# REVEALED: ESPN's MUST-WATCH 2026 CFB Games - Which Big SEC Games Did They Miss? | Recruiting Roundup

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

SEC rivals headline ESPN’s must-see games for 2026, but has the list overlooked key matchups? Chris Gordy critiques ESPN’s top 10, spotlighting Texas vs. Texas A&M, Georgia vs. Alabama, LSU at Ole Miss, and other powerhouse battles, while arguing for overlooked showdowns like Texas vs. Oklahoma and Texas at Tennessee. With Heisman contenders like Arch Manning in the spotlight and storied rivalries set to ignite, every week is loaded with playoff implications and drama. Recruiting heats up as Georgia, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Florida land top commitments, reshaping their 2027 classes. Meanwhile, SEC baseball teams fight for survival in high-stakes regional action— Arkansas and Tennessee with early postseason exits in 2026, and can Georgia, Texas, and others punch their tickets to Omaha? Plus, updates on standout prospects at the Elite 11 finals set the stage for the next wave of SEC stars.

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