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The OG Kickoff w/ Connor and Will

Will Ogburndbldownmedia.com
Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn return to the mic for The OG Kickoff - your new 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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Episodes

Week 12! Can Oklahoma & Texas make statements? Jacob Hester talks LSU vacancy, Nussmeier & SEC RBs

Week 12 has arrived and there are some massive stakes in the SEC. The guys dig into all the games in a pivotal week, including South Carolina-Texas A&M, Arkansas-LSU, Oklahoma-Alabama, Florida-Ole Miss, Texas-Georgia and Mississippi State Mizzou, plus Lock of the Week. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss the vacancy in Baton Rouge, Garrett Nussmeier and SEC running backs. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn m...

Nov 12, 20252 hr 12 min

Nussmeier & Lagway benched, A&M rolls, Diego Pavia & Cam Coleman forever

Week 11 delivered us ... blowouts. The guys dig into the entire SEC slate, including LSU benching Garrett Nussmeier against Alabama, A&M rolling in CoMo, Vandy winning a thriller in a Diego Pavia-Cam Coleman shootout, Georgia flexing in a 2010s way and Kentucky dominating a lost Florida, who benched DJ Lagway. The guys close by predicting the Playoff top 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 09, 20251 hr 37 min

Can A&M stay unbeaten? Tricky spots for UGA & Bama, Ryan Brown talks Auburn & Ty Simpson

Week 11! The guys discuss the first Playoff Poll of 2025. Plus, they have 5 SEC matchups to break down (Georgia-Mississippi State, Texas A&M-Mizzou, Auburn-Vandy, LSU-Alabama and Florida-Kentucky) and Lock of the Week. The Next Round's Ryan Brown joined the show to discuss all things Auburn, Jon Sumrall and Ty Simpson The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 05, 20251 hr 49 min

Hugh Freeze fired, Brent Venables' Toby Keith win, Texas & UGA win thrillers

We got breaking news that Hugh Freeze was fired at Auburn, That headlined Week 10. The guys dig into Brent Venables' big-time win at Tennessee, Texas holding off Vandy's wild comeback, Georgia surviving Florida with another late rally, South Carolina fired Mike Shula after a dreadful showing at Ole Miss, Mississippi State finally got an SEC win and the guys closed with the Freeze discussion and who could replace him.Chapters:Oklahoma/Tennessee (00:00:43)Vandy/Texas (00:29:49)Georgia/Florida (00:...

Nov 02, 20251 hr 42 min

Huge CFP implications at Texas & Tennessee, Chris Doering on Cocktail Party, Florida & SEC WRs

Week 10 is here! The guys have a full breakdown of their August Draft of SEC teams. They preview all the storylines heading into the first Saturday of November with predictions for Vandy-Texas, Florida-Georgia, South Carolina-Ole Miss, Mississippi State-Arkansas, Oklahoma-Tennessee and Kentucky-Auburn. Florida legend Chris Doering joined the show to talk all things Cocktail Party, the Florida vacancy & some SEC WR trends. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Oct 29, 20252 hr 1 min

Emergency pod! Brian Kelly fired at LSU! Who should replace him?

With the stunning news on Sunday night that Brian Kelly is out at LSU, the guys recorded an emergency podcast. They recap what went wrong for Brian Kelly. Also, who should replace him?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202543 min

A&M is elite, Bama survives, Vandy respect, Ole Miss & Texas rally

Week 9 was another electric week in the SEC. The guys dig into all the matchups, including A&M's statement win in Death Valley, Alabama surviving at South Carolina, Vandy grinding out another top-15 win, Ole Miss rallying late to beat Oklahoma, Texas pulling off a miraculous comeback, Auburn finally getting a QB decision right and Josh Heupel continuing his dominance of Mark Stoops.Chapters:A&M/LSU (00:03:30)Alabama/South Carolina (00:16:20)Mizzou/Vandy: (00:27:48)Ole Miss/Oklahoma (00:3...

