The OG Kickoff w/ Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    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 Bama's QB1, the new-look Tide offense and what this means for the 2026 outlook. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 6d ago

    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 the SEC, LSU, and much more. The guys close with a couple of housekeeping notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 18

    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 discuss all of that. Old Takes Exposed's Fred Segal joined the show to discuss his new book, "Freezing Cold Takes: College Football" and some Florida thoughts. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Want to weigh in on something related to the show or the 2026 season? Email us for Friday's mailbag episode at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 13

    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 "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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Aug 6

    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. 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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 30

    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 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: theogkickoff@gmail.com 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

  7. Jul 23

    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 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: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 22

    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 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: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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