Saturday Down South Podcast
715 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe fastest growing college football podcast out there. Saturday Down South has been the leading voice in SEC football for years, and is now giving college football fans a "go to" podcast for weekly commentary and discussion. It's SEC football, but for your ears.
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Emergency pod! Nick Saban retires! What his legacy is and what's next
January 11, 2024 13:27 - 47 minutesThe 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.
Michigan's 1-of-1 title season, way-too-early Top 10 for 2024
January 09, 2024 17:06 - 1 hourThe 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 that they'll be doing every episode to kick off the offseason.
Thoughts on SEC-less natty, Cole Cubelic on Judkins in portal, Bama OL woes & Washington love
January 05, 2024 10:05 - 1 hourIt'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 game. The guys close with Lad of the Week.
Betting The Bowls: National Championship Preview
January 04, 2024 15:54 - 51 minutesIt'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 things out.
Michigan bullies Bama, Ole Miss & Mizzou handle Big Ten elite, Nussmeier & Iamaleava impress in debuts
January 02, 2024 18:15 - 2 hoursIt'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 New Year's 6 Bowls, LSU and Tennessee both got sparked by their young signal-callers and what we...
The Ultimate SEC Bowl Preview, Brad Crawford talks fixing bowls, portal prices & Juice Wells
December 28, 2023 17:21 - 1 hourFinally, 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.
Betting The Bowls: Playoff Semifinal Preview
December 28, 2023 11:34 - 1 hourBetting 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 Monday's showdowns.
A Kirby Smart-Nick Saban legacy question, Gary Stokan talks Peach Bowl & future of CFB
December 27, 2023 10:05 - 1 hourBowl 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!
The unprecedented DJ Lagway spot, Brett Merriman talks fixing college football & Lane Kiffin
December 22, 2023 10:20 - 1 hourThe 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.
Betting The Bowls: Breaking down the 4 Non-Playoff New Year's 6 Bowls
December 20, 2023 18:14 - 1 hourConnor, 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!
Early Signing Period is fading, former Mizzou star Sean Weatherspoon on Tigers' rise & career
December 19, 2023 08:17 - 1 hourAhead 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 Week.
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
December 15, 2023 10:08 - 1 hourIt'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.
***Bonus Episode*** Betting The Bowls: Gambling advice for all the Power 5 non-New Year's 6 Bowl games
December 13, 2023 14:05 - 1 hourIt'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. Betting The Bowls will be released once a week throughout bowl season!
Connor's Heisman ballot & are 4 SEC coaches already screwed? Shehan Jeyarajah on Texas, Aranda & CFP
December 12, 2023 10:46 - 1 hourJayden 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 with Lad of the Week!
Why Heisman field explains portal QBs, Jacob Hester on Daniels' legacy, Schrader & evaluating RBs
December 07, 2023 09:13 - 1 hourNo 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.
Alabama knocks off Georgia & keeps FSU out of CFP, UGA/Bama legacy talk, Playoff thoughts
December 03, 2023 21:33 - 1 hourThe dynasty isn't dead yet. Alabama knocked off Georgia in an SEC Championship that was an epic clash, which earned the Tide the last Playoff spot ahead of unbeaten FSU. The guys discuss all the takeaways from the last Playoff field of the 4-team era, as well as what the Tide did to hand Georgia its first loss in 2 years. What should we make of UGA coming up short? And will these teams be back next year in the same spot? The guys recap all of that and more to close out the regular season.
New coaches & SEC Championship! Matt Barrie talks Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels & Pac-12 sendoff
November 30, 2023 05:07 - 1 hourIt's a fully loaded pre-SEC Championship pod. The guys start with the big news in the SEC ... Bobby Petrino is BACK at Arkansas to run the offense. The guys weigh in on Mike Elko to A&M and Jeff Lebby to Mississippi State. The SEC Championship stage is an epic one. Who wins the showdown between Alabama and Georgia? ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to talk all things Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels and the Pac-12 sendoff. The guys close with Lad of the Week!
Instant Iron Bowl classic, Stoops-A&M drama, UK stuns Louisville & Playoff scenarios
November 26, 2023 18:51 - 1 hourRivalry Week was bananas! Connor recapped a crazy Iron Bowl that had a see-it-to-believe-it finish. Kentucky had one of the wildest days in program history with the upset of top-10 Louisville and the Mark Stoops-to-A&M move that had life for about 3 hours. Connor discussed UGA's "survive and advance" win against Georgia Tech and why the 1-loss UGA Playoff scenarios are complicated. Connor blasted Billy Napier for Florida's second-half collapse against FSU. Did Jayden Daniels lock up the Heism...
