Welcome to the Locked on Ole Miss podcast, your daily source for all things Ole Miss Rebels football, basketball, and baseball! Join your host, Steven Willis, alongside Chris Gordy from Locked on SEC, as we break down the Rebels' crucial matchup against South Carolina.

🏈 Avoiding the Kentucky Trap - The Rebels face a dangerous scenario as double-digit favorites against a South Carolina team reeling from their heartbreaking loss to Alabama. With Trinidad Chambliss bringing playoff experience that Jaxson Dart lacked and Dae'Quan Wright's message of "no days off for the next 30 days," can Ole Miss avoid the complacency that derailed them at Florida last season?

⚡ Kewan Lacy's Star Turn and Defensive Dominance - This could be the breakout game for Kewan Lacy, who ranks as a top-five SEC rusher facing a South Carolina defense ranked 98th nationally against the run. Pete Golding's "boa constrictor" defensive strategy will squeeze LaNorris Sellers with multiple spies, while Princely Umanmielen continues his emergence after seven quarterback hurries against Oklahoma.

🎯 South Carolina's Offensive Limitations - Chris Gordy identifies the Gamecocks' biggest weakness: lack of consistent pass-catching weapons beyond Nyck Harbor, who has track speed but inconsistent production. Current running back Raheim Sanders has been "largely underwhelming" at just 4 yards per carry, making South Carolina vulnerable when they fall behind early.

🔥 Ole Miss's Path to Victory - The formula is simple: avoid penalties, protect the football, get Kewan Lacy over 100 yards rushing, and let Trinidad Chambliss play smart against South Carolina's eight interceptions. Winston Watkins is "such a freak. So speedy," while Dae'Quan Wright has become "the most clutch" player on offense, delivering on every big third and fourth down.

🏆 Game Predictions and Playoff Implications - Chris Gordy predicts 37-20 Ole Miss, while Steven Willis goes 31-10, expecting the Rebels to take their foot off the gas once they build a lead. As Willis emphasizes, "Next year is here for Ole Miss" - the coaching rumors around Lane Kiffin need to be set aside because "the next month, this is the number that you're going to remember basically forever."

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0:00 Intro

0:11 Avoiding the Kentucky Trap Against South Carolina

1:48 South Carolina's Motivation After Alabama Heartbreak

3:29 Lenore Sellers and South Carolina's Offensive Struggles

6:46 Ole Miss Gets a Mulligan in Playoff Push

8:35 Real Tree Uniforms and Stadium Atmosphere

11:45 Kewan Lacey's Potential Breakout Game

14:20 South Carolina's Lack of Playmakers at Receiver

17:29 Prince Will Aman's Emergence Against Mobile QBs

20:55 Ole Miss Path to Victory: Play Clean

23:14 Next Year is Here for Ole Miss

24:59 Final Score Predictions: Ole Miss vs South Carolina

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