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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Week 1 SEC preview! Potential 2023 coaching vac...
Week 1 is heeeeeere! The guys have a full breakdown of every SEC vs. FBS matchup in Week 1. They've got over/unders and picks against the spread for everyone in the SEC. Matt Hayes joined the show to look back at the 2017 coaching cycle and to play America's new favorite game "Whose Job is it Anyway?" The guys close with Bold and Brash: Week 1 edition and Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
128 min
352
SEC guide to Week 0, Tim Couch talks Levis, Lea...
Actual football to preview? Let's gooooooo. The guys provide a full SEC guide to Week 0 and why the slate is better than it's getting credit for. Kentucky legend Tim Couch joined the show and discussed his relationship with Will Levis, playing in Mike Leach and Hal Mumme's offense and stories from his legendary career. The guys closed with a breakdown of the new Manti Te'o documentary on Netflix and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
83 min
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SEC East Crystal Ball, Chris Doering on Florida...
Game week?! Yessssirrrrr. The guys have a full breakdown of the SEC East Crystal Ball, including the order of finish, the biggest upsets, some pivotal storylines and much, much more. SEC Network analyst and Florida legend Chris Doering joined the show to discuss Year 1 of the Billy Napier era, Florida's future, a wild SEC East prediction he has and the golden era of SEC receivers. The guys close with car horror stories in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
107 min
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SEC West Crystal Ball, Gary Stokan talks UGA-Or...
We're less than 10 days away from actual football, which means a stacked pod is here. The guys break down the Big Ten's massive TV contract and the SEC on CBS music crossing enemy lines. It's SEC West Crystal time. Who finishes where? What are the pivotal games? Who pulls off upsets? The guys break all of that down. Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined Connor to discuss the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games with Georgia and Oregon, as well as Clemson-Georgia Tech. Plus, Gary talked about the future of n...
105 min
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AP Poll overreactions, Kentucky's Civil War, Va...
It's a long, but loaded pod to get you fired up for 2022. We've got some thoughts on the preseason AP Top 25. Who got too much love? Who deserved more? The guys discuss Kentucky's in-house beef with John Calipari and Mark Stoops. The Ringer's Van Lathan discussed a whole bunch of LSU things. When did he start to believe in Brian Kelly? What happened that one time he sold Jimbo Fisher's wife a TV? The guys close with some thoughts on the Myles Brennan news and talk all things Saturday Setup in...
128 min
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SEC Fall Camp Fact or Fiction, Bear Fallica tal...
Preview season is in full swing, so the guys have a full dose of Fall Camp Fact or Fiction. What should we make of JoJo Earle's injury? Does Garrett Nussmeier have a path to be LSU's QB1? What about A&M's coaching shuffle? Is Eli Drinkwitz in a great spot by naming a starter early in fall camp? And can Ole Miss have the nation's top rushing attack. College GameDay's Chris "Bear" Fallica joined the show to discuss all things CFB bets, College GameDay and a Lee Corso story. The guys close w...
94 min
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SEC Coach Rankings! John Talty on Saban's Colle...
It's a coach-heavy August pod for y'all. The guys discuss Connor's SEC Coach Rankings. Where is there the most disagreement? And why does Connor not have Billy Napier higher? AL.com's John Talty joined the show to discuss his new Nick Saban book, including stories about Saban's unknown decision to leave coaching for a role on College GameDay. The guys close with Bold and Brash: "Anybody but your team" edition.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
109 min
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Our SEC QB rankings & QB battle predictions, Ji...
August is here and the guys are PUMPED. We've got a full breakdown of our QB rankings. Who got too much love? Who needed more? And Connor also predicted who will win each QB battle in the SEC. INFLCR's Jim Cavale joined the show to discuss the past and future of NIL. The guys ended the show talking suits in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
90 min
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Tennessee's maneuver, All-SEC gripes, Takeo Spi...
It was an eventful few days in the SEC. Tennessee got its notice of allegations. Connor and Will reacted to that and the move that the Vols could very well pull off. Plus, with preseason All-SEC teams out, Connor shared his 5 biggest gripes. Former Auburn stars Takeo Spikes and Roger McCreary joined the show and discussed a wide variety of topics. The guys closed with reading as an adult in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
87 min
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Tim Tebow & Jordan Rodgers talk SEC QBs ranking...
The guys have another pod live from Atlanta to discuss the developments of Media Days, including a rundown of everything you might’ve missed. Connor shared his hit and Miss day firing questions. The guys also discussed the impact of Ainias Smith’s arrest. Tim Tebow and Jordan Rodgers discussed their quarterback rankings and why they have everyone mad with their top 5. The guys close with Lads of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
65 min
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SEC Media Days Monday recap, Eli Drinkwitz & Ta...
A live pod in Atlanta? YESSSSSIIRRRRR. The guys recap the first day of SEC Media Days, including what Lane Kiffin and Brian Kelly said about expansion. Also, Greg Sankey had a non-comment comment about the Big Ten’s move to add USC and UCLA. Connor was joined by Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz in Atlanta, and new Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson joined the show, as well. The guys closed with hotels in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
91 min
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What CFB fans are getting, Barrett Sallee on UG...
Connor is back after a week in Utah. He opens with a question that many people are asking — what are college football fans getting in this new era? CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss what the future of CFB holds, the Dawgs' chances of repeating, projecting the SEC East's order of finish and what Bryan Harsin needs to do in order to save his job. The guys close with neighbors in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
73 min
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USC & UCLA to the Big Ten?! Arkansas is America...
