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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

Fall camp is here! Dan Mullen talks broadcasting, Florida, Cam Newton & future

We've made it to August! Connor has a full breakdown of some pre-camp thoughts, including the QB battle in Tuscaloosa, the Spencer Sanders situation at Ole Miss, Jimbo Fisher-Bobby Petrino updates, the Maason Smith hype train, Dont'e Thornton buzz at Tennessee, Carson Beck being somewhat on the back burner at Georgia and the off-the-field questions the Dawgs have to answer. Is Week 1 of College GameDay a disappointment? Connor doesn't think so. Also, a thought on Colorado to the Big 12 and what ...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 53 min

Preseason All-SEC snubs, Jordan Rodgers talks A&M offense, Spencer Rattler & SEC QBs

SEC Media Days are in the books, but the guys have some takes on the voting that came out of Nashville. Has the Vandy votes thing run its course? The guys go through some All-SEC snubs, with takes on Joe Milton, Ray Davis, Nick Emmanwori, Evan Stewart and Beaux Limmer. SEC Network's Jordan Rodgers joined the show to discuss all things A&M offense, what got him in trouble, an adjusted Spencer Rattler take and much more on SEC QBs. The guys close with ridesharing experiences in #FiguringItOut ...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 42 min

A Bama guarantee, AJC correction thoughts, Gary Danielson talks criticism, Uncle Verne & future

SEC Media Days are nearly in the books and the guys have takeaways from Nashville. We got an Alabama guarantee from JC Latham that the guys dig into. Did Kirby Smart get let off the hook? Plus, other nuggets from the last 2 days in Nashville. SEC on CBS announcer Gary Danielson joined the show to discuss his criticism, Uncle Verne stories, his future and much more. The guys close with some thoughts on the AJC issuing a correction and firing reporter Alan Judd for his scrutinized story a couple w...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 20 min

Maddening Jimbo & Day 1 Media Days thoughts, Jake Butt talks Harbaugh, Bowers & career

SEC Media Days in Nashville is officially underway. Connor offers up some thoughts on taking in the action Monday Monday (0:25), including why Brian Kelly looked more relaxed (1:00), Jimbo Fisher's frustrating lack of transparency (10:00) and much more. Former Michigan All-American Jake Butt came on the show and talked all things Jim Harbaugh, Brock Bowers, his wild career and more. The guys close with haircut horror stories in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 32 min

Abuse of Power 101, Michael Katz on Lane's 10-year arc, Ole Miss QB battle & Pete Golding

It's July, but we've got another college football scandal. Connor and Will discuss the alleged abuse of power with Northwestern and why that subject has become such a tricky space to navigate, including for Georgia. Michael Katz joined the show to discuss Lane Kiffin's 10-year return after getting left on the tarmac, the Ole Miss QB battle, Pete Golding and much more. The guys close with meeting celebrities in the wild in #FiguringItOut, Lad of the Week and a little housekeeping. Learn more abou...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 57 min

Crowning America's team for 2023, paying tribute to the late Ryan Mallett w/ John Nabors (ep. 568)

, America. The guys have a loaded 4th of July pod. Of course, they need to find America's team. What are the caveats (2:55-8:17)? Who embodies that the most (8:18-49:24)? The Buzz's John Nabors joined the show to pay tribute to the late Ryan Mallett (49:40-1:10:40). The guys closed with 4th of July horror stories in #FiguringItOut (1:10:41-1:31:00) and Lad of the Week (1:31:00-1:38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 20231 hr 41 min

Joe Milton expectations, Alabama OL Tyler Booker on Bama QBs, Saban & Future 50 (ep. 567)

What are the expectations for Joe Milton in 2023? The guys break down the most interesting player in the SEC. Alabama OL Tyler Booker joined the show to talk about his return to Future 50, getting recruited by Nick Saban, blocking for Bryce Young, the Alabama QB room and more. The guys close with hats in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20231 hr 31 min

2024 SEC schedule thoughts, Jacob Hester on Maason Smith, Judkins & RB Heisman drought (ep. 566)

After 3 weeks of paternity leave, Connor is BACK. He and Will react to the release of the 2024 SEC schedule. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to talk all things LSU, Maason Smith, Quinshon Judkins and the RB Heisman drought. The guys close with a life update from Connor and Lad/Lass of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20231 hr 40 min

What Texas being "back" should be, Paul Finebaum on his other show, his hiring & future (ep. 563)

