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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Grant Morgan Interview, The Unbiased Playoff Ex...
Nick Saban has a new contract, and Connor has some perspective on what that means and why the timing was significant. Is Playoff expansion inevitable? Connor and Will discuss the Unbiased Playoff Expansion Approach and how it relates to the proposed 12-team model. Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan joined the show and talked returning for Year 6, being in Jarrett Guarantano's head and much more. The guys closed with some cardio talk in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
92 min
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Dan Mullen's extension, Arik Gilbert to UGA, We...
A news-heavy pod to kick off June, it is. Connor has a lot of thoughts on Dan Mullen's extension for what it means in the short- and long-term. Plus, Kirby Smart stole Dan Mullen's thunder by going out and getting former 5-stars Arik Gilbert Derion Kendrick via the transfer portal. Wes Blankenship joined the show to talk a bunch of different things, including how he's been able to establish himself as a must-follow on Twitter. The guys close with honeymoons in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about ...
92 min
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TJ Finley's Move, Surprising Playoff Prediction...
It's a fully stocked pod, leading off with some big transfer news in the SEC. TJ Finley is off to Auburn. Connor has a full breakdown of what that means for the former LSU quarterback, plus what it means for Auburn and Bo Nix. Even though it's only May, Connor offered up his way-too-early Playoff predictions. There's a surprise in there, too. Former Miami (FL) great and NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman Leon Searcy joined the pod and talked about Tebow-mania in Jacksonville, plus some stories ab...
96 min
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Shane Beamer Interview, Derek Stingley's redo s...
A loaded May pod is full of pigskin talk, including a little something on the awesome opening weekend schedule for the ESPN/ABC slate. Connor dug into what Year 2 success for SEC coaches tells us (or doesn't tell us). He also had thoughts on Derek Stingley's redo season at LSU and looked back at some his notable moments. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show and discussed all things South Carolina, including how he's settling in into his new digs, working for Spurrier, playing wit...
84 min
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Connor Got Hacked, Jimbo's Jab, Chris Doering t...
Connor's got quite the Twitter mess on his hands to start the pod. He works through those issues and why he might be punting soon. In actual football stuff, he dug into the psychology behind Jimbo Fisher's jab at Nick Saban. Connor also broke down the implications of Henry To'o To'o's move from Tennessee to Alabama and why it has SEC-wide implications for the transfer portal. SEC Network analyst and Florida great Chris Doering joined the pod to talk about SEC receivers and Florida's new-look ...
85 min
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Adapt or Die, ESPN's Dave Pasch talks Urban Mey...
The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and Connor has takes on takes on takes. He talks about what it feels like to finally have a quarterback. Plus, "adapt or die" are 3 increasingly relevant words in college football. Connor caught up with ESPN's Dave Pasch, who had some takeaways from calling the Texas A&M spring game, and he also discussed working the booth with the likes of Urban Meyer and Bill Walton. The guys close with a birthdays edition of #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad ch...
82 min
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Spring Superlatives, Can't-Miss Draft Predictio...
Connor has a spring/draft-heavy pod. He hands out his SEC Spring Superlatives and offers up his Can't-Miss NFL Draft Predictions. Plus, SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to break down some noteworthy takeaways he had from Georgia's spring game, as well as Bo Nix in Year 3 and he discusses some SEC Prospects in NFL Draft. The guys close with celebrating championships as an adult in #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
88 min
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Kirby Smart's Indestructible QB Room, Wan'Dale ...
In a loaded, loaded pod, we've got a little of everything. Connor's got some thoughts about Kirby Smart's quarterback room and why it should be indestructible after what we saw in the spring game. Plus, Kentucky receiver Wan'Dale Robinson joined the show to talk about his transfer from Nebraska, his role in the new offense and his absurd Hudl clips. Ole Miss linebacker MoMo Sanogo joined the pod to discuss Year 1 of the Lane Kiffin era, his outspoken role in 2020 and his sky-high 2021 expecta...
