Realignment is all the buzz in college football. Connor has some takeaways from watching this Oklahoma-Texas drama play out. Matt Hayes joined the pod to discuss all of that, as well as why that'll happen in 2022. Plus, he talked about the long-term future of the sport and whether the SEC has more expansion plans. Former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints tailback Deuce McAllister joined the show on behalf of Johnsonville. He talked tailgating, modern offenses, Ole Miss' future and much more. The guys close with concerts in #FiguringItOut.

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What's next for Oklahoma, Texas & realignment w/ Matt Hayes, Deuce McAllister Interview (ep. 395)

SEC Media Days got a major shock with the news that Texas and Oklahoma reportedly want to join the SEC, so Connor discussed all the factors and realignment possibilities associated with that. Plus, Nick Saban had the ultimate flex with Bryce Young to steal Kirby Smart's thunder. Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach made their SEC Media Days debuts with their respective teams. Connor discussed all of that, AND Kentucky coach Mark Stoops joined the show. The guys closed with a little preview for the rest of Media Days, as well as some discussion about the Deion Sanders story that went viral.

Texas & Oklahoma to the SEC?!? Mark Stoops Interview, SEC Media Days Highlights (ep. 394)

Connor is in Hoover with a full rundown of all things SEC Media Days. Who won the day? What got discussed more than we thought? And what didn't really get talked about enough? Connor discussed the showings from Florida, LSU and South Carolina, including the question he fired at Dan Mullen that got an interesting reaction. Plus, Peter Burns and Jacob Hester joined the show live in Hoover to offer up their takes on Talkin' SZN. They close out by setting the stage for the rest of the week.

Day 1 SEC Media Days takeaways, Peter Burns & Jacob Hester Interviews

Media Days is upon us and Connor has some thoughts on a long overdue trip to Hoover. After SEC East Best Case Scenario last week, Connor mapped out the Best Case Scenario outlooks for each SEC West team. How many SEC teams have double-digit wins for their best-case scenario? Connor and Will talk about that. Plus, SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the show and discussed all the new opportunities she had last year, as well as her thoughts on Shane Beamer's potential at South Carolina. The guys close with Grocery Stores in #FiguringItOut.

SEC West Best Case Scenario, Alyssa Lang talks South Carolina & SEC Network roles (ep. 392)

The NIL era is a week in, and Connor's got some thoughts on the good things and the things that have his eyebrow raised. He also mapped out a best case scenario for each SEC East team. Former Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel joined the show to discuss the NIL era, how much he would've benefited and what he likes/worries about with this new phase of college athletics. The guys close with grilling in #FiguringItOut.

SEC East Best Case Scenario, Kash Daniel talks NIL benefits/concerns & Kentucky-Florida (ep. 391)

The guys have a little bit of everything for today's podcast. NIL expert Scott Cole joined Connor for 10 questions about the new Name, Image and Likeness laws that just into effect. Plus, Mizzou quarterback Connor Bazelak joined the show to talk about Year 2 in Eli Drinkwitz's offense, why he grew up not liking Ohio State and more. Connor and Will closed the show with flight horror stories in #FiguringItOut after Connor's worst travel experience ever.

Connor Bazelak Interview, 10 questions w/ an NIL expert, flight horror stories (ep. 390)

In a solo pod, Connor digs into the Pac-12's horrendous month, which included some embarrassing comments from outgoing Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott, as well as the Arizona State cheating mess. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell joined the show and discussed his team's historic season, his Tennessee roots, mullets, the 12-team Playoff and much, much more. Connor closed with Haircuts in #FiguringItOut.

Pac-12's new low, Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell talks roots, mullets & 12-team Playoff (ep. 389)

Who said June was the slow time of year? We've got a little Playoff cleanup with the proposed 12-team model. Connor also outlined his Top 5 fanbases he pities and why certain fans deserve the benefit of the doubt more than others. Plus, The Athletic's Jeff Duncan joined the show to talk about his piece on Arch Manning's recruitment and some background details about the SEC legacy. The guys closed with things your significant other once put up with but no longer does in #FiguringItOut.

