# SPOTLIGHT: 10 Biggest Storylines Heading Into 2026 SEC Media Days in Tampa | Trey Wallace Joins Us!

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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: 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

SEC Media Days 2026 kick off from Tampa, spotlighting heated questions: Can Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning turn Texas into true championship contenders, or will high expectations trigger massive shakeups? Georgia’s defensive regression under Kirby Smart in 2025 raises eyebrows—will the Bulldogs reclaim their signature havoc? The spotlight intensifies for new SEC coaches like Alex Golesh, Will Stein, and Jon Sumrall as they adjust to pressure-packed debuts. Host Chris Gordy breaks down pivotal storylines across the conference, from Shane Beamer’s hot seat at South Carolina to Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama quarterback battle and lingering uncertainty around Ahmad Hardy’s return at Missouri. Guest Trey Wallace adds insider perspectives on Lane Kiffin’s expected grilling, evolving transfer portal strategies, and the SEC’s high-stakes discussions with Congress about self-governance and NIL reform. Don’t miss this essential preview of the seismic changes shaping SEC football’s future.

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