Oct 26, 20251 hr 29 min

Who keeps SEC title hopes alive? Brad Crawford on Shane Beamer-Virginia Tech drama & Florida vacancy

It's a fully stacked Week 9 in the SEC. We've got 7 conference games, many of which have massive SEC Championship ramifications. Who takes care of business to keep a path to Atlanta alive? The guys discuss all of those matchups. CBS Sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss the Shane Beamer-Virginia Tech drama, as well as who Florida should hire and an interesting national championship hypothetical. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Oct 22, 20252 hr 8 min

Billy Napier fired, Georgia roars back, scary Bama & casual Texas

We got breaking news that Billy Napier is out in the midst of Year 4 at Florida. The guys discuss that at the end of the episode. They break down all of the Week 8 SEC action, which had 6 1-score games. Is Georgia just inevitable? Does Alabama's win vs. Tennessee erase the last remaining Kalen DeBoer skeptics? Plus, A&M is the last remaining unbeaten, Texas is too casual and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Oct 19, 20251 hr 52 min

Revenge for Georgia & Bama? Will 2 SEC coaches get fired? Midseason storylines w/ Jesse Simonton

It's a full slate of SEC games in Week 8 without any byes or nonconference games, so the guys discuss each matchup with thoughts and predictions on LSU-Vandy, Oklahoma-South Carolina, Ole Miss-Georgia, Texas A&M-Arkansas, Mississippi State-Florida, Texas-Kentucky, Tennessee-Alabama and Mizzou-Auburn. Jesse Simonton joined the show to discuss a bunch of midseason storylines in college football with some predictions for latter half of the year. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more ab...

Oct 15, 20252 hr 20 min

Texas is alive, Ty Simpson QB1 in CFB & a wild Jordan-Hare 180

It was a fascinating week in the SEC with all sorts of takeaways. Texas made a Red River statement with a blowout win of John Mateer-led Oklahoma. The guys discussed Ty Simpson playing his tail off in an impressive road win at Mizzou, and why Kalen DeBoer just accomplished a remarkable feat. A controversial play flipped everything between Georgia and Auburn while LSU fended off South Carolina, A&M cruised late vs. Florida and Tennessee avoided a Bobby Petrino stunner.Learn more about your ad...

Oct 12, 20251 hr 47 min

Red River ... mystery? Week 7 preview, Laura Rutledge talks favorite players & Florida

It's a loaded Week 7 in the SEC. We've got a full Week 7 preview with picks for Alabama-Mizzou, Oklahoma-Texas, Arkansas-Tennessee, A&M-Florida, Georgia-Auburn and South Carolina-LSU. Laura Rutledge joined the show on behalf of Honey Baked Ham to discuss all things Florida, SEC Nation, early-season SEC takeaways and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 08, 20252 hr 16 min

Florida's bittersweet win, Texas in trouble & Alabama's Diego Pavia revenge

Week 6 had some fireworks, especially in The Swamp, where Florida delivered a statement win vs. Texas. The guys discuss what that actually meant for Billy Napier, and perhaps why it felt more significant for the Longhorns. Alabama got its revenge on Diego Pavia, though it wasn't a picnic for the Tide. The guys discuss A&M grinding through a slow offensive start vs. Mississippi State and Georgia keeping Kentucky in the SEC basement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Oct 05, 20251 hr 21 min

Week 6! Can Vandy repeat vs. Alabama? Filling the Power Conference vacancies with Matt Hayes

It's not a deep Week 6 slate in the SEC, but there's still plenty of intrigue. The guys dig into all the juicy Week 6 matchups in the SEC, including Kentucky-Georgia, Vandy-Alabama, Texas-Florida and Mississippi State-Texas A&M. USA Today's Matt Hayes joined the show to fill the 4 Power Conference head coaching vacancies. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 01, 20251 hr 43 min

Kalen DeBoer's Toby Keith win, Lane's perfect week & Sam Pittman fired

It was a wild weekend in the SEC. The guys start with Sunday's news that Sam Pittman was fired. The guys discuss what that means with Bobby Petrino as the interim coach. They dig into all the Week 5 action, including what the Kalen DeBoer conversations are now after a monumental win at Georgia. Plus, Lane Kiffin had a perfect week that ended with a win vs. LSU, A&M humbled Jackson Arnold, Tennessee won a wild road game at Mississippi State and South Carolina won its 4th straight Kentucky mat...

