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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Conner Weigman as QB1 for the 2025 Draft? John ...
It's prediction season, which means we have to dissect into one from our guy Trevor Sikkema at PFF. Could Conner Weigman really be QB1 for the 2025 NFL Draft? The guys dig into that take with what that path is and why there are fewer arguments against it than some might think (3:00). Locked On Razorbacks host John Nabors joined the show to discuss all things Hogs, including Sam Pittman's future, Bobby Petrino's return, potential replacements for Pittman and an interesting Lane Kiffin sliding ...
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Eli Drinkwitz's 2 seconds of cringe, Derek Pete...
Eli Drinkwitz had 2 seconds go viral, which feels like a record. The guys discuss that and why it speaks to how comfortable the Mizzou coach currently is (0:30). SDS' Derek Peterson joined the show to talk about Oklahoma's SEC readiness, the Big 12 as America's conference and some gambling futures (28:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: Why we should hate your rival (1:14:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The lost CFB seasons I want back, JD PicKell ta...
Is it too much to want some college football seasons back? It's not. Connor and Will dig into the guys who sat a year because of NCAA transfer rules, and why it would be fun to see them operate under the current landscape (7:00). On3's JD PicKell joined the show to discuss his atypical media roots, Kalen DeBoer's recruiting, Texas A&M-Texas being back and more (1:08:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:41:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Drafting SEC teams from the 21st century, Pitch...
It's Draft Day! Will is back, and with it being the first Thursday of the month, the guys have a draft. They select 21st century SEC teams. Who goes No. 1 overall? Who got left off the board? The guys make their picks (3:00). They close the show with "Pitch Me: Who has the SEC's smartest fanbase?" (1:07:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Disclosing all of my college football biases, C...
Let's get the biases out of the way. Connor gave a full rundown of all of his college football biases (0:30), some of which are a bit tougher to manage than others. Author Colby Newton joined the show to discuss his new book, "SEC Football: How a Regional League Became a National Obsession." Listeners can get 30% off pre-orders by using promo code RLFANDF30 at rowman.com (42:00). Connor closes with a family story in Lad of the Week (1:10:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
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What came out of the SEC Meetings, Tom Zbikowsk...
We've got some actual relevant things to discuss after the SEC Meetings in Destin. Connor breaks down all of the notable takeaways (0:30). Former Notre Dame legend and current Brown University safeties coach Tom Zbikowski joined the show to discuss his unique career, including his time as a versatile standout at Notre Dame, boxing professionally, coaching in the Ivy League and much more (28:00). Connor closed with some thoughts on Lincoln Riley wanting to back out of USC's season-opening matc...
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Pre-2010 Country Songs for every SEC team enter...
It's a special episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. Connor flies solo and offers up his 4th annual installment of a country music-SEC football collab. This time, he offers up pre-2010 Country Songs to describe every SEC entering 2024 (0:30). He closes with a tip of the cap to Bill Walton in Lad of the Week (43:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Creating a new SEC tiebreaker, Matt Baker talks...
There's a TON going on in college sports. The guys start with the idea of private equity involvement and why it has such low approval rating (0:30). In the SEC's first division-less season with Texas and Oklahoma on board, a new tiebreaker system is needed so Connor offers one up (8:00). The Tampa Bay Times' Matt Baker joined the show to discuss the messy Jaden Rashada lawsuit and the Big 3 programs in the state of Florida (47:00). The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC tailgates" (1:13:00).Learn...
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10 chaos scenarios for 2024, Scott Dochterman t...
It's chaos time! The guys outline 10 chaos scenarios for 2024 (2:00). Which are most realistic? And why would each one have national impact? Connor and Will discuss all of them. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joined the show to discuss Iowa's side of the Kadyn Proctor saga, transfer portal reform, SuperLeague hurdles and more (1:08:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:39:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An appreciation of Luther Burden III, Brad Craw...
Let's give Luther Burden III some flowers. The guys do just that for the Mizzou receiver, who somehow didn't make the cover of the new EA Sports college football video game (2:00). 247sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss Dabo Swinney's cringe comments about the transfer portal, SEC QB rankings and the new CFB video game (41:00). The guys close with some thoughts on the SEC schedule for Week 1 being released for the headliners (1:03:00)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
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Who will lead the SEC in rushing? Trey Wallace ...
Now is the PERFECT time of year for some predictions. The guys ask the ever-important question — who will lead the SEC in rushing in 2024 (5:00)? They handicap the field and settle on a running back to plant their flag on (46:30). Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss a comment from Hugh Freeze about player contracts and what that could mean for college football, as well as the Josh Heupel-Oklahoma relationship and looking back on the Jeremy Pruitt fallout (51:00). The guys close ...
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Dissecting Brian Kelly's viral comments, Justin...
Brian Kelly went viral again, and we've got some thoughts. Connor and Will dig into what Kelly said and why some of it was regrettable while some of it wasn't (2:00). On3's Justin Hokanson joined the show to discuss all things Auburn in 2024 (39:00). Which portal QB nearly ended up on The Plains? Is Hugh Freeze properly handling the patience vs. panic dilemma? And what's a fair expectation for the Tigers? The guys close with Pitch Me: Easiest SEC Schedule in 2024 (1:06:00).Learn more about yo...
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When will an SEC coach leave for another confer...
