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It’s time for SEC Week 5 picks, predictions and best bets on SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler.Chris goes rapid-fire through this weekend’s SEC slate, starting with a fascinating Alabama–Mississippi State matchup in Starkville. Can the Bulldogs' explosive offense and Fluff Bothwell give Alabama problems, or will the Crimson Tide’s talent advantage be enough to escape with a road win?The show also breaks down South Carolina vs. Kentucky, Auburn’s trip to Tennessee, Florida–Missouri, Texas A&M–Arkansas, Vanderbilt–Georgia and LSU–McNeese. Chris gives his score prediction for every matchup before closing with his Lock of the Week and favorite bets, including Tennessee -6, South Carolina moneyline, Minnesota +5.5 and Auburn’s team total under 24.5.It’s a quick-hitting SEC football preview loaded with predictions, matchup analysis and picks before kickoff.

Is the 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable?Chris Marler opens today's SEC Conference Call with a reaction to the latest discussion surrounding another massive CFP expansion. What could a 24-team playoff mean for the SEC Championship Game? Would expansion actually improve college football's postseason, or is the sport chasing the financial success of March Madness? And what could it mean for the marquee regular-season games fans actually want to watch?Then it's time to turn toward SEC Week 5.Chris breaks down three of the biggest individual and positional matchups of the weekend, starting with Tennessee's pass rush against an Auburn offensive line that has already surrendered 15 sacks. Then it's Alabama's front seven against Mississippi State's rushing attack before diving into one of the weekend's most intriguing battles: Missouri's tackling against Florida running back Jadan Baugh.Plus, South Carolina–Kentucky, Texas A&M–Arkansas and more SEC Week 5 storylines on another episode of SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler.

What does every SEC team need to show us in Week 5? Chris Marler is back with another SEC Conference Call breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, beginning with the latest SEC injury report and several names worth monitoring. Then it’s time for ONE thing we want to see from every SEC team in action this weekend. Can Keelon Russell and Alabama avoid another slow start when they travel to Mississippi State? Can the Bulldogs’ secondary hold up against the Crimson Tide passing game? Does Arkansas have an upset in it against Texas A&M? And can South Carolina deliver the convincing win Shane Beamer desperately needs against Kentucky? Chris also dives into Florida–Missouri, Georgia’s turnover issues, LSU’s quarterback depth, Tennessee’s pass protection problems, Vanderbilt’s challenge against Georgia and much more from around the conference. It’s your quick-hit guide to the biggest questions, injuries and storylines across SEC football entering Week 5 on SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler.

A chaotic SEC Week 4 is in the books, but one of the biggest stories coming out of the weekend is in Columbia.Chris Marler reacts to South Carolina suspending star edge rusher Dylan Stewart indefinitely following a tumultuous performance against Alabama. What happened on the field, what does it mean for Shane Beamer and South Carolina, and could the situation impact Stewart’s status as a potential top NFL Draft pick?Then it’s a rapid-fire recap of a massive SEC weekend. Georgia dominated Oklahoma, Florida stunned Ole Miss with an offensive explosion, Alabama hammered South Carolina, Mississippi State survived Missouri, and LSU’s defense delivered against Texas A&M and Marcel Reed.Plus, Chris discusses Keelon Russell’s continued rise, Arch Manning and Texas, Tennessee’s offensive struggles, Trinidad Chambliss, John Mateer, Gunner Stockton, Kamario Taylor, LSU’s mounting injuries and everything else we learned from Week 4.SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler — new episodes Monday through Friday covering the biggest stories across SEC football.

It’s prediction time for a massive Week 4 in the SEC. Chris Marler breaks down the weekend’s biggest games and gives his straight-up picks, score predictions, upset calls and best bets. The spotlight starts in Knoxville, where Texas faces Tennessee in a matchup that could reveal plenty about Arch Manning and the Longhorns away from home. Chris explains why Tennessee's fast-starting offense could create major problems for Texas — and why he doesn't think the Vols trail in this game. Then it’s Ole Miss-Florida, where Chris goes against his instincts and picks the Gators despite being extremely impressed by Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels. Plus, Mississippi State gets another opportunity to make noise against Missouri, South Carolina tries to keep Alabama close, Georgia faces Oklahoma and Chris goes way out on a limb with Tulsa over Arkansas. It’s a full SEC Week 4 preview on SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler. SUBSCRIBE to SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler for SEC football analysis, reactions, predictions, rankings and weekly college football coverage.

