Will Ogburn

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.

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Will Ogburn

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The significance of Ryan Grubb not coming to Bama, Barrett Sallee talks Chip Kelly's wild move & longevity of coaching cycle 13.02.2024

The guys have a fully loaded mid-February pod. They talk a little Super Bowl at the top and why this game checked a lot of boxes. They discuss Ryan Grubb turning down Alabama (again) and what it means for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1. Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss Chip Kelly leaving UCLA for Ohio State's OC job, his A&M 180, breaking down the longevity of this current coaching cycle and more...

The Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each SEC coach, Herbstreit-Raiola drama, T-Bob Hebert on all things LSU 09.02.2024

We lost a legend of the music industry with the death of Toby Keith. Naturally, the guys had to come up with the Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each current SEC head coach. Former LSU great and current ESPN Baton Rouge radio host T-Bob Hebert joined the show to discuss Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era, Harold Perkins' role, Garrett Nussmeier and more. The guys close with thoughts on the Kirk Herbstreit...

Mark Stoops is entering his final chapter at UK, Matt Hayes on Big Ten-SEC union, Muschamp, Durkin and DeBoer's Year 1 06.02.2024

The guys have an interesting question to discuss on this week's pod. Is Mark Stoops entering his final chapter at Kentucky? The guys dig into why the Liam Coen departure shed some light on that. They discuss where/when Stoops could decide his final chapter will be. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of coaching things, as well as the Big Ten-SEC merger. The guys close with the Jersey Co...

The real concern for CFB coaches, Billy Liucci talks Jimbo fallout, Elko's hurdles & Weigman-Klein relationship 02.02.2024

It was a weird week in college football. We had DJ Durkin getting another SEC DC job, a Tennessee-NCAA beef and a Power 5 head coach taking an NFL coordinator job. Connor explains how in a weird things, those are all related with what's worrisome for the concern of CFB coaches. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things A&M, including the Jimbo Fisher fallout, Mike Elko's hurdles,...

The atypical Year 2 progression for 5-star SEC QBs, Adam Sparks talks Nico, Heupel and Vols' CFP path 30.01.2024

In the last pod of January, the guys discuss a bunch of quarterback-related things. They start with the history of the Year 2 progression for 5-star QBs in the SEC, and why it's all over the place. The guys dig into how that shapes expectations for Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning and Jackson Arnold. The Knoxville News' Adam Sparks joined the show to discuss Iamaleava's progression, the talented Tenne...

Ranking SEC coaches but with hater facts, Fozzy Whittaker on Ewers, Texas in the SEC & Cam stories 26.01.2024

Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL. The guys discuss that and whether Will is worried about a potential Brian Kelly departure for the Michigan job. The guys discuss Connor's ranking of SEC head coaches in a post-Saban world, but only with hater facts. Former Texas great and Sirius XM host Fozzy Whittaker joined the show to discuss Texas' return to relevance, Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers' rise and Cam...

Ohio State is the 2024 agent of chaos, Paul Finebaum talks Saban retirement, Harbaugh 180 & Kiffin's future 23.01.2024

It's been a wild few weeks in Columbus. The guys dig into all things Ohio State after a slew of splashy personnel moves and discuss why this feels like a make-or-break year for Ryan Day. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's retirement, his Jim Harbaugh 180, Lane Kiffin's future and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choi...

The 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations, Aaron Murray talks Beck, Ewers and Bobo's Year 1 19.01.2024

It's a loaded mid-January pod! The guys dig into the 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations with thoughts at the end on Bama's portal losses. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss Carson Beck's return, why he loves Quinn Ewers, Mike Bobo's Year 1 and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and a mini announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Kalen DeBoer's path to success at Alabama, Jim Dunaway talks replacing the G.O.A.T., DeBoer impressions, realistic Bama expectations 16.01.2024

Alabama has a Nick Saban replacement and the guys have all sorts of thoughts. They dig into the path of Kalen DeBoer and what could stand in his way of successfully replacing Saban. The guys run through some interesting historic comps and talk about DeBoer in Year 1. Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss replacing Saban, his early DeBoer impressions and more. The guys closed with the Jersey Conte...

In case you/I missed it, Kris Budden talks Saban, Mizzou emergence & working with RG3 12.01.2024

It's a loaded pod coming off the Nick Saban retirement news. The guys weigh in on some of the developments to find his replacement. In addition to that, Connor and Will run through some significant SEC personnel developments in the last few weeks. ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to discuss her Saban experiences, Mizzou's emergence and working with Robert Griffin III. The guys close with The Jer...

Emergency pod! Nick Saban retires! What his legacy is and what's next 11.01.2024

The day has finally come. Nick Saban is calling it a career. Connor and Will have full reactions to that. What's his legacy? Who is the new king of college football? What will Alabama look like? And most interestingly, who replaces him? The guys dig into all of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's 1-of-1 title season, way-too-early Top 10 for 2024 09.01.2024

The national championship is a wrap! Michigan stands alone. What does that mean as the NCAA investigation unfolds and how should people feel about the Wolverines? Is Jim Harbaugh gone? The guys weigh in on that and offer up thoughts from the game. The guys also dig into Connor's way-too-early Top 10 for 2024. How many SEC teams are in there? Who is No. 1? Connor and Will close with a new tradition...

Thoughts on SEC-less natty, Cole Cubelic on Judkins in portal, Bama OL woes & Washington love 05.01.2024

 It's a national championship preview pod! The guys dig into a bunch of big-picture storylines from the first national championship without an SEC team since 2014. Who wins between Washington and Michigan? SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including Quinshon Judkins in the portal, Alabama's OL issues and the respect earned for Washington ahead of the title...

