Saturday Down South Podcast

It's a Draft Day pod! We're drafting the ultimate 21st Century SEC Flag Football Teams! Who made the cut for our 5-on-5 squads? Who got left off? Josh Pate joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including his favorite CFB players, weird Auburn vibes, his marriage team and much more. The guys closed with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

There are some sub-6-foot QBs who apparently want Bama. The guys dig into what that means for Bama's national conversation and if Kalen DeBoer can correct the troubling trend from 2024. Longtime Florida reporter and current host of Another Dooley Noted Podcast Pat Dooley joined the show to discuss the DJ Lagway hype, Steve Spurrier stories and Billy Napier's future. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

It's the 2025 All-Bang The Drum Team! Connor rolls out his annual lists of SEC dudes that he's going to bat for this season. Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert joined the show to discuss his transition from Washington State, coaching elite quarterbacks, why he's so bullish on John Mateer, coaching modern football, his unique background and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

We've got ... a coaching move in June? Yeah, Vince Marrow leaving Kentucky for Louisville had a ton of big-picture implications. The guys discuss that. Author of The Athlete's NIL Playbook and Forbes' Kristi Dosh joined the show to answer 10 questions on the House settlement and what it means for the new era of college football. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

It's a Draft Day pod! The guys draft 2025 Comeback Candidates. That includes players, coaches, vibes and more. Georgia legend Aaron Murray discusses his Arch Manning skepticism, the Carson Beck fallout, SEC quarterbacks and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

It's a loaded late-May pod after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey got everyone upset at SEC Spring Meetings. What's fair and what's not fair with his perspective on Playoff expansion? Connor broke that all down. Ole Miss beat reporter Michael Katz joined the show to discuss Lane Kiffin, Austin Simmons' introduction, Pete Golding and more. Connor closed with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

How much have you already forgotten from the Playoff era? Don't worry. We've got you covered. The guys discuss Playoff era things that we already forgot about. Knoxville News Sentinel's Adam Sparks discusses Tennessee's new dilemma with its state law vs. the SEC, the Nico Iamaleava fallout and what to expect from Tennessee in 2025. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

It's a loaded mid-May pod with an all-important question to answer. Who wins a national title in 2025? The guys continue their 2-part Playoff prediction series by mapping out the bracket and how each matchup will play out. CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss the Auburn-Baylor opener, the wild Big 12, Jimbo Fisher's future and the 2023 Michigan fallout. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

It's a Playoff prediction pod! For Part 1 of the 2-part Playoff prediction squad, Connor lays out his 12-team field for 2025. Who gets left out? Who gets the No. 1 seed? The guys dig into that. ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss his Buc-ee's bet, Clemson's return, Mike Norvell's last stand, ACC relevance and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

The NFL Draft is in the books, but the guys are turning the page to 2026. Connor and Will drafted the SEC players that they believe will be 1st-Round picks next year. Is there disagreement with No. 1 overall? The Tulsa World's Berry Tramel joined the show to discuss all things Oklahoma, including Brent Venables' job security, Lincoln Riley hatred among OU fans and the Josh Heupel-Oklahoma relationship. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

It's NFL Draft week! The guys have a ton of NFL Draft thoughts with some can't-miss SEC predictions. Who will be the first SEC player picked? Where will Jalen Milroe come off the board? Will the Falcons actually pick a Georgia player? The guys dig into all of that and more. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss all things NFL Draft, as well as LSU's pivotal 2025 that awaits. The guys close with some Lee Corso love in Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

It's a semi-emergency pod to talk all things Nico Iamaleava-Tennessee breakup. How did this happen and what does it mean for all parties? Could this be a monumental moment for college athletics? Connor and Will discuss that. Plus, Duke coach Manny Diaz joined the show to discuss his unique coaching roots, Darian Mensah, his Miami exit and so much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Florida has FINALLY ended the SEC's national title drought. The guys open the pod discussing the Gators run to a hoops title. Plus, a breakdown of why televised spring games in the SEC are dead. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman joined the show to discuss Year 1 with Bobby Petrino, handling the hot seat, fixing spring football, an update on the slobbering hog statue, the UT wins and much more. The guys close with some Florida love in Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Deion Sanders just got PAID. The guys break down the national significance of the Colorado coach's new deal, and if there's lessons to be learned from his success in Boulder. Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss if Auburn is a basketball school, Jackson Arnold, Ryan Williams vs. Cam Coleman, Kirby Smart's comments and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

