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The OG Kickoff w/ Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn
by Will Ogburn
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.
Episodes
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Will Bama or Texas stop the bleeding? Geoff Collins on Tennessee D, Buster Faulkner & Saban
It's Week 8! The guys have a full breakdown of the SEC action ahead with previews for Tennessee-South Carolina, LSU-Auburn, Ole Miss-Texas, Bama-A&M, Vandy-Kentucky and Oklahoma-Mississippi State. Geoff Collins joined the show to talk about Tennessee's dominant defense, Buster Faulkner's offense,...
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The craziest Saturday ever! Auburn downs UGA, Tennessee smokes Bama, woof Texas
It was the craziest day in the history of college football. Five top-7 teams went down for the first time ever. The guys have a full recap of a bananas day, including Auburn stunning No. 1 Georgia, Florida knocking off Texas with Tramell Jones Jr., Tennessee smoking Bama, Ole Miss dominating...
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Now or never for Arch & Austin Simmons revenge? CJ Baxter talks UK's rise & Texas
It's already Week 7, but fear not. The guys have a full preview at the midway point of the season. They discuss whether Arch Manning's now-or-never game is coming vs. Florida, the bounce-back battle on the Bayou between Mississippi State and LSU, a lopsided matchup in the Deep South's Oldest...
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A controversial UGA-Bama classic, Red River stunner & Connor witnesses UK take down LSU
It was a wild, loaded Saturday in the SEC. The guys dig into everything, including Georgia's controversial win at Alabama, Oklahoma stunning Texas, Connor witnessing Kentucky take down LSU, South Carolina's beatdown of reeling Florida, Mizzou sinking A&M to a new low, Ole Miss reminding the world...
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Georgia-Bama in a hurricane? Red River Ruh-roh? Mike Wright talks wild career & Kamario
Week 6 is here! The guys have a full preview of all the action, including Alabama hosting Georgia ... in a hurricane? The guys discuss the Red River Rivalry, Tennessee-Arkansas, South Carolina-Florida, Ole Miss-Vandy, LSU-UK and Texas A&M Mizzou. The guys were joined by former college football...
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Mizzou destroys Florida, Alabama shreds MSU & Will Stein's cahones
Week 5 is in the books. What did we learn? Well, Alabama's offense is a monster that might not be able to be stopped. Is Keelon Russell the best quarterback in America? Speaking of dominance, Mizzou dropped the hammer on Florida. Was Florida a fraud? Or is Mizzou an SEC contender? Plus, Will...
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Keelon vs. Kamario, can Florida avoid a letdown? Isaiah Sategna on roots & WR development
It's a loaded Week 5 pod. The guys discuss all the SEC matchups this week, including Alabama-Mississippi State, Vandy-Georgia, Florida-Mizzou, Auburn-Tennessee, Kentucky-South Carolina, Arkansas-Texas A&M and Lock of the Week. Oklahoma WR Isaiah Sategna joined the show on behalf of Casey's, where...
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Florida's offense is a juggernaut, Texas wins weird UT battle, Kamario shines again
Week 4 was WILD in the SEC. The guys have a ton of takeaways, including Florida lighting up the scoreboard against Ole Miss in historic fashion. The guys discuss who can possibly stop Florida and the path to Atlanta. Plus, Texas held off Tennessee in a weird battle for UT, Kamario Taylor gave...
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A historic Week 4 awaits! Chris Doering on Florida's offense & Ole Miss showdown
It's a historic Week 4 in the SEC. We've got 4 ranked matchups of conference play for the first time ever. The guys have thoughts on all 7 Power Conference matchups in the SEC (Texas-Tennessee, Oklahoma-Georgia, Ole Miss-Florida, Vandy-Auburn, South Carolina-Alabama, Texas A&M-LSU and...