Betting The Bowls: National Championship Preview 04.01.2024

It's the final countdown! Chris Marler, Bob Wankel and Connor O'Gara have a full gambling breakdown ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship between Michigan and Washington. What stands out with the spread? Is the over/under worth a play and could there be parlay opportunities? Which props could make you some money? And of course, the guys offer up a score prediction to close th...

Michigan bullies Bama, Ole Miss & Mizzou handle Big Ten elite, Nussmeier & Iamaleava impress in debuts 02.01.2024

It's a full SEC bowl recap! The guys dig into a wild SEC bowl season, which included an instant classic Rose Bowl wherein Michigan knocked off Alabama. What did that mean? And how weird is it that there's not an SEC team in the national championship? The guys dig into that, as well as Georgia's historically lopsided win against Florida State, Ole Miss and Mizzou taking care of the Big Ten elite in...

The Ultimate SEC Bowl Preview, Brad Crawford talks fixing bowls, portal prices & Juice Wells 28.12.2023

 Finally, we've got a full slate of SEC bowl games to preview! The guys break down every SEC bowl game (with the exception of Texas A&M-Oklahoma State). They talk over/unders, spreads, storylines and much, much more. 247Sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss all things fixing bowls, the transfer portal, South Carolina, Mack Brown and more. The guys close with a housekeeping note. Learn m...

Betting The Bowls: Playoff Semifinal Preview 28.12.2023

Betting the Bowls is back! We're down to the 2 semifinal Playoff games. Connor and Chris cover all things gambling for the Sugar Bowl (Washington-Texas) and Rose Bowl (Michigan-Alabama). What does the spread tell us? Which side should you take on the over/unders? What props are interesting? And how should you approach a confidence pool with the Playoff games? The guys dig into all of that ahead of...

A Kirby Smart-Nick Saban legacy question, Gary Stokan talks Peach Bowl & future of CFB 27.12.2023

Bowl season is finally here for the SEC. Connor and Will dig into the Texas Bowl to discuss all things A&M-Oklahoma State. They go in-depth on a question as it relates to Kirby Smart's legacy as it relates to Nick Saban. Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show to discuss all things Penn State-Ole Miss, as well as the future of college football. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more ab...

The unprecedented DJ Lagway spot, Brett Merriman talks fixing college football & Lane Kiffin 22.12.2023

The Early Signing Period is in the books, or close to it. The guys have thoughts on the 1-of-1 situation that DJ Lagway is in at Florida. What's in store for his future and can he be the savior? Washed Media's Brett Merriman joined the show to discuss all things "fixing college football" and Lane Kiffin. Connor reads 'Twas The Night Before Christmas and closes with a housekeeping note. Learn more...

Betting The Bowls: Breaking down the 4 Non-Playoff New Year's 6 Bowls 20.12.2023

Connor, Chris and Bob are back with another edition of Betting The Bowls. This time, the guys are digging into the 4 non-Playoff New Year's 6 Bowls (Ole Miss-Penn State, Ohio State-Mizzou, Georgia-Florida State and Liberty-Oregon). They tackle all things spread, confidence pool, props, live betting and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more...

Early Signing Period is fading, former Mizzou star Sean Weatherspoon on Tigers' rise & career 19.12.2023

Ahead of the Early Signing Period, Connor fires off a whole lot of thoughts about why that perspective has drastically changed and what can be done to shift how fans view it in this era of the transfer portal. Former Mizzou star Sean Weatherspoon joined the show to discuss his latest venture in the Atlanta area, stories from his career and his surging Mizzou Tigers. The guys close with Lad of the...

2024 SEC schedule superlatives, Kirk Herbstreit's maddening rant, Jake Butt talks Michigan-Alabama2024 SEC schedule superlatives, Kirk Herbstreit's maddening rant, Jake Butt talks Michigan-Alabama 15.12.2023

It's a loaded mid-December pod and the guys have a ton to discuss. The 2024 SEC schedule is out and Connor has a bunch of superlatives to hand out. Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan star Jake Butt joined the show to discuss Michigan's chances against Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The guys close with thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's maddening Twitter rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

***Bonus Episode*** Betting The Bowls: Gambling advice for all the Power 5 non-New Year's 6 Bowl games 13.12.2023

It's a special edition of The Saturday Down South Podcast/Saturday Football Uncensored! Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler and Bob Wankel have you prepped for bowl season with the first of 4 gambling episodes to help you win all of your bets. In this first episode, the guys break down all 22 of the Power 5 non-New Year's 6 Bowls. That's thoughts about the spread, confidence pool insights and juicy props....

Connor's Heisman ballot & are 4 SEC coaches already screwed? Shehan Jeyarajah on Texas, Aranda & CFP 12.12.2023

Jayden Daniels is your 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. Connor revealed his ballot and the thought process of how he filled it out. The guys discuss whether 4 SEC head coaches are screwed before the season even starts. CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss way-too-early Heisman candidates, Texas' rise to the CFP, Dave Aranda's weird 2 years and the coaching carousel. The guys finish wi...

Why Heisman field explains portal QBs, Jacob Hester on Daniels' legacy, Schrader & evaluating RBs 07.12.2023

No games to preview? No problem. The Heisman Trophy ceremony is this weekend and the guys have plenty of thoughts on why the field explains the current portal market for QBs. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to talk all things Jayden Daniels' legacy, his Cody Schrader love and evaluating RBs. The guys close with Lad of the Week and a special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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