Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State: Which Team NEEDS This Game More in 2026? | CROSSOVER

Mississippi State and Vanderbilt gear up for a pivotal SEC clash with both squads facing major questions at quarterback. Will Kamario Taylor or Jared Curtis prove themselves as the conference’s next breakout star? Expectations soar as Mississippi State looks to take the next step under Jeff Lebby, while Vanderbilt rides new momentum behind Clark Lea’s rapid program turnaround and the lingering impact of Diego Pavia’s Heisman-caliber run. Jaron Spor and Corey Burton spotlight underappreciated playmakers like Brian Allen Jr. and Cole Adams, break down each team’s evolving offensive and defensive identities, and debate which program needs this matchup more to stay on track. Can the Bulldogs rebound after a brutal stretch, or will the Commodores raise their floor and cement new SEC status? Tune in for expert analysis, recruiting updates, and a heated discussion on the importance of this must-win battle. #anchordown #vandyfootball #clarklea #jaredcurtis #hailstate #kamariotaylor #jefflebby Everydayer Club If 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: lockedonvandy.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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 FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.