ADAPTING: Why Rhett Lashlee Is a Better Coach FOR RIGHT NOW Than Dabo Swinney

SMU Mustangs surge ahead as Rhett Lashlee embraces the ever-changing landscape of college football. Is the era of Clemson’s dominance over? Grayson Singleton breaks down why he’d take Lashlee over Dabo Swinney in 2026, highlighting SMU’s rapid adaptation to NIL and the transfer portal, while Clemson appears stuck in the past. Recruiting trends, ACC coaching rankings, and program direction take center stage in this bold comparison. Key discussion points include Kevin Jennings’ rise as Pro Football Focus’ No. 2 ACC quarterback, SMU’s offensive strengths, and the crucial need for fast starts—especially for the Mustangs’ high-stakes matchup against Notre Dame. Grayson Singleton explores whether SMU can disrupt the Fighting Irish in South Bend and details the strategies SMU must refine for a playoff-caliber run. Can the Mustangs maintain momentum and capitalize on these pivotal moments? Everydayer ClubIf 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!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  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), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.