ALERT: Austin Simmons WOWS Media with MATURE Performance | Is Ole Miss the SEC's DARK HORSE?

Welcome to Locked On Ole Miss with Steven Willis! 🏈 Ole Miss football takes center stage as we break down the Rebels' SEC Media Days showing and look ahead to a potentially game-changing season. 🎙️ Michael Katz from the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal joins us to dissect the Rebels' Media Days performance. Unlike last year's buzz, Ole Miss flew under the radar this time. Could this be the perfect setup for a surprise run? 🌟 Quarterback Austin Simmons stole the show with his poise and maturity. His impressive media handling has fans and analysts alike buzzing about Ole Miss's QB situation. 📅 We analyze the Rebels' favorable schedule, featuring nine games in Mississippi. Can Lane Kiffin's squad capitalize on this home-field advantage and make a playoff push? 💪 With expectations ranging from 8 to 10 wins, we explore what it'll take for Ole Miss to exceed expectations and potentially crash the College Football Playoff party. 🥚 The Egg Bowl gets special attention as we discuss Ole Miss's recent success in Starkville and the unique 11 AM Friday kickoff. Will this rivalry game have extra spice this year? Don't miss this packed episode of Locked On Ole Miss! Available now on YouTube and all audio platforms. Keywords: Ole Miss Rebels, SEC Media Days, Lane Kiffin, Austin Simmons, College Football Playoff, Egg Bowl, Steven Willis, Michael Katz, Ole Miss football schedule, SEC football, Locked On Ole Miss podcast. 0:00 Intro: SEC Media Days with Michael Katz 3:05 Texas's preseason ranking and potential challenges 6:18 Impressions of SEC Media Days 9:36 Ole Miss's favorable schedule for upcoming season 13:16 Potential for high Ole Miss attendance at Mississippi State 15:37 Insights gained from Ole Miss at SEC Media Days 17:36 Upcoming coverage plans for fall camp 19:16 Outro: Locked On Ole Miss podcast wrap-up Ole Miss football, SEC Media Days, Lane Kiffin, Austin Simmons, Caden Lee, college football playoffs, Ole Miss schedule, quarterback competition, SEC rivalries, Mississippi State, Georgia game, LSU matchup, Tulane, Kentucky revenge game, Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, defensive line, offensive line, running back depth, NIL focus, Egg Bowl, Austin Simmons maturity, fall camp Show originally aired 7/17/25 WANT MORE OLE MISS SPORTS CONTENT? Become an LOOM Insider HERE https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonolemiss 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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Rugiet Ready is a next-gen prescription treatment designed to amplify arousal in the brain and boost blood flow. Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off today . Gametime Today'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 Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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.