The OG Kickoff w/ Connor O'Gara and W...
Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn return to the mic for The OG Kickoff - your new home for authentic SEC football talk.
We’re bringing you the same chemistry and hard-hitting coverage you’ve followed for years, straight from the source. From the latest news and biggest stories to the game's most interesting players and coaches, we cover the conference with the depth of insiders and the passion of fans.
365 days a year, we talk about the past present and future of the SEC in a way that nobody else does.
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SEC thoughts out of the NFL Combine, Chris Doer...
The NFL Combine came and went. Connor and Will have plenty of thoughts on that. Joe Milton dazzled on a stage built for him (2:03), Ladd McConkey isn't about those lazy stereotypes (5:10), Brian Thomas Jr. and Edgerrin Cooper would have top-10 slots if this were 2004 (11:00), why Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers not working out isn't a big deal (18:15), the 10 SEC players who will go in Round 1 (25:00), Terrion Arnold is awesome (32:00), Connor's Caleb Williams thoughts as a Bears fan (36:10),...
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Let's talk about Harold Perkins, Geoff Collins ...
Let's get defensive! It's an all-defense episode. The guys discuss Harold Perkins staying at inside linebacker (2:05). What does it mean and how can new LSU DC Blake Baker still maximize his off-the-charts ability to rush the passer? New UNC defensive coordinator Geoff Collins joined the show (37:21) to discuss his first few months on the job, working for Mack Brown, what he learned in his year away from coaching and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest (0:59:20).Learn more about your...
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Since I've been gone, Jim Cavale on the signifi...
After Connor was away in Lexington/Indianapolis, he offers up takes on all the stuff he missed since the guys last recorded. That included thoughts on the new NCAA football video game, the Playoff possibly expanding to 2024 (already), Alabama's play-caller, Shawn Elliott returning to South Carolina, James Coley returning to Georgia, Desiree Reed-Francois oddly leaving Mizzou for Arizona, Brock Bowers' Draft stock and some unfortunate news at SDS. Athletes.org's Jim Cavale joined the show to d...
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The 2019 college football time capsule, George ...
Let's go back in time! The guys go back to Dec. 31, 2019 to relive where the sport was at in those moments. What awaits for so many people at the top of the sport? The guys dig into all of that. George Somerville, host of the College Chaps Podcast, joined the show to talk all things consuming college football from across the pond. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SEC thoughts in percentage of returning product...
It's a solo pod, but Connor has plenty to dig into. He talks about Bill Connelly's percentage of returning numbers. What do they mean and how could they apply to the SEC in 2024? Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy joined the show to talk about a bunch of financial elements of the sport, including the future of the ACC, the pay-for-play era and the Playoff contract. Connor closes with a spin-off of the Jersey Contest. Email him cogara@saturdaydownsouth.com for your jersey stories.Learn more...
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The significance of Ryan Grubb not coming to Ba...
The guys have a fully loaded mid-February pod. They talk a little Super Bowl at the top and why this game checked a lot of boxes. They discuss Ryan Grubb turning down Alabama (again) and what it means for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1. Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss Chip Kelly leaving UCLA for Ohio State's OC job, his A&M 180, breaking down the longevity of this current coaching cycle and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices...
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The Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each SEC coach...
We lost a legend of the music industry with the death of Toby Keith. Naturally, the guys had to come up with the Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each current SEC head coach. Former LSU great and current ESPN Baton Rouge radio host T-Bob Hebert joined the show to discuss Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era, Harold Perkins' role, Garrett Nussmeier and more. The guys close with thoughts on the Kirk Herbstreit-Dylan Raiola drama, the Jersey Contest and a Super Bowl prediction.Learn more about your ad choi...
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Mark Stoops is entering his final chapter at UK...
The guys have an interesting question to discuss on this week's pod. Is Mark Stoops entering his final chapter at Kentucky? The guys dig into why the Liam Coen departure shed some light on that. They discuss where/when Stoops could decide his final chapter will be. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of coaching things, as well as the Big Ten-SEC merger. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The real concern for CFB coaches, Billy Liucci ...
It was a weird week in college football. We had DJ Durkin getting another SEC DC job, a Tennessee-NCAA beef and a Power 5 head coach taking an NFL coordinator job. Connor explains how in a weird things, those are all related with what's worrisome for the concern of CFB coaches. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things A&M, including the Jimbo Fisher fallout, Mike Elko's hurdles, Conner Weigman and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.Learn more about your ad...
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The atypical Year 2 progression for 5-star SEC ...
In the last pod of January, the guys discuss a bunch of quarterback-related things. They start with the history of the Year 2 progression for 5-star QBs in the SEC, and why it's all over the place. The guys dig into how that shapes expectations for Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning and Jackson Arnold. The Knoxville News' Adam Sparks joined the show to discuss Iamaleava's progression, the talented Tennessee pass-catchers, Josh Heupel, the Vols in the CFP and more. The guys close with The Jersey Con...
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Ranking SEC coaches but with hater facts, Fozzy...
Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL. The guys discuss that and whether Will is worried about a potential Brian Kelly departure for the Michigan job. The guys discuss Connor's ranking of SEC head coaches in a post-Saban world, but only with hater facts. Former Texas great and Sirius XM host Fozzy Whittaker joined the show to discuss Texas' return to relevance, Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers' rise and Cam Newton stories. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
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Ohio State is the 2024 agent of chaos, Paul Fin...
