Episodes
Let's talk villains. The guys dig into the villains of college football (2:00). Which players qualify? Which coaches or organizations are villains? Who could eventually be a villain? ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss his takeaways from the lawsuits involving Florida State, Clemson and the ACC. What's next and what's the path for all parties (1:23:00)? The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:48:00) and Lad of the Week (1:53:00).
Published 03/26/24
It's a LOADED pod. No interview today, but the guys have plenty to discuss. They open with the news that the SEC is sticking with an 8-game conference schedule for 2025 (0:30). What does that mean? Will the SEC ever get to a 9-game conference schedule? The guys break that down. Plus, Connor rolls out his 2024 All-Bang The Drum Team (11:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:45:00).
Published 03/22/24
In honor of March Madness, the guys have a seeding of sorts. They rank the top 5 SEC defensive coordinators (3:00). WIth the NFL Draft around the corner, PFF's Trevor Sikkema joined the show to discuss Brock Bowers' perceived slip in mock drafts, Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye, SEC WR prospects and more (1:04:00). The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:32:00) and Lad of the Week (1:38:00).
Published 03/19/24
It's a solo pod! Connor outlined why Nick Saban's message on Capitol Hill was wildly misperceived by many and in reality, a much more direct way to find a solution than some care to realize (0:30). On3's Nick Roush joined the show to discuss all things UK, including Mark Stoops' future, Brock Vandagriff expectations, SEC coaches he dislikes and so much more (16:00). Connor closed with a Tracy McGrady story in the Jersey Contest (54:00).
Published 03/15/24
Let's discuss the post-spring QB market in the transfer portal (3:00). Who could be in there? And which teams could be looking for an addition? Ohio State great Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss all things Ryan Day, Ohio State's QB room, Chip Kelly, Maurice Clarett and more (1:03:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:41:00) and Lad of the Week (1:46:00).
Published 03/12/24
It's SEC OC Draft time! The guys have their 2nd annual SEC Offensive Coordinator Draft (1:00). Who comes off the board 1-1? The guys each draft 5 current SEC OCs. Mr. Oklahoma Chris Plank joined the show to discuss all things Sooners (59:45). Is Jackson Arnold and Seth Littrell an upgrade? What's the vibe surrounding Brent Venables? And what do SEC fans need to know about Oklahoma as it enters the conference? The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:37:00).
Published 03/08/24
The NFL Combine came and went. Connor and Will have plenty of thoughts on that. Joe Milton dazzled on a stage built for him (2:03), Ladd McConkey isn't about those lazy stereotypes (5:10), Brian Thomas Jr. and Edgerrin Cooper would have top-10 slots if this were 2004 (11:00), why Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers not working out isn't a big deal (18:15), the 10 SEC players who will go in Round 1 (25:00), Terrion Arnold is awesome (32:00), Connor's Caleb Williams thoughts as a Bears fan (36:10),...
Published 03/05/24
Let's get defensive! It's an all-defense episode. The guys discuss Harold Perkins staying at inside linebacker (2:05). What does it mean and how can new LSU DC Blake Baker still maximize his off-the-charts ability to rush the passer? New UNC defensive coordinator Geoff Collins joined the show (37:21) to discuss his first few months on the job, working for Mack Brown, what he learned in his year away from coaching and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest (0:59:20).
Published 03/01/24
After Connor was away in Lexington/Indianapolis, he offers up takes on all the stuff he missed since the guys last recorded. That included thoughts on the new NCAA football video game, the Playoff possibly expanding to 2024 (already), Alabama's play-caller, Shawn Elliott returning to South Carolina, James Coley returning to Georgia, Desiree Reed-Francois oddly leaving Mizzou for Arizona, Brock Bowers' Draft stock and some unfortunate news at SDS. Athletes.org's Jim Cavale joined the show to...
Published 02/27/24
Let's go back in time! The guys go back to Dec. 31, 2019 to relive where the sport was at in those moments. What awaits for so many people at the top of the sport? The guys dig into all of that. George Somerville, host of the College Chaps Podcast, joined the show to talk all things consuming college football from across the pond. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
Published 02/20/24
It's a solo pod, but Connor has plenty to dig into. He talks about Bill Connelly's percentage of returning numbers. What do they mean and how could they apply to the SEC in 2024? Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy joined the show to talk about a bunch of financial elements of the sport, including the future of the ACC, the pay-for-play era and the Playoff contract. Connor closes with a spin-off of the Jersey Contest. Email him [email protected] for your jersey stories.
Published 02/19/24
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 guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
Published 02/13/24
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-Dylan Raiola drama, the Jersey Contest and a Super Bowl prediction.
Published 02/09/24
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 Contest and Lad of the Week.
Published 02/06/24
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, Conner Weigman and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
Published 02/02/24
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 Tennessee pass-catchers, Josh Heupel, the Vols in the CFP and more. The guys close with The Jersey...
Published 01/30/24
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 Newton stories. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
Published 01/26/24
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.
Published 01/23/24
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. 
Published 01/19/24
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 Contest and Lad of the Week.
Published 01/16/24
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 Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
Published 01/12/24
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.
Published 01/11/24
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 that they'll be doing every episode to kick off the offseason.
Published 01/09/24
 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 game. The guys close with Lad of the Week.
Published 01/05/24
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 things out.
Published 01/04/24