The OG Kickoff w/ Connor and Will

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

Who is having the worst time in the 2020s? Polarizing A&M with Tony Catalina

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

7 Chaos Scenarios for 2026, Matt Barrie talks new SEC Nation gig, Leavitt & Mullen

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

Drafting coaches who'll be fired & the Brendan Sorsby mess w/ Shehan Jeyarajah

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

The 2014 time capsule, David Hale talks sinking Sankey & Miami's ACC to lose

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

Playoff Predictions! Steve Sarkisian's spicy offseason & Arch Manning's Year 2 w/ Chip Brown

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

2026 All-Bang The Drum Team, Matt Schick talks Colorado issues & Big Ten-SEC

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

Ole Miss Hate Week! Kentucky coach Will Stein on play-calling, Oregon & UK's future

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

Drafting the best 2026 games, Geoff Collins on year at SC & defensive trends

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

The 10 worst contracts in college football for 2026

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

SEC Draft Superlatives, Chris Plank talks Oklahoma, Brendan Sorsby ... yikes

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

The SEC's quiet Round 1, DeBoer's new deal, SDSU associate GM Sam Popper interview

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

A weird Draft for the SEC? Karaoke songs for SEC teams w/ Chris Gordy

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 Just Meant More: 2011 LSU at Alabama, AKA the Game of the Century

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

The 2026 non-QB Heisman Draft! JD PicKell talks SEC spring takeaways

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

It Just Meant More: 1996 Florida at Tennessee

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 SEC Championship end? Matt Hayes on DJ Lagway & FSU's mess

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

It Just Meant More: Auburn vs. Oregon, AKA the 2010 BCS National Championship

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

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