Rivalry Week! Peter Burns talks Jayden Daniels, SEC awards & late-season storylines
November 22, 2023 11:13 - 2 hoursIt's an absolutely loaded Rivalry Week pod. Connor and Will from Italy break down a full slate of SEC Rivalry Week games with all of their usual picks and over/unders. SEC Network's Peter Burns joined the show to discuss late-season storylines, Jayden Daniels, SEC awards and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!
An apology to Mike Bobo, Mizzou avoids Mizzou-ing vs. Florida, UK frustration, extended Yah or Nah
November 19, 2023 18:46 - 1 hourCake Week is in the books! Connor is flying solo today. He recapped an interesting weekend in the conference, starting with an appreciation for Georgia's dominance against Tennessee. That included an apology to Mike Bobo. Connor discussed the Vols' shortcomings and the hollow 8-4 season. Mizzou survived a wild game against a depleted, but gritty Florida squad. What did that mean for the Gators and Billy Napier? Connor broke down South Carolina coming back against a disappointing Kentucky team...
Mississippi State candidates, Cake Week, Ari Wasserman on Michigan, A&M opening and CFP
November 16, 2023 09:10 - 2 hoursCake Week is here! Ahead of Cake Week, the guys break down first the Mississippi State opening and whether Dan Mullen could go back to Starkville. The guys break down the 3 SEC vs. SEC games and offer up a Lock of the Week. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman talks all things Michigan, the Texas A&M vacancy and the final year of the 4-team Playoff. The guys close with Lad of the Week!
Jimbo Fisher fired, Superstar Saturday w/ Jayden Daniels, Cody Schrader, Jalen Milroe & ... Brock Bowers?!?
November 12, 2023 19:15 - 1 hourWe got huge news on Sunday morning that A&M fired Jimbo Fisher. The guys break down a bunch of takeaways from the Fisher era and discuss potential candidates. Week 11 is in the books, and the guys dig into some superstar performances we got across the SEC from the likes of Brock Bowers (!), Cody Schrader, Jayden Daniels and Jalen Milroe. The guys close with some Yah or Nah.
Week 11! Lane vs. Kirby, A CFP question, Matt Hayes talks coaching carousel & most disappointing team
November 09, 2023 08:47 - 1 hourWeek 11 is here! In addition to reacting to the second Playoff poll, Connor has a full breakdown of all 7 SEC games. Can Mizzou keep its New Year's 6 Bowl hopes alive? Is Florida-LSU going to be close yet again? Will Lane Kiffin get the biggest win of his career against Kirby Smart? Connor answers those questions and more. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss some major coaching carousel moves on the horizon and his most disappointing team. Connor closes with Lad of the Week!
Bama & Georgia take control, the hit on Jayden Daniels, Ole Miss survives, Sam Pittman's Toby Keith game
November 05, 2023 17:33 - 1 hourWeek 10 was a pivotal one in the SEC. Alabama and Georgia took control of their respective divisions and stayed perfect in conference play. The guys recapped both of those games, including the Jayden Daniels hit and why it was such a bummer for how that game started. They dug into Ole Miss fending off A&M and how it sets up for a massive showdown at Georgia next week. Connor and Will discussed the Toby Keith game, as well as Kentucky finally winning in Starkville and Auburn unofficially clinc...
Week 10! Borderline SEC division title weekend! Interviews with Matt Leinart & Bear Fallica
November 02, 2023 08:46 - 2 hoursWeek 10 is what we've all been waiting for. We've got Playoff Poll thoughts, plus an absolutely loaded slate in the SEC. The guys break down all things Arkansas-Florida, A&M-Ole Miss, Auburn-Vandy, Kentucky-Mississippi State, Mizzou-Georgia and LSU-Alabama. Plus, Lock of the Week. FOX Sports analysts Matt Leinart and Chris "Bear" Fallica joined the show. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!
Georgia humbles Florida, Tennessee's bounce-back at UK, Yah or Nah: Playoff Poll edition
October 29, 2023 20:17 - 1 hourThe guys have a full recap of a thin, but significant Week 9 in the SEC. Georgia walloped Florida in Jacksonville. What did it say that the Dawgs did that without Brock Bowers? And should we stop measuring Florida based on how it performs against Georgia? The guys share thoughts on that, as well as Tennessee's bounce-back win against UK, A&M holding off South Carolina, Ole Miss dunking on Vanderbilt and Auburn throwing forward against Mississippi State. The guys finish with a little Yah or Na...
