SEC Championship Game Preview with Laura Rutledge

Laura Rutledge, host of SEC Nation and NFL Live, returns to the show to talk about Dawgs-Tide for allll the SEC marbles, similarities and differences between Kirby Smart’s Georgia and Nick Saban’s Alabama, and an electric slate of conference championship matchups:

• The gravitas of SEC title weekend in Atlanta
• Alabama's progression throughout the season and the evolution and dynamism of Jalen Milroe
• Covering the Georgia and Alabama programs and where they are alike and different
• Brock Bowers status, his importance to the Georgia offense, and his place amongst college football's elite players
• Previewing a conference championship slate that is ripe with postseason implications, and picking this week's winners

GO DAWGS!

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The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. Sitting on the Deacon Board for the Church of Tailgate and self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.