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Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn return to the mic for The OG Kickoff - your new independent 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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The guys have a HUGE announcement about the future of the show. Connor and Will open by discussing their new partnership. They also dig into their evergreen college football rules. Brooks Austin, AKA The Film Guy, joined the show to discuss the Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate and some SEC quarterbacks. The guys closed the show with Lad of the Week!
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Connor and Will have an all-time game for the latest episode of It Just Meant More. The 2017 Rose Bowl with Georgia and Oklahoma was the first overtime game ever at the Rose Bowl, and it's arguably the best Playoff game to date. What were the defining moments and characters from this instant classic? The guys dig into everything. Were you there? Email us TheOGKickoff@gmail.com
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Bill Connelly's annual percentage of returning production rankings are LIVE and the guys have tons of thoughts on them. Who do we need to change some opinions on? And how should we weigh them relative to expectations? Connor and Will break that all down. The Surrender Cobra's Jesse Simonton joined the show to discuss the early returns of Jon Sumrall, the potential post-2026 vacancies and some coaching trends. The guys close with Lad of the Week and some emails.
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The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry provided an all-time moment in SEC history. The guys look back on "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare" and all of the different things that led to it and happened as a result of Ricardo Louis' 73-yard touchdown. Were you there? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com.
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Spring football is HERE, and so too are the unanswerable questions. The guys dig into what that looks like with questions across the board. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show and talked about suddenly being one of the SEC's elder statesman coaches, LaNorris Sellers bouncing back, hiring Kendal Briles and much more. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!
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It’s time to look back on one of the wildest finishes in college football history, The Bluegrass Miracle. Connor and Will dig into all of the characters and moments that defined the iconic 2002 matchup that led to Guy Morriss getting the premature Gatorade bath seen round the world.
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Brian Kelly made headlines when he revealed on Sirius XM just how expensive LSU's roster will be in Year 1 under Lane Kiffin. The guys react to that and outline which college football coaches have truly entered with "title or bust" expectations. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss all things SEC QBs, including Arch Manning vs. Gunner Stockton and transfer quarterbacks. The guys closed with Lad of the Week.
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The guys have a monumental game to look back on. The 2009 SEC Championship between No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Alabama was the first of its kind. It's also the ultimate passing-of-the-torch game. Connor and Will dig into what made this such a pivotal game, not just in SEC history, but also in the history of college football in the 21st century. And of course, the guys discuss the Tebow tears. Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com to share your memories from that day.
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It’s a Draft pod! The guys are back to their offseason Drafts. This time, Connor and Will picked QBs for the 2026 season. Who made the cut? And who got left out? Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss the early returns of the Alex Golesh era and SEC offensive lines. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an It Might Mean Too Much.
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It’s the return of both It Just Meant More and Lane Kiffin. The guys look back on the wild return of Kiffin to Knoxville and the chaotic scene that unfolded during Ole Miss’ 31-26 victory. No golf ball, mustard bottle or vape pen was safe!
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The OG Kickoff is back to talking ball! The guys recap an eventful February of action with thoughts on Joey Aguilar, Trinidad Chambliss, Georgia arrests, Gus Malzahn’s retirement, non-conference scheduling, the CFB calendar getting worse and a Fernando Mendoza sliding doors. The guys close with Lad of the Week and some housekeeping!
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Connor and Will have massive news to share. They dig into why the last two weeks have been all over the place and what’s in store for the future of the show. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email us: TheOGKickoff@gmail.com
