Longshore and McKnight: Auburn v Texas, high school recruiting, Milroe to NFL, and more…

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January 7, 2025

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight explored SEC basketball highlights, including Auburn’s showdown with Texas and Alabama’s win over Oklahoma. The hosts debated Bruce Pearl’s loyalty to Auburn versus Nate Oats’ potential career moves, while critiquing the Jaguars’ firing of head coach Doug Peterson.

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College football changes sparked discussion, with NIL and the transfer portal raising concerns about fan engagement and high school recruiting. Alabama’s Jalen Milroe declared for the NFL Draft, and speculation swirled about Ryan Grubb possibly returning as offensive coordinator.

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