Longshore and McKnight: Auburn vs. Tennessee preview, Ohio State NIL cast study, Alabama teams struggling to retain talent, and more…

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January 23, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into SEC basketball, praising Auburn’s record-setting 10 Quadrant 1 wins and Alabama’s fast-paced dominance, while previewing Auburn’s showdown against Tennessee at Neville Arena.

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They then shift to the implications of NIL on college football, using Ohio State’s $20 million national championship roster as a case study. They explore the challenges facing programs like Alabama and Auburn in retaining talent amid rising financial pressures, citing Caleb Downs’ move to Ohio State as a prime example of NIL’s influence.

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