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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 "Unthinkable to Unstoppable," and what we should make of Curt Cignetti's place in the sport, as well as some Auburn talk with a tortured Tigers fan. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. CBS Sports' Brad Crawford joins the guys to talk all things preseason Top 25, Shane Beamer's pivotal year, Will Muschamp at Texas and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dysfunction" in Knoxville, and sent Neyland Stadium into a cloud of cigar smoke with Dixieland Delight blaring. We get into why 2022 was the last true old guard season of college football, the biggest moment at Neyland since 1998, Hendon Hooker's masterpiece against Bryce Young and Jahmyr Gibbs, Henry To'o To'o's complicated legacy, angry Nick Saban, the Chase McGrath knuckleball that lifted the curse, and whether that season was a missed opportunity for Tennessee or the one that got away from Alabama. This is the last rewatch of the offseason. Real football talk is coming soon, with two pods a week on the way. Chapters: 0:00 Intro and why 2022 Alabama at Tennessee 9:49 Where were we 11:50 Number one song in America 14:10 Nick Saban and the weird 2022 Bama team 18:12 Josh Heupel's coming of age game 23:26 A listers: Bryce Young 31:05 Will Anderson 33:51 Jahmyr Gibbs 37:30 Henry To'oto'o 40:11 Hendon Hooker 45:46 Breakout performers: Jalen Hyatt 48:17 Ranking Hyatt among all time SEC WR games 52:10 Bru McCoy 54:35 Dallas Turner 56:21 Prominent extras: Pete Golding and Jermaine Burton 58:29 The wrong Byron Young draft story 1:01:10 Bill O'Brien and the 2022 Bama offense 1:02:35 Alex Golesh 1:04:58 Cedric Tillman 1:05:48 Favorite line from the broadcast 1:08:51 Coldest take from the broadcast 1:10:56 Bryce Young's toughness 1:14:12 Can't believe they didn't make it in the NFL 1:18:00 Things we didn't know until rewatching 1:22:33 Bama's forgotten final drive 1:26:50 When the losing team blew it 1:28:04 What if the result was flipped 1:34:45 The image we'll always remember 1:36:47 Was it a missed opportunity for Tennessee 1:40:19 Wrap up and what's next Contact us: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @theogkickoff Subscribe to the Next Round for all of our shows on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 statement, his attempt to avoid media questions, his unusual Hulk Hogan reference and his claim that he has finally stepped away from social media—although the burner accounts may still be active. The guys also question Kiffin’s decision to bring late-transfer defensive back TJ Doty to Tampa instead of quarterback Sam Leavitt and examine what his roster moves could mean for Ole Miss football this season. George Somerville of The Touchdown joins the show after traveling from Scotland to discuss the rapid growth of college football in Europe, the possibility of an SEC team playing in London, the differences between American and European sports media and his exhausting routine of watching college football until 4:30 a.m. Then, On3’s JD PicKell makes a confident SEC Championship prediction: Georgia will win the conference. PicKell explains why Gunner Stockton may have the highest floor of any SEC quarterback and delivers one of his boldest offseason takes by fading Ole Miss. Are the Rebels legitimate College Football Playoff contenders, or are they much closer to an 8-4 team? Also discussed: • Ryan Silverfield’s podium joke aimed at Jon Sumrall • Silverfield’s surprising record against current SEC head coaches • Gunner Stockton’s talent—and the unfair “hair factor” for quarterbacks • Georgia vs. Florida as George Somerville’s anchor game • International college football games in Dublin and London • The possibility of a future SEC game at Wembley Stadium • Lane Kiffin’s alleged social media burner accounts • A preview of the upcoming 2022 Alabama-Tennessee breakdown Who wins the SEC Championship, and are you buying or fading Ole Miss this season? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for daily SEC football and college football coverage 📲 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The OG Kickoff #SEC #CollegeFootball #LaneKiffin #OleMiss #GeorgiaFootball #JDPicKell #SECMediaDays #TheNextRound #LaneKiffin #OleMiss #JDPicKell #GeorgiaFootball #SECMediaDays #SECfootball #CollegeFootball #GunnerStockton #TheOGKickoff #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 former LSU and NFL quarterback Matt Flynn, college football analyst Josh Pate and former Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers for three wide-ranging conversations about the SEC and the upcoming college football season. Alabama enters the season with more uncertainty than usual. Kalen