It's been a wild few weeks in Columbus. The guys dig into all things Ohio State after a slew of splashy personnel moves and discuss why this feels like a make-or-break year for Ryan Day. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's retirement, his Jim Harbaugh 180, Lane Kiffin's future and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectation...
It's a loaded mid-January pod! The guys dig into the 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations with thoughts at the end on Bama's portal losses. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss Carson Beck's return, why he loves Quinn Ewers, Mike Bobo's Year 1 and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and a mini announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kalen DeBoer's path to success at Alabama, Jim ...
Alabama has a Nick Saban replacement and the guys have all sorts of thoughts. They dig into the path of Kalen DeBoer and what could stand in his way of successfully replacing Saban. The guys run through some interesting historic comps and talk about DeBoer in Year 1. Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss replacing Saban, his early DeBoer impressions and more. The guys closed with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In case you/I missed it, Kris Budden talks Saba...
It's a loaded pod coming off the Nick Saban retirement news. The guys weigh in on some of the developments to find his replacement. In addition to that, Connor and Will run through some significant SEC personnel developments in the last few weeks. ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to discuss her Saban experiences, Mizzou's emergence and working with Robert Griffin III. The guys close with The Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Emergency pod! Nick Saban retires! What his leg...
The day has finally come. Nick Saban is calling it a career. Connor and Will have full reactions to that. What's his legacy? Who is the new king of college football? What will Alabama look like? And most interestingly, who replaces him? The guys dig into all of that.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan's 1-of-1 title season, way-too-early T...
The national championship is a wrap! Michigan stands alone. What does that mean as the NCAA investigation unfolds and how should people feel about the Wolverines? Is Jim Harbaugh gone? The guys weigh in on that and offer up thoughts from the game. The guys also dig into Connor's way-too-early Top 10 for 2024. How many SEC teams are in there? Who is No. 1? Connor and Will close with a new tradition that they'll be doing every episode to kick off the offseason.Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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Thoughts on SEC-less natty, Cole Cubelic on Jud...
It's a national championship preview pod! The guys dig into a bunch of big-picture storylines from the first national championship without an SEC team since 2014. Who wins between Washington and Michigan? SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including Quinshon Judkins in the portal, Alabama's OL issues and the respect earned for Washington ahead of the title game. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
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Betting The Bowls: National Championship Preview
It's the final countdown! Chris Marler, Bob Wankel and Connor O'Gara have a full gambling breakdown ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship between Michigan and Washington. What stands out with the spread? Is the over/under worth a play and could there be parlay opportunities? Which props could make you some money? And of course, the guys offer up a score prediction to close things out.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan bullies Bama, Ole Miss & Mizzou handle...
It's a full SEC bowl recap! The guys dig into a wild SEC bowl season, which included an instant classic Rose Bowl wherein Michigan knocked off Alabama. What did that mean? And how weird is it that there's not an SEC team in the national championship? The guys dig into that, as well as Georgia's historically lopsided win against Florida State, Ole Miss and Mizzou taking care of the Big Ten elite in New Year's 6 Bowls, LSU and Tennessee both got sparked by their young signal-callers and what we...
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The Ultimate SEC Bowl Preview, Brad Crawford ta...
Finally, we've got a full slate of SEC bowl games to preview! The guys break down every SEC bowl game (with the exception of Texas A&M-Oklahoma State). They talk over/unders, spreads, storylines and much, much more. 247Sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss all things fixing bowls, the transfer portal, South Carolina, Mack Brown and more. The guys close with a housekeeping note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Betting The Bowls: Playoff Semifinal Preview
Betting the Bowls is back! We're down to the 2 semifinal Playoff games. Connor and Chris cover all things gambling for the Sugar Bowl (Washington-Texas) and Rose Bowl (Michigan-Alabama). What does the spread tell us? Which side should you take on the over/unders? What props are interesting? And how should you approach a confidence pool with the Playoff games? The guys dig into all of that ahead of Monday's showdowns.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Kirby Smart-Nick Saban legacy question, Gary ...
Bowl season is finally here for the SEC. Connor and Will dig into the Texas Bowl to discuss all things A&M-Oklahoma State. They go in-depth on a question as it relates to Kirby Smart's legacy as it relates to Nick Saban. Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show to discuss all things Penn State-Ole Miss, as well as the future of college football. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The unprecedented DJ Lagway spot, Brett Merrima...
The Early Signing Period is in the books, or close to it. The guys have thoughts on the 1-of-1 situation that DJ Lagway is in at Florida. What's in store for his future and can he be the savior? Washed Media's Brett Merriman joined the show to discuss all things "fixing college football" and Lane Kiffin. Connor reads 'Twas The Night Before Christmas and closes with a housekeeping note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Betting The Bowls: Breaking down the 4 Non-Play...
Connor, Chris and Bob are back with another edition of Betting The Bowls. This time, the guys are digging into the 4 non-Playoff New Year's 6 Bowls (Ole Miss-Penn State, Ohio State-Mizzou, Georgia-Florida State and Liberty-Oregon). They tackle all things spread, confidence pool, props, live betting and everything in between!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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