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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

Reactions to Alabama’s perfect season, way-too-early Top 25 for 2021 (Ep. 366)

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 Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202159 min

Heisman Reaction, National Championship Preview, Barrett Sallee/Ryan O'Gara Interviews (ep. 365)

The guys have a ton of things to get to on a busy midweek pod. They have thoughts on DeVonta Smith's Heisman Trophy, as well as some early 2021 odds. Plus, they discuss the mess at Tennessee and some player/assistant moves in the SEC. The guys kick it to their interviews with CBS Sports Barrett Sallee and Saturday Tradition's Ryan O'Gara. The guys close with their full title game preview with picks and over/unders and some good vibes to send you on your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 46 min

Complete SEC Bowl Recap (ep. 364)

The guys have 8 SEC bowl games to recap after a 6-2 run for the SEC. They've got full takeaways from what started off shaky and turned into an impressive close to 2020. The guys sprinkle in some Heisman thoughts, some JT Daniels projecting and an early look ahead to Alabama-Ohio State. Plus, they close with Sunday Apologies. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 20211 hr 30 min

The Ultimate 2020 SEC Bowl Preview (ep. 363)

The guys are back after a Christmas break to preview all things SEC bowls. They break down each SEC bowl game. Well, at least the 8 that are still remaining. They make all of their usual picks and layout the over/unders. Plus, the guys have 4th and Wrong, Bagman Edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 20201 hr 48 min

Texas A&M's raw deal, the SEC Championship shootout, Playoff preview (ep. 362)

The Playoff field is set after an entertaining conference championship weekend, especially in the SEC. The guys react to the field with reasons why A&M got hosed. The guys discussed the matchups ahead and why Alabama should be a massive favorite against Notre Dame. They break down the high-scoring SEC Championship and offer takeaways for Florida, plus some Heisman picks. "One thing I liked, 1 thing I didn't like" rounds out the rest of the SEC slate, and the guys close with Sunday Apologies ...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 5 min

Early Signing Period Takeaways, SECCG/SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Mike Farrell Interview (ep. 361)

The guys have so, so much to get to on this fine mid-December pod. They talk about all things Early Signing Period in the SEC. Plus, there's a (somewhat) full slate of SEC games, including an SEC Championship. The guys have all of their usual picks and over/unders for that. Rivals' Mike Farrell joined the guys to talk about this strange Early Signing Period. They close out with Playoff predictions and 4th and Wrong, Bagman Edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choi...

Dec 17, 20201 hr 51 min

4th and Wrong: SEC Championship Mailbag (ep. 360)

The guys breakdown the upcoming matchup in Atlanta like only they know how: by taking questions from dedicated listeners. What are the keys to victory? How would the two Heisman favorites fare if they switched teams? And also, how long can Nick Saban keep this up?All this and more on this interactive episode, Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202029 min

Auburn fires Gus Malzahn, LSU gives Florida the boot, Georgia's 2021 hype train (ep. 359)

What a non-bleak weekend it was in the SEC. The guys recap a wild Saturday, which included LSU stunning Florida via a phantom shoe throw. They break down all the ramifications of that and what it means for Florida, Dan Mullen and Kyle Trask the Heisman Trophy race. Speaking of that, the guys talk about Alabama's beatdown of Arkansas and what it means for a strange Heisman weekend. Georgia's offensive resurgence is a popular topic in Athens, so naturally, the guys talk Georgia's 2021 hype train. ...

Dec 13, 20201 hr 28 min

The Playoff mess, SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Matt Hayes Interview (ep. 358)

The guys have a ton to sort through in a loaded preview pod. What should we make of A&M getting its game canceled? And what do we know about the Aggies' Playoff path? The guys pick all of the SEC games with their usual over/unders. Matt Hayes joined the pod to talk about the coaching carousel and all things 2020 mess in college football. The guys close the pod with 4th and Wrong. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 20201 hr 34 min

South Carolina's New Coach, DeVonta Smith's Heisman Campaign, A&M's Impressive Stand (ep. 357)

The guys are back after a rather blowout heavy weekend in the SEC. SEC Championship bids are clinched. The guys discussed South Carolina's new coach, Shane Beamer, and why he's a right fit and the right time. DeVonta Smith launched a Heisman campaign in Alabama's rout of LSU. Plus, A&M showed the selection committee something important while Florida kept its Playoff hopes alive at Tennessee. The guys recapped a wild Arkansas-Mizzou game and gave a couple tips of the hat in the South Carolina...