DeBoer faces national championship expectations, the Crimson Tide still has a quarterback competition featuring Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, and 19-year-old wide receiver Ryan Williams must become the leader of a rebuilt offense. Can DeBoer establish his own identity while Nick Saban remains one of the most influential figures in college football? The conversation then shifts to Gainesville, where new Florida head coach John Sumrall is bringing energy, toughness and brutal honesty to the Gators. The crew discusses Sumrall’s criticism of Florida’s offensive line, his plans to build around star running back Jaden Baugh and why his personality could be exactly what Florida football needs. Matt Flynn revisits his record-setting performance with the Green Bay Packers, the unforgettable ending of the 2007 LSU-Auburn game and a hilarious encounter with former Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. Flynn also shares his thoughts on Lane Kiffin at LSU, the transfer portal, NIL and why the current structure of college football makes coaching less appealing. Josh Pate explains why the joy of college football Saturdays remains untouched by the sport’s off-field chaos. He also identifies teams capable of unexpectedly collapsing and predicts a Texas vs. Georgia SEC Championship Game, with the Longhorns winning the conference. Finally, Jordan Rodgers breaks down quarterback mechanics, discusses where he would play if he were a highly recruited quarterback today and shares a personal story about the challenges—and unforgettable lessons—of becoming a father. Who wins the SEC this season? Can Kalen DeBoer deliver another national championship to Alabama? Is John Sumrall the coach who finally gets Florida back into contention? Leave your predictions in the comments, like the video and subscribe to The Next Round for more SEC football analysis, exclusive interviews and live coverage from SEC Media Days. The OG Kickoff is presented by Culver’s. 00:00 – The OG Kickoff begins01:43 – Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama standard04:14 – Can DeBoer escape Nick Saban’s shadow?08:03 – Ryan Williams and Alabama’s All-America candidates13:31 – John Sumrall brings new energy to Florida17:06 – Matt Flynn joins The OG Kickoff24:00 – Flynn remembers the legendary 2007 LSU-Auburn finish30:00 – Lane Kiffin, LSU and the chaos of college football37:41 – Florida builds its offense around Jaden Baugh42:22 – Josh Pate joins the show51:00 – Which preseason contender could collapse?57:00 – Josh Pate predicts the SEC Championship Game01:01:01 – Jordan Rodgers joins The OG Kickoff01:07:00 – How Rodgers evaluates quarterback mechanics01:14:00 – Jordan Rodgers discusses fatherhood01:20:08 – Day 3 sign-off and Day 4 preview #SEC #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #FloridaGators #SECMediaDays SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Michigan, Tennessee and Alabama. Billy Liucci of TexAgs joins the show to discuss Mike Elko’s impressive start at Texas A&M, the Aggies’ College Football Playoff breakthrough and whether the program is ready to compete for a national championship. Liucci also evaluates offensive coordinator Collin Klein, quarterback Marcel Reed and the importance of Texas A&M developing a dominant rushing attack. Is this the year Texas A&M finishes the job—or is next season the true championship window in College Station? Trey Wallace of OutKick joins the conversation to examine the uncertainty surrounding Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and the potential candidates Michigan could pursue. Could Tennessee athletic director Danny White or Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne become a target? Wallace explains how an athletic director’s departure can create major ripple effects for coaches such as Josh Heupel and Kalen DeBoer. The discussion then turns to Kirby Smart’s defense of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. Despite Bobo becoming a Broyles Award finalist, the Bulldogs struggled to consistently create explosive passing plays. Can Georgia improve its downfield offense enough to win another national championship? Legendary college football reporter Tony Barnhart—“Mr. College Football”—also joins the show to share stories from his 50 years covering the SEC. Barnhart discusses Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, Vince Dooley, the famous Skywriters Tour and his upcoming book chronicling the history and unforgettable personalities of SEC football. Connor and the crew close the show with their reactions to Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown, including why Brown made such a strong impression at SEC Media Days. Topics include: 🏈 Texas A&M’s national championship timeline 🏈 Mike Elko’s success in College Station 🏈 Marcel Reed and the Aggies’ offense 🏈 Collin Klein’s offensive system 🏈 Michigan’s athletic director situation 🏈 Could Michigan target Danny White or Greg Byrne? 