Longshore and McKnight: CFB playoff predictions, LSU struggles, Paul v. Tyson, and more…

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November 18, 2024

This episode of Longshore and McKnight Sports Podcast dives right in with Troy’s 28-20 win over Georgia Southern and Auburn’s Payton Thorne shining in a blowout over UL-Monroe. Alabama’s playoff prospects also took center stage, including their strength of schedule and potential SEC Championship rematch against Texas.

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ESPN’s Tom Luginbill joined to analyze Alabama’s offensive evolution, Brian Kelly’s struggles at LSU, and the playoff picture, calling Georgia the most complete team in the country. High school football drama included Thompson and Hoover advancing in thrilling fashion, while Auburn basketball looked stronger than Alabama following the Crimson Tide’s loss to Purdue.

Fan engagement ranged from SEC debates to a playful sidebar about Sydney Thomas, a former Alabama student turned boxing ring girl for the Jake Paul v. Mike Tyson boxing match hosted live on Netflix.

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