. Topics discussed include: Giants go 3-of-4 vs. the Dodgers, Trevor McDonald's spot start breakdown Raffy Devers and Willy Adames heating up — the stats that back it up Matt Chapman's brutal numbers and why his spot in the lineup is indefensible Bryce Eldridge being benched after a home run — fan outrage explained Casey Schmidt's surprise emergence complicating the roster Bob Nightengale's report: Giants could shop Robbie Ray, and Logan Webb isn't entirely off the table Is a blockbuster trade imminent? The hosts make their case Is the Giants front office mishandling Bryce Eldridge, or is this part of a bigger plan you're not seeing yet? Drop your take in the comments. 0:00 – Giants Take 3 of 4 From LA, Adames & Devers Heating Up 1:46 – Dodgers Breakdown: Ohtani, Betts, Freeman Struggling Too 8:15 – Bryce Eldridge Benched — Fans Are Right to Be Angry 12:37 – A Big Giants Trade Is Coming — Here's Why 14:20 – The Chapman-Eldridge Roster Crunch Explained Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/957thegame Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/957thegame Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/957thegame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/957thegame/ Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club
Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 0:00: Who has been the biggest difference-maker for the Colorado Avalanche? 4:27: Will the Minnesota Wild need to rely on Matt Boldy to keep their season alive? 8:14: Have Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach proven their worth to the Montreal Canadiens? 12:46: Making sense of Alex Tuch’s struggles for the Buffalo Sabres 15:44: How will Charlie Coyle and Mark Jankowski’s extensions impact free agency? 21:28: Will Daniel and Henrik Sedin take on large roles in the Vancouver Canucks’ front office? 26:38: Who is most deserving of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award? -- With over two million dedicated readers, The Hockey News is the authoritative source of hockey and the #1 hockey publication in North America. Subscribe to the magazine: http://thn.com/subscribe Subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheHockeyNews Watch The Hockey News Podcast: https://bit.ly/3pjqbTo Join the conversation: THN.com: http://www.thehockeynews.com THN on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thehockeynews THN on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thehockeynews THN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehockeynews