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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A country song for the vibe of every SEC team, ...
Let's get weird. The guys have something a little different for today's pod. Connor came up with a country song for the vibe of every SEC team because why not? Forbes' Kristi Dosh joined the show to discuss all things NIL as we approach the 1-year anniversary of its existence. The guys close with working out with your significant other in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
99 min
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Dabo's denial, Aaron Murray on UGA QBs, Richt s...
The best sports week of the year? Eh, maybe not. But the guys have a ton of football-related topics to dig into. They discuss Dabo Swinney's refusal to recruit the transfer portal and why it's holding Clemson back. Former Georgia QB Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss UGA QBs, the Mark Richt sliding door and recruitment stories. The guys close with an SEC running back edition of Bold and Brash!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
85 min
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Should we be talking more about MSU? Michigan R...
The guys have a discussion about the intrigue of Mississippi State this year. What about Mike Leach's extension? And is Will Rogers in for a historic season? Former Michigan running back talked about the NFL Draft, beating Ohio State and the Georgia buzzsaw. The guys close with talking about the Eric Church concert and dogs in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
87 min
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The maddening case of Kayshon Boutte, Musselman...
Brian Kelly made waves again for a comment about star receiver Kayshon Boutte. The guys discuss the significance of that and why it's been frustrating to see Boutte's career play out the way it has so far. Adam Spencer joins the show to put a bow on the SEC's basketball season, including what Eric Musselman's future holds and whether the SEC can end its title drought in the near future. The guys close with Fighting in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
79 min
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"Flawless" USC, Shane Beamer talks Spencer Ratt...
It's the USC pod! Connor opens by reacting to Colin Cowherd's tweet about USC and why the Trojans are like the rich kid. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer made his return to the show and discussed the story of Spencer Rattler's commitment, his expectations, the honeymoon phase, celebrating with his parents, mayo and a whole lot more. The guys close with a 2022 SEC QB edition of Bold and Brash.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
88 min
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The worst NCAA Tournament take, the SEC's choke...
The NCAA Tournament opening weekend is in the books and the guys have plenty of takes. Specifically, Connor laid out the worst NCAA Tournament to take after the SEC had a dreadful first 2 rounds. Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss the collapse he saw from Kentucky and Tennessee, plus what the weekend meant for SEC hoops in general. He also dug into Hendon Hooker's potential and Josh Heupel's Year 1 in Knoxville. The guys closed with video games in #FiguringItOut.Learn more abou...
81 min
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If common sense ruled college football, Kash Da...
The madness is here. The guys are ready to get cold-taked with all of it. Connor lays out what would happen if common sense ruled college football instead of money, optics or anything else. Former Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel joined the show to discuss a bunch of stuff he's got going on, plus his recruiting story and the Kentucky offense. The guys close with an NCAA Tournament edition of Bold and Brash!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
90 min
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The SEC's quest for basketball relevance, inter...
It's a hoops-heavy pod with March Madness in full swing. There were huge takeaways from the lack of recognition the SEC Tournament yielded. Connor and Will broke down why the SEC's quest for basketball relevance continued in a major way with A&M and Tennessee both getting slighted. ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to discuss his new contract, Jayden Daniels to LSU and much more. SDS' own Adam Spencer closed the show by previewing the NCAA Tournament.Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
94 min
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Top 5 SEC basketball-football coach combos, Joe...
Let the madness begin! Connor and Will dig into the top football-basketball coach combos in the SEC. And who has the best in the country? Joey Mulinaro joined the show to discuss meeting Nick Saban, how his career coincided with LSU's rise under Ed Orgeron and much, much more. The guys close with college drinking vs. adult drinking in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
111 min
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It Just Meant More: 2021 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss ...
Let’s throw it all the way back to…last October. Connor and Chris looked back on the 2021 thriller between Arkansas and Ole Miss. Who are the A-listers? The best lines from the broadcast? What would’ve happened if the result flipped? The guys recap it all.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
108 min
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Decreased NFL Combine significance, Sam Pittman...
Yessssssirrrrr!!! The Boss Hog rejoins the pod. Connor broke down the decreased significance of the NFL Combine. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman joined the pod to discuss a bunch of topics, including how Arkansas bought in during 2021, KJ Jefferson's growth, Treylon Burks' NFL potential, what he texted Kirby Smart after the National Championship and much more. The guys closed with hosting out-of-town guests in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
79 min
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What the coaching carousel taught us, talkin' H...
Connor has some thoughts about the coaching carousel and what it really taught us both at the college level and at the NFL level. Host of "Out of Bounds" and elite karaoke singer John Nabors joined the show to discuss Arkansas' hoops momentum, KJ Jefferson, Jadon Haselwood and some Bobby Petrino stories. Connor and Dan close with gas station food in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
92 min
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Predicting each SEC starting QB, Peter Burns on...
The guys have a quarterback-filled pod ahead of spring camp. Who wins each SEC battle? The guys answer that with some way-too-early predictions. Also, SEC Network's Peter Burns joined the show to discuss his hole-in-one pursuit, LSU expectations and the SEC's golden era. The guys closed the pod with "Southerners in snow" in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
96 min
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Liam Coen's departure, Mike Elko talks A&M expe...
