Connor O’Gara brings The OG Kickoff to The Next Round Network

DBL Down Media, the powerhouse behind the popular daily sports talk platform The Next Round, today announced a major partnership with The OG Kickoff, one of the most authentic and respected voices in SEC football coverage.

Effective April 1st, 2026, The OG Kickoff with hosts Connor O’Gara and Will Ogburn — formerly of Saturday Down South — will officially join the DBL Down Media network. This collaboration brings together two fan-favorites known for bold opinions, deep insider analysis, and unfiltered conversations about college football, the SEC, and the broader sports landscape.

The Next Round, hosted by Lance Taylor, Ryan Brown, and Jim Dunaway, has established itself as a daily destination for sports talk and news. Streamed live daily, the show reaches approximately 200,000–300,000 people across all platforms, with monthly reach exceeding 1 million unique viewers and listeners. Taylor, Brown, and Dunaway hosted the Southeast’s leading sports talk show, The Roundtable, on WJOX for over a decade before leaving traditional radio to launch DBL Down Media and its flagship show, The Next Round, in 2021.

The OG Kickoff with Connor O’Gara and Will Ogburn is a premier podcast dedicated to authentic, hard-hitting SEC football coverage. Known for its chemistry and fan-first approach, the show provides year-round insight into the conference’s biggest stories, players, and coaches.

“Connor is one of the most respected voices in college football and loves the sport every bit as much as we do,” says Ryan Brown. “His appearances on The Next Round consistently receive excellent feedback from our audience. Beyond that, he is truly one of the best guys to work with in the industry. We are thrilled to welcome him and Will to the team.”

Connor O’Gara and Will Ogburn added: “We couldn’t be more excited to join The Next Round family. It’s remarkable to see what they’ve built over the last few years, and we know that this partnership will help both The Next Round and The OG Kickoff continue to grow. We can’t wait to go to work with a team that’s committed to college football content like ours.”

By adding The OG Kickoff to its growing network, DBL Down Media strengthens its commitment to delivering high-quality, independent sports content that resonates with passionate fans across the country.

The OG Kickoff is released on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fans can find the show on The Next Round’s YouTube channel (The Next Round - YouTube) as well as all major podcast platforms.

For more information, visit The Next Round or follow @NextRoundLive and @TheOGKickoff on social media.