Arch Manning's Recruitment with The Athletic's Jeff Duncan, Top 5 CFB Fanbases I Pity (ep. 388)

Nick Saban has a new contract, and Connor has some perspective on what that means and why the timing was significant. Is Playoff expansion inevitable? Connor and Will discuss the Unbiased Playoff Expansion Approach and how it relates to the proposed 12-team model. Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan joined the show and talked returning for Year 6, being in Jarrett Guarantano's head and much more. The guys closed with some cardio talk in #FiguringItOut.

Grant Morgan Interview, The Unbiased Playoff Expansion Approach, Nick Saban's new deal (ep. 387)

A news-heavy pod to kick off June, it is. Connor has a lot of thoughts on Dan Mullen's extension for what it means in the short- and long-term. Plus, Kirby Smart stole Dan Mullen's thunder by going out and getting former 5-stars Arik Gilbert Derion Kendrick via the transfer portal. Wes Blankenship joined the show to talk a bunch of different things, including how he's been able to establish himself as a must-follow on Twitter. The guys close with honeymoons in #FiguringItOut.

Dan Mullen's extension, Arik Gilbert to UGA, Wes Blankenship talks Coffeetown & Dawgs (ep. 386)

It's a fully stocked pod, leading off with some big transfer news in the SEC. TJ Finley is off to Auburn. Connor has a full breakdown of what that means for the former LSU quarterback, plus what it means for Auburn and Bo Nix. Even though it's only May, Connor offered up his way-too-early Playoff predictions. There's a surprise in there, too. Former Miami (FL) great and NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman Leon Searcy joined the pod and talked about Tebow-mania in Jacksonville, plus some stories about his days at "The U." The guys close out with Best Man/Maid of Honor speeches in #FiguringItOut.

TJ Finley's Move, Surprising Playoff Predictions, Leon Searcy talks Miami stories & Tebow (ep. 385)

A loaded May pod is full of pigskin talk, including a little something on the awesome opening weekend schedule for the ESPN/ABC slate. Connor dug into what Year 2 success for SEC coaches tells us (or doesn't tell us). He also had thoughts on Derek Stingley's redo season at LSU and looked back at some his notable moments. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show and discussed all things South Carolina, including how he's settling in into his new digs, working for Spurrier, playing with Michael Vick and much, much more. The guys closed it out with promotions/raises in #FiguringItOut.

Shane Beamer Interview, Derek Stingley's redo season, judging Year 2 SEC coaches (ep. 384)

Connor's got quite the Twitter mess on his hands to start the pod. He works through those issues and why he might be punting soon. In actual football stuff, he dug into the psychology behind Jimbo Fisher's jab at Nick Saban. Connor also broke down the implications of Henry To'o To'o's move from Tennessee to Alabama and why it has SEC-wide implications for the transfer portal. SEC Network analyst and Florida great Chris Doering joined the pod to talk about SEC receivers and Florida's new-look offense. The guys closed with a Moms edition of #FiguringItOut.

Connor Got Hacked, Jimbo's Jab, Chris Doering talks SEC WRs & UF's new-look offense (ep. 383)

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and Connor has takes on takes on takes. He talks about what it feels like to finally have a quarterback. Plus, "adapt or die" are 3 increasingly relevant words in college football. Connor caught up with ESPN's Dave Pasch, who had some takeaways from calling the Texas A&M spring game, and he also discussed working the booth with the likes of Urban Meyer and Bill Walton. The guys close with a birthdays edition of #FiguringItOut.

Adapt or Die, ESPN's Dave Pasch talks Urban Meyer, Bill Walton stories, Texas A&M QBs (ep. 382)

Connor has a spring/draft-heavy pod. He hands out his SEC Spring Superlatives and offers up his Can't-Miss NFL Draft Predictions. Plus, SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to break down some noteworthy takeaways he had from Georgia's spring game, as well as Bo Nix in Year 3 and he discusses some SEC Prospects in NFL Draft. The guys close with celebrating championships as an adult in #FiguringItOut. Host: Connor O'Gara

Spring Superlatives, Can't-Miss Draft Predictions, Cole Cubelic talks JT Daniels & Draft (ep 381)

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