South Carolina has the easiest schedule they've had in a decade. Could a hot START of the season instead of the end of it result in a trip to the College Football Playoff? Chris Marler explains why South Carolina getting to November at 7-1 or 8-0 would almost certainly punch their ticket to the CFP. AND, with their schedule for September and October, they can get to it.

The Big Ten announced they will entertain private equity bids from firms for investments next week. Private equity has officially made its way into college football and that is an AWFUL thing for college football fans and the sport itself. Chris Marler explains why. Also we dive back into the recruiting rankings and talk about where South Carolina's class ranks not only in the SEC but in comparison to other Power $ conferences. Plus, one key recruit from the 2025 class that could be a day one game changer.

Are the SEC coaches untouchable, or is it just a matter of time before the hot seat ignites? With every SEC coach returning, the college football landscape is buzzing with speculation. Dive into the world of SEC football as Chris Gordy and a panel of experts, including Brandon Olsen and Steven Willis, dissect the surprising retention of all SEC coaches and the implications for the upcoming season. Explore ESPN's projected 2025 College Football Playoff bracket, featuring powerhouses like Ohio State and Texas, and debate the inclusion of teams like Clemson and BYU. The discussion heats up with insights into Alabama's prospects under new head coach Kalen DeBoer and the strategic shifts in Ole Miss's offensive playbook. Join the conversation for a comprehensive analysis of SEC football's future. Don't miss out on these expert predictions and insights—tune in for a deep dive into the heart of college football.

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The final 2025 Recruiting rankings have been released and from 247Sports. South Carolina finished with their 3rd straight top 20 class. However, even more important is that they finished almost 10 spots ahead of Clemson and with double the blue chip recruits. Is this a sign that South Carolina has passed Clemson as a program? Chris Marler explains why he thinks it just might be.

South Carolina's athletic director Jeremiah Donati took to the airwaves in Columbia on Tuesday and commented on a potential talent and NIL gap that South Carolina may be facing. With NCAA revenue sharing for student-athletes beginning this summer we ask the question of how USC should allocate the funds. Chris Marler breaks down the projected and proposed allocation averages from NCAA athletic departments around the country and discusses how the Gamecocks should spend theirs. Where should each team and coach rank in who gets what for the $20.5 million the Gamecocks will have to spend? Then finally Chris talks about the latest update from the Senior Bowl and TJ Sanders draft stock rising after an impressive first day of drills.

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The NFL Draft is still three months away but pre-draft exhibitions and evaluations are well under way. With nine USC players playing in the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl we discuss which players draft stock will soar the most? AND could South Carolina tie (or beat) their program record of having multiple 1st Round Draft Picks in this year's NFL Draft? Chris Marler thinks so.

A month after the game, Bret Bielema is STILL whining about South Carolina. This time he takes a shot at friend of the show Josh Pate and calls him a clown for...power ratings? Is Bret Bielema jealous that Shane Beamer has actually been successful in the SEC and he wasn't. And, why is he still talking about a game that happened a month ago? Next, we discuss the HUGE news from Shane Beamer about South Carolina WR Nyck Harbor. Harbor will sit out the spring track season and solely focus on football. Chris Marler explains why this is such a big deal for Harbor, the team, and the potential for both. Finally we close the show discussing the tasteless, and classless move from South Carolina's DJ during their game against LSU on Friday night.

No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 5 LSU 66-56 on Friday. It's the 17th straight win over the Tigers for Dawn Staley over LSU. We talk about the awesome quote about the Gamecocks from Kim Mulkey on how good this team is. And, we discuss how the Gamecocks kept Flau'Jae Johnson in check.

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