Sep 28, 20251 hr 31 min

Another Bama-Georgia classic? John Mateer's injury, Ryan McGee talks Lane Kiffin doc & Bottom 10

It's Week 5 and we've got a LOADED pod! The guys discuss the SEC schedules that were released for 2026-29. Plus, John Mateer's injury could have a variety of impacts on Oklahoma and college football as a whole. The guys break down a stacked Week 5 slate that includes Alabama-Georgia, Notre Dame-Arkansas, Auburn-Texas A&M, Kentucky-South Carolina, LSU-Ole Miss and Mississippi State-Tennessee. ESPN's Ryan McGee joined the show to talk about the Lane Kiffin documentary "The Many Lives of Lane K...

Sep 24, 20252 hr 19 min

The Auburn-Oklahoma controversy, we love Ahmad Hardy & Sam Pittman's collapse

Week 4 delivered! We got drama galore with Arkansas blowing an 18-point lead in an inexcusable Sam Pittman loss. The guys discuss his seemingly last stand at Arkansas. There was drama to be had in the Auburn-Oklahoma showdown in the form of some horrendous officiating. The guys dig into that, what it meant for Brent Venables and whether we should believe in Auburn. Plus, Ahmad Hardy was brilliant once again for Mizzou in a game that reminded us why LaNorris Sellers needs help. And the guys close...

Sep 21, 20251 hr 27 min

The Jackson Arnold-Oklahoma breakup game, Week 4 picks, Cole Cubelic on Auburn & early surprises

Week 4 might be light, but that's not to say it lacks intrigue. The guys dig into the 3 Power Conference games in the SEC this week, including Auburn-Oklahoma, South Carolina-Mizzou and Florida-Miami. Cole Cubelic joins the show to talk Auburn & early SEC surprises. The guys close with "Pull the Plug" and Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 17, 20252 hr 17 min

Georgia's miracle, Joey Aguilar shines, A&M's brilliance & LSU's weird Florida win

Week 3 was electric! The guys have full breakdowns of all the action in the SEC, including Georgia's miracle at Tennessee, A&M stunning Notre Dame, LSU's weird Florida win, Alabama's statement vs. Wisconsin, Vanderbilt blasting a hobbled South Carolina and Ole Miss winning with a backup QB vs. Arkansas.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 20251 hr 42 min

Week 3 is absolutely loaded! Neil Blackmon talks Billy Napier mess & top 10 SEC players

We've got an elite Week 3 slate ahead. The guys preview all 6 Power Conference games involving SEC teams, including Wisconsin-Alabama, Georgia-Tennessee, Arkansas-Ole Miss, Florida-LSU, Texas A&M-Notre Dame and Vandy-South Carolina. Plus, Lock of the Week. SDS' Neil Blackmon joined the show to discuss all things Billy Napier and his top 10 SEC players. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Sep 10, 20252 hr 3 min

Billy Napier's epic collapse, John Mateer's arrival, MSU & Vandy upsets

Week 2 was full of interesting developments, including Billy Napier's epic collapse vs. USF, John Mateer's coming-out-party against Michigan in a big Oklahoma win, as well as Mississippi State and Vandy pulling off big-time upsets and Ole Miss rallying back vs. Kentucky. The guys closed with some thoughts on the SEC's 8-2 mark vs. Power Conference teams in non-conference play.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Sep 07, 20251 hr 35 min

Week 2 SEC picks! Doug Lesmerises talks Big Ten vs. SEC, an Alabama do-over & LSU bet

It's not the splashiest of Saturdays, but Week 2 is still loaded with intrigue. The guys break down the 5 SEC Power Conference games, including Ole Miss-Kentucky, Kansas-Mizzou, Michigan-Oklahoma, Arizona State-Mississippi State and Vanderbilt-Virginia Tech. Doug Lesmerises joins the show to talk Big Ten vs. SEC, Kalen DeBoer do-over, an LSU bet and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Chapters:00:00 - Week 2 SEC Picks01:04:20:15 - Doug Lesmerises Interview01:45:21:21 - Lad of the Week...

