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Saturday Down South Podcast

Saturday Down Southwww.saturdaydownsouth.com
The fastest growing college football podcast out there. Saturday Down South has been the leading voice in SEC football for years, and is now giving college football fans a "go to" podcast for weekly commentary and discussion. It's SEC football, but for your ears. Hosted by Connor O'Gara and co-hosted by Will Ogburn. College Town Series, Out Now - https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/college-town/
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Episodes

Marler Reacts To The Iron Bowl, Rivalry Week Recap, SEC Championship Preview (ep. 246)

Rivalry Week is in the books and the guys have all the reactions. They break down what happened in the Iron Bowl and what it means for Alabama, with full reactions from Marler on some controversial plays. (10:45) Also, the guys have "One Thing They Liked" from every Rivalry Week game in the SEC. (37:15) With the SEC Championship just around the corner, the guys look ahead to the matchup in Atlanta. (1:06:30) Also, the guys react to the news that Barry Odom is out at Mizzou. They close with #ItMi...

Dec 02, 20191 hr 30 min

Iron Bowl Preview, Rivalry Week Picks & Over/Unders, Gene Chizik Interview (ep. 245)

It's Thanksgiving, and the guys have a full plate of SEC goodness for y'all. They've got takes from the surprising decision to put Ohio State ahead of LSU at No. 1 and what it means down the road. (6:37) The guys preview the Iron Bowl and give some praise to Steve Sarkisian. It's Rivalry Week, and the guys have a complete slate of picks and over/unders to get to, plus Locks of the Week. (23:40) Gene Chizik joined the guys and talked about his Auburn days, what it would take for him to get back i...

Nov 28, 20192 hr 23 min

5 Things I Liked, Playoff Forecasting, Early Iron Bowl Talk (ep. 244)

The guys have a full recap of Cupcake Week with takes from Georgia's squeaker win against Texas A&M. (11:09) Five Things I Liked highlights a couple of bold coaching moves, as well as some big-time play some once-overlooked skill players. (7:29) The guys spin it forward with the Playoff conversation and discuss the impact of what we saw from Oregon and Ohio State. (49:40) Iron Bowl week is here, so the guys have some thoughts on what to expect in this year's showdown. Plus, Connor guesses th...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 21 min

Playoff Rankings Reactions, SEC Coach Stay Or Go, Peter Burns Interview (ep. 243)

Cake Week is here. That's right. Cake Week. The guys have a loaded pod for a not-so-loaded slate. They've got reactions to the latest Playoff poll with predictions for who makes the field. (6:07) Plus, they put themselves in the position of the SEC athletic directors and make decisions about keeping/firing coaches. (23:47) Week 13 Picks and Over/Unders are minimal for Cake Week, but the guys have those anyway. (47:44) There's also a mini Winning & Boozing to go along with it. (57:37) SEC Net...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 50 min

Tua's Brutal Injury, Georgia Fends Off Auburn, 1 Thing I Liked (ep. 242)

The guys break down what turned out to be a bit of a downer week with the news of Tua Tagovailoa's season-ending hip injury. (0:00) They break that down and talk about the impact it has on his legacy. (6:14) The guys also discuss the rest of the weekend in the SEC, including how Georgia earned a hard-fought win in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry and 1 Thing I liked. (19:29) The guys guess some Cupcake Week lines and close with #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:00:49) Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Lea...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 13 min

Playoff Rankings Reactions, Georgia-Auburn Preview, Shaun Alexander Interview (ep. 241)

The guys are fired up for an all-SEC slate in Week 12, which includes Marler's favorite rivalry. The second Playoff poll came out, and the guys have plenty of thoughts on the rankings with takes on Georgia, Alabama, Minnesota, Oregon and Utah. (5:40) The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry should be a dandy this year, and the guys preview their keys to the matchup. (22:01) They've got Week 12 SEC Picks and Over/Unders, plus Locks of the Week. (35:49) Former Alabama running back Shaun Alexander joined th...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 53 min

Marler Reacts To LSU Beating Alabama, Chad Morris Fired, Our Awesome Time In Athens (ep. 240)

The guys have soooooo much to get to from a wild weekend in the SEC. We've got a full reaction from Marler on LSU ending the streak against Alabama, plus we've got some short- and long-term questions about how it impacts the Playoff. (0:00) The guys have a recap of their time in Athens, as well as 1 Thing I Liked. (29:26) The guys found out in the midst of the pod that Chad Morris was fired, so they reacted to that. (49:33) Ed Talks is as electric as ever, and #ItMightMeanTooMuch is something yo...