It's a perfect time of year to learn about every Core 4 team. Connor and Will dig into a fact about each Core 4 team to make you sound smarter. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things A&M, Marcel Reed, what really happened with the Micah Hudson situation, Texas' Year 1 in the SEC and more. The guys close with some love for John Calipari in Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

It's March Madness season, but we've got a way to still discuss some football. Can SEC basketball ever overtake SEC football? And if so, what would that look like? Former Penn State tight and current college football analyst Adam Breneman joined the show to discuss the elite young coaches in college football, what Mizzou is getting with Beau Pribula and a new rule for tight ends. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

We have a LOADED show. Connor and Will break down the 10 worst contracts in college football. Who should be No. 1? Who just missed the cut? ESPN's Ryan McGee joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including where Tennessee fans should be heading into 2025, stories from his early days at ESPN and why Marty & McGee works so well. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Is the ACC going to implode in 2030? The guys discuss that. Plus, SEC Draft things that Connor doesn't understand like why Shemar Stewart was so incapable of getting sacks at Texas A&M. ESPN's Alyssa Lang joined the show to discuss her viral moment with Diego Pavia, the South Carolina buzz, her career, the ideal wedding menu and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

It's a new era of the SDS Podcast. After a mini break, Connor and Will are back to discuss/invent the 2025 All-Overhyped Team. Who made the cut? Who should've? The guys break it all down. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including his move back to Alabama, his back-and-forth with Matt Rhule, Lane Kiffin's future, his 1-of-1 story of meeting Bill Clinton and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

The guys start off the show with an announcement on some offseason plans and changes moving forward. They also dig into what we know halfway through the 2020s decade with coaching trends, team of the decade (so far), best season, etc. SDS' Derek Peterson joined the show to discuss all things Oklahoma, plus some Heisman bets and whether one should buy LSU stock. The guys close with Lad of the Week

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

It's Draft Season! Well, sort of. The guys complete their first draft of the offseason with the 2025 Non-QB Heisman Draft. Connor and Will each make 5 selections for the non-QB who could win the Heisman in 2025. They close with some Eagles love in Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Let's talk hot seat! Connor and Will discuss the hot seat index for each SEC coach heading into 2025 based on a 1-10 scale. Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss all things Tennessee and the future of spring games. The guys close with some Super Bowl talk.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Finally, Alabama landed Ryan Grubb. The guys dig into the Tide's new OC and what it meant that Kalen DeBoer opted for a reunion. SDS' Neil Blackmon joined the show to discuss DJ Lagway, Billy Napier's play-calling and Florida's 2025 outlook. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

What better way to put a bow on the 2024 season than to show how every SEC team was 4 plays away from making the Playoff? The guys get every team into the Playoff by revisiting those 4 plays. Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin joined the show to talk Mike Bobo, Carson Beck and SEC QBs for 2025. The guys close with Will's apology song to the Midwest.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

In the first official offseason pod ... QB rankings? You bet. The guys dig into some way-too-early SEC QB rankings for 2025. Who starts at No. 1? Who missed the top 10? The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss Kalen DeBoer's weird Year 1, why the Ryan Grubb move hasn't happened yet, Ty Simpson and more. The guys close with an updated on Will's apology to the Midwest and Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Ohio State has ended the drought and claimed a $20 million national title. The guys dig into that with takeaways from the Buckeyes fending off Notre Dame. Can this be replicated? And how should we describe this run in a new era of the sport? The guys close with Connor's Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2025 and Lad of the Week

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

It's a loaded pod for the people with portal and national championship discussion. Connor and Will discuss SEC Transfer Portal Superlatives with a variety of categories, including the biggest non-QB transfer, the toughest loss, the most intriguing what-if and more! Ohio State great Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss all things Buckeyes, looking back at the Jack Sawyer play and a young Marcus Freeman. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

It's a CFP semifinal recap pod! The guys discuss what went wrong for Texas in its thrilling loss to Ohio State, including what Steve Sarkisian will want back from that matchup. The guys dig into whether Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame won the Brian Kelly breakup. Plus, some thoughts on Carson Beck to Miami.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

It's a loaded Playoff preview pod! The guys discuss whether the SEC is actually dead, plus they have a full breakdown of the Cotton Bowl matchup between Texas and Ohio State. ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to discuss the year that was, including whether Penn State can win a national title, the change in perception at Texas, field-storming at Auburn, Mizzou perspective and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