Week 9! Chris Doering talks all things Cocktail Party, SEC WR play & getting trolled
October 26, 2023 07:39 - 1 hourSomehow, Week 9 is already here. The guys have a full rundown of that. Connor clarified some things on the Sam Pittman contract at the top and then dug into the Week 9 slate with picks and over/unders for South Carolina-Texas A&M, Mississippi State-Auburn, Tennessee-Kentucky, Vandy-Ole Miss and Florida-Georgia. SEC Network analyst and Florida great Chris Doering joined the pod to breakdown all things Cocktail Party, SEC WR play & getting trolled. The guys close with Lad of the Week.
Alabama storms back vs. Tennessee, Freeze's "offense," Pittman's job security, Drinkwitz's ... extension?
October 22, 2023 16:24 - 1 hourWeek 8 is in the books! The guys have a full rundown of a light, but eventful Saturday in the SEC. Alabama's second-half dominance against Tennessee had plenty of takeaways. What did we learn from Mizzou rolling South Carolina? And could Eli Drinkwitz be in store for another extension? Ole Miss survived an energized Jordan-Hare Stadium and Hugh Freeze's offense is a total miss. Sam Pittman's job security is a major topic of discussion after a demoralizing loss to Mississippi State. The guys c...
Week 8! Alyssa Lang talks Napier, South Carolina disappointment & Mizzou respect
October 19, 2023 08:48 - 2 hoursIt's a light slate, but a good one. The guys preview the 4 SEC vs. SEC games in Week 8. Who gets their first SEC win ... Arkansas or Mississippi State? Can Tennessee upset Alabama in Tuscaloosa? Is South Carolina able to bounce back and quiet the good vibes at Mizzou? And is this a tricky spot for Ole Miss at Auburn? SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss how to avoid becoming a meme, Billy Napier's pivotal win at South Carolina, the trying times at South Carolina, respecting Mi...
Strange SEC Saturday, atypical Heupel win, Mizzou's statement, Bama survives & the Bowers injury
October 15, 2023 16:16 - 1 hourWeek 7 was ... strange. Connor offered up a solo recap of the action, including why it felt strange across the board. Tennessee had an atypical win for the Josh Heupel era. What did that tell Connor about Joe Milton? And what's next for A&M? Florida finally ended its road woes thanks to a brilliant Graham Mertz performance. Bama and Georgia had strange days trying to fend off last-place teams in their respective divisions. Connor broke down the Brock Bowers injury and how that could impact Ge...
Week 7! Picks & over/unders, Stoops' blunt comments, Neil Blackmon on Billy Napier's rebuild
October 12, 2023 08:00 - 2 hoursIt's a stacked Week 7 preview pod. The guys break down their picks and over/unders for all 6 SEC games in action, plus some thoughts on Mark Stoops' blunt NIL comments and much more. Neil Blackmon joined the show to discuss his deep dive into the Billy Napier rebuild at Florida and whether he'll get the time to turn things around in Gainesville. The guys closed with Lad of the Week.
Jalen Milroe's career day, Jayden Daniels' grit, UGA flexes & Ole Miss' hangover win
October 08, 2023 18:31 - 1 hourWeek 6 is in the books and the guys have a full breakdown of "order restored Saturday." Jalen Milroe played the best game of his young career at A&M while Jimbo Fisher turtled. Jayden Daniels worked through a rib injury to help LSU pull out a wild win at Mizzou. Georgia dominated in ways that it hasn't all year while Ole Miss worked through a hangover to beat Arkansas and Florida avoided embarrassment vs. Vandy. The guys close out with Heisman, Oklahoma and Miami questions in "Yah of Nah."
Week 6! "Change the narrative" week in the SEC, interviews w/ Cole Cubelic & Jevon Kearse
October 05, 2023 06:21 - 2 hoursWe've got potential for a wild Week 6 in the SEC. The guys break down the 5 conference matchups. Can Mizzou seize its moment against LSU? Can Florida bounce back against Vandy? Will Texas A&M pull off the upset against Alabama? Will Ole Miss build off LSU against Arkansas? Does Kentucky have a chance against Georgia? The guys break all that down with their usual picks and over/unders, plus Lock of the Week. SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic joined the show to talk all things SEC O-line play an...
Week 5: Lane's Toby Keith win vs. LSU, Bowers saves UGA, Ray Davis trucks Florida, Yah or Nah
October 01, 2023 17:25 - 1 hourThe fully loaded SEC slate deserves a fully loaded SEC recap. The guys break down all 7 SEC games, including Lane Kiffin's signature win at Ole Miss and what it means for LSU, Georgia's thriller at Auburn with Brock Bowers brilliance, Ray Davis' historic day vs. Florida, Alabama following the blueprint at Mississippi State, A&M keeping the ship afloat vs. Arkansas, Tennessee getting Spencer Rattler revenge and Brady Cook's history. Plus, Yah or Nah.
