SHOCKWAVE: SEC and Big Ten CLASH Over Playoff Format | Ole Miss Football Questions for Lane Kiffin in 2025

Welcome to Locked on Ole Miss with Steven Willis! Today's episode tackles the burning questions surrounding Ole Miss football as the new season approaches. 🏈 🔥 Can Austin Simmons live up to the hype? The quarterback's arm strength rivals Chad Kelly's, but expectations are sky-high. 💪 Interior defensive line strength could be the key to unlocking Ole Miss's pass rush. Xzavion Harris, Jam Brown, and William Echoles are names to watch. 🏃‍♂️ The Rebels' offensive line is shifting focus from size to athleticism. Will this new strategy pay off in the zone-blocking scheme? 🏆 Steven Willis doesn't hold back on the College Football Playoff debate. He argues passionately against the SEC's 11-5 model, claiming it could "irreversibly ruin college football." From defensive strategies to playoff politics, this episode covers it all. Don't miss Steven's insider insights and bold predictions for the upcoming season! Subscribe now on YouTube and all audio platforms to stay updated on everything Ole Miss Rebels! Keywords: Ole Miss football, Austin Simmons, SEC, College Football Playoff, Steven Willis, defensive line, offensive strategy, quarterback analysis, Locked on Ole Miss 0:00 Biggest concerns for Ole Miss football 3:04 Importance of interior defensive line pressure 6:52 Expectations for Kamarian Franklin's performance 10:29 Offensive line concerns and potential improvements 15:31 Austin Simmons' impressive arm strength 18:08 Hot take on College Football Playoff models 23:20 Debate over regionality in conference alignments 26:51 Interview with national champion high jumper Ole Miss football, Austin Simmons, defensive line, pass rush, SEC, College Football Playoff, offensive line, Suntarine Perkins, Kam Franklin, Jaxson Dart, Cayden Lee, Lane Kiffin, transfer portal, Diego Pounds, Jaden Williams, Patrick Kutas, Bryson Sanders, left-handed quarterback, SEC championship, Big Ten, playoff model, regionality, conference races Show originally aired 6/22/25 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! 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 monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED 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) https://www.pickledstore.com/products/stuarts-cajun-dill-pickles-quart.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.