It's 4th of July and the guys have a TON to discuss. USC and UCLA are reportedly set to join the Big Ten. The guys break down what it means for the SEC and college football as a whole. Connor outlines why Arkansas is America's team ahead of 4th of July. Former LSU star Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss all things Tigers, Phil Rivers, Jimbo Fisher, Nick Saban and more. The guys close with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
108 min
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Arch & the 5-star QB standard, Mike Morgan on N...
It's a stacked late-June pod. The guys offer up some perspective on Ole Miss winning the College World Series and lay out the SEC expectation for baseball/football titles in the 2020s. Florida recruiting has been a hot topic of discussion, so the guys dig into what Billy Napier's open letter means in the grand scheme of things. With Arch Manning expectations running wild, Connor did a deep dive on 5-star QBs in the 21st century. SEC Network's Mike Morgan joined the show to discuss Will Levis'...
128 min
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Emergency pod! Arch Manning commits to Texas! W...
And just like that, Arch Manning is off the board. The ultimate SEC legacy committed to Texas, where he theoretically won’t face the SEC until 2025. Connor and Will offer a full breakdown of what that means and why it makes sense. What could’ve hurt Alabama and Georgia in the recruiting process? And what does it mean for Steve Sarkisian and future SEC team Texas? The guys have it all.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 min
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1-sentence outlooks for P5 teams, Matt Brown on...
The guys have a stacked late-June pod. Worried about talking about a random Power 5 team at your next function? Fear not. Connor has you covered with 1-sentence outlooks for every Power 5 team. Also, Extra Points' Matt Brown joined the show to discuss the return of the EA Sports college football video game. What will it look like? Can athletes make money off it? Will it be even better than the original? The guys end with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
86 min
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SEC Would You Rather, Christian Hackenberg talk...
It's a loaded show of "firsts." We've got a first-time game with SEC Would You Rather, wherein the guys discuss a bunch of made-up hypotheticals. Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg joined the show to discuss his wild college career, including why he didn't end up at Alabama, what his career could've been like if Bill O'Brien had stayed at Penn State and much, much more. The guys closed with brunch in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
130 min
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SEC schedule debate, Josh Pate on Sam Pittman's...
The guys have a fully loaded pod filled with future SEC scheduling debate. They explain the long pros and cons list with all the moving pieces of the 1-7 and 3-6 models. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss a variety of relevant college football topics, including Bryan Harsin's future, Sam Pittman's contract and much, much more. The guys close with an Arch Manning edition of Bold & Brash!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
105 min
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A vow to first-year coaches, Noah Eagle on expe...
The guys have a Memorial Day pod for y'all. The first-year coach takes are going to be all over the place. Connor discussed why there will be an all-time year for those bad takes, and why a vow to them is necessary. Play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle joined the show to discuss his SEC on CBS experiences, growing up with the ultimate mentor, why he loves Sam Pittman, calling the Nickelodeon games for the NFL and much, much more. The guys close with what they wanted to be when they grew up in #F...
96 min
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Playoff picks, Ari Wasserman on NIL in recruiti...
The guys have settled down from the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher beef. But there's still some cleanup from that and much more to discuss. Connor offered up his early Playoff picks and dug into his title game winner. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joined the show to discuss NIL in recruiting (whatever that is), Brian Kelly's talent acquisition, his infamous tweet during the 2019 title game and much, much more. The guys end with grudges in #FiguringItOut, PLUS a new segment!Learn more about your ad ch...
116 min
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EMERGENCY POD! Nick Saban vs. Jimbo Fisher in a...
We HAD to hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the lightning rod comments from Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher. Saban claimed that Fisher "bought" players. Fisher claimed that Saban's words were "despicable" and that people should "go look where he's been." Wild. The guys dissect all of it and what it means for their rivalry and beyond as it relates to NIL.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
35 min
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All-Bang The Drum Team, Interviews w/ former UG...
Drum roll please ... it's the 2022 All-Bang The Drum Team! Connor and Will go through the SEC guys that they're going to bat for. Plus, former Georgia running back Keith Marshall discussed the what-ifs of his playing career, Todd Gurley and his new venture. FOX Sports' RJ Young joined the show to discuss his way-too-early rankings, Kevin Sumlin sliding doors, Deion Sanders, HBCUs and much more. The guys close with coffee in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
143 min
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SEC/Playoff expansion w/ Brett McMurphy, NIL is...
It's an interview-heavy, loaded pod. Connor caught up with Action Network's Brett McMurphy to discuss conference realignment issues and what it could mean for Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC, plus if Playoff expansion will actually happen and reliving the Zach Smith-Urban Meyer story he broke in 2018. Former Penn State tight end and current media personality Adam Breneman joined the show to discuss the Jordan Addison news he broke, the future of NIL, why he's such a big Bill O'Brien suppor...
115 min
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Big-picture NFL Draft things, the Jordan Addiso...
The guys have a TON of NFL Draft things to recap after the SEC dominated yet again. They discuss the Nakobe Dean slide, UGA's dominance, the receivers trend, the guys who fell surprisingly, the way-too-early mocks and Bryce Young's NFL Draft conversation. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss what to make of Jordan Addison's potential move to USC to cash some massive NIL checks and what it means for CFB. The guys close with the beach in #FIguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
101 min
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Kirby's NFL Draft flex, Geoff Schwartz on SEC O...
The guys have a loaded draft-heavy pod. They recap the first round, including why Kirby Smart got a unique flex with Travon Walker at No. 1 overall, plus some superlatives about the opening night of the 2022 NFL Draft. FOX Sports' Geoff Schwartz joined the show to discuss SEC OL prospects, the future of the Pac-12, Oregon and much more. The guys closed with Nashville in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
92 min