Week 5! Brandon Copeland on the future of NIL, Bold & Brash
September 28, 2023 07:37 - 2 hoursWeek 5 is loaded with nothing but SEC-on-SEC competition. The guys dig into all 7 games with their usual picks and over/unders. Athletes.org founder Brandon Copeland joined the show to discuss the future of NIL, dealing with money in the NFL and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week.
Lane chokes at Bama, veteran SEC QBs ball out, A&M avoids disaster, Bo Nix for Heisman?
September 24, 2023 16:20 - 1 hourWeek 4 is in the books! The guys have a full breakdown, including Lane Kiffin choking away a prime opportunity vs. Alabama. What did we see from the Tide in a strong second half? LSU overcame a slow start and Jayden Daniels won a thrilling shootout against KJ Jefferson and the Hogs. The guys break down the good and bad of LSU. Mississippi State and South Carolina also had a wildly entertaining shootout wherein Spencer Rattler balled out. Texas A&M overcame a Conner Weigman injury thanks to Ma...
Week 4! Is it Lane Kiffin's time to beat Nick Saban? Marty Smith talks career, new book & CFB roots
September 21, 2023 06:11 - 2 hoursWeek 4 is here! It's an absolutely loaded slate, so we've got a loaded pod. The guys break down the 5 SEC vs. SEC games this week with the usual picks and over/unders. ESPN's Marty Smith joined the show to discuss his career, his roots in college football and his new book, Sideline CEO, which comes out on Sept. 26. The guys close with an interesting hypothetical — what would Colorado's record be in the SEC — and Lad of the Week.
Week 3 recap! Florida's Swamp statement, UGA's comeback, Bama's QB mess, Mizzou's walk-off
September 17, 2023 17:30 - 1 hourWeek 3 was wildly entertaining. The guys run through all the big SEC games, including Florida's huge win against Tennessee in The Swamp, Georgia's comeback after an alarming start against South Carolina, Mizzou's historic Toby Keith finish, LSU trucked Mississippi State, Ole Miss' big second half vs. Georgia Tech and Arkansas has major O-line issues. Plus, in "Yah or Nah," the guys close by discussing Bama's QB mess getting messier at USF and who the 2 best SEC QBs are through Week 3.
Week 3! Conference games! Interviews with Laura Rutledge & Bear Fallica
September 14, 2023 08:21 - 2 hoursIt's one of the most stacked pods EVER. The guys have a full Week 3 SEC preview with picks and over/unders for LSU-Mississippi State, Kansas State-Mizzou, South Carolina-Georgia, BYU-Arkansas, Georgia Tech-Ole Miss and Tennessee-Florida. Plus, Connor tries to get right with Lock of the Week. ESPN's Laura Rutledge joined the show on behalf of the new Honey Baked Ham Company tailgate packs. She talked about her career, staying with SEC Network, Paul Finebaum stories, being at Florida during the...
Texas stuns Bama, A&M humbled at Miami, Ole Miss grit & the SEC's dreadful start
September 10, 2023 17:08 - 1 hourWeek 2 was a kick in the teeth for the SEC. Texas delivered haymaker after haymaker in a stunning, significant statement win at Alabama. What does that mean for both programs? And did Nick Saban make the wrong call with Jalen Milroe as QB1? The guys also dissect A&M's humbling loss at Miami and why Conner Weigman was a silver lining. Connor and Will talked about Jaxson Dart's emergence at Tulane, as well as Mississippi State's weird win against Arizona, Vandy's rare trifecta play against Wake...
Week 2 preview! Josh Pate talks LSU woes & Texas-Bama, RJ Young talks Deion Sanders
September 07, 2023 06:57 - 2 hoursWeek 2 is here! The guys have a loaded Week 2 preview. Before that, Connor and Will recap what went wrong for LSU against Florida State and who the Tigers are moving forward. The guys break down all the Power 5 matchups in the SEC ahead of Week 2. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to offer some LSU perspective, as well as Harold Perkins' usage and thoughts on Texas-Alabama. FOX Sports' RJ Young joined the show to discuss his belief in Deion Sanders, what Colorado is capable of and some thi...
Week 1 recap! Alabama's QB1 is locked in, UGA's slow start, SC concern, Vols roll & Deion steals the show
September 03, 2023 16:48 - 1 hourWeek 1 is in the books! The guys have a full recap of an eventful Week 1. What would we make of Florida's dud at Cam Rising-less Utah? Tennessee rolled Virginia. The guys offer thoughts on Joe Milton's ups and downs. South Carolina got trucked by UNC, so what's the cause for concern? The guys close with "Yah or Nah" with thoughts on Jalen Milroe, Carson Beck, Conner Weigman, UK's backdoor cover and Deion Sanders stealing the show.
