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.
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Early Signing Period is fading, former Mizzou s...
Ahead of the Early Signing Period, Connor fires off a whole lot of thoughts about why that perspective has drastically changed and what can be done to shift how fans view it in this era of the transfer portal. Former Mizzou star Sean Weatherspoon joined the show to discuss his latest venture in the Atlanta area, stories from his career and his surging Mizzou Tigers. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2024 SEC schedule superlatives, Kirk Herbstreit...
It's a loaded mid-December pod and the guys have a ton to discuss. The 2024 SEC schedule is out and Connor has a bunch of superlatives to hand out. Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan star Jake Butt joined the show to discuss Michigan's chances against Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The guys close with thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's maddening Twitter rant.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
81 min
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***Bonus Episode*** Betting The Bowls: Gambling...
It's a special edition of The Saturday Down South Podcast/Saturday Football Uncensored! Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler and Bob Wankel have you prepped for bowl season with the first of 4 gambling episodes to help you win all of your bets. In this first episode, the guys break down all 22 of the Power 5 non-New Year's 6 Bowls. That's thoughts about the spread, confidence pool insights and juicy props. Betting The Bowls will be released once a week throughout bowl season!Learn more about your ad c...
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Connor's Heisman ballot & are 4 SEC coaches alr...
Jayden Daniels is your 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. Connor revealed his ballot and the thought process of how he filled it out. The guys discuss whether 4 SEC head coaches are screwed before the season even starts. CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss way-too-early Heisman candidates, Texas' rise to the CFP, Dave Aranda's weird 2 years and the coaching carousel. The guys finish with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
115 min
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Why Heisman field explains portal QBs, Jacob He...
No games to preview? No problem. The Heisman Trophy ceremony is this weekend and the guys have plenty of thoughts on why the field explains the current portal market for QBs. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to talk all things Jayden Daniels' legacy, his Cody Schrader love and evaluating RBs. The guys close with Lad of the Week and a special announcement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
108 min
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Alabama knocks off Georgia & keeps FSU out of C...
The dynasty isn't dead yet. Alabama knocked off Georgia in an SEC Championship that was an epic clash, which earned the Tide the last Playoff spot ahead of unbeaten FSU. The guys discuss all the takeaways from the last Playoff field of the 4-team era, as well as what the Tide did to hand Georgia its first loss in 2 years. What should we make of UGA coming up short? And will these teams be back next year in the same spot? The guys recap all of that and more to close out the regular s...
73 min
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New coaches & SEC Championship! Matt Barrie tal...
It's a fully loaded pre-SEC Championship pod. The guys start with the big news in the SEC ... Bobby Petrino is BACK at Arkansas to run the offense. The guys weigh in on Mike Elko to A&M and Jeff Lebby to Mississippi State. The SEC Championship stage is an epic one. Who wins the showdown between Alabama and Georgia? ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to talk all things Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels and the Pac-12 sendoff. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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Instant Iron Bowl classic, Stoops-A&M drama, UK...
Rivalry Week was bananas! Connor recapped a crazy Iron Bowl that had a see-it-to-believe-it finish. Kentucky had one of the wildest days in program history with the upset of top-10 Louisville and the Mark Stoops-to-A&M move that had life for about 3 hours. Connor discussed UGA's "survive and advance" win against Georgia Tech and why the 1-loss UGA Playoff scenarios are complicated. Connor blasted Billy Napier for Florida's second-half collapse against FSU. Did Jayden Daniels lock up the H...
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Rivalry Week! Peter Burns talks Jayden Daniels,...
It's an absolutely loaded Rivalry Week pod. Connor and Will from Italy break down a full slate of SEC Rivalry Week games with all of their usual picks and over/unders. SEC Network's Peter Burns joined the show to discuss late-season storylines, Jayden Daniels, SEC awards and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An apology to Mike Bobo, Mizzou avoids Mizzou-i...
Cake Week is in the books! Connor is flying solo today. He recapped an interesting weekend in the conference, starting with an appreciation for Georgia's dominance against Tennessee. That included an apology to Mike Bobo. Connor discussed the Vols' shortcomings and the hollow 8-4 season. Mizzou survived a wild game against a depleted, but gritty Florida squad. What did that mean for the Gators and Billy Napier? Connor broke down South Carolina coming back against a disappointing Kentucky team...
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Mississippi State candidates, Cake Week, Ari Wa...
Cake Week is here! Ahead of Cake Week, the guys break down first the Mississippi State opening and whether Dan Mullen could go back to Starkville. The guys break down the 3 SEC vs. SEC games and offer up a Lock of the Week. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman talks all things Michigan, the Texas A&M vacancy and the final year of the 4-team Playoff. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
130 min
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Jimbo Fisher fired, Superstar Saturday w/ Jayde...
We got huge news on Sunday morning that A&M fired Jimbo Fisher. The guys break down a bunch of takeaways from the Fisher era and discuss potential candidates. Week 11 is in the books, and the guys dig into some superstar performances we got across the SEC from the likes of Brock Bowers (!), Cody Schrader, Jayden Daniels and Jalen Milroe. The guys close with some Yah or Nah.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
104 min
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Week 11! Lane vs. Kirby, A CFP question, Matt H...
Week 11 is here! In addition to reacting to the second Playoff poll, Connor has a full breakdown of all 7 SEC games. Can Mizzou keep its New Year's 6 Bowl hopes alive? Is Florida-LSU going to be close yet again? Will Lane Kiffin get the biggest win of his career against Kirby Smart? Connor answers those questions and more. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss some major coaching carousel moves on the horizon and his most disappointing team. Connor closes with Lad of the Week!Learn more about...
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Bama & Georgia take control, the hit on Jayden ...
