Connor O'Gara

Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Down South. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.

Recent Stories

Lincoln Riley might actually have Oklahoma fans in his corner on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners Football Why Oklahoma fans (and fans of elite entertainment) should be rooting for Lincoln Riley’s USC this week

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 21, 2025

Oklahoma Sooners Football Why Oklahoma fans (and fans of elite entertainment) should be rooting for Lincoln Riley’s USC this week

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 21, 2025

The Saturday Down South Podcast digs into a light Cupcake Week slate.

SEC Football SDS Podcast: Can Oklahoma and Vandy keep CFP hopes alive? Shehan Jeyarajah on coaching carousel & Texas Tech

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 20, 2025

SEC Football SDS Podcast: Can Oklahoma and Vandy keep CFP hopes alive? Shehan Jeyarajah on coaching carousel & Texas Tech

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 20, 2025

Steve Sarkisian has had a head-scratching season in Austin.

Texas Longhorns Football For a coach who says everything is fine, Steve Sarkisian is giving off some weird vibes

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 20, 2025

Texas Longhorns Football For a coach who says everything is fine, Steve Sarkisian is giving off some weird vibes

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 20, 2025

Ole Miss Rebels Football If you’re among the fanbases who’ll miss out on Lane Kiffin, here are 5 stats to help you cope

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 19, 2025

Lane Kiffin's got a fascinating decision ahead.

Alabama Crimson Tide Football Alabama falling behind Notre Dame in the Playoff Poll? That’s a joke

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 18, 2025

Kalen DeBoer's squad got a tough break on Tuesday night.

SEC Football Predicting the top 12 of the third Playoff Poll of 2025

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 18, 2025

What will the College Football Playoff look like on Tuesday?

SEC Football Early thoughts on each SEC game in Week 13 of 2025

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 17, 2025

Oklahoma has a crucial matchup vs. Ahmad Hardy in Week 12.

SEC Football SDS Podcast: Oklahoma’s statement in Tuscaloosa, Kirby Smart owns Steve Sarkisian & WTH Texas A&M?

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 17, 2025

Brent Venables picked up a monstrous Week 12 win in Tuscaloosa.

SEC Football The biggest SEC takeaways from Week 12 of 2025

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 16, 2025

Brent Venables picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday.

Texas AM Aggies Football I have no idea what Texas A&M just did other than clinch a Playoff berth

Connor O'Gara

• Nov 15, 2025

Marcel Reed had a wild performance on Saturday.

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