The CFP Committee announced a new metric that could be a HUGE help for SEC teams. The CFP will now factor in strength of schedule and strength of conference. Chris Marler breaks down the news and what it means for the SEC. Plus, we dive into some Numbers to Know for the biggest matchups in Week 4. That includes previews and breakdowns for: - Texas A&M at LSU - Texas at Tennessee - Ole Miss at Florida - Missouri at Mississippi State Who is on upset alert this weekend?? #SEC #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #LSU #OleMiss #MississippiState #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #TexasFootball #SouthCarolinaFootball

Who is the best quarterback in the SEC after three weeks? Chris Marler releases his latest SEC quarterback rankings as the conference heads into a massive Week 4. Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss remains at No. 1, but Mississippi State freshman Kamario Taylor is making a serious push after a huge start to his career. Chris breaks down the early seasons of Gunner Stockton, Keelon Russell, Aaron Philo, Arch Manning, Austin Simmons and the rest of the SEC quarterback class before diving into some of the league’s biggest disappointments. What’s going wrong for Sam Leavitt, Marcel Reed, John Mateer and LaNorris Sellers? And which struggling quarterback has the best chance to turn things around? Plus, a first look at a historic Week 4 SEC slate featuring five ranked-vs.-ranked conference matchups.

Chris Marler recaps a wild weekend beginning with Ole Miss' huge win over LSU in Oxford. Trinidad Chambliss delivered on the big stage, Pete Golding made a gutsy late-game decision, and the Rebels got the last word after an offseason dominated by the Lane Kiffin drama. What does the loss mean for LSU, Sam Leavitt and Kiffin? And just how high should Ole Miss climb after its biggest win of the season? Plus, Alabama survives a scare against Florida State, Kentucky shocks Texas A&M in College Station, Mississippi State storms back against South Carolina behind another huge performance from Kamario Taylor, Vanderbilt wins in unbelievable fashion, Florida continues to improve, and we unveil the updated SEC power rankings after Week 3.

Will Sam Leavitt play against Ole Miss? LSU's initial SEC availbility report delivered one of the biggest surprises of Week 3, with Leavitt listed as doubtful ahead of the Tigers' massive showdown in Oxford.  Chris Marler breaks down the strange timeline surrounding Leavitt's reported shoulder issue, why the deisgnation caught people around LSU by surprise, and what we know about his status after he reportedly didn't throw on Wednesday. LSU also had 10 players appear on the report despite entering the week seemingly healthy.  Then there's the Lane Kiffin factor. How much of this is a legitimate injury concern, and how much of this could be gamesmanship ahead of one of the SEC's biggest games of the season? Chris goest through what he's hearing, the immediate reaction around LSU and Ole Miss, the betting line movement and what to watch for when the Thursday availability report drops.  It's another day of drama in the SEC ahead of LSU vs Ole Miss on SEC Conference Call w/ Chris Marler.

The LSU-Ole Miss game somehow took an even weirder turn as star pass rusher Princewill Umanmielen was served papers on Wednesday morning at LSU's facilities for $550K he owes Ole Miss from a signed contract. We talk about that PLUS one thing we want to see from every SEC team in their games this weekend.