Connor and Will have an absolutely stacked pod. They dig into what it would mean for Texas to truly be back and why the standard has to be higher. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss a bit of everything, including his other TV show that he nearly launched, the 10-year anniversary of his hiring, being critical and much, much more. The guys close with a new segment called "What Was I Thinkin.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20231 hr 31 min

In Case I Forget, Ari Wasserman talks Dylan Raiola, recruiting trends & NIL (ep. 562)

Sure, it's late-May but the guys have a lot to dig into. Before Connor heads off for paternity leave, he has a brain dump of "In case I forget" takes that he's been meaning to fire off. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joined the show to talk about Georgia's 5-star QB pledge Dylan Raiola, the state of recruiting and NIL, as well as fun CFB teams to be in the new NCAA game. The guys close with a little housekeeping, plus paternity leave in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad ...

May 23, 20231 hr 35 min

Playoff picks, Auburn's new QB1? Tom Hart talks XFL, The Rock, Mizzou & career future (ep. 560)

Sure, we've only got 1 pod a week in summer, but the guys have a loaded early-May episode. The guys break down whether Payton Thorne will win Auburn's QB1 job and what the ideal plan could be for Robby Ashford. Connor offers up his Playoff picks. Who does he have winning it all? ESPN's Tom Hart joined the show to discuss the XFL Championship this weekend, conference calls with The Rock, Mizzou and the plan for the SEC Saturday Night trio. The guys close with #FiguringItOut: Graduation and Lad of...

May 09, 20232 hr 4 min

SEC Draft Superlatives, Bobby Carpenter talks Tony Romo stories, Ryan Day & OSU (ep. 559)

The NFL Draft is in the books. Connor offered up superlatives for some SEC Draft picks, including "best couple," "should've been a couple but wasn't," "they know something I don't," and many more. Former Ohio State star and Sirius XM host Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss his career, Tony Romo stories, Ryan Day's future and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash: Way-too-early 2024 NFL Draft predictions, Lad of the Week and a little housekeeping announcement. Learn more about you...

May 02, 20231 hr 56 min

Round 1 recap, Tyler Buchner to Bama, Brian Branch on Saban & Will Anderson speeches (ep. 558)

Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and the guys have a full breakdown of it. With the news that Tyler Buchner is transferring to Alabama, Connor and Will break down what this means for the Bama QB room. Former Alabama star Brian Branch joined the show on behalf of Tide Cleaners. The guys close with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 20231 hr 20 min

Where Bama & LSU passing games are, Cam Smith talks UT game, Rattler & Draft (ep. 557)

It's a fully loaded pod ahead of the NFL Draft. The guys first recap some pretty clear takeaways from watching the passing from Alabama and LSU in their respective spring games. The guys break down what a proper reaction is. Former South Carolina QB Cam Smith joined the show on behalf of SAXX Underwear. The guys close with overthinking the NFL Draft and Bold and Brash: 2023 NFL Draft edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 20231 hr 30 min

A dumb SEC rule, Hendon Hooker talks beating Bama, Draft criticism & Josh Heupel (ep. 556)

So it turns out, the SEC is stuck in the 2010s with its post-spring transfer portal rule. The guys dig into that and why it needs changing. Tennessee great Hendon Hooker joined the show on half of SixStar Pro Nutrition to discuss the Draft criticism he received, the throw that beat Bama, cigars (or lack there of) and much more. Connor and Will close with an "Ask Us Anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20231 hr 9 min

Overreaction vs. proper reaction, Chris Doering on Florida panic, Ole Miss QBs & portal (ep. 555)

We've got a bevy of spring games to break down. The guys play a little game of overreaction vs. proper reaction to discuss proper takeaways from the 8 SEC spring games over the weekend. Chris Doering joined the show to discuss the 3 SEC spring games he was at (Auburn, Florida and Ole Miss). The guys close with "Dad Bods" in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 20231 hr 38 min

The yummy Bama rat poison, Jimbo-Petrino & Conner Weigman's outlook w/ David Nuno (ep. 554)

Mid-spring is upon us and the guys have a ton to discuss. Connor debates whether or not he should offer Alabama the yummy rat poison and how that relates to the preseason SEC poll. TexAgs' David Nuno joined the show to discuss all things Aggies, including whether Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino can coexist and what Conner Weigman's potential is. The guys close with an SEC spring game edition of Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 20231 hr 46 min

The post-spring QB market, Alyssa Lang talks Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark & SC vibe check (ep. 553)

The guys are back with a loaded spring pod. Connor recapped the frustrating limitations of Auburn's spring game and why the post-spring QB market might not be all that some are hoping for. SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss the booming popularity of women's basketball with household names like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, as well as a South Carolina vibe check. The guys close with cooking in #FIguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 20231 hr 41 min