Nov 11, 20191 hr 9 min

Playoff Rankings Reactions, Fire LSU-Alabama Takes, Jacob Hester Interview (ep. 239)

It's a monumental weekend in the SEC with LSU and Alabama facing off, and Connor and Chris have everything you need to get ready to roll. The guys have a bunch of thoughts on the first Playoff rankings, as well as what to watch for with the showdown in Tuscaloosa. (8:37) The guys make their Week 11 Picks and Over/Unders. (43:00) Former LSU star Jacob Hester joined the show to talk all things Bama-LSU. (1:13:57) The guys close with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:47:23) Hosts: Connor O'...

Nov 07, 20192 hr 3 min

Georgia Takes Control Of SEC East, 1 Thing I Liked, First Playoff Poll Predictions ep. 238)

Georgia made the guys' last-minute prediction switches look incredibly dumb. They recap the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, including what it means for Georgia's Playoff path. (8:26) The guys have "1 Thing I Liked" to recap the rest of the Week 10 SEC action, plus they guess some Week 11 SEC lines and debate what the first Playoff poll will look like on Tuesday. (26:17) They end with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:11:24) Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your...

Nov 04, 20191 hr 26 min

Cocktail Party Breakdown, Week 10 Picks & Over/Unders, Matt Stinchcomb Interview (ep. 237)

The guys have a bunch of stuff to get to ahead of Week 10. They talked about a couple of big stories, including the Joey Gatewood transfer portal news and the huge news in the NCAA about allowing to begin the process for players to make money off their likeness. (11:13) What are the keys to World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party? The guys break that down, as well as all the Week 10 SEC games with picks and over/unders. (27:51) They caught up with SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb, as well. (1:...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 50 min

Our Incredible Baton Rouge Weekend, One Thing I Liked, Ed Talks (ep. 236)

The guys have a fun, loaded weekend to recap from their time in Baton Rouge. The guys explained how they lucked into some tickets, how Marler trolled Connor on live television and why SDS Podcast listeners are the best. (:47) Also, One Thing I Liked from every non-Auburn/LSU game, complete with some early takes on LSU-Alabama. (38:47) The guys guess the Week 10 lines and wrap up with Ed Talks. (52:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 20191 hr 5 min

Week 9 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, SEC Bowl Or No Bowl, Cole Cubelic Interview (ep. 235)

Week 9 is here and the guys have everything you need to get you ready for it. They preview Auburn-LSU and discuss the plan for their first trip to Baton Rouge. (5:33) The guys also play SEC Bowl or No Bowl to decide who's going to the postseason. (19:41) Week 9 Picks and Over/Unders provide all the gambling advice you'll need, and Lock of the Week makes its return. (34:23) SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic joins the guys to talk Auburn-LSU, SEC offensive lines and Tom Hart's mayoral campaign. (1:...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 48 min

Tua's Injury, What To Make Of Georgia, Horrific SEC Officiating (ep. 234)

The guys recap a weird Week 8 in the SEC, which was capped off by Tua Tagovailoa's ankle injury. They discuss the short- and long-term implications of that, then dig into LSU's showing in Starkville, including Joe Burrow's moment of nudity. (6:14) Plus, what in the world should we make of Georgia after that showing against Kentucky? (23:04) The guys talk Florida's win at South Carolina and why Will Muschamp was justified to be as upset as he was. (33:18) Also, what happened to Mizzou at Vandy? (...

Oct 21, 20191 hr 18 min

Week 8 Picks & Over/Unders, Ranking SEC Coaches Based on 2019, Luke Del Rio Interview (ep. 233)

The guys have a ton of halfway #content to preview Week 8. They rank the SEC coaches based entirely on 2019. Needless to say, there was some disagreement. (7:01) The guys also have Week 8 Picks and Over/Unders, plus an interview with good buddy Luke Del Rio. The former Florida quarterback talked about his new career path and shared some insights about Kyle Trask. (1:02:44) The guys closed things out with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:33:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Oct 17, 20191 hr 58 min

South Carolina stuns Georgia, LSU as No. 1, Joe Moorhead Rant (ep. 232)

What a Week 7 it was. The guys have a ton of takes about a wild week in the SEC that saw South Carolina pull off the upset of the year at Georgia. The guys talk big picture for the Dawgs and break down their issues. (5:08) They also have plenty of thoughts on what LSU did against Florida in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. (17:29) Plus, a breakdown of Alabama's convincing win at Texas A&M. (29:26) Who deserves to be in the top 6? The guys talk that. (35:27) Connor delivered a Joe Moorhead rant...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 24 min

