Saturday Down South Podcast

Former Auburn coach and current SEC Network analyst Gene Chizik joins the pod to talk about the state of the SEC – and about those Auburn Tigers. Alabama and Georgia are not only the two best teams in the SEC but in the entire nation according to the first College Football Playoff rankings. When Chizik watches them on film, what does he see specifically from the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs? Additionally, since they won a national title together at Auburn, what kind of relationship does he have with Cam Newton today? And what about those demanding fans on The Plains?

Jim McElwain is out in Gainesville in one of the most bizarre seasons The Swamp has ever seen. Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel joins Matt Hayes, and the pair of Florida insiders discuss what went wrong for Mac, and where the Gators go next. Also, Matt gives his weekly picks and dishes on news from around the SEC.

For this episode of the Saturday Down South podcast, host John Crist and co-host Connor O'Gara discuss the somewhat shocking ouster of Jim McElwain at Florida. Despite getting to the SEC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons, it became clear rather quickly that McElwain wasn't a great fit for the Gators. But this is still a Top 10 job in America, so who are some of the obvious candidates? Additionally, JC and Connor look ahead to Saturday's big showdown between LSU and Alabama. Can the Bayou Bengals give the Crimson Tide a game?

Florida insider Pat Dooley joins Matt Hayes to break down Jim McElwain’s crazy week at Florida, and the Florida-Georgia game. Matt also shares his thoughts from around the SEC and gives his picks against the spread.

With a light week of SEC football, all eyes are on the Florida/Georgia game, where some weird things have happened in years past. As the season winds down, JC and Connor talk about the postseason, and the country's most coveted award, the Heisman trophy.

Florida great Danny Wuerffel joins the John Crist to talk about Gators past, present, and future. A Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion at Florida, Danny talks about how the Gators' offense has changed over the years, and how his coach, Steve Spurrier, compares to current Gators' head man Jim McElwain. Also, as a Heisman voter, JC talks with Wuerffel about how the process can be improved, and how the award is really decided.

Bobby Humphrey, an Alabama legend at running back, and the father of first-round draft pick Marlon Humphrey, joins the pod. Bobby talks about his family; his wife was a UAB track star, and his other four children have had prolific sports careers of their own. They also talk about the rise of Alabama from Bear Bryant, to Gene Stallings, to Nick Saban and Bobby's place in Alabama history as the third leading rusher of all time.

Dennis Dodd from CBSSports.com joins Matt Hayes to talk about the end of Butch Jones at Tennessee, two SEC teams in the College Football Playoff and more.

On the 50th episode of the SDS Podcast, JC and Connor talk about a surprisingly eventful week 7 in the SEC. After looking dead in the water, suddenly LSU is good and Coach O is a tactical mastermind...at least for now. The Bayou Bengals made the key adjustments against their orange counterparts on Saturday, but what does this mean for the West? Speaking of coaching makeovers, Kevin Sumlin looked to be a dead man walking after the Aggies' historic collapse in Week 1, but their only loss has come to Alabama since. Where does A&M fit into the SEC standings? Some coaches have been unable to save their sinking ships, however. Butch Jones heads into Bryant–Denny this weekend as a historic underdog. Is there any hope left that he can save face, and his job?

As midseason approaches, the gulf between the SEC's elite teams and their serfs becomes greater with each passing week. Could any team on the rise look to break that trend, and what will the second half look like for each SEC team? John Crist and Connor O'Gara have you covered. Plus – what does it look like behind the scenes at the Paul Finebaum Show, the SEC's holy tabernacle? JC went to North Carolina to see for himself.

On September 26, 2015, Georgia kicker Marshall Morgan collided with Southern's Devon Gales on a routine kickoff play. A twist of fate made this one tackle anything but routine, however, as Gales would be carted off the field and paralyzed from the waist down. Now, the two have formed a bond as close as brothers, as Marshall and Devon go on about their adult lives forever linked by that one play.

Former Tennessee WR and current radio host Jayson Swain talks to host Connor O'Gara on the state of Tennessee football in light of the recent QB drama. The duo talks about Butch Jones, the future of the program, and how the administration can turn it around and build a winner on Rocky Top.

Fresh off a big win against Florida, LSU QB Danny Etling joins Matt Hayes to talk all things LSU football, and if that victory can be a turning point in an underwhelming season so far. Also, Matt gives his weekly picks, and dishes on the biggest news across the conference. Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia are hot, while many other programs find their coaches on the hot seat. How will all this play out going forward? Matt answers those questions and many more.

SEC insider and Tennessee graduate Michael Wayne Bratton joins the pod to talk UT football and the future of Butch Jones. The pair discusses Jones’s cliches and how they've begun to wear on the fanbase, the pros and cons of Dormady vs. Guarantano, and another year of injuries for a team that can't seem to catch a break.

SDS's Missouri expert Adam Spencer joins the pod to talk about the recent struggles of his alma mater, and how they can get back on track in a weak SEC East. Topics discussed include Barry Odom’s future, Drew Lock’s struggles and Josh Heupel’s system.