SEC Threatens to Boot LSU & Week 1 Preview: Must-Watch Games
Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 45m
Summary
Hosts Mike and guest Steve Larsen discuss the start of the SEC season, focusing heavily on LSU’s controversial plan to sign former NFL players and the potential legal backlash from the conference. They recap Steve’s preseason rankings, predicting Georgia to win the division, followed by Texas, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M. The episode also covers Ole Miss’s tough early schedule, Alabama’s reliance on Jalen Milroe, and the implications of non-conference results on playoff perception.
Topics discussed
Intro and Mood.com sponsorship
College football returns and Omaha Steaks promo
LSU transfer portal controversy and Soby comparison
SEC schedule difficulty and Oklahoma championship odds
SEC Power Rankings: Georgia and Texas
SEC Power Rankings: Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Arkansas
SEC Power Rankings: Texas A&M and Omaha Steaks ad
SEC Power Rankings: Ole Miss, Alabama, and Florida
SEC Power Rankings: Missouri, Mississippi State, and Kentucky
Price Picks fantasy advice and donations
Texas A&M outlook and Auburn vs. Baylor preview
Clemson QB situation and Louisville vs. Ole Miss
Mississippi State, East Carolina, and Florida previews
UTEP vs. Michigan and Texas vs. Texas State
South Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia previews
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt outlooks
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