The CFP quarterfinals were ... eventful. The guys discuss what went wrong with Georgia in its loss to Notre Dame, Will's experience witnessing Texas surviving Cam Skattebo and Arizona State, Alabama's blunder vs. Michigan, South Carolina's missed opportunity vs. Illinois, maddening Lane Kiffin after Ole Miss' blowout win vs. Duke, LSU's dominant victory against Baylor and Mizzou's late rally to beat Iowa.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

It's a loaded pod with tons to preview and recap. The guys break down CFP quarterfinal matchups between Texas and Arizona State, as well as Georgia and Notre Dame. Will both SEC teams advance? Plus, the guys recap SEC bowl games from Florida, Oklahoma, Vandy, Arkansas and A&M, and they close with some Jimmy Carter love in Lad of the Week

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

It's a loaded, bowl-heavy episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. The guys preview every non-Playoff SEC bowl game, with Oklahoma-Navy, Georgia Tech-Vanderbilt, Texas Tech-Arkansas, Texas A&M-USC, Iowa-Mizzou, Alabama-Michigan, South Carolina-Illinois, Baylor-LSU and Duke-Ole Miss. Texas QB Quinn Ewers joined the show on half of Dick's Sporting Goods to discuss playing for Steve Sarkisian, the home CFP atmosphere, misconceptions about Arch Manning and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

The first round of the first ever 12-team Playoff was ... loaded with duds. The guys share takeaways from the lopsided weekend with in-depth looks at what played out for Texas and Tennessee. Plus, they spun it forward with a look to the quarterfinal matchups.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

The Playoff is here! Connor and Will have a full preview for Clemson-Texas and Tennessee-Ohio State, as well as why Georgia fans should be rooting for Indiana this weekend. NFL legend Brian Dawkins joined the show on behalf of Boehringer & Lilly to raise awareness for the It Takes 2 campaign. The guys closed with a draft of Playoff teams.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

We officially have a Heisman Trophy winner! The guys discuss Travis Hunter's victory, as well as how Connor voted. The guys offer up picks and a prediction for the Gasparilla Bowl between Florida and Tulane. Plus, Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show to discuss the new CFP from a behind-the-scenes perspective and what can be done to tweak the postseason. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

There's a TON of non-Playoff things happening in college football. The guys discuss the unique Heisman field, as well as some of the QB portal moves, as well as the coaching moves ... most notably the Bill Belichick-to-UNC move. Wild. Former Tennessee star Jalin Hyatt joined the show on behalf of World of Hyatt to discuss all things NFL transition, Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee in the Playoff. The guys closed with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

The Playoff field is set! Alabama got left out of the field in favor of SMU. The guys discuss that and why it was the right call from the selection committee. Plus, some early matchup thoughts for the CFP and a recap of Georgia's weird SEC Championship victory against Texas.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024

It's a busy, busy week in college football. The guys have reactions to the Playoff Poll with Alabama getting the all-important No. 11 seed going into conference championship weekend. The guys break that down, as well as the impact that this weekend could have on Tennessee's shot at a home Playoff game. Also, who and what decides the SEC Championship? Connor and Will discuss those keys and offer a prediction. USA Today's Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss the future of the Playoff, the potential Ohio State vacancy and the coaching carousel. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Rivalry Week was bananas! The guys discuss every SEC Rivalry game, including why Texas' championship defense was so impressive at A&M to earn an SEC Championship berth, the 8-overtime thriller in Athens, LaNorris Sellers delivering a touchdown run for the ages to beat Clemson, Tennessee's comeback vs. Vandy and much, much more. The guys close by predicting the CFP Top 12 for Tuesday night.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

It's Rivalry Week! Connor and Will have a full breakdown of all 10 Rivalry Week games in the SEC (Mississippi State-Ole Miss, Georgia Tech-Georgia, Tennessee-Vandy, South Carolina-Clemson, Louisville-Kentucky, Auburn-Alabama, Arkansas-Mizzou, Florida-Florida State, Oklahoma-LSU and Texas-Texas A&M). The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

It was a bonkers Week 13 in the SEC. Alabama, Ole Miss and A&M all suffered loss No. 3 to unranked teams. The guys have full thoughts on that, as well as what it means for the Playoff in a disastrous day for the SEC's Playoff picture. Plus, they discuss Quinn Ewers' roller-coaster day, LSU avoiding embarrassment and Mizzou still fighting. The guys close by predicting what the CFP Top 12 will look like.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

