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That SEC Football Podcast
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Hosted by SEC Mike Bratton and his Cousin Shane Follow them on Twitter @MichaelWBratton @BigOrangeVolz
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Andy Staples: New Coaches Shaking Up SEC & Surprise Playoff Picks
Today00:22:26Summary readyAndy Staples of On3 Sports Andy & Ari joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa to talk all things SEC Football! Starring in the Netflix SEC show (0:15), Pete Golding winning SEC Media Days (1:45), influence of new coaches changing the SEC (3:30), biggest takeaway from SEC Media Days? (5:00), having so little information on predictions (7:45), Alex Golesh holding back? (9:00), this year’s Trinidad Chambliss? (10:00), Byrum Brown (12:30), could Tennessee make the Playoff? (14:00)Vanderbilt going to drop off? (16:30), Boldest SEC take? (18:00), Andy own Jorts? (18:45) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Vince Ferrara: Why Tennessee's Future is Bright under Josh Heupel
Today00:18:46Summary readyVince Ferrara of WNML Radio The Sports Animal in Knoxville joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days to discuss all things Tennessee Volunteers Football! biggest takeaways from Tennessee’s Media Day? (0:30), David Gabriel Georges commitment (2:15), path to Tennessee making the Playoff? (4:30), thoughts on QB competition? (7:15), Tennessee doing everything to help Josh Heupel? (9:30), why doesn’t Tennessee have a dedicated GM? (11:30), confidence that Vols defensive line will hold up? (13:00), new strength coach Derek Owings (15:30), boldest SEC take (17:30) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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SEC Mailbag: Predict QB Competition Winners, Which Fans Can Have Biggest Impact in '26?
Yesterday01:16:52Summary readySEC Mike & Cousin Shane are back to talk some SEC Football! Sarkisian on getting the most out of Texas talent (4:15), TK Keys tip Tennessee QB battle? (10:45), Kentucky boots receiver (13:00), Future of watch parties? (14:25), Cousin Shane GameDay picker? (16:30), Shane's tailgate beer of choice? (17:30), Predict QB Competition Winners (19:45), Who makes Playoff first: Florida, Missouri, South Carolina? (25:00), Will Tennessee have explosive offense? (27:45), Which SEC fan base will have the biggest impact? (31:00), which SEC team will need the fan base the most? (34:00), jobs we had before the podcast (39:00), Non-conference games that excite & concern us? (43:15), Mount Rushmore of interviewees? (47:30), What will it take for Alabama fire Kalen DeBoer? (51:15), Tier 2 team to make Playoff? (53:45), Most confident OVER? (55:50), wild Miss State prediction (56:15), Top 5 QBs based on physical talent? (59:15), Florida hype (1:01:30), Best Week 3 games; not counting LSU Ole Miss (1:03:00), Will Pete Golding be the next Ed Orgeron? (1:04:45), most iconic college football memory growing up (1:06:45), retooled College Football Playoff (1:11:30) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code SEC at bruntworkwear.com/SEC #Bruntpod Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/c0ebka4u #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mike Gittens: Auburn Has 50% Chance Winning Iron Bowl This Year
Yesterday00:23:33Summary readyMike Gittens of The War Rapport joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days to discuss all things Auburn Tigers Football Hugh Freeze’s failures (0:30), tips on getting free furniture (2:30), Auburn in good hands under Alex Golesh? (4:15), biggest takeaway from Auburn’s Media Days? (7:30), how big was retaining DJ Durkin? (9:45), Byrum Brown have the arm talent to be top 3 SEC QB? (11:30), biggest game in September? (14:00), who does Golesh beat first, Alabama or Georgia? (18:15), most likely October win? (20:30), Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Kaylee Mansell DawgNation: How Long Does Kirby Smart Coach Georgia?