114 min
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SEC cliché spring storylines, Glenn Guilbeau ta...
Spring football is officially here! Or rather, spring games are officially here. To preview them, Connor broke down the top SEC cliché spring storylines. USA Today Network's Glenn Guilbeau joined the show to dig into the mess in Baton Rouge and what Ed Orgeron's future at LSU looks like. The guys close out with a tattoo edition of #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
82 min
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SEC QB Tiers/Predictions, CFB’s injury faking i...
Connor has an information-heavy pod with tons and tons of takes. He starts off with the issue of faking injuries and what came to light recently that made him even more annoyed. Connor got deep into some SEC quarterback tiers and offered up some predictions on battles and All-SEC honors. Plus, Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner joined the pod to talk SEC prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys close out with owning pets in #FiguringItOut.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
89 min
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Mac Jones at No. 3? Memphis DC Mike MacIntyre t...
It's a loaded pod to kick off April with a recap of Connor's time on the Muss Bus. He digs into how Mac Jones became so polarizing and why there's suddenly this bizarre opinion about him. Plus, two interviews. First, PFF's Brent Rollins joined the pod to dig into all things SEC running backs. Then Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre came on and discussed his time in Oxford, plus thoughts on modern defense and how he's changed his approach. The guys close with watching kids shows as a...
95 min
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Bear Fallica's Sweet 16 gambling tips, George P...
Connor has a little bit of everything. He's got an update on the Bandwagon on the Muss Bus with some thoughts about the start of the NCAA Tournament. He reacts to the big news of the day with George Pickens' torn ACL and how it impacts Georgia. Plus, is this Bo Nix's last stand? Connor discusses why Nix will be given 1 last shot. ESPN's Chris "Bear" Fallica joined the pod to talk Sweet 16 gambling tips. The guys close with a March Sadness edition of #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn mor...
84 min
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Matt Hayes on UGA's title window & Dan Mullen's...
Connor opens things up by announcing ... his bandwagon team. He runs through his explanation of that, plus a look at the rare elite SEC football-basketball coaching duo. Matt Hayes joined the pod and talked about Dan Mullen's strange spot and what his future in Gainesville, plus whether this is Georgia's best opportunity to end the 1980 jokes. Connor and Will end with wearing jerseys as adults in #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
87 min
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Rece Davis Interview, Les Miles and the worst p...
It's a loaded, loaded pod. Connor breaks down the fallout of the Les Miles sexual harassment cover-up at LSU and discusses what it means about the culture in Baton Rouge. On a totally different note, Connor rolled out his All-Bang The Drum Team with 1 player from each SEC squad. ESPN's Rece Davis joined the pod and discussed his new contract, the future of College GameDay and much, much more. Connor then discussed the SEC Tournament with Adam Spencer, who offered up some predictions about the...
116 min
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Kelly Bryant Interview, the Arik Gilbert saga, ...
Connor has a ton to get to, including what we should make of this Arik Gilbert saga. DeVonta Smith vs. Ja'Marr Chase for WR1? Connor breaks down why that's not such an easy discussion to have and why guessing wrong on that could be costly. Plus, former Mizzou/Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant joined the pod to talk about his career in the spotlight, his life-threatening surgery, Deshaun vs. Trevor and much, much more. Connor and Will close with Fan Rage in #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'GaraLea...
83 min
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Sam Pittman Interview, Bryce Young & the SEC's ...
A special first-time guest joined the show. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman came on and talked all about getting the Arkansas job, bulldogs, turning down Saban and much, much more. Connor outlined the bizarre trend with 5-star QBs in the SEC and how it relates to Bryce Young. Plus, an apology letter to Ole Miss fans. And in #FiguringItOut, Connor and Will break down SEC coaches as guys at the gym.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
89 min
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College football Uncensored: Football is back.....
