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The OG Kickoff w/ Connor O'Gara and Will Ogburn
Hosted by Will Ogburn · EN
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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The Cigar Game: 2022 Alabama at Tennessee Rewatch | It Just Meant More
6d ago01:44:31Summary readyThe 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
SummaryLane Kiffin’s BIZARRE SEC Media Days Filibuster & JD PicKell Fades Ole Miss | The OG Kickoff
2w ago01:07:38Summary readyDid 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
SummaryCan Kalen DeBoer Escape Nick Saban’s Shadow at Alabama? | The OG Kickoff
2w ago01:26:32Summary readyCan 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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The OG Kickoff | SEC Media Day 2 with Billy Liucci, Trey Wallace & Tony Barnhart
2w ago01:03:11Summary readyCan 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: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryLive from SEC Media Days! Frustrated Greg Sankey & Ahmad Hardy update
2w ago00:56:30Summary readyThe 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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The 7 SEC upsets that'll define 2026, Gene Chizik talks 2010 Auburn & life lately
3w ago01:52:28Summary readyIt'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
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Ranking SEC coaches, Ben Garrett talks viral Lane Kiffin moment & 2026 Ole Miss
4w ago02:08:12Summary readyIt'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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Drafting SEC WRs for 2026, Roddy Jones talks ACC, Buster Faulkner & career
Jul 202:05:07Summary readyIt'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
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Who is having the worst time in the 2020s? Polarizing A&M with Tony Catalina
Jun 2502:09:24Summary readyIt'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.fm/adchoices
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7 Chaos Scenarios for 2026, Matt Barrie talks new SEC Nation gig, Leavitt & Mullen
Jun 1802:13:02Summary readyIt'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
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