Yesterday00:19:50Summary readyKaylee Mansell of DawgNation joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days to discuss all things Georgia Bulldogs Football! Takeaways from Georgia’s Media Days (1:00), Kirby Smart the new dean of the SEC (2:00), how does Georgia win national championship? (3:45), how deep is this Bulldog roster? (5:00), why doesn’t Gunner Stockton get more respect? (6:30), why didn’t Georgia add a big-time transfer receiver? (9:00), how long will Kirby Smart stay at Georgia? (10:15), new hires at Florida & Auburn (11:45), Kirby on Georgia owning Tennessee (12:45), Gunner and the pickup truck (15:00), which game scares Georgia fans the most? (15:15), more confident at Alabama or at Ole Miss (16:45), Kirby vs. Greg Sankey (17:30), must-visit in Athens? (18:15), Boldest SEC take (19:15) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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SEC Football Camp Updates: Saban Hopes Bama Can Sneak Up on Teams
2d ago01:00:57Summary readySEC Mike & Cousin Shane are back to talk some SEC Football! Nick Saban hopes Alabama can sneak up on teams (4:45), cousins get heated on Crimson Tide (7:00), Kalen DeBoer camp updates (13:00), Georgia debuts white jerseys (18:30), Florida making the Playoff? (19:45), Kirby Smart on running the damn ball (21:00), Arkansas upsetting Georgia? (25:00), Sam Leavitt healthy (28:00), Texas Longhorns (30:00), Austin Simmons hype (33:00), Lane Kiffin on building chemistry (38:00), Josh Heupel on TN QB battle (43:00), Buster Faulkner on FL QB battle (45:45), Zach Arnett on MSU return (52:30), Norman shuts down school (57:30) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com OMAHA STEAKS: https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code SEC at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code SEC at bruntworkwear.com/SEC #Bruntpod Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/c0ebka4u #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Matt Hayes: Every SEC Coach Bad Year Away From Hot Seat
2d ago00:28:17Summary readyMatt Hayes of USA TODAY Sports and 1010XL Radio in Jacksonville joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days to discuss all things SEC Football! no buzz with Alabama (0:30), every coach is on the hot seat in the SEC (1:45), why Florida has not gotten it right (3:30), importance of having a QB (9:30), SEC’s best QB in 2026? (10:30), how badly does Steve Sarkisian need to win? (13:45), Hugh Freeze sucked at Auburn (16:00), Tennessee playoff team? (17:00), Alabama in for a down season? (20:30), Texas A&M’s outlook? (23:30), boldest SEC take? (24:30) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Zach Goodall: Did Florida Make Better Coaching Hire Than LSU?
2d ago00:24:44Summary readyZach Goodall of Swamp 247Sports joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa to discuss all things Florida Gators Football! Upgrading from Billy Napier to Jon Sumrall (0:45), could Florida be the SEC’s biggest sleeper? (1:30), how good is Gator receiving group? (2:30), most impressive thing about OC Buster Faulkner? (4:15), expectations for the defense? (5:30), Florida-Georgia series (7:15), Florida giving Sumrall resources to build title contender? (8:15), transfer portal additions (10:00), how tight is the QB competition? (11:00), honest assessment of this team? (12:45), most interest info picked up at Media Days? (13:45), did Florida make better hire than LSU? (14:30), did Texas game show Florida can play with anyone? (18:15), The Swamp the SEC’s best home field advantage? (19:30), most important game this season? (20:30), schedule set up well for great start (21:30), boldest SEC take (22:00), why DJ Lagway left (23:15) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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SEC Football Camps Open & SEC DOMINATES Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll
3d ago00:58:00Summary readySEC Mike & Cousin Shane are back to talk some SEC Football! Preseason Coaches Top 25 Rankings Revealed (4:00), Jon Sumrall calls BS on rankings (15:50), Josh Heupel calls BS on NCAA (19:00), Mike Elko on clown show NCAA (26:00), Oklahoma camp buzz (38:00), Kentucky bans red & orange (41:00), Alex Golesh moves Auburn into hotel (44:45), Ryan Silverfield on Arkansas QB battle (50:00), Cousin Shane is excited (54:30) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code SEC at bruntworkwear.com/SEC #Bruntpod Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/c0ebka4u #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Adam Luckett: Kentucky Football's 180 Under Will Stein
3d ago00:18:06Summary readyAdam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio joins That SEC Podcast live from 2026 SEC Media Days to discuss all things Kentucky Wildcats Football! Kentucky Football does a 180 (0:45), Will Stein’s strengths? (2:30), Wildcat fans are in for excitement (4:00), how beatable is Alabama? (5:00), most likely SEC upset on UK’s schedule? (7:45), importance of having a GM (11:30), Mitch Barnhart ugly exit (13:00), better team this season, Kentucky or Kentucky South? (15:00), boldest SEC take? (17:00) Advertising inquiries: thatsecpodcast@gmail.com Interested in helping us grow the channel? Become an Official Cousin by signing up for a membership to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aQL-yFS2ZoSkUBeMfYesA/join We have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 All show music comes via Nashville band Crimson Calamity; check out their work by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29HGeJEcYHBJlyt4xIcLBw?si=GJoEOr0YSoeqWkrjhCc0Ug Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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