Sep 03, 20251 hr 58 min

LSU is for real, old Alabama is dead, Arch collapses, Auburn & Tennessee have QBs

Week 1 is (mostly) in the books! There were a ton of takeaways. The guys dig into LSU's statement win and Connor claps back at Dabo Swinney. Plus, what happened to the Alabama at Florida State? Arch Manning's debut was awful while Jackson Arnold and Joey Aguilar both balled out for their new teams. Plus, some closing thoughts on the SEC in Week 1.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 31, 20251 hr 29 min

Week 1 SEC Picks! Kevin Clark on Notre Dame-Miami, Mario Cristobal & Carson Beck

Week 1! Week 1! Week 1! We made it. The guys have a full Week 1 SEC preview, with picks against the spread for Auburn-Baylor, Tennessee-Syracuse, Texas-Ohio State, Alabama-Florida State, LSU-Clemson and South Carolina-Virginia Tech, as well as Lock of the Week. ESPN's Kevin Clark joined the show to discuss all things Miami, Carson Beck. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 27, 20252 hr 19 min

The biggest SEC upsets of 2025, Justin Hokanson on Auburn's new national titles, Hugh Freeze & Jackson Arnold

It's a great time to predict some upsets. The guys do that with the biggest SEC upsets of 2025, and how that would impact conversations in college football. On3's Justin Hokanson joined the show to discuss an eventful month at Auburn, including why the Tigers claimed 4 new national titles, Hugh Freeze's play-calling and what to expect from Jackson Arnold. The guys close with some housekeeping on the in-season schedule.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more abou...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 26 min

The Big Ten's worst idea ever, Dari Nowkhah talks John Mateer, Brent Venables & new gig

The Big Ten has come up with the worst idea ever. That's saying something. Connor and Will dig into the conference's proposed Playoff idea and why it blows chunks. SEC Network/KREF host Dari Nowkhah joined the show to discuss all things Oklahoma, including John Mateer, Brent Venables, his new gig, witnessing OU's most brutal stretch ever and much more. The guys close with Jaxson Dart and thoughts on Michigan's punishment in Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Aug 18, 20251 hr 31 min

10 Chaos Scenarios for 2025, Paul Martin talks origins & feedback from "Any Given Saturday"

Football is so ... close. That makes it the perfect time to talk all things Chaos Scenarios for 2025. The guys dig into all the different things that CAN happen, and why it would be chaotic for the sport. "Any Given Saturday" executive producer Paul Martin joined the show to discuss the origins of the show, as well as the feedback he's gotten from the SEC crowd about the new Netflix show. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn mo...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 57 min

Drafting SEC teams, Jalin Hyatt talks Vols, offseason transformation & new teammates

It's our final Draft pod of 2025! Connor, Will and Adam Spencer Draft SEC teams for 2025 with a new scoring system. Who won the Draft? Tennessee legend and current New York Giants receiver Jalin Hyatt joined the show on behalf of World of Hyatt to talk all things Vols, his offseason transformation and his new teammates with the Giants. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 06, 20251 hr 43 min

SEC fall camp storylines I actually care about, Ari Wasserman on Nico Iamaleava, breakups & Deion Sanders

It's the final offseason month pod of the year! With fall camp rolling out, the guys break down SEC fall camp storylines that I actually care about, including the DJ Lagway injury, the Boo Carter drama, physical transformations, Brian Kelly's "Death Valley Jr." and more. On3's Ari Wasserman joined the show to discuss Nico Iamaleava, breakups & Deion Sanders.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 30, 20251 hr 39 min

What if SEC chalk plays out in 2025? Jordan Rodgers talks bold SEC QB rankings

We're no longer in-person, but we've got a loaded show. With the preseason SEC media ballots out, the guys discuss what it would look like if chalk actually played out. SEC Network's Jordan Rodgers joined the show from Atlanta to discuss his bold SEC QB rankings, and why he's not as bullish on a certain polarizing signal-caller as everyone else. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 49 min
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