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Ole Miss gets its Lane revenge, Kentucky stuns A&M, Keelon & Kamario dazzle
Will witnessed an incredible night in Oxford, though things didn't go his or Lane Kiffin's way at Ole Miss. The guys recap the instant classic showdown between LSU and Ole Miss. Plus, they discuss Kentucky's stunning upset at Texas A&M, Alabama roaring back vs. Florida State, Florida's offense...
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Who wins Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss? Ari Wasserman on Texas & LSU-Ole Miss
Finally, it's here. Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss will have no shortage of drama and takeaways. Connor and Will have a deep dive on that game (which Will is going to be at), as well as all the other action in the SEC, including Florida State-Alabama, Florida-Auburn, Kentucky-Texas A&M,...
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Texas' wild comeback, John Mateer's faceplant, a Bama first & Kamario love
It was a chaotic week in the SEC, especially with what played out in Austin. The guys dig into Texas' wild comeback vs. Ohio State. What did it mean for Steve Sarkisian, who had a bizarre postgame interaction. What did it mean for Arch Manning's legacy? Also, is Texas the new national title...
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Week 2 is stacked! Is it Texas' time? Can Oklahoma continue Michigan's misery?
We have a phenomenal Week 2 slate in the SEC. Connor and Will preview all the Power Conference action with picks for Mizzou-Kansas, Arizona State-Texas A&M, Oklahoma-Michigan, Alabama-Kentucky, Mississippi State-Minnesota, Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Ohio State-Texas and Arkansas-Utah. What's the...
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LSU buries Clemson, Auburn survives Baylor & Week 1 SEC overreactions
LSU did the unthinkable. It made us think even less of Chad Morris! Connor and Will recap a Bayou beatdown of Clemson and what the real takeaways should be from the historically lopsided showdown in Baton Rouge. The guys break down Auburn's thrilling win vs. DJ Lagway-led Baylor. Plus, what were...
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Week 1 is here! Lane vs. Dabo, Dari Nowkhah on the wild 2026 that awaits
We made it. Week 1 is HERE. Connor and Will have a full rundown of the SEC action, including previews for Auburn-Baylor, Clemson-LSU and Louisville-Ole Miss, as well as some big-picture questions for the SEC. SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah joined the show to discuss all the storylines ahead of...
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We have 16 QB1s in the SEC! Which battle winner is in the best situation?
We have quarterback battles decided! In an interview-less pod, Connor and Will go five-wide and discuss all the decided QB battles in the SEC. Is Keelon Russell's emergence going to give Alabama a cheat code at quarterback? Does Faizon Brandon starting as a true freshman lower Tennessee's floor…
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Dae'Quan Wright's "history," SEC comebacks, Jim Dunaway on Keelon Russell & Bama
It's a fully loaded pod. The guys discuss Dae'Quan Wright's "historic" move from the NFL to college and what it means for the sport. Connor and Will unveil the first ever SEC Comeback Player of the Year watch list. Who should be considered? Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss Keelon Russell as...
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Mailbag! Brent Venables' new deal, Peter Burns on viral tweet & Year 1 coaches
A Friday pod? You bet. The guys have thoughts on the timing of the Brent Venables. Will it be bad money? Also, why would Oklahoma do this? The guys have a loaded mailbag with tons of interesting sliding doors. SEC Network's Peter Burns joined the show to discuss his viral tweet, Year 1 coaches in...
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Overreacting to the AP Top 25 & the coldest CFB takes w/ Fred Segal
The preseason AP Top 25 is out and folks are big mad. About what, exactly? That's debatable. Connor and Will share their takeaways on the preseason poll. What did it mean that the SEC didn't have a first-place vote? Who is underrated? Who is overrated? Where will the champion come from? The guys...