Week 1 picks & over/unders, Barrett Sallee talks SEC predictions, A&M doubt and CFP
August 29, 2023 02:27 - 1 hourIt's a fully loaded preview pod to kick off the 2023 season! The guys provide over/unders and picks against the spread for Florida-Utah, Tennessee-Virginia, UNC-South Carolina and LSU-Florida State. Connor shares his 3 wishes for the weekend and Lock of the Week. CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss some Week 0 takeaways, his SEC predictions, doubting 2023 A&M and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week.
10 chaos scenarios for 2023, Swamp Kings disappointment, Aaron Murray talks Beck, Bobo & 3-peat
August 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourWeek 0 is HERE. The guys have some chaos scenarios for 2023. They go through 10 wild things that could actually happen, and what it would mean if they did. Aaron Murray joined the show to talk Carson Beck, Mike Bobo, Georgia running backs, 3-peating, Will Rogers, getting recruited during Florida's "Swamp Kings" era and more. Connor and Will close with their disappointment from the Netflix documentary "Swamp Kings."
SEC East Crystal Ball, Kris Budden talks career, Lane's Tennessee year & ESPN crew
August 22, 2023 11:26 - 1 hourCrystal Ball season continues with the SEC East. Who'll give Georgia its toughest game? Who will Vandy upset? Who will be No. 2 in the East? Is there much separation between 2-6 in the East? ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to talk about her new(ish) ESPN crew, last year's thriller in The Swamp, how she got started, being at Tennessee during a wild era and much more. Connor and Will close with Bold and Brash: 2023 SEC upsets and Lad of the Week.
SEC West Crystal Ball, Matt Hayes on the late Alex Collins, CFB's future & LSU love
August 18, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourCrystal Ball season is officially here! The guys have a full breakdown of the SEC West as they see it playing out. What's the order of finish? What are the biggest upsets? Why is LSU in for a roller coaster? What'll be the path for teams at the bottom of the division? Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss the late Alex Collins, Florida State's uncertain future, what college football could be 10 years from now, the Michael Oher saga and a note on the Johnny Manziel documentary. Connor and Will...
AP Poll takeaways, Graham Mertz QB1 thoughts, Ray Davis on upbringing, transfer & UK offense
August 15, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourWill is back! The guys have a loaded show. The preseason AP Poll is out. The guys have full takeaways from that (5:00). Georgia isn't a unanimous preseason No. 1? Is Alabama overrated? Underrated? Connor and Will break down which teams got too much love, which teams didn't get enough love and more. They also discuss the pivotal role that Graham Mertz will play for Billy Napier's future. Kentucky running back Ray Davis joined the show to discuss his atypical upbringing, transferring to Kentuck...
Greg McElroy talks Bama revenge, Camback & broadcasting; Johnny Manziel doc thoughts w/ Mark Schipper
August 11, 2023 02:24 - 1 hourIt's an interviews-only edition today. Former Alabama quarterback and ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy joined the show (2:30). He talked about working alongside Joe Tessitore, learning the Alabama offense, the Camback, Alabama's revenge, his national championship picks and more. College football historian Mark Schipper joined Connor to break down the new Johnny Manziel documentary on Netflix (35:00). Connor closed with a bit of housekeeping on what's coming early next week (1:04:00).
Death of the Pac-12, Geoff Collins talks career, Saban stories & UGA's run
August 08, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourThe Pac-12 is dead and Connor has some thoughts on that (0:30). What got us to this point? Why is it OK that there's nobody to blame? And what's next? Former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins joined the show to discuss stories from his career, including the position he invented, working with Nick Saban, Dan Mullen and Jim McElwain, as well as his take on Kirby's run at Georgia. Connor closes with listener responses on "1 thing I'm excited to see in 2023" with a housekeeping note.
Fall camp is here! Dan Mullen talks broadcasting, Florida, Cam Newton & future
August 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourWe've made it to August! Connor has a full breakdown of some pre-camp thoughts, including the QB battle in Tuscaloosa, the Spencer Sanders situation at Ole Miss, Jimbo Fisher-Bobby Petrino updates, the Maason Smith hype train, Dont'e Thornton buzz at Tennessee, Carson Beck being somewhat on the back burner at Georgia and the off-the-field questions the Dawgs have to answer. Is Week 1 of College GameDay a disappointment? Connor doesn't think so. Also, a thought on Colorado to the Big 12 and wh...