Spring game exhibitions? Drew Sanders on Bama to Arkansas, dunking for Saban & breakout (ep. 552)

It's a fully stacked early-April pod for y'all. The guys discuss how we could actually see spring game exhibitions, which Hugh Freeze banged the drum for. What would the rules be? And what could be the way to combat the obvious pushback? Arkansas All-American Drew Sanders joined the show on behalf of SixStar Pro Nutrition through the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change," campaign. The guys close with run-ins with the law in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 22 min

SEC teams as country artists 2.0, Nolan Smith on crushing the Combine, Jalen Carter & UGA (ep. 551)

After 2 long years, Connor went back to the well and came up with a revised list of country artists for every SEC team. Yes, even Oklahoma and Texas made the cut. Former Georgia star Nolan Smith also joined the show on behalf of Six Star Pro Nutrition. Smith talked all things NFL Draft prep, Jalen Carter, Stetson Bennett and the fact that he may or may not have made up the 7-5 claim. Connor closed with getting outside of your comfort zone in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Apr 03, 20232 hr 15 min

Best early Heisman bets, Devin Leary talks transferring, wild surgery & NC State journey (ep. 550)

It's a fully stacked late-March pod with a little bit of everything. The guys dig into Connor's favorite early Heisman bets because as we know, friends don't let friends bet on preseason Heisman favorites. Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary joined the show to discuss his new surroundings and his roller coaster career at NC State. The guys close with a Final Four edition of Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20231 hr 51 min

The SEC's March Sadness, Nico Iamaleava impressions & Vols encore with Adam Sparks (ep. 549)

March is over for the SEC in the Men's NCAA Tournament, and boy, was it sudden. The guys break down what that meant and if the SEC's continued March woes will come to an end anytime soon. Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Adam Sparks joined the show to break down Nico Iamaleava's start at Tennessee, whether he can compete with Joe Milton for the starting job, Josh Heupel's contract and much more. The guys close with decluttering in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 31 min

An SEC coach beef! Jim Dunaway talks Nick Saban's choice of words & Ty Simpson (ep. 548)

The guys have a full stacked late-March pod. We've got an SEC coach beef with Shane Beamer and ... ? Well, someone. The guys break down why there's an obvious candidate for the SEC coach that Beamer "wants to fight." Also, The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's interesting choice of words related to punishing a player. The guys close with "the thing I do best" in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 20231 hr 40 min

Hoops thoughts from a football guy, Matt Hayes talks early SEC spring developments (ep. 547)

Madness! Madness! Connor has plenty of hoops thoughts after catching the action up close in Orlando. What should we make of the SEC's showing in opening weekend? Connor breaks it all down. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of SEC spring developments, including QB situations at Florida & Georgia, the new SEC OCs, Glenn Schumann's contract, the likelihood of a Tennessee national championship moving forward and much more. Connor closes with Bold and Brash: Sweet 16 edition. Learn mo...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 25 min

Brock Bowers as the GOAT TE, Nick Fitzgerald on Mullen, Moorhead & his wild career (ep. 546)

It's a stacked mid-March pod for y'all. Can UGA superstar Brock Bowers become the best tight end in college football history? Is he already among the all-time greats? The guys break that down. Former MSU quarterback Nick Fitzgerald joined the show to look back on his wild career. The guys close with some dad advice for Connor in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 20231 hr 41 min

The sad Pac-12 comp, Brad Crawford talks Rattler & Maye, Madness picks w/ Adam Spencer (ep. 545)

It's a glorious time of year. March Madness is here. Connor and Will open by discussing the Pac-12's media deal and the awful position the conference is in. 247Sports' Brad Crawford join the show to dig into Spencer Rattler, Drake Maye and the ACC's most desirable teams. Adam Spencer and Connor close by breaking down the NCAA Tournament in Bold and Brash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20231 hr 44 min

SEC scheduling angst, Takeo Spikes on QB prospects, NFL stories & flipping to Auburn (ep. 544)

The guys have a mess to sort through. Or rather, the proposed SEC scheduling model. They discuss Nick Saban's comments to Sports Illustrated and discuss what has merit and what doesn't over the unrest of the proposed SEC scheduling model that's set to begin in 2024. Auburn legend and current SEC Network analyst Takeo Spikes joined the show to discuss his time with Hendon Hooker and CJ Stroud on his show "Behind the Mask," plus he shares stories of his playing days and flipping his commitment to ...

Mar 10, 20231 hr 30 min
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