Week 10 was a pivotal one in the SEC. Alabama and Georgia took control of their respective divisions and stayed perfect in conference play. The guys recapped both of those games, including the Jayden Daniels hit and why it was such a bummer for how that game started. They dug into Ole Miss fending off A&M and how it sets up for a massive showdown at Georgia next week. Connor and Will discussed the Toby Keith game, as well as Kentucky finally winning in Starkville and Auburn unofficially c...
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Week 10! Borderline SEC division title weekend!...
Week 10 is what we've all been waiting for. We've got Playoff Poll thoughts, plus an absolutely loaded slate in the SEC. The guys break down all things Arkansas-Florida, A&M-Ole Miss, Auburn-Vandy, Kentucky-Mississippi State, Mizzou-Georgia and LSU-Alabama. Plus, Lock of the Week. FOX Sports analysts Matt Leinart and Chris "Bear" Fallica joined the show. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Georgia humbles Florida, Tennessee's bounce-bac...
The guys have a full recap of a thin, but significant Week 9 in the SEC. Georgia walloped Florida in Jacksonville. What did it say that the Dawgs did that without Brock Bowers? And should we stop measuring Florida based on how it performs against Georgia? The guys share thoughts on that, as well as Tennessee's bounce-back win against UK, A&M holding off South Carolina, Ole Miss dunking on Vanderbilt and Auburn throwing forward against Mississippi State. The guys finish with a little Yah o...
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Week 9! Chris Doering talks all things Cocktail...
Somehow, Week 9 is already here. The guys have a full rundown of that. Connor clarified some things on the Sam Pittman contract at the top and then dug into the Week 9 slate with picks and over/unders for South Carolina-Texas A&M, Mississippi State-Auburn, Tennessee-Kentucky, Vandy-Ole Miss and Florida-Georgia. SEC Network analyst and Florida great Chris Doering joined the pod to breakdown all things Cocktail Party, SEC WR play & getting trolled. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Le...
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Alabama storms back vs. Tennessee, Freeze's "of...
Week 8 is in the books! The guys have a full rundown of a light, but eventful Saturday in the SEC. Alabama's second-half dominance against Tennessee had plenty of takeaways. What did we learn from Mizzou rolling South Carolina? And could Eli Drinkwitz be in store for another extension? Ole Miss survived an energized Jordan-Hare Stadium and Hugh Freeze's offense is a total miss. Sam Pittman's job security is a major topic of discussion after a demoralizing loss to Mississippi State. ...
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Week 8! Alyssa Lang talks Napier, South Carolin...
It's a light slate, but a good one. The guys preview the 4 SEC vs. SEC games in Week 8. Who gets their first SEC win ... Arkansas or Mississippi State? Can Tennessee upset Alabama in Tuscaloosa? Is South Carolina able to bounce back and quiet the good vibes at Mizzou? And is this a tricky spot for Ole Miss at Auburn? SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss how to avoid becoming a meme, Billy Napier's pivotal win at South Carolina, the trying times at South Carolina, respecti...
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Strange SEC Saturday, atypical Heupel win, Mizz...
Week 7 was ... strange. Connor offered up a solo recap of the action, including why it felt strange across the board. Tennessee had an atypical win for the Josh Heupel era. What did that tell Connor about Joe Milton? And what's next for A&M? Florida finally ended its road woes thanks to a brilliant Graham Mertz performance. Bama and Georgia had strange days trying to fend off last-place teams in their respective divisions. Connor broke down the Brock Bowers injury and how that could impac...
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Week 7! Picks & over/unders, Stoops' blunt comm...
It's a stacked Week 7 preview pod. The guys break down their picks and over/unders for all 6 SEC games in action, plus some thoughts on Mark Stoops' blunt NIL comments and much more. Neil Blackmon joined the show to discuss his deep dive into the Billy Napier rebuild at Florida and whether he'll get the time to turn things around in Gainesville. The guys closed with Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jalen Milroe's career day, Jayden Daniels' grit...
Week 6 is in the books and the guys have a full breakdown of "order restored Saturday." Jalen Milroe played the best game of his young career at A&M while Jimbo Fisher turtled. Jayden Daniels worked through a rib injury to help LSU pull out a wild win at Mizzou. Georgia dominated in ways that it hasn't all year while Ole Miss worked through a hangover to beat Arkansas and Florida avoided embarrassment vs. Vandy. The guys close out with Heisman, Oklahoma and Miami questions in "Yah of...
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Week 6! "Change the narrative" week in the SEC,...
We've got potential for a wild Week 6 in the SEC. The guys break down the 5 conference matchups. Can Mizzou seize its moment against LSU? Can Florida bounce back against Vandy? Will Texas A&M pull off the upset against Alabama? Will Ole Miss build off LSU against Arkansas? Does Kentucky have a chance against Georgia? The guys break all that down with their usual picks and over/unders, plus Lock of the Week. SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic joined the show to talk all things SEC O-line pla...
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Week 5: Lane's Toby Keith win vs. LSU, Bowers s...
The fully loaded SEC slate deserves a fully loaded SEC recap. The guys break down all 7 SEC games, including Lane Kiffin's signature win at Ole Miss and what it means for LSU, Georgia's thriller at Auburn with Brock Bowers brilliance, Ray Davis' historic day vs. Florida, Alabama following the blueprint at Mississippi State, A&M keeping the ship afloat vs. Arkansas, Tennessee getting Spencer Rattler revenge and Brady Cook's history. Plus, Yah or Nah.Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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Week 5! Brandon Copeland on the future of NIL, ...
Week 5 is loaded with nothing but SEC-on-SEC competition. The guys dig into all 7 games with their usual picks and over/unders. Athletes.org founder Brandon Copeland joined the show to discuss the future of NIL, dealing with money in the NFL and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
145 min