It's a coach-heavy episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. The guys discuss how long it's been since an SEC coach left for another conference and why the sport is set up for that streak to continue well into the 2020s. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show to discuss the Spencer Rattler Draft narrative, Nyck Harbor, LaNorris Sellers, 2024 expectations 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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The QB episode! Drafting QBs for 2024, Pitch Me...
It's the QB episode! It's QB content galore today from Connor and Will. They start with drafting QBs for 2024 (1:00). Who goes No. 1? Who didn't make the cut? Who had the better draft? The guys close with Pitch Me: The best SEC QB for 2024 (1:15:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SEC Post-Draft Superlatives, Tom Hart talks Miz...
The NFL Draft came and went, so the guys have some SEC superlatives to hand out (1:20). The guys recap a bunch of things, including the coldest take, strangest pick, favorite fit, most damning draft stats, most frustrating fall, most egregious whiffs from way too early mocks, betting the farm on a 2025 SEC first-rounder and more. ESPN's Tom Hart joined the show to discuss Mizzou's rise, Jordan Rodgers and tales from the booth (1:09:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:38:00). Lear...
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The SEC flexes in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, Rom...
Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and yes, the SEC dominated once again. What were the takeaways from the first night? The guys break that down. On behalf of Sharpie, former Washington and new Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze joined the show to talk about playing for Kalen DeBoer, his career, the NFL Draft and more. The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Uniforms.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 new SEC names to know after Saturday, Tom Lug...
The SEC spring slate is officially closed. The guys have a breakdown of the action over the weekend with 5 new SEC names to know. Or rather, guys who didn't start in this conference last year who could have a major say in defining the 2024 season. ESPN's Tom Luginbill joined the show to discuss Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, fixing recruiting, the Jaden Rashada and stories from the sideline. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thoughts on a quiet portal (so far), Jacob Hest...
The transfer portal hasn't really gotten going yet. Why is that the case? And what should we make of the moves and non-moves we've seen so far? The guys break that down (1:00). LSU great Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss LSU's defensive concerns, Garrett Nussmeier expectations, the Josh Heupel offense, RBs in the NFL Draft and a classic story from Hester's draft day experience (40:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: SEC Mascots (1:10:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
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Actual SEC spring game takeaways, Josh Pate tal...
It's a fully loaded slate of spring games and the guys break down all of them (1:00). Connor and Will discuss all 8 spring games with thoughts on Georgia's pass-catchers, Germie Bernard, Ty Simpson, Nico Iamaleava, DJ Lagway, LSU's woeful secondary, Ole Miss' party in The Sip, new-look offenses for UK and Arkansas, and much more. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss his expected portal chaos, his spring tour takeaways, his storm-chasing team and much more (1:15:00). The guys close ...
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Re-ranking the Top 10 QBs from 2021, Brooks Aus...
Let's use hindsight to re-rank some quarterbacks. Connor and Will re-rank the top 10 QBs in the 2021 class based on their college careers (2:00). Who is No. 1? And can the guys even get to 10? Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin joined the show to discuss all things Georgia (53:00). Is Carson Beck making tweaks to his game? Is Trevor Etienne going to be D'Andre Swift 2.0? And is Kirby Smart capable of joining the Mt. Rushmore of college coaches? The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Stadiums edit...
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What's realistic for Cam Coleman, Arkansas TE L...
It's a loaded April pod! The guys start with some brief thoughts on John Calipari leaving for Arkansas (0:30). After Cam Coleman went off in Auburn's spring game, Connor thought it would be timely to dig into the challenging road that often await freshmen receivers in the SEC (6:15). Arkansas TE Luke Hasz joined the show to discuss his breakout Year 1, his new QB, playing for Bobby Petrino, his atypical football journey and more (49:00). The guys close with their new "Pitch Me" segment idea (...
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Drafting non-SEC head coaches, Alex Golesh talk...
It's Draft Day! Before the guys dig into that, they discuss the proposed Super League (0:30). Connor and Will draft non-SEC coaches (14:00). Who comes off the board? Who doesn't? USF head coach Alex Golesh joins the show to discuss his experience in Year 1 in Tampa. He talked the Bama game, calling plays, being the CEO of a program and much more (1:16:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest Championship (1:50:00)!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The basketball dream at a football school, Mich...
Wait ... we're talkin' hoops? Alabama's first ever Final Four run sparked an interesting topic — what is the basketball dream at a football school (2:00)? The Daily Journal's Michael Katz joined the show to discuss all things Pete Golding, Jaxson Dart's unique path to Year 4, Lane Kiffin's pivotal year and more (49:00). The guys close with a Jersey Story and Lad of the Week (1:12:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Florida gets called out, Ryan Fowler on the ear...
We've got a loaded pod! The guys dig into Florida getting called out by the comments by former defensive standout Princely Umanmielen (2:00). What does that say about Florida? And is there any reason to push back on that? The Game's Ryan Fowler joined Connor to discuss all things Alabama at the start of the Kalen DeBoer era (45:00). They finish with an update on The Jersey Contest (1:23:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The 2024 villains of college football, David Ha...
Let's talk villains. The guys dig into the villains of college football (2:00). Which players qualify? Which coaches or organizations are villains? Who could eventually be a villain? ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss his takeaways from the lawsuits involving Florida State, Clemson and the ACC. What's next and what's the path for all parties (1:23:00)? The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:48:00) and Lad of the Week (1:53:00).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
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