The guys got to see LSU absolutely dominate Oklahoma. They shared their takeaways from the experience in Atlanta, and offered up some perspective on the day that was. The guys discussed the tragedy that Steve Ensminger dealt with on Saturday, and what it meant to LSU players that he coached the way that he did. With the national championship set, the guys spin it forward to Jan. 13 and talk about some keys for LSU to cap off this storybook year with a title. They close with #ItMightMeanTooMuch.

Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler

Witnessing LSU's Peach Bowl Destruction of Oklahoma, Early LSU-Clemson Thoughts (ep. 254)

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The SEC spring slate is officially closed. The guys have a breakdown of the action over the weekend with 5 new SEC names to know. Or rather, guys who didn't start in this conference last year who could have a major say in defining the 2024 season. ESPN's Tom Luginbill joined the show to discuss Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, fixing recruiting, the Jaden Rashada and stories from the sideline. The guys close with Lad of the Week.

5 new SEC names to know after Saturday, Tom Luginbill talks Arch Manning, Jaden Rashada & sideline stories

The transfer portal hasn't really gotten going yet. Why is that the case? And what should we make of the moves and non-moves we've seen so far? The guys break that down (1:00). LSU great Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss LSU's defensive concerns, Garrett Nussmeier expectations, the Josh Heupel offense, RBs in the NFL Draft and a classic story from Hester's draft day experience (40:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: SEC Mascots (1:10:00).

Thoughts on a quiet portal (so far), Jacob Hester talks LSU defense concerns, Garrett Nussmeier & NFL Draft

It's a fully loaded slate of spring games and the guys break down all of them (1:00). Connor and Will discuss all 8 spring games with thoughts on Georgia's pass-catchers, Germie Bernard, Ty Simpson, Nico Iamaleava, DJ Lagway, LSU's woeful secondary, Ole Miss' party in The Sip, new-look offenses for UK and Arkansas, and much more. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss his expected portal chaos, his spring tour takeaways, his storm-chasing team and much more (1:15:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:45:00).

Actual SEC spring game takeaways, Josh Pate talks portal chaos, storm-chasing team & Year 2 Hugh Freeze

Let's use hindsight to re-rank some quarterbacks. Connor and Will re-rank the top 10 QBs in the 2021 class based on their college careers (2:00). Who is No. 1? And can the guys even get to 10? Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin joined the show to discuss all things Georgia (53:00). Is Carson Beck making tweaks to his game? Is Trevor Etienne going to be D'Andre Swift 2.0? And is Kirby Smart capable of joining the Mt. Rushmore of college coaches? The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Stadiums edition" (1:30:00).

Re-ranking the Top 10 QBs from 2021, Brooks Austin talks Trevor Etienne, Carson Beck's growth, and Kirby Smart's legacy

It's a loaded April pod! The guys start with some brief thoughts on John Calipari leaving for Arkansas (0:30). After Cam Coleman went off in Auburn's spring game, Connor thought it would be timely to dig into the challenging road that often await freshmen receivers in the SEC (6:15). Arkansas TE Luke Hasz joined the show to discuss his breakout Year 1, his new QB, playing for Bobby Petrino, his atypical football journey and more (49:00). The guys close with their new "Pitch Me" segment idea (1:14:00) and Lad of the Week (1:20:00).

Witnessing LSU's Peach Bowl Destruction of Oklahoma, Early LSU-Clemson Thoughts (ep. 254)

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