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We're back! The offseason is here, but so are we. It's a great time to discuss the teams who'll enter 2026 in college football hell. The guys outline 8 such teams and add a few more on "hell watch." Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to talk all things Josh Heupel. Where should the fanbase be? And what does he need to do to get people back on board with him as the long-term guy in Knoxville? The guys close with Lad of the Week!Please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @cjogara @geauxsohard @TheSDSPod @satdownsouthChapters:00:00 - 8 Teams in CFB Hell1:19:36:10 - Trey Wallace Interview1:58:08:16 - Lad of the WeekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Indiana is your 2025 national champs! In football! Connor recaps his 1-of-1 night watching his alma mater win a national championship in Miami. The guys put perspective on what Curt Cignetti did in record time, what Fernando Mendoza's 4th-and-5 run reminded them of, what Miami's season meant and so, so much more. The guys also spin it forward to 2026 with a way-too-early top 10!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's a loaded national championship preview pod! The guys have a ton of pre-national championship thoughts. Who wins? Also, the guys hand out a bunch of SEC Transfer Portal Superlatives. Fox Sports' Chris "Bear" Fallica joins the show to talk Miami's chances in the title game and some of his favorite bets. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The semifinals are in the books! Ole Miss fell in thrilling fashion to Carson Beck and Miami. Should the defensive pass interference have been called? And what's next for Ole Miss after its best season in school history? The guys discuss Connor's Hoosiers dropping the hammer in the Oregon rematch to clinch a national title berth with Miami. The guys close with some early thoughts on the title game and whether it'll actually be a Miami home game.ChaptersFIESTA BOWL: OLE MISS vs. MIAMI (00:00:05)PEACH BOWL: INDIANA vs. OREGON (00:48:54)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We've got a TON of ground to cover, starting with Chad Morris being employed at a real college football job. The guys dig into both College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Who wins? Plus, the guys discuss what's been a dreadful postseason for the SEC and what it actually means. Michael Katz joins the show to talk all things Ole Miss. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Chapters:FIESTA BOWL: OLE MISS vs. MIAMI(00:06:33) PEACH BOWL: INDIANA vs. OREGON (00:27:07)TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SEC’S BOWL SEASON (00:42:36)MICHAEL KATZ INTERVIEW (01:09:03)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:40:43)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mercy, what a quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The guys dig into Ole Miss' stunning upset of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Can Ole Miss win a national title? And what plagued Georgia? The guys discuss Bama getting a taste of its own Nick Saban era medicine against Indiana, and what the changes are to Kalen DeBoer's squad. The guys close with thoughts on Miami and Oregon making defensive statements and potential tweaks to the quarterfinal round.Chapters:SUGAR BOWL: OLE MISS vs. GEORGIA (00:00:05) ROSE BOWL: ALABAMA vs. INDIANA (00:40:24)TAKEAWAYS FROM OREGON-TEXAS TECH, OHIO STATE-MIAMI (01:07:56)FIXING THE PLAYOFF FORMAT (01:12:30)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The last pod of 2025 is here! The guys start by digging into the Cam Coleman decision to enter the transfer portal. Could he be the most coveted non-QB ever in the portal? The Playoff quarterfinals have arrived, so the guys break down who'll win each matchup. The Indiana-Alabama matchup in the Rose Bowl means the return of former SDS Podcast co-host and current ESPN Baton Rouge social media director Chris Marler. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Chapters:Cam Coleman Portal (00:00:00)SUGAR BOWL: OLE MISS vs. GEORGIA (00:08:12) ROSE BOWL: ALABAMA vs. INDIANA (00:24:50)ORANGE BOWL: OREGON vs. TEXAS TECH (00:52:18)SUGAR BOWL: MIAMI vs. OHIO STATE (01:07:06)Chris Marler Interview (01:22:34)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:49:57)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The bowl season is upon us, and the guys have a full preview of the non-Playoff bowls in the SEC. Who wins each one of those games and what will they actually mean? The guys dig into that. Plus, Peter Burns joined the show to discuss the weird A&M finish, as well as Lane Kiffin's start at LSU. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Chapters:GATOR BOWL: No. 19 VIRGINIA vs. MIZZOU (00:04:20)TEXAS BOWL: LSU vs. NO. 21 HOUSTON (00:16:19) MUSIC CITY BOWL: TENNESSEE vs. ILLINOIS (00:22:22:13)RELIAQUEST BOWL: NO. 23 IOWA vs. NO. 14 VANDY (00:31:53)CITRUS BOWL: NO. 18 MICHIGAN vs. NO. 13 TEXAS (00:41:57)MAYO BOWL: WAKE FOREST vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE (00:52:30)Peter Burns interview (01:03:05)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:34:44)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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just happy alabama is playing... traveling 9 hours to be there
I liked this podcast at first. A few weeks later it's gotten really old. The one guy is okay and seems knowledgeable, he's obviously a sports writer and knows his stuff. He does have some good insights on topics. The other one - the comic relief - is just obnoxious. Everything he says is strictly opinionated and is always biased toward Alabama. He talks entirely too fast and never says anything of substance. If you took the actual sports writer and paired him with someone else, this podcast might be better. Until then, there are much better college football and SEC podcasts out there. Give this one a pass. Oh, and guys, if you're reading this: The Office went off the air almost ten years ago and it wasn't even that funny when it was relevant. Get over it. I seriously thought this podcast was sponsored by NBC or something.
Connor missed several breaths defending Moorhead....damn impressive sir. not a State fan, Go Gators
Hey guys, you reposted last week's podcast again instead of the new one.
this is awesome. go Dawgs!!!!!
lasted 6 mins of this BS. Can I have those 6 mins back please. couple of hypocrite judgemental jaskasses that throw everyone in a group and bitch like teenage girls on the rag!! no thanks. rating of zero!!
These guy are fantastic! The perfect mixture of college football knowledge around the nation and comedy to keep you laughing the whole show. Love you guys and will continue to listen every week.