7 Chaos Scenarios for 2026, Matt Barrie talks new SEC Nation gig, Leavitt & Mullen
About this episode
The episode discusses chaos scenarios for the 2026 college football season and features an interview with Matt Barrie about his new role on SEC Nation.
It's a stacked episode of The OG Kickoff. We finally got a resolution on the Brendan Sosrby saga. The guys discuss that, as well as 7 Chaos Scenarios for the 2026 season. What would send the college football world into a frenzy? ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to discuss his new SEC Nation hosting gig, Sam Leavitt expectations, the Big Ten-SEC debate, Dan Mullen and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week and a promo for the new Connor O'Gara Show. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - We Bullied Brendan Sorsby Out of College Football 02:44 - Does Sorsby Have an NFL Supplemental Draft Future? 06:48 - 2026 Chaos Scenarios: The Ground Rules 12:27 - #1: Will Hammond Balls Out for Texas Tech 19:30 - #2: Sam Leavitt Makes LSU a Real Contender 24:32 - #3: Marcus Freeman Wins It All, Then Bolts for the NFL 36:18 - #4: A Fourth Straight Big Ten National Champ 41:16 - #5: A First-Year SEC Coach Crashes Atlanta 47:26 - #6: A 6-6 Year Puts Josh Heupel on the Hot Seat 55:53 - #7: "Arch Madness" — Arch Manning Becomes The Guy 1:03:35 - Bonus Chaos: Pete Golding, Oxford Hotels & "Is Clemson Back?" 1:10:08 - Matt Barrie on Taking Over SEC Nation for Laura Rutledge 1:28:06 - Sam Leavitt to LSU & Arizona…
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