The Kentucky Wildcats really needed a big win, and they finally got it after crushing the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half.

On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe reacts to Kentucky basketball's win over Indiana. The Wildcats looked sloppy again in the first half, but really tightened up on defense in the second to close out a must-win game for Mark Pope. Has UK found an identity under Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate moving forward?

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Indiana Hoosiers and Kentucky Wildcats basketball reignite their storied rivalry as questions swirl around both programs—can Indiana’s explosive offense travel, and will Kentucky finally find their chemistry under Mark Pope? Jacob Goinsspotlights Indiana’s new up-tempo identity, led by sharpshooter Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries, and wonders which Hoosiers squad will show up: the 100-point juggernaut or the inconsistent road team.

Jacob Goins and Lance Dawe debate Kentucky’s struggles, dissecting roster construction issues, injury woes, and a lack of on-court energy in Lexington. The conversation covers Kentucky’s defensive challenges, the Wildcats’ disappointing results against teams like Louisville and Gonzaga, and how factors like Rupp Arena’s atmosphere and three-point shooting will shape the matchup. Will Indiana seize the moment, or can Kentucky rally behind their home crowd and reverse their downward trend? Get all the insights before this must-watch college basketball battle.

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Five SEC teams charge into the College Football Playoff, but which squad holds the clearest path to glory? Heated expansion rumors swirl as the SEC hosts debate the possibility of Notre Dame and Kansas joining the conference, while Texas A&M’s electrifying fan base readies Kyle Field for a statement win over Miami. Could Carson Beck’s first trip to College Station turn into an interception frenzy? Alabama vs. Oklahoma emerges as a must-watch rematch—will Ty Simpson and a battered Tide offense bounce back, or does Oklahoma’s relentless defense have the secret sauce?

The squad also breaks down Tulane vs. Ole Miss and the impact of Lane Kiffin’s absence, evaluates Heisman hopeful Diego Pavia’s odds against Fernando Mendoza, and dissects the blue chip ratio chatter. With passionate analysis, insider takes on playoff matchups, and candid SEC pride, this preview sets the stage for a playoff race full of rivalry and redemption.

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