Luke Combs Just Dropped the New SEC Football Theme Song, and It’s a Classic
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As the summer heat blazes on, college football fans are already gearing up for the upcoming season. This year, the excitement is even higher with the expansion of the SEC, and fans have another reason to cheer: a brand-new anthem by country superstar Luke Combs.
The SEC Network recently unveiled the new hype song on their TikTok account, and it’s already creating a buzz. After his Grammy-nominated success with the “Fast Car” cover, Luke Combs has turned to another classic, this time by the legendary rocker Tom Petty. His rendition of “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” originally released in 1989, has been paired with exhilarating footage of SEC football games, and the combination is electric.
Tom Petty might not have envisioned his song as a sports anthem, but its hopeful lyrics and infectious melody make it a perfect fit for the adrenaline-charged world of college football. The song’s versatility has seen it previously used in themes for the NBA and NASCAR, and now it finds a new home in the heart of SEC football.
The SEC Network captioned their TikTok post with enthusiasm: “Turn this one ALL the way up! Our new SEC Football anthem is here!” The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive. Comments poured in praising the cover, with one fan stating, “not usually a fan of many covers but Luke Combs killed this cover and this is fire.” Another added, “Goosebumps! Can’t wait.” The excitement is palpable, as another commenter summed it up: “Is there anything better than this?” and one simply said, “Chills.”
The song is part of the new album, “Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty,” which features covers of Petty’s hits by some of the biggest names in country music. Alongside Luke Combs, artists such as Chris Stapleton, Wynonna Judd, Lainey Wilson, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton contribute to this tribute, making it a must-listen for both country music aficionados and Tom Petty fans.
With this new anthem, Luke Combs not only honors a rock legend but also fuels the passion of college football fans, making the anticipation for the SEC season even more intense. As fans count down the days to kickoff, they’ll have this rousing rendition of “Runnin’ Down a Dream” to keep their spirits high.