Dec 06, 20201 hr 14 min

SEC Picks & Over/Unders, top Vandy candidates, Jacob Hester Interview (ep. 356)

The guys have another coaching change in the SEC to discuss. Why was Derek Mason fired and who should replace him? The guys break that down. They also dig into Playoff rankings, and why the SEC should follow in the ACC's footsteps. The guys have a full slate of SEC games with picks and over/unders, plus, Jacob Hester joined the pod to talk about LSU's frustrating year. The guys close with 4th and Wrong, Bagman Edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 56 min

Sarah Fuller makes history, Rivalry Week Recap, Sunday Apologies (ep. 355)

The guys have a loaded pod for y'all after a loaded SEC slate. They start with the big news in college football with Sarah Fuller's historic day for Vanderbilt. The guys hit on every SEC Rivalry Week game with some major takeaways (plus a couple Ohio State jabs). The guys close with some Sunday Apologies and they guess some Week 11 SEC lines. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 20201 hr 19 min

JT Daniels' dazzling debut, Playoff Show Predictions, Kirk Herbstreit Interview (ep. 354)

The guys have a full, loaded pod to recap the 9th week of SEC action. JT Daniels went off, and then things got weird in Athens again. Jeremy Pruitt's disastrous collapse continued against Auburn, which has the guys questioning his future more than ever. Plus, LSU finally did something against Arkansas that it hadn't all year. Mizzou got past South Carolina despite a surprising effort from the Gamecock defense in the post-Will Muschamp era. The guys discuss some Heisman developments for Mac Jones...

Nov 22, 20201 hr 17 min

Top Will Muschamp replacements, SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Matt Barrie Interview (ep. 353)

The guys have a fully loaded pod to get you ready for a nearly full slate of SEC games. They discuss the Will Muschamp firing and break down who his successor should be. Plus, the guys discuss the USA Today story that revealed Ed Orgeron's alleged lack of discipline for players accused of sexual crimes. The guys have their full SEC picks and over/unders, as well. ESPN anchor Matt Barrie joined the guys for an awesome interview on all things college football in 2020. They closed out with some 4th...

Nov 19, 20201 hr 54 min

Kyle Trask's Heisman case, South Carolina-Ole Miss perfection, possible Playoff shuffling (ep. 352)

The guys are back to recap a quiet, but noteworthy Saturday in the SEC. On a day with only 3 games, there was still plenty to talk about, including Kyle Trask's loud Heisman statement without Kyle Pitts. Plus, what should we make of Feleipe Franks' interesting reception in his return to The Swamp. The guys have plenty of thoughts on the bananas South Carolina-Ole Miss game. Lane Kiffin is perfectly in his element and Will Muschamp is totally out of his. The guys closed with some parting thoughts...

Nov 15, 20201 hr 17 min

Positive Vibes Week 8 SEC Preview, Peter Burns Interview (ep. 351)

The guys have only good thoughts on the heels of 4 SEC games getting postponed. They talk about what that means moving forward, and whether LSU will play Alabama OR Florida on Dec. 12. Plus, they break down the 3 SEC games that will happen this weekend. SEC Network anchor Peter Burns joined the pod to talk all things Bama-LSU postponement, The Masters and much more. The guys closed with 4th and Wrong, "Nightmare Golf Foursome Edition." Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad ...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 23 min

Florida ends Georgia's Cocktail Party streak, A&M's Playoff Path, Sunday Apologies (ep. 350)

The guys are back to recap all the action in the SEC, including the monumental showdown in Jacksonville. Florida finally got over the hump against Georgia, so what does that mean for each program? The guys talked about the rest of the SEC action, like Tennessee's continued collapse and Arkansas' continued rise. Plus, does A&M have a Playoff path that's better or worse than it was entering the day? The guys have some Playoff thoughts on Notre Dame after its win against Clemson. They close wit...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 32 min

Cocktail Party Preview, SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Chris Doering Interview (ep. 349)

It's a light week in the SEC, but we're drinking cocktails because there's a massive showdown in Jacksonville. The guys preview that and provide all of their picks and over/unders for the SEC slate. SEC Network analyst and former Florida star Chris Doering joined the guys to talk all things Florida-Georgia, SEC receivers and second-half trends to watch for. The guys close with 4th and Wrong, Bagman Edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 48 min

Dan Mullen erupts, Auburn sinks LSU to new low and UGA's got issues (ep. 348)

The SEC had blowouts on blowouts on blowouts. The good news is that the guys have a ton of takeaways from a telling weekend. What happened to LSU? And how vintage of a performance was that from the Auburn defense? The guys discuss Dan Mullen's tirade and the ensuing brawl, plus what Florida figured out after its long layoff. The guys break down Georgia's issues ahead of the Cocktail Party. Plus, the guys talked Alabama's dominance vs. LSU, A&M's statement win vs. Arkansas and Ole Miss' recor...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 29 min

Week 6 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Tate Casey Interview (ep. 347)

The guys have a TON of stuff for a loaded Week 6 slate in the SEC. They've got all of their usual picks and over/unders for the 6 SEC games, as well as a Lock of the Week. Plus, former Florida tight end Tate Casey joined the pod. The guys closed out with 4th and Wrong, Halloween Edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 20202 hr

Jaylen Waddle's season-ending injury, Marler's Auburn luck rant, Sunday Apologies (ep. 346)

The guys might've had 4 games to break down, but they've got a full arsenal of takes. They start with the big news of the day with Jaylen Waddle suffering a season-ending ankle injury. How does that impact Alabama? And what should we think of Tennessee's continued struggles? Plus, Marler went into full rant mode to recap the Auburn. They dig into LSU's beatdown of South Carolina and Kentucky's dreadful offensive showing against Mizzou. They closed with Sunday Apologies and Guess the Week 6 SEC L...

