OVERHAUL: Why SMU Mustangs’ Cornerback Room Needs MAJOR IMPROVEMENT In 2026

SMU Mustangs’ cornerback unit faces a make-or-break season as new additions Jayvon Thomas and Jarvis Lee look to transform last year’s weakest link into a strength. Can Marcellus Barnes lead a dramatically improved secondary and propel SMU into ACC title contention and the College Football Playoff conversation? Key position battles and coaching changes promise a shake-up in Dallas, with defensive play under the microscope. Grayson Singleton spotlights why SMU’s pivotal clash with Louisville could set the tone for the entire 2026 season. The schedule favors the Mustangs if they stay unbeaten, but even a single loss could complicate their playoff hopes. On the basketball front, is the ACC pulling away from SMU? Singleton examines how Duke, North Carolina, Miami, and Louisville’s transfer portal moves are widening the gap, and what SMU must do to keep pace. Don’t miss this essential breakdown of SMU’s biggest challenges and opportunities. 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! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON.   WayfairHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.