# UNDERDOG RISES: Alabama FLIPS Cedric Simmons, QB Reese Set to MAKE IMPACT This Season Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453/underdog-rises-alabama-flips-cedric-simmons-qb-reese-set-to-make-impact-this-season Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453/underdog-rises-alabama-flips-cedric-simmons-qb-reese-set-to-make-impact-this-season.md Podcast: [Locked On Bama - Daily Podcast On Alabama Crimson Tide Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453) Published: 2026-07-16T16:06:27+00:00 Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-bama/ Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/59f81f/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/b970e436-d13a-4c7a-a57e-0ba047d5584d/episodes/18ca85ac-1a40-492f-9598-e67ce183b0e4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b970e436-d13a-4c7a-a57e-0ba047d5584d&awEpisodeId=18ca85ac-1a40-492f-9598-e67ce183b0e4&feed=w5B7c1tY Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453/episodes/underdog-rises-alabama-flips-cedric-simmons-qb-reese-set-to-make-impact-this-season Duration seconds: 1968 ## Resource Alabama Crimson Tide secure a key recruiting flip as Cedric Simmons joins the roster, sparking debate among fans and rivals. How will this underdog prospect, ranked 24th in-state, impact Alabama’s linebacker depth and long-term outlook? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Simmons’ commitment, the ongoing recruitment of Monshan Sales, and the rise of players like QB Reese, whose under-the-radar journeys inspire the fanbase. The hosts also preview the upcoming showdown against South Carolina Gamecocks, analyze the roles of former Crimson Tide transfers Justin Okoronkwo and Kelby Collins, and share insights on SEC dynamics, NIL battles, and the evolving college football landscape. Could Alabama’s newest additions become game-changers in a loaded SEC season? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453/episodes/underdog-rises-alabama-flips-cedric-simmons-qb-reese-set-to-make-impact-this-season/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453/underdog-rises-alabama-flips-cedric-simmons-qb-reese-set-to-make-impact-this-season.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.