# SEC CRACKDOWN: League Bans NFL Returnees | Chris Marler Previews Every SEC Team for 2026!

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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: 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The SEC draws a hard line: former NFL, NBA, and WNBA players are now barred from returning to college rosters. Could this reshape eligibility trends across college sports? Host Chris Gordy and analyst Chris Marler break down the sweeping SEC ruling, exploring its immediate effects on athletes like Dae'quan Wright, Jack Pyburn, and others. The discussion covers legal gray areas, NIL implications, and the competitive impact on teams like LSU, Ole Miss, and Kentucky. Key topics include controversial optics of “pro” athletes re-entering the NCAA, Greg Sankey’s expanded enforcement powers, and how programs must navigate new transfer and eligibility rules. Also, we've got rapid-fire team previews set the stage for SEC football’s opening week, spotlighting quarterback battles, defensive standouts, and playoff contenders like Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma. Don’t miss expert insights on each SEC team’s roster strengths, coaching moves, and potential surprises as the new season approaches. It's a quick primer on each of the SEC's 16 teams.

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