CROSSROADS: Alabama's TITLE Hopes HANG in Balance | Will Vandy DERAIL Their Season Again? | Texas to the Swamp!
CROSSROADS: Alabama's TITLE Hopes HANG in Balance | Will Vandy DERAIL Their Season Again? | Texas to the Swamp!  
Podcast: Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Published On: Wed Oct 01 2025
Description: SEC football heats up as Vanderbilt faces Alabama in a top 25 showdown. Can the Commodores repeat last year's upset against the Crimson Tide?  Now they're heading to Tuscaloosa to face #10 Alabama. College GameDay will be there for only Vandy's second-ever appearance. Can Clark Lee's squad pull off another upset like last year's 23-game streak-breaker? Or will Ty Simpson and the Tide roll at home? What's your prediction for this unexpected SEC showdown?Chris Gordy breaks down Vanderbilt's explosive offense, averaging 49 points per game, and Alabama's preparation for this crucial matchup. Jimmy Stein analyzes Ty Simpson's quarterback performance and the impact of key injuries on Alabama's defense. The discussion shifts to the Texas Longhorns' rollercoaster season, with Cameron Parker providing insights on Arch Manning's development and the team's running back situation. Arch is facing his biggest test yet against a tough Florida D. Any upset potential here? SEC team rankings and the announcement of Tampa as the 2026 SEC Media Days location round out the conversation.Tune in for expert analysis on these pivotal SEC matchups and discover how they could reshape the college football landscape.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  SquareTo learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollegePelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.