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The SEC Fall Camp Hype Train! Zach Osterman talks IU title & Auburn
The fall camp hype train is off and running! The guys discuss all the SEC players who have garnered that type of buzz, and whether any of it actually matters. The Indianapolis Star's Zach Osterman joined the show to discuss IU's title run for the ages that he chronicled in his new book…
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Drafting Playoff Teams, Brad Crawford talks preseason Top 25 & Shane Beamer
It's our FINAL Draft of the season. We've got a good one. Connor and Will pick Playoff teams and assign one point for each round that a team advances. Who should be picked No. 1 overall? The guys discuss paths and how that could break down in what could be the last year of the 12-team Playoff.…
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The Cigar Game: 2022 Alabama at Tennessee Rewatch | It Just Meant More
The OG Kickoff is back with one more It Just Meant More episode before fall camp, and it's a big one: No. 6 Tennessee's 52-49 win over No. 3 Alabama on the Third Saturday in October in 2022. Connor and Will rewatch the game that snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Tide, ended the "decade of...
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Lane Kiffin’s BIZARRE SEC Media Days Filibuster & JD PicKell Fades Ole Miss | The OG Kickoff
Did Lane Kiffin just deliver the strangest press conference in SEC Media Days history? Connor and Will host The OG Kickoff live from Tampa, Florida, for the final day of SEC Media Days coverage, presented by Culver’s. They break down Kiffin’s record-setting 22-minute, 2,878-word opening…
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Can Kalen DeBoer Escape Nick Saban’s Shadow at Alabama? | The OG Kickoff
Can Kalen DeBoer meet Alabama’s national championship standard—and escape the enormous shadow of Nick Saban? The OG Kickoff continues its live coverage from Day 3 of SEC Media Days in Tampa, breaking down everything we heard from the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators. The crew also welcomes...
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The OG Kickoff | SEC Media Day 2 with Billy Liucci, Trey Wallace & Tony Barnhart
Can Mike Elko turn Texas A&M into a legitimate national championship contender? On this SEC Media Days edition of The OG Kickoff, Connor O’Gara and the crew break down the Aggies’ rapid rise, Marcel Reed’s development, Georgia’s offensive concerns and major athletic department news involving...
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Live from SEC Media Days! Frustrated Greg Sankey & Ahmad Hardy update
The OG Kickoff guys are live from SEC Media Days. It's a loaded Day 1 from SEC Media Days with takeaways from Greg Sankey, an update on Mizzou star Ahmad Hardy and the conference strength of schedule discussion. Brooks Austin and JD Pickell joined the show to discuss everything from quarterbacks,...
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The 7 SEC upsets that'll define 2026, Gene Chizik talks 2010 Auburn & life lately
It's a loaded episode of The OG Kickoff. With it being talkin' SZN, Connor outlined his 7 upsets that'll define the 2026 season. Who can pull off a stunner? And what will that mean for the Playoff picture? National championship-winning coach and current SEC Network analyst Gene Chizik joined the...
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Ranking SEC coaches, Ben Garrett talks viral Lane Kiffin moment & 2026 Ole Miss
It's rankings SZN! Connor and Will ranked SEC head coaches. Who were they furthest apart on? Did they agree at the top? And who were they surprisingly low on? The guys discuss that and how that list could change after 2026. On3's Ben Garrett joined the show to discuss his viral Lane Kiffin…
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Drafting SEC WRs for 2026, Roddy Jones talks ACC, Buster Faulkner & career
It's Draft Day! Connor and Will are drafting SEC wide receivers. Who should be taken No. 1 overall? And who didn't make the cut? The guys debate that. ESPN's Roddy Jones joined the show to discuss Arch Manning, the Buster Faulkner offense, his career and much more. The guys close with Lad of the...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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 [email protected],...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Announcement! OG Evergreen CFB Rules, Brooks Austin on Simpson vs. Mendoza & QBs
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...
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It Just Meant More: Georgia vs. Oklahoma, AKA the 2017 Rose Bowl
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...
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The best offseason metric dropped, Jesse Simonton on Jon Sumrall & post-2026 vacancies
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…
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It Just Meant More: 2013 Georgia vs. Auburn, AKA The Prayer at Jordan-Hare
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 [email protected]. Learn more...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Will Ogburn
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