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The OG Kickoff w/ Connor and Will

Connor O"Gara and Will Ogburn

Connor O"Gara and Will Ogburn return to the mic for The OG Kickoff - your new independent 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

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88:31

It Just Meant More: 1996 Florida at Tennessee

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2026/04/10

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

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89:28

Should the SEC Championship end? Matt Hayes on DJ...

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2026/04/07

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

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113:27

It Just Meant More: Auburn vs. Oregon, AKA the 2010...

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2026/04/03

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

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100:24

Announcement! OG Evergreen CFB Rules, Brooks Austin...

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2026/03/31

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

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124:36

It Just Meant More: Georgia vs. Oklahoma, AKA the...

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2026/03/27

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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com

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98:15

The best offseason metric dropped, Jesse Simonton on...

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2026/03/24

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.

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107:34

It Just Meant More: 2013 Georgia vs. Auburn, AKA The...

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2026/03/20

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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com.

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97:27

Unanswerable SEC spring questions, Shane Beamer talks...

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2026/03/17

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!

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108:14

It Just Meant More, 2002 LSU vs. Kentucky, AKA The...

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2026/03/13

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.

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91:30

Brian Kelly tells us LSU is rich, Aaron Murray on...

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2026/03/10

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.

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115:11

It Just Meant More: The 2009 SEC Championship, AKA...

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2026/03/06

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 TheOGKickoff@gmail.com to share your memories from that day.

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136:11

Drafting QBs for 2026, Cole Cubelic talks new Auburn...

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2026/03/03

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.

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124:23

It Just Meant More: 2021 Ole Miss at Tennessee, AKA...

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2026/02/27

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!

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87:06

Since We’ve Been Gone

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2026/02/24

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!

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30:59

Welcome to The OG Kickoff

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2026/02/13

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: TheOGKickoff@gmail.com

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132:31

The 8 teams in college football hell, Trey Wallace...

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2026/01/28

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

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68:54

Indiana?!? Indiana!!! Connor's unforgettable night,...

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2026/01/20

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

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155:13

Natty preview! SEC Transfer Portal Superlatives,...

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2026/01/15

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

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71:18

Ole Miss falls in instant classic, IU might be...

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2026/01/10

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.Chapters FIESTA BOWL: OLE MISS vs. MIAMI

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117:50

Semifinals! The SEC's postseason woes, Michael Katz...

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2026/01/07

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

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