Oct 25, 20201 hr 22 min

Week 5 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Neighbor Terry Wilson Interview (ep. 345)

That's right. Our favorite neighbor, Terry Wilson, joined the guys to talk about Kentucky's turnaround, his wild journey, his hair decision, his Mark Stoops love and much, much more. In addition to that, the guys broke down how the Big Ten's return, specifically Ohio State's, impacts the SEC and the national conversation. The guys offered up picks and over/unders for every SEC game this week. They closed with 4th and Wrong, mailbag edition. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about you...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 52 min

Alabama silences Georgia, longtime SEC streaks fall, Sunday Apologies (ep. 344)

Week 4 in the SEC is in the books, and there were no shortage of storylines. Alabama took down Georgia with a COVID-free Nick Saban, which the guys dug into. Plus, a pair a longtime SEC streaks fell thanks to South Carolina and Kentucky. The guys also talked about a monumental win for Sam Pittman and Arkansas. And in the Maroon Bowl, the guys were left scratching their heads on all things MSU. The guys close with Sunday Apologies and Guess the Week 5 Lines. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Lea...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 31 min

Nick Saban Tests Positive For COVID, UGA-Bama Deep Dive, Week 4 SEC Picks & Over/Unders (ep. 343)

The guys are bringing the good vibes amidst some tough news in the SEC that 2 games are being postponed as a result of COVID-19. They have a full deep dive on Georgia-Alabama ahead of the monumental showdown in Tuscaloosa. The full set of SEC picks and over/unders are in, and so are their Locks of the Week. The guys close things out with some 4th and Wrong. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 20201 hr 57 min

The SEC loses its mind, Sunday Apologies (ep. 342)

The guys have a wild, wild, week to recap. The SEC lost its mind. We had A&M taking down Florida, Mizzou stunning LSU and Lane Kiffin putting up a billion points on Alabama. The guys recapped every SEC game. Plus, they have a lot of Sunday Apologies. AND they guess the Week 4 SEC lines. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 20201 hr 37 min

Week 3 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Alyssa Lang Interview (ep. 341)

Hurricane Delta is going to impact the SEC this weekend, but the guys have a full breakdown of every game in the conference this week. They've got all of their usual picks with over/unders, plus they have a Lock of the Week. SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the pod and talked about her new shows, donuts, being Tennessee's good luck charm and much, much more. The guys finished with a tweak on 4th and Wrong. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 44 min

Arkansas stuns MSU, full Week 2 reactions, Sunday Apologies (ep. 340)

The guys have a wild week to break down. Why was there something personal on the line with the Arkansas-MSU game? And what should we take away from Barry Odom's dominance of Mike Leach's defense? Plus, Georgia had a statement win against Auburn that yielded plenty of takeaways. The guys go through the entire slate of SEC matchups, and close with some Sunday Apologies and some guessing of the Week 3 lines. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Oct 04, 20201 hr 34 min

Week 2 SEC Picks & Over/Unders, Aaron Murray & Emmitt Smith Interviews (ep. 339)

It's a LOADED Week 2 pod, comin in hot. We've got a full slate of Week 2 games to preview with picks and over unders. Plus, we've got a lock of the week for y'all. Also, Georgia legend Aaron Murray and Florida legend Emmitt Smith joined the pod. The guys close things out with some 4th and Wrong. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 20201 hr 56 min

MSU Air Raids all over LSU, Week 1 takeaways/overreactions, Sunday Apologies (ep. 338)

Holy cow. Week 1 is in the books, and the guys have a full recap. They break down each and every SEC game, especially the stunner in Death Valley. What should we make of Georgia's offense? Is Kyle Trask taking the next step? Marler also offers up some Sunday Apologies. What's an overreaction from Week 1? And what about the Big 12's woeful showing yet again? The guys have all of that, plus they guess the Week 2 lines in the SEC. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices....

Sep 27, 20201 hr 42 min

SEC Week 1 is HERE, SEC All-Neighbor All-Name Team, Winning and Boozing (ep. 337)

Y'all. We made it! Week 1 of the 2020 SEC season is finally here, and the guys have a ton to get you ready. They've got picks with over/unders and gambling advice from Uncle Chris. Plus, bold predictions for Week 1. The guys also put together the first ever SEC All-Neighbor All-Name Team. The first 2020 edition of Winning and Boozing is here, as well. A Week 1 edition of 4th and Wrong closes things out. Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 53 min
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