It's Playoff time! Not really. But it is time to discuss what the field will look like in perhaps the last year of the 12-team Playoff. Connor runs through his predictions and bracket for how 2026 will shake out. 247sports' Chip Brown joined the show to discuss all things Texas ahead of a pivotal year for Steve Sarkisian.The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email. Got thoughts? Email us at [email protected].

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It's a fully stacked, drum-worthy pod! The guys discuss the Big Ten not budging with the idea of the 24-team Playoff, and what it means for the future of the sport. They also discuss Connor's 2026 All-Bang The Drum Team, which outlines 1 player from every SEC team who is worthy of going to bat for. ESPN's Matt Schick joined the show to discuss all things Colorado, Nebraska, Big Ten-SEC and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email. Got thoughts on today's episode? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Chapters 0:00 The ridiculous push for an expanded 24-team College Football Playoff. 7:15 Year 6 of the "All-Bang the Drum" Team! Under-the-radar breakout players and hidden gems for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 1:28:42 Has Coach Prime Peaked? Matt Schick on Colorado vs. Nebraska's Rebuild 1:50:52 Lad of the Week + Viewer Email

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Apparently, everyone is taking aim at Ole Miss. The guys dig into the viral Lane Kiffin remarks from the Vanity Fair article, as well as Steve Sarkisian firing a stray at Ole Miss. Kentucky coach Will Stein joined the show and talked about all things play-calling, Oregon, Sissy Cakes, Kentucky's future and more. The guys closed with Lad of the Week. Got a take on today's pod? Email the guys [email protected]

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It's Draft Day! The guys are drafting the best games for 2026. Who won the Draft? Former Temple and Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including his year on Shane Beamer's staff at South Carolina, defensive trends, his toughest players to coach against, coach fashion and much, much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email from a long-time listener.

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It's time to bust out the Iowa notepad ... it's bad contracts time! Connor and Will discuss the 10 worst contracts in college football this season. Who cracked the list? And who was No. 1? The guys break that list down. They close with a call for caffeine-related emails to [email protected], as well as a question about post-30 birthdays with a family.

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Just before the guys started recording, the guys learned that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave because of a gambling addiction. The guys discuss that and what it means for Texas Tech, as well as college football as a whole. With the NFL Draft in the books, the guys hand out SEC Superlatives. KREF's Chris Plank joined the show to talk all things Oklahoma. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!

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Round 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books! The guys have a recap of a quiet Thursday for the SEC. Plus, they talk about the new Kalen DeBoer deal and what it means for the new Alabama standard. San Diego State associate GM Sam Popper joined the show to discuss his new role and the ins and outs of player evaluation in this era of college football. The guys close with an email with a new SEC tiebreaker simulator! Email us [email protected]

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It's a loaded episode of The OG Kickoff. Will is out of town, but ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday, Connor breaks down what could be a weird NFL Draft for the SEC. LockedOn SEC's Chris Gordy joined Connor to do karaoke songs for every current SEC vibe. He closed with Lad of the Week and a programming note for the show! Email us [email protected].

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It's the Game of the Century! Or at least one of them. LSU and Alabama met in a 1-2 showdown that delivered some historic narratives. No touchdowns were needed to decide this defensive struggle. Did LSU get robbed by having to face Alabama again? And what would've happened if the result was flipped? Connor and Will are joined by longtime SDS Podcast co-host, current social media editor at ESPN Baton Rouge and diehard Alabama fan Chris Marler. Follow along as the guys recap this instant classic. Were you there? Email us: [email protected].

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It's a loaded, Draft-worthy episode wherein the guys select non-QB Heisman picks. Who makes the cut? And who had the best Draft? On3's JD PicKell joined the show to discuss some SEC spring storylines after we had some spring game action (sort of) in the SEC. The guys close with Lad of the Week and an email that tugged at our heartstrings. Got a thought on the show or a story you wanted to share? Email us at [email protected].

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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 us [email protected].

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