Longshore and McKnight: Bruce Pearl makes Auburn history, Florida upsets Tennessee, Ohio State could knock SEC out of championship, and more…

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January 9, 2025

On the latest Longshore and McKnight, the hosts celebrated Bruce Pearl’s record-setting milestone as Auburn’s winningest coach, crediting his transformative leadership. SEC basketball road challenges took center stage, with Tennessee’s unexpected loss to Florida underscoring the league’s intensity, while Auburn and Alabama secured key away wins.

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The hosts also dove into college football’s playoff semifinals, analyzing Notre Dame vs. Penn State and Ohio State vs. Texas. They favored Ohio State to win, which would result in the SEC not being present in the championship game since the 2014-2015 when Ohio State beat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

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