Longshore and McKnight: Alabama and Auburn have tough games moving forward, decrease in college football excitement, Texas investing in Arch Manning, and more…

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March 27, 2025

In today’s jam-packed episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the unique moment where Alabama’s Sweet 16 basketball matchup against BYU eclipses even spring football—a rare occurrence in the state.

They preview the matchup, noting both teams’ reliance on the three-point shot, and emphasize defensive rebounding and perimeter defense as keys to victory. They wade into Auburn’s NCAA Tournament journey and their upcoming game against Michigan with insight from Jason Caldwell on the importance of guard play and the challenge of facing Michigan’s size. Could both Alabama teams move on?

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Despite taking a back seat for the first half of the show, John and Barry move on to spring football, focusing on both Alabama and Auburn. They go over the decrease in fan excitement compared to previous years. Alabama’s spring game will not be televised and includes NIL-based experiences like $500 autograph sessions and VIP walk-on privileges, which the hosts critique as pricing out average fans. Is this decrease in fan excitement due to the transfer portal and the new design of college football? They also explore Texas football’s 2025 season outlook, predicting a College Football Playoff berth and big things from Arch Manning.

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