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

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, Mississippi State-South Carolina, Georgia-Arkansas, NC State-Vandy and Lock of the Week. On3's Ari Wasserman joined the show to discuss all things Texas, LSU-Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin, Ohio State, receivers in the Heisman Trophy race and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Got thoughts on today? Email us TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 favorite? Connor and Will discuss that, as well as John Mateer's struggles at Michigan, Bama's dominant second half, Mizzou clapping back at Kansas, Texas A&M having a weird 4-touchdown win, Kamario Taylor being that dude, Tennessee's blowout of Georgia Tech and Arkansas having "1-11" written all over it. The guys close with their Saturday OGs. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 SEC-Big Ten discussion after Week 2? The guys break down all of those matchups, plus Lock of the Week, 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

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 the real takeaways from the SEC in Week 1? Which QB had the most impressive debut? Is Jadan Baugh already the conference's best player? The guys discuss that and hand out their first Saturday OG of 2026. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 what we expect to be a wild 2026 season. 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

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 in 2026? What will the Florida offense look like with Aaron Philo? And can KJ Jackson and Blaze Berlowitz both hold on to their starting jobs? And who is set up best for success? The guys dig into all of it. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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