Week 7 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, What Could Doom SEC Contenders, Adam Spencer Interview (ep. 231)

The guys are back to break down a loaded Week 7 slate ahead, including the massive showdown in Baton Rouge between Florida and LSU. (6:00) Speaking of those squads, the guys give the weakness for each SEC contender that could prevent a Playoff run. (18:03) Also, the guys do their weekly picks and over/unders for each Week 7 SEC game. (32:38) Adam Spencer joins the pod to talk a little Mizzou, SEC East and hot dogs. (1:02:02) The guys wrap things up with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:...

Oct 10, 20191 hr 38 min

Florida Guts Out Win Against Auburn, SEC's Worst Team, Ed Talks (ep. 230)

The guys have a TON of stuff to recap from Week 6 in the SEC, including how Uncle Chris bounced back. Takeaways from Florida's impressive showing against Auburn were discussed, (7:35) as were some differing opinions on Georgia-Tennessee. (18:23) The guys discussed one thing they liked from the rest of the SEC games. Ed Talks returns to the pod with a happy Coach O (sort of). (29:44) They shared who they believe is the SEC's worst team, plus they guess the Week 7 SEC lines and close out with 4th ...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 22 min

Week 6 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, SEC Player Commercials, Kirk Herbstreit Interview (ep. 229)

The guys have a TON of things to get to in a loaded Week 6 preview pod. They discuss why this week was peak-2019 in college football. They break down the headliner matchups between Auburn and Florida, as well as Georgia and Tennessee. (1:00) The guys offer up their picks and over/unders for the Week 6 slate, and they give their locks of the week. (32:38) Kirk Herbstreit caught up with the guys to talk about his green hands, Heisman candidates and Goodyear's "Headed to the Hall" sweepstakes. (58:...

Oct 03, 20191 hr 33 min

Our Day At SEC Network, Week 5 Reactions, Top 5 Debate (ep. 228)

The guys recorded a pod from Charlotte following a day with the SEC Network crew. They recapped their experience there and why Gene Chizik made 2010 Marler stop in his tracks. The guys recap some blowout games, as well as a Clemson comp and why Alabama is a worthy new No. 1. The guys guess a couple Week 6 Lines and finish with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 20191 hr 6 min

Week 5 Picks & Over/Unders, Top 10 SEC Players, Paul Finebaum Interview (ep. 227)

The guys are back to get you ready for all things Week 5 in the SEC. They discuss the big news in college football in regards to the D'Eriq King news and if it's a trend we'll see develop. (4:19) They also went through Connor's Top 10 SEC Players of 2019 so far. The guys made their Week 5 SEC picks and talked some over/unders, as well. (11:53) Paul Finebaum joined the guys to talk about his crazy travel schedule, Jeremy Pruitt's future and whether the restraining order against Marler has been li...

Sep 26, 20191 hr 51 min

Georgia Gets Past Notre Dame, Auburn Is For Real, Locks of the Week Are Dead (ep. 226)

The guys are back to recap an eventful Week 4 in the SEC. They talk all things Notre Dame-Georgia and what to make of the Dawgs. (4:55) They also explained why Auburn after Saturday's win against Texas A&M should be a top-5 team. (18:40) They break down Florida's impressive showing in Kyle Trask's first start. Plus, they have 1 big takeaway from each other SEC game. (30:33) The guys close with Ed Talks and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:17:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 22, 20191 hr 29 min

Week 4 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Early Heisman Talk, Chris Doering Interview (ep. 225)

The guys have a loaded show for a loaded Week 4 slate in the SEC. Before they dig into all the matchups, they talk some early Heisman talk and who the best early bets are. (4:31) The guys have a full breakdown of Week 4 SEC games with picks and over/unders, as well as the locks of the week. (16:37) BFF/SEC Network's Chris Doering joined the guys to talk Kyle Trask, Tennessee-Florida and more. (105:26) The guys close out with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:28:45) Learn more about your ...

Sep 19, 20191 hr 50 min

Feleipe Franks' Injury, New SEC QBs Shine, Marler's Columbia Weekend (ep. 224)

The guys have aaaaaaall the takes from a wild Week 3 in the SEC. They discuss what Feleipe Franks' injury meant and what they took from Kyle Trask's comeback to beat Kentucky. (5:20) Marler shared insights from his weekend in Columbia, including some takeaways to Ryan Hilinski's impressive SEC debut. (19:53) Also, the guys talk about the new quarterbacks in the conference stepping up. (37:57) Uncle Chris shares some gambling success and bad beats from the weekend. They look ahead to Week 4 by gu...