It's a loaded Cake Week pod! The guys discuss all the Week 13 action in the SEC with picks and previews for Ole Miss-Florida, Kentucky-Texas, Mizzou-Mississippi State, Alabama-Oklahoma, Texas A&M-Auburn and Vanderbilt-LSU, plus Fade of the Week. Georgia legend Sony Michel joined the show on behalf of Kingsford to talk all things Georgia, Rose Bowl play and his post-football life. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

Week 12 in the SEC is in the books. What did we learn? Well, Georgia isn't dead at all. Carson Beck delivered a Toby Keith game and the Dawgs responded with a vintage Kirby Smart showing against Tennessee. Connor and Will discuss that, as well as why Tennessee's Playoff issue will linger the rest of the regular season. Florida and South Carolina ended their rivalry skids in impressive fashion, and Texas got a quiet but important win at Arkansas. The guys predict the CFP Top 12 for Tuesday night.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024

It's a fully loaded Week 12 preview pod. The guys dig into Will's trip to Baton Rouge, as well as all the Week 12 SEC action, including Texas-Arkansas, LSU-Florida, Mizzou-South Carolina and Tennessee-Georgia. Chris "Bear" Fallica joined the show to discuss his rare dip into breaking news with the Nico Iamaleava intel, Miami's season & some Heisman/national title bets. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

It's a solo pod to recap Week 11, but Connor had a ton of takeaways. Lane Kiffin finally got his Toby Keith win with a "how do you like me now" statement against Georgia. Connor breaks down the year-to-year transformation of Ole Miss, who now has Playoff life. Plus, what's wrong with UGA? Connor discusses Jalen Milroe's All-American performance to throttle LSU, as well as South Carolina taking care of Vandy, Tennessee's win against Mississippi State, Florida announcing Billy Napier is staying ahead of a Texas beatdown and Mizzou's wild win vs. Oklahoma, wherein Eli Drinkwitz discussed the Tigers' Playoff path. Plus, Connor predicts the CFP top 12.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

Week 11! It's a loaded week in the SEC with all 6 games (technically) having conference championship implications. The guys break down the first Playoff poll, as well as the 6 SEC games (Florida-Texas, Georgia-Ole Miss, South Carolina-Vanderbilt, Mississippi State-Tennessee, Alabama-LSU and Oklahoma-Mizzou). LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss all things Bama-LSU, Dylan Sampson and Jimbo Fisher's future. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Just like that, the SEC race took a new turn in Week 10. The guys recap South Carolina's beatdown of Texas A&M, as well as a weird Cocktail Party that saw DJ Lagway go down and Carson Beck have another dud showing. Plus, Diego Pavia still owns Hugh Freeze, Lane Kiffin's offense dominates and Tennessee grinds out a win against Kentucky. The guys also try to predict the top 12 of the first Playoff rankings.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2024

Week 10 is here! It's a fascinating weekend in the SEC. The guys have a full slate of picks and previews for all the Week 10 action in the SEC (Florida-Georgia, Ole Miss-Arkansas, Vanderbilt-Auburn, Texas A&M-South Carolina and Kentucky-Tennessee). Cocktail Party legends and current SEC Network analysts Aaron Murray and Chris Doering join the show to talk about what'll determine this 2024 edition of Florida-Georgia. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

We've got a new leader all alone in the SEC clubhouse. A&M flipped the switch on LSU after switching to Marcel Reed. The guys discuss that stunning turnaround and what it means for A&M's Playoff path, as well as LSU after it collapsed down the stretch. The guys have takeaways from Texas surviving Diego Pavia, Alabama blasting bummer Mizzou, Ole Miss shaking off a slow start vs. Oklahoma, Arkansas trucking Mississippi State and Auburn getting on the board in SEC play against Kentucky. The guys close with some Playoff discussion.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

Week 9 is here! We've got huge, huge implications on the line on Saturday. The guys have breakdowns and picks for all 6 SEC games (LSU-Texas A&M, Texas-Vanderbilt, Oklahoma-Ole Miss, Mizzou-Alabama, Arkansas-Mississippi State and Auburn-Kentucky). College football analyst and former Penn State/UMass tight end Adam Breneman joined the show to discuss Penn State's national title hopes, the biggest threats to the SEC, how he'd vote on the Heisman, buying LSU and more. The guys close with Lad of the Week!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024