Is it already time to PANIC for some teams around the SEC? Week 2 of the college football season is here, and the SEC has several games that could completely change how we view the conference. On today’s SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler, Chris breaks down the biggest games, storylines and potential upset spots across the SEC heading into Week 2. 🏈 Alabama travels to Kentucky for its first SEC road test. The Crimson Tide showed some flaws in Week 1, while Kentucky and QB Kenny Minchey could be much more dangerous than people expected. 🐶 Mississippi State heads to Minnesota as a slight underdog. After a huge debut from QB Kamario Taylor, Anthony Evans and J.J. Hill, could the Bulldogs pull off one of the SEC’s most important wins of the weekend? 🔥 Missouri-Kansas renews the Border War, and while Mizzou enters as the favorite, a loss to its biggest rival could become one of the SEC’s first major black eyes of 2026. 🍊 Tennessee visits Georgia Tech, where Chris sees an opportunity for the Vols to make another statement after Georgia Tech's offensive struggles. Plus, we look at the massive national games involving Texas vs. Ohio State, Oklahoma vs. Michigan and Texas A&M vs. Arizona State, along with the rest of the SEC Week 2 slate. And finally… What is going on with Ryan Williams? The Alabama star receiver had another pair of drops in Week 1 after leading the SEC in drops last season. Williams still finished with five catches for 130 yards, but is this becoming a legitimate problem — especially with Alabama also trusting him as its primary punt returner? Chris breaks down whether it's time to worry about Williams or whether we're already overreacting after one week. SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler brings you daily coverage of SEC football and everything happening around the conference. 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily SEC coverage 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Which SEC team should have the highest PANIC METER entering Week 2? #SEC #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #Alabama #TexasFootball #RyanWilliams #MississippiState #KentuckyFootball #TennesseeFootball #Mizzou #CFB

Could LSU actually be KICKED OUT of the SEC? What started as a bizarre eligibility fight between LSU and the Southeastern Conference has suddenly escalated into something almost unimaginable. On this episode of SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler, Chris reacts to reports that SEC university presidents are scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss potential sanctions against LSU — including the possibility of expelling LSU from the SEC altogether. According to the reporting discussed on the show, only 11 of the SEC's 16 schools would need to support expulsion. And perhaps the most stunning detail? One official reportedly described the SEC presidents as being “out for blood.” So… is this actually going to happen?Chris breaks down:🏈 Why the SEC-LSU battle has escalated this far 🚨 Whether LSU could legitimately be expelled from the SEC ⚖️ The eligibility and legal fight that started the controversy 👀 Why LSU not rostering the disputed players didn't end the fight 🗳️ Why the SEC presidents — not athletic directors — could determine LSU's future 🤯 What happens to LSU football and other sports if the Tigers are expelled ♟️ Why this could actually be a much bigger power play by the SEC 💰 The SEC's potential attempt to prove it can govern itself without the NCAA 🔥 Why kicking out a founding SEC member would be an unprecedented step 📅 What to watch when SEC leadership meets Thursday Chris also explains why he believes expelling LSU would be an enormous overreaction, while warning LSU fans that the possibility shouldn't simply be dismissed as an empty threat. Could one of college football's biggest brands really find itself outside the SEC? And is this fight actually about LSU — or is LSU simply becoming the test case for the SEC's future power over college athletics? SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler is your daily show covering the biggest stories across the Southeastern Conference. New episodes Monday through Friday. 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily SEC coverage 💬 COMMENT: Do you think the SEC would actually kick LSU out?

The SEC just delivered a PERFECT Week 1. The conference went 16-0, winning by an average of 37.6 points per game, marking the first time since 1997 that the entire SEC went undefeated in Week 1. On today’s SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler, we break down the biggest storylines from a wild opening weekend of college football. 🔥 LSU makes a MASSIVE statement in its first game of the Lane Kiffin era, dominating Clemson on both sides of the football. 🏈 Ole Miss survives Louisville in a thriller, but did the Rebels show some warning signs without Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr.? 🐘 Alabama's Keelon Russell gives Crimson Tide fans plenty to be excited about — even if there are still questions surrounding the offensive line and running game. 📈 Plus, huge offensive debuts for South Carolina and Florida, early impressions of the SEC's new coaches and coordinators, and the biggest takeaways from around the conference. Chris also looks ahead to a loaded Week 2 featuring Texas vs. Ohio State, Michigan vs. Oklahoma and a couple of under-the-radar games that could produce major upsets. SEC Conference Call with Chris Marler brings you quick, opinionated SEC coverage every Monday through Friday — football, basketball, baseball and everything happening around the conference. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss the daily show.

The inaugural episode of the new SEC Conference Call Podcast is out. Chris Marler reacts to the massive news from Thursday night where a Baton Rouge judge granted an injunction allowing over 40 collegiate athletes a fifth year of eligibility. That includes Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris for LSU. We break down the latest drama and discuss who was right, who was wrong, and what happens next for LSU, the SEC and the rest of college football.

On The Hannycast, Charles Hanagriff and Dan Canevari recap LSU's disappointing 2026 baseball season and break down how Jay Johnson can turn it around.