The guys are back with a significant development in the SEC. Connor, AKA Liam Coen, is leaving for the Los Angeles Rams. The guys dig into the implications of that both with Kentucky and within the SEC East. With Playoff expansion now stalled, the guys break that down. Former Texas A&M defensive coordinator and current Duke head coach Mike Elko joined the show to discuss his experience in College Station. The guys closed with leaving jobs in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices...
79 min
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Anthony Richardson sequel, Chris Fowler talks G...
HUGE show all around. The guys discuss Anthony Richardson and why he's the ultimate X-factor in the SEC East. Will Billy Napier unlock his potential? Plus, ESPN's Chris Fowler joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including the famous Katy Perry day at Ole Miss and the time Lee Corso dropped an F-bomb on College GameDay. The guys close out with disappointing seasons in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
96 min
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What's next for Bryan Harsin? Alyssa Lang talks...
Things have finally settled on The Plains. Bryan Harsin has kept his job. Is he out of the woods? Or is he still a dead man walking? The guys dig into all of that, along with a potential move he should make and what type of season he'll need to keep his job. SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss a bunch of topics, including how she tracked down Eric Musselman to deliver that postgame interview in the tunnel after Arkansas beat Auburn. She also discussed her viral year on the si...
90 min
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SEC reactions to mock drafts, Urban Meyer’s fut...
We're still waiting on another potential Bryan Harsin development, but in the meantime, there's plenty to talk about in college football. The guys discuss the SEC-specific thoughts to mock drafts, including who might be getting enough love and who is getting too much love. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a variety of topics. We've got the latest on Auburn and how it got to this bizarre point. Plus, the guys discuss Urban Meyer's potential next role, Miami vs. USC for the next 3 years, t...
105 min
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Auburn is in shambles, Cole Cubelic talks Bryan...
Oh boy. Things are wild on The Plains with these Bryan Harsin developments. The guys break all of that down. SEC Network and ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic joined Connor to discuss that whole deal, as well as some takeaways from the Senior Bowl, including Malik Willis' potential. The guys close with student loans in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
101 min
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The SEC's Signing Day fireworks, Mark Sanchez o...
National Signing Day is in the books, but not without some interesting back and forth from Jimbo Fisher, Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban. The guys dig into all of that, as well as what this historic class means for A&M. FOX NFL analyst and former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez joined the show on behalf of Papa Johns. He talked all things Lane Kiffin, Jaxson Dart and USC's future with Lincoln Riley. The guys closed out by talking HOA in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
79 min
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Brian Kelly's viral ways, Lane's overhaul, Mizz...
We've got a little bit of everything with Will back. The guys break down Joe Burrow's historic feat at the top. Plus, what should we take from Brian Kelly going viral yet again? The guys discuss short- and long-term outlooks for Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. Mizzou All-American Harrison Mevis joined the podcast to break down what it means to be clutch as a kicker and he debunks some kicking misconceptions. The guys close with facial hair in #FiguringItOut!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
88 min
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Jimbo's window & Manziel stories w/ Billy Liucc...
We're mixing things up a little bit today. We've got 2 interviews to send you into the weekend. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things Texas A&M. What's Jimbo Fisher's title window? What are his best Johnny Manziel stories? Connor also got caught up on SEC hoops with SDS' own Adam Spencer. Is Auburn a title team? Are the Jabari Smith comps legit? And which SEC coaches won't survive 2022? They dug into it all.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
83 min
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Bryan Harsin's weird year, Chris Doering talks ...
A solo pod it is, but never fear, Connor has plenty to discuss. Bryan Harsin's strange Year 1 has been a popular topic of conversation, especially in the wake of the Derek Mason departure. Connor breaks that down. SEC Network analyst and former Florida star Chris Doering joined the show to discuss Jermaine Burton to Alabama, Billy Napier's start at Florida and much more. Connor ends with rooting against your rival in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
64 min
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Reunion Recap Pod! 5 favorite SEC things from 2...
The boys are back in town! Connor and Chris take a look back at the 2021 SEC season with their favorite things that happened, awards, an All-Neighbor team and a whole lot more. PLUS, the guys also broke down the Georgia quarterback situation with the news that Stetson Bennett was returning and that JT Daniels was entering the transfer portal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
103 min
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CFP expansion stalls, Tony Barnhart on his uniq...
After a mini break, the guys are back with a loaded pod. They discuss why Playoff expansion talks are stalled and how we got to this point. Can anything change that? And why does it make sense that Clemson is avoiding expansion? Also, SEC Network/Sports Illustrated's Tony Barnhart joined the show to discuss his unique UGA title viewing experience and Kirby Smart's future. The guys closed with how to celebrate Georgia's title with Bowl Mania winner/UGA fan Justin Lawniczak in #FiguringItOut.Le...
71 min
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Georgia ends the drought! UGA & Bama perspectiv...
By George, it happened. The Dawgs are national champs. A game 4 decades in the making finally went UGA's way and the guys have a full breakdown of everything. How did it happen? What does it mean for Kirby? What does it mean for Saban? What should we expect of that power struggle moving forward? The guys have tons and tons of takeaways from the night in Indianapolis. PLUS, way-too-early Top 10 for 2022!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
87 min