On the latest episode the guys discuss Spring Football returning, their favorite fat athletes of all time, Gus Malzahn getting knighted at Disney, Deion Sanders & FCS Hallmark movies, Tim Tebow retiring from baseball, and the NCAA doing what they do best...screwing up.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
65 min
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Why Gus & UCF deserve credit, Eli Drinkwitz Int...
In a wide-ranging episode, Connor has a ton to get to. Gus Malzahn and UCF deserve a ton of credit for making this marriage a reality, which Connor breaks down. He also discusses Josh Heupel's defensive coordinator hire taking 3 weeks and what that says about the job. Plus, Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz joined the pod to talk all things Year 1 in the SEC, being controversial and much more. To close, Adam Spencer joined Connor to answer some SEC hoops questions in #FiguringItOut.Host: Connor O'Ga...
67 min
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College Football Uncensored: Valentine's Day Ep...
On this Valentines Day of CFB Uncensored the guys discuss Valentines Day and what they love most about college football, they catch up with Jeremy Pruitt from New York City, give a brief recap of why drunk Tom Brady is an American hero, and answer audience questions on 4th & Wrong.*This episode includes profanity.Note: College Football Uncensored will be appearing on both the SDS Podcast feed and the College Football Uncensored feed for only the next few weeks. Be sure to subscribe to Col...
78 min
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The SEC's Offensive Rebranding, Why Protection ...
A full, wide-ranging pod starts off with the evidence of how the SEC has changed its offensive philosophy. Plus, Connor digs into why the Super Bowl illustrated something that played out in College Station this past year. Marshall head coach and former Alabama assistant Charles Huff joined the show to talk about his new role, his incredible coaching tree, the running backs he worked with and much, much more. The guys end with #FiguringItOut talking about making friends as an adult.Host: Conno...
66 min
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College Football Uncensored: Super Bowl, Signin...
On the debut episode of College Football Uncensored, Chris Marler and Tyler Huck recap the Super Bowl, make their own commercials for companies who couldn’t afford it, discuss Tom Brady and their list of most hated athletes in CFB and sports, revisit national signing day and the impact of the transfer portal, and check in with Jeremy Pruitt’s Eat, Pray, Love quest in NYC. *This episode includes profanity. Note: College Football Uncensored will be appearing on both the SDS Podcast feed and the...
73 min
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Who Stars Matter For, Dan Mullen's Weird Crossr...
It's National Signing Day, which begs the question "who do stars matter for?" Dan Mullen's odd spot right now suggests his future isn't what it once was. Connor digs into both of those things. Plus, Gene Chizik joined the show to talk all things Auburn, Gus' buyout, Bryan Harsin, the direction of defenses and more. The guys end with a new segment #FiguringItOut, wherein they discuss what we wish we could tell our 20-year old selves with help from the listeners.Host: Connor O'GaraLearn more ab...
82 min
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A big announcement, Paul Finebaum Interview, SE...
We've got some new things in the works this offseason. We started off addressing what those plans are and how things will look. Connor dug into the buyout bubble and how it relates to understanding Tennessee's situation with Josh Heupel on board. Also, Ed Orgeron hired a new defensive coordinator ... after a long search with multiple public rejections. What does that mean? Paul Finebaum joined the pod to talk all things Tennessee with Heupel and why it fell apart the way it did with Jeremy Pr...
67 min
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Emergency Pod: Tennessee fires Jeremy Pruitt (e...
Happy Monday! The guys have an emergency pod to break the ramifications of Jeremy Pruitt getting fired with cause. When did it go south? What's most to blame? What's the future of Tennessee? What does this coaching search look like? The guys have plenty of thoughts to break down after the Vols' announcement on Monday.Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 min
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Reactions to Alabama’s perfect season, way-too-...
After Alabama’s beatdown of Ohio Stat, the guys put a bow on the 2020 season. They recap what turned into a lopsided College Football Playoff National Championship. Holy cow, DeVonta Smith. Holy cow, Mac Jones. Holy cow, Najee Harris. The guys put some perspective on Alabama’s extraordinary accomplishment. Plus, we’ve got some way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2021!Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58 min