Longshore and McKnight: Alabama falls to Ole Miss, Auburn dominates Mississippi State, big spending CFB programs dominating with NIL policy, and more…

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January 15, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Alabama basketball’s struggles in a loss to Ole Miss, highlighting turnovers and poor defense. They contrasted it with Auburn’s cohesive, dominant performance against Mississippi State, despite missing star player Johni Boone.

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The episode transitions to college football playoff dynamics and the evolution of NIL in college sports. The hosts highlight the challenges for traditional programs competing against big-spending teams like Ohio State while emphasizing the importance of team chemistry and quarterback leadership.

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