🏈 Josh Heupel and Kalen DeBoer’s futures 🏈 Kirby Smart’s defense of Mike Bobo 🏈 Georgia’s lack of explosive passing plays 🏈 Tony Barnhart’s greatest SEC memories 🏈 Herschel Walker vs. Bo Jackson 🏈 Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown at Auburn The OG Kickoff’s SEC Media Days coverage is presented by Culver’s. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy in-depth SEC football discussion. 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round for more college football interviews, analysis and daily coverage from around the SEC. #TexasAMFootball #MikeElko #MarcelReed #GeorgiaFootball #KirbySmart #SECFootball #SECMediaDays #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #TheOGKickoff #TheNextRound SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, play-calling duties, caffeine pills and much more (including a brief power outage). Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 show to discuss his life lately, the 2010 Auburn team, modern offenses, and much more. The guys close with Home Run Derby love in Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 moment, Pete Golding and what Ole Miss will look like in 2026. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sorsby Out of College Football 02:44 - Does Sorsby Have an NFL Supplemental Draft Future? 06:48 - 2026 Chaos Scenarios: The Ground Rules 12:27 - #1: Will Hammond Balls Out for Texas Tech 19:30 - #2: Sam Leavitt Makes LSU a Real Contender 24:32 - #3: Marcus Freeman Wins It All, Then Bolts for the NFL 36:18 - #4: A Fourth Straight Big Ten National Champ 41:16 - #5: A First-Year SEC Coach Crashes Atlanta 47:26 - #6: A 6-6 Year Puts Josh Heupel on the Hot Seat 55:53 - #7: "Arch Madness" — Arch Manning Becomes The Guy 1:03:35 - Bonus Chaos: Pete Golding, Oxford Hotels & "Is Clemson Back?" 1:10:08 - Matt Barrie on Taking Over SEC Nation for Laura Rutledge 1:28:06 - Sam Leavitt to LSU & Arizona State's Roster Drain 1:33:30 - Best Jobs in CFB + The SEC vs. Big Ten Debate 1:54:07 - Lad of the Week: Falling in Love With the Knicks 2:02:22 - World Cup Fever: Team USA & Messi 2:05:44 - New Friday Show + Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ Chapters 0:00 The ridiculous push for an expanded 24-team College Football Playoff. 7:15 Year 6 of the "All-Bang the Drum" Team! Under-the-radar breakout players and hidden gems for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 1:28:42 Has Coach Prime Peaked? Matt Schick on Colorado vs. Nebraska's Rebuild 1:50:52 Lad of the Week + Viewer Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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], as well as a question about post-30 birthdays with a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Were you there? Email us: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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 [email protected] to share your memories from that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @cjogara @geauxsohard @TheSDSPod @satdownsouthChapters:00:00 - 8 Teams in CFB Hell1:19:36:10 - Trey Wallace Interview1:58:08:16 - Lad of the WeekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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)PEACH BOWL: INDIANA vs. OREGON (00:48:54)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 SEASON (00:42:36)MICHAEL KATZ INTERVIEW (01:09:03)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:40:43)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. GEORGIA (00:00:05) ROSE BOWL: ALABAMA vs. INDIANA (00:40:24)TAKEAWAYS FROM OREGON-TEXAS TECH, OHIO STATE-MIAMI (01:07:56)FIXING THE PLAYOFF FORMAT (01:12:30)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 BOWL: OLE MISS vs. GEORGIA (00:08:12) ROSE BOWL: ALABAMA vs. INDIANA (00:24:50)ORANGE BOWL: OREGON  vs. TEXAS TECH (00:52:18)SUGAR BOWL: MIAMI vs. OHIO STATE (01:07:06)Chris Marler Interview (01:22:34)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:49:57)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)RELIAQUEST BOWL: NO. 23 IOWA vs. NO. 14 VANDY (00:31:53)CITRUS BOWL: NO. 18 MICHIGAN vs. NO. 13 TEXAS (00:41:57)MAYO BOWL: WAKE FOREST vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE (00:52:30)Peter Burns interview (01:03:05)LAD OF THE WEEK (01:34:44)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @cjogara @geauxsohard @TheSDSPod @satdownsouthChapters:00:00 - Playoff Round 1 Preview1:12:45:05 - Dari Nowkhah Interview1:40:13:19 - Lad of the WeekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices