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
Indiana is your 2025 national champs! In football! Connor recaps his 1-of-1 night watching his alma mater win a national championship in Miami. The guys put perspective on what Curt Cignetti did in record time, what Fernando Mendoza's 4th-and-5 run reminded them of, what Miami's season meant and so, so much more. The guys also spin it forward to 2026 with a way-too-early top 10!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 9 min
It's a loaded national championship preview pod! The guys have a ton of pre-national championship thoughts. Who wins? Also, the guys hand out a bunch of SEC Transfer Portal Superlatives. Fox Sports' Chris "Bear" Fallica joins the show to talk Miami's chances in the title game and some of his favorite bets. 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...
Jan 15, 2026•2 hr 34 min
The semifinals are in the books! Ole Miss fell in thrilling fashion to Carson Beck and Miami. Should the defensive pass interference have been called? And what's next for Ole Miss after its best season in school history? The guys discuss Connor's Hoosiers dropping the hammer in the Oregon rematch to clinch a national title berth with Miami. The guys close with some early thoughts on the title game and whether it'll actually be a Miami home game.ChaptersFIESTA BOWL: OLE MISS vs. MIAMI (00:00:05)P...
Jan 10, 2026•1 hr 11 min
We've got a TON of ground to cover, starting with Chad Morris being employed at a real college football job. The guys dig into both College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. Who wins? Plus, the guys discuss what's been a dreadful postseason for the SEC and what it actually means. Michael Katz joins the show to talk all things Ole Miss. The guys close with Lad of the Week.Chapters:FIESTA BOWL: OLE MISS vs. MIAMI(00:06:33) PEACH BOWL: INDIANA vs. OREGON (00:27:07)TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SEC’S BOWL S...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 56 min
Mercy, what a quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The guys dig into Ole Miss' stunning upset of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Can Ole Miss win a national title? And what plagued Georgia? The guys discuss Bama getting a taste of its own Nick Saban era medicine against Indiana, and what the changes are to Kalen DeBoer's squad. The guys close with thoughts on Miami and Oregon making defensive statements and potential tweaks to the quarterfinal round.Chapters:SUGAR BOWL: OLE MISS vs. GE...
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 31 min
The last pod of 2025 is here! The guys start by digging into the Cam Coleman decision to enter the transfer portal. Could he be the most coveted non-QB ever in the portal? The Playoff quarterfinals have arrived, so the guys break down who'll win each matchup. The Indiana-Alabama matchup in the Rose Bowl means the return of former SDS Podcast co-host and current ESPN Baton Rouge social media director Chris Marler. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Chapters:Cam Coleman Portal (00:00:00)SUGAR BOW...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 6 min
The bowl season is upon us, and the guys have a full preview of the non-Playoff bowls in the SEC. Who wins each one of those games and what will they actually mean? The guys dig into that. Plus, Peter Burns joined the show to discuss the weird A&M finish, as well as Lane Kiffin's start at LSU. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Chapters:GATOR BOWL: No. 19 VIRGINIA vs. MIZZOU (00:04:20)TEXAS BOWL: LSU vs. NO. 21 HOUSTON (00:16:19) MUSIC CITY BOWL: TENNESSEE vs. ILLINOIS (00:22:22:13)RELIAQUE...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 49 min
Playoff! The guys recap a fascinating Round 1 of the Playoff. That included Alabama erasing a 17-point deficit in Norman and earning a trip to the Rose Bowl, as well as A&M's offensive dud vs. Miami, Ole Miss dominating Tulane without Lane Kiffin, a ranking of the remaining CFP quarterbacks and the Group of 5 debate.Chapters:Bama / Oklahoma (00:05:36)Miami / Texas A&M (00:42:55)Ole Miss / Tulane(01:04:04)Ranking remaining playoff QBs (01:17:25)Playoff expansion / G5 in playoff (01:28:31)...
Dec 21, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The Playoff is here! The guys break down each Round 1 Playoff game with picks for Alabama-Oklahoma, Miami-Texas A&M, Tulane-Ole Miss and James Madison-Oregon. SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah joined the show to discuss all things Oklahoma, including John Mateer's postseason outlook and what happened with Jaydn Ott, as well as the CFP and the transfer portal QB that he'd want. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Claim Kalshi Promo Code:https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/link/kalshi-trading/Please su...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 58 min
It's time to catch up on some key non-Playoff SEC developments. The guys dig into all things Heisman finalists, All-SEC discussions, important players for new coaches to retain, new coordinator hires and more. Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show ahead of his retirement to talk about 3 decades in college football, fixing the sport and whether non-Playoff bowls can do anything to survive. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lear...
Dec 10, 2025•2 hr 3 min
The Playoff field is set! The guys react to a surprising top 12 with early thoughts on all of those matchups. They dig into the scariest teams, who got the best draw, what to make of Alabama-Oklahoma and more. Plus, the guys discuss what in the world Alabama did to get demolished by Georgia in the SEC Championship. They close with some Heisman Trophy thoughts and revisit Connor's nightmare travel experience.Chapters:(00:00:05) Playoff Selection Reaction(00:19:00) SEC Championship Reaction(00:30:...
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr 20 min
It's a fully stacked midweek pod! The guys clean up some SEC Coaching Carousel things with takeaways from the 6 new coaches in the conference. They preview the SEC Championship and discuss who'll win in yet another Alabama-Georgia showdown in Atlanta. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss the coaching carousel, Georgia's offense and the Year 2 slump for Ryan Williams. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...
Dec 03, 2025•2 hr 15 min
In perhaps our most stacked pod ever, we had coaching hires made at LSU, Auburn, Florida AND Arkansas. The guys dig into all the Lane Kiffin drama, as well as the trickle-down effect of those 3 programs who filled vacancies. They dig into all of the SEC Rivalry Week games including what the SEC Championship outlook will be for Alabama and Georgia yet again. The guys closed with a prediction of the CFP Top 12.Chapters:Lane Kiffin to LSU (00:00:00)Jon Sumrall to Florida (00:12:08)Alex Golesh to Au...
Nov 30, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Rivalry Week is here! Connor is solo today, but he breaks down every SEC matchup in a loaded slate to close the regular season. The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joins the show to talk all things Iron Bowl and the Auburn vacancy. Connor closes things out 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 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min
It was a sleeeeeeepy Week 13 slate in the SEC, but the guys have plenty of takeaways, including why Brent Venables took on something that Lincoln Riley couldn't, Diego Pavia solidified his status as a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender, Tennessee finally won in The Swamp and Texas waited until late November to turn on the offensive gas. The guys closed with the CFP Top 12 prediction and some Lane Kiffin thoughts.ChaptersOklahoma / Mizzou (00:04:34)Kentucky / Vandy (00:24:11)Tennessee / Florida ...
Nov 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Somehow it's the 4th Saturday of November. The guys have a loaded pod ahead of Cupcake Week in the SEC. They discuss the 4 Power Conference matchups (Mizzou-Oklahoma, Arkansas-Texas, Vandy-Kentucky and Tennessee-Florida), plus, Lock of the Week. CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss the weird developments on the College Football Playoff, the coaching carousel and Texas Tech's rise. The guys close with Lad of the Week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Week 12 was a wild one in the SEC. The guys dig into all the matchups, including Oklahoma handing Alabama its first home SEC loss of the 2020s, Kirby Smart still owning Steve Sarkisian, A&M's baffling 60 minutes against South Carolina, Lane Kiffin getting an ironic win vs. Florida, Ahmad Hardy's historic night and a perfectly fitting interim bowl between Arkansas and LSU. The guys closed by prediction the CFP Top 12.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...
Nov 16, 2025•1 hr 39 min
