It's a question that we in college football need to ask more often — who is having the worst time in the 2020s? Connor and Will dig into roughly a dozen teams and make the arguments for who is in the lead for "Dud of the Decade" status. 247sports' Tony Catalina joined the show to discuss all things Texas A&M ahead of Year 3 for Mike Elko. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Got thoughts on this episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Jun 25, 2026•2 hr 9 min
It's a stacked episode of The OG Kickoff. We finally got a resolution on the Brendan Sosrby saga. The guys discuss that, as well as 7 Chaos Scenarios for the 2026 season. What would send the college football world into a frenzy? ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to discuss his new SEC Nation hosting gig, Sam Leavitt expectations, the Big Ten-SEC debate, Dan Mullen and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and a promo for the new Connor O'Gara Show. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - We Bullied Brendan ...
Jun 18, 2026•2 hr 13 min
Let's talk fired coaches. Or rather, coaches who WILL be fired. Connor and Will draft Power Conference coaches that they think will be fired. Who makes the cut? Who had the better draft? CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to break down the stunning Brendan Sorsby ruling and the fallout across college football. The guys closed with Lad of the Week! Got thoughts on this episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 11, 2026•1 hr 51 min
Let's go back in time. A simpler time, in fact. Back when the first year of the College Football Playoff was all the rage and hope was everywhere. Connor traveled back in time to 2014 to tell/warn a person from 2014 what awaits in 2026. ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss all things SEC Spring Meetings and why Greg Sankey's power position has shifted, as well as the Miami-or-bust notion for the ACC. Connor closed with a recap of his eventful weekend in Indianapolis in Lad of the Week. L...
Jun 04, 2026•1 hr 8 min
It's Playoff time! Not really. But it is time to discuss what the field will look like in perhaps the last year of the 12-team Playoff. Connor runs through his predictions and bracket for how 2026 will shake out. 247sports' Chip Brown joined the show to discuss all things Texas ahead of a pivotal year for Steve Sarkisian.The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email. Got thoughts? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 28, 2026•2 hr 9 min
It's a fully stacked, drum-worthy pod! The guys discuss the Big Ten not budging with the idea of the 24-team Playoff, and what it means for the future of the sport. They also discuss Connor's 2026 All-Bang The Drum Team, which outlines 1 player from every SEC team who is worthy of going to bat for. ESPN's Matt Schick joined the show to discuss all things Colorado, Nebraska, Big Ten-SEC and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at ...
May 21, 2026•2 hr 11 min
Apparently, everyone is taking aim at Ole Miss. The guys dig into the viral Lane Kiffin remarks from the Vanity Fair article, as well as Steve Sarkisian firing a stray at Ole Miss. Kentucky coach Will Stein joined the show and talked about all things play-calling, Oregon, Sissy Cakes, Kentucky's future and more. The guys closed with Lad of the Week. Got a take on today's pod? Email the guys TheOGKickoff@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 14, 2026•1 hr 16 min
It's Draft Day! The guys are drafting the best games for 2026. Who won the Draft? Former Temple and Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including his year on Shane Beamer's staff at South Carolina, defensive trends, his toughest players to coach against, coach fashion and much, much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email from a long-time listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 07, 2026•2 hr 4 min
It's time to bust out the Iowa notepad ... it's bad contracts time! Connor and Will discuss the 10 worst contracts in college football this season. Who cracked the list? And who was No. 1? The guys break that list down. They close with a call for caffeine-related emails to TheOGKickoff@gmail.com , as well as a question about post-30 birthdays with a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 01, 2026•1 hr 47 min
Just before the guys started recording, the guys learned that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave because of a gambling addiction. The guys discuss that and what it means for Texas Tech, as well as college football as a whole. With the NFL Draft in the books, the guys hand out SEC Superlatives. KREF's Chris Plank joined the show to talk all things Oklahoma. The guys closed with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 45 min
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books! The guys have a recap of a quiet Thursday for the SEC. Plus, they talk about the new Kalen DeBoer deal and what it means for the new Alabama standard. San Diego State associate GM Sam Popper joined the show to discuss his new role and the ins and outs of player evaluation in this era of college football. The guys close with an email with a new SEC tiebreaker simulator! Email us TheOGKickoff@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Apr 24, 2026•1 hr 29 min
It's a loaded episode of The OG Kickoff. Will is out of town, but ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday, Connor breaks down what could be a weird NFL Draft for the SEC. LockedOn SEC's Chris Gordy joined Connor to do karaoke songs for every current SEC vibe. He closed with Lad of the Week and a programming note for the show! Email us TheOGKickoff@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 27 min
It's the Game of the Century! Or at least one of them. LSU and Alabama met in a 1-2 showdown that delivered some historic narratives. No touchdowns were needed to decide this defensive struggle. Did LSU get robbed by having to face Alabama again? And what would've happened if the result was flipped? Connor and Will are joined by longtime SDS Podcast co-host, current social media editor at ESPN Baton Rouge and diehard Alabama fan Chris Marler. Follow along as the guys recap this instant classic. ...
Apr 17, 2026•1 hr 46 min
It's a loaded, Draft-worthy episode wherein the guys select non-QB Heisman picks. Who makes the cut? And who had the best Draft? On3's JD PicKell joined the show to discuss some SEC spring storylines after we had some spring game action (sort of) in the SEC. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email that tugged at our heartstrings. Got a thought on the show or a story you wanted to share? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 58 min
The guys have one of the most iconic games in one of the most iconic SEC rivalries. A clash of SEC titans played out in Neyland Stadium in 1996, and unfortunately for Peyton Manning and Tennessee, the home Vols showed up too late to the party. The guys dig into all the elements that made this a game with epic buildup that featured the ultimate "tale of 2 halves" storyline. And what would've happened if the result was flipped? Connor and Will break down all of it. If you were there, email us TheO...
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Should the longest running conference title game be no more? Connor and Will discuss what Alabama AD Greg Byrne told Blake Toppmyer about getting rid of the SEC Championship. Needless to say, they're opposed. USA Today's Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss his visit with DJ Lagway, as well as the Mike Norvell mess at Florida State. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 29 min
Let's go back to a simpler time when Auburn was on top of the college football world and the SEC was in the midst of an unprecedented run of dominance. In the 2010 season, Auburn's emergence with Cam Newton became the stuff of legend. The guys look back on the buildup and wild sequence of events that played out in the BCS National Championship, most notably a certain Michael Dyer run. Connor and Will dive into all of their usual IJMM categories and get into a fascinating sliding door to close. L...
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 53 min
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 44 min
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 27, 2026•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2026•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2026•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2026•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 M...
Jan 28, 2026•2 hr 12 min