Sep 16, 20191 hr 24 min

Week 3 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Jeremy Pruitt's Titanic, Adam Kramer Interview (ep. 223)

The guys are back to preview all things Week 3 in the SEC. They've got some wild midweek storylines, including the dumb comment Jeremy Pruitt made referencing his team's slow start, as well as some Alabama scheduling gripes and LSU's lack of air condition at Texas. (3:39) The guys have picks and over/unders for Week 3, along with some Uncle Chris knowledge bombs. (30:00) Bleacher Report's Adam Kramer joined the podcast to talk all things kegs, eggs and college football in 2019. (52:51) The guys ...

Sep 12, 20191 hr 43 min

LSU Balls, Tennessee Falls (again), 5 SEC Things I Liked From Week 2 (ep. 222)

A wild Week 2 gave the guys plenty to talk about. But because Marler was out of commission because of a recent health scare, SDS’ own Adam Spencer co-hosted with Connor. They talked all things good (LSU), bad (Texas A&M) and ugly (Tennessee), as well as 5 more things to make Tennessee fans feel better. {0:00) Adam dropped some knowledge on Mizzou after a Week 2 turnaround. (25:36) The guys also touched on some key injuries in the SEC, and 5 things that Connor liked from Week 2 in the SEC. (3...

Sep 09, 20191 hr 9 min

Week 2 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Winning & Boozing, Jacob Hester Interview (ep. 221)

The guys are back to look ahead to all things SEC in Week 2. That includes Ryan Hilinski as South Carolina's QB1 after Jake Bentley's injury, plus the guys preview Texas A&M Clemson. (2:40) They've got picks and over/unders for every SEC game with a line, as well. (10:24) Ahead of LSU-Texas, the guys caught up with their buddy Jacob Hester. (1:00:21) Uncle Chris has a little Winning and Boozing for a handful of SEC games. (1:22:16) They close with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:40...

Sep 05, 20192 hr 1 min

The SEC is Dead (just kidding, but woof), Marler's First Press Box Experience [ep. 220]

In a wild Week 1 in the SEC, there was more bad than good. The guys started a rare in-person pod by recapping the “good,” which was Auburn’s comeback and Marler’s first press box experience. The “bad” was Tennessee laying a massive egg against Georgia State, South Carolina collapsing against UNC, Mizzou’s comeback falling short at Wyoming and much more. They also offered up some Week 1 overreactions and closed with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanMuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Sep 01, 20191 hr 15 min

Week 1 Picks and Over/Unders, Gary Stokan Interview (ep. 219)

Y’all. We know it’s a day late, but we’ve got you ready for Week 1. We have a huge preview pod with topics to hit on for Alabama-Duke, Georgia-Vandy and Auburn-Oregon. (3:26) We’ve got some Uncle Chris gambling advice along with picks against the spread and some Week 1 over/unders. (32:21) The guys caught up with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl President/CEO Gary Stokan, who talked about the origins of Alabama-Duke, the future of neutral-site games and more. (1:02:06) Then they closed with a special 4th ...

Aug 30, 20191 hr 38 min

Florida-Miami Takeaways, Things To Know About Your Week 1 SEC Opponent (ep. 218)

Week 0 is in the books, and boy, was it interesting. The guys recap all the action from the Florida-Miami opener, including what to make of Feleipe Franks' up-and-down start to 2019. (2:11) The guys also dig into the NCAA punishment that Mississippi State received and why Mizzou fans have every right to be upset by it. (33:13) That's not the only MSU thing the guys broke down. They discussed Joe Moorhead's decision to roll with Tommy Stevens. (40:05) Also, the guys take a look ahead to Week 1 an...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 34 min

Bo Nix is Auburn's QB1, Playoff predictions, Chris Fallica Interview (ep. 217)

In a truly LOADED game week pod, the guys have a ton of stuff to get to. They break down the big news on The Plains that Bo Nix is Auburn's starting quarterback, which leads to some gloating from Marler. (4:52) The guys also discuss Marler's list of underrated players and breakout players in the SEC. (15:19) Because the season starts on Saturday, the guys give their Playoff and national championship predictions for 2019. Uncle Chris and Connor even get into a Florida-Miami edition of over/under....

Aug 22, 20191 hr 48 min
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