Episode Details

Can Mike Elko turn Texas A&M into a legitimate national championship contender? On this SEC Media Days edition of The OG Kickoff, Connor O’Gara and the crew break down the Aggies’ rapid rise, Marcel Reed’s development, Georgia’s offensive concerns and major athletic department news involving Michigan, Tennessee and Alabama.

Billy Liucci of TexAgs joins the show to discuss Mike Elko’s impressive start at Texas A&M, the Aggies’ College Football Playoff breakthrough and whether the program is ready to compete for a national championship. Liucci also evaluates offensive coordinator Collin Klein, quarterback Marcel Reed and the importance of Texas A&M developing a dominant rushing attack.

Is this the year Texas A&M finishes the job—or is next season the true championship window in College Station?

Trey Wallace of OutKick joins the conversation to examine the uncertainty surrounding Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and the potential candidates Michigan could pursue. Could Tennessee athletic director Danny White or Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne become a target? Wallace explains how an athletic director’s departure can create major ripple effects for coaches such as Josh Heupel and Kalen DeBoer.

The discussion then turns to Kirby Smart’s defense of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo. Despite Bobo becoming a Broyles Award finalist, the Bulldogs struggled to consistently create explosive passing plays. Can Georgia improve its downfield offense enough to win another national championship?

Legendary college football reporter Tony Barnhart—“Mr. College Football”—also joins the show to share stories from his 50 years covering the SEC. Barnhart discusses Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, Vince Dooley, the famous Skywriters Tour and his upcoming book chronicling the history and unforgettable personalities of SEC football.

Connor and the crew close the show with their reactions to Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and quarterback Byrum Brown, including why Brown made such a strong impression at SEC Media Days.

Topics include:

🏈 Texas A&M’s national championship timeline

🏈 Mike Elko’s success in College Station

🏈 Marcel Reed and the Aggies’ offense

🏈 Collin Klein’s offensive system

🏈 Michigan’s athletic director situation

🏈 Could Michigan target Danny White or Greg Byrne?

🏈 Josh Heupel and Kalen DeBoer’s futures

🏈 Kirby Smart’s defense of Mike Bobo

🏈 Georgia’s lack of explosive passing plays

🏈 Tony Barnhart’s greatest SEC memories

🏈 Herschel Walker vs. Bo Jackson

🏈 Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown at Auburn

The OG Kickoff’s SEC Media Days coverage is presented by Culver’s.

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