The Athletic's John Hayes will be here every Friday throughout the season with a special guest to pick SEC games against-the-spread! Tim Brando of FOX Sports is our 1st guest picker! The odds: Florida @ Ole Miss (+14.5) Kentucky @ Auburn (-10.5) Mississippi State @ LSU (-16.5) Tennessee @ South Carolina (+3.5) Plus, why picking games this year will be different than most seasons.

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light dive into some of the biggest matchups of the weekend. Can Bo Nix make the next step & lead Auburn to a win over Kentucky? Bo Pelini is back in Baton Rouge to lead the Tigers defense. Lane Kiffin makes his debut as Ole Miss Head Coach vs. Kyle Trask & Florida. Plus, the 2020 SEC season will be unique for many reasons, but especially because SEC players will use their collective voice to speak out against social injustice.

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss Tennessee's trip to South Carolina this Saturday to kick off the season. Will Muschamp is under the microscope & new QB Collin Hill will start at QB. It seems like the Ryan Hilinski era is over. Plus, Seth Emerson has an update on the Georgia QB competition.

The Athletic's Alabama beat writer Aaron Suttles joins John Hayes. Nick Saban's Crimson Tide has been ranked #1 at some point during the season every year since 2008. Will we see both Mac Jones & Bryce Young this weekend at QB vs. Mizzou? Plus, how realistic is the expectation that Alabama could go 13-0? 

What's the road to an SEC championship game that ISN'T Alabama and Georgia? Who in Week 1 is going to most dramatically change what we think about them, one way or the other? Who is getting too much shine and who is flying under the radar going into the year? The first 10-game conference schedule starts this Saturday.

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The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss their favorite moments of the 2020 NFL Draft. 7 Damn Good Dawgs were selected throughout the 7 rounds including Jake Fromm in the 5th to the Bills. The guys rehash the Jake Fromm vs. Justin Fields debate after it was brought back to light over the weekend. New Dawgs QB Jamie Newman is projected to be the 4th QB off the board in 2021. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

The Athletic's Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss whether there will be college football in the fall. Some prominent voices across the country are sounding the alarm that the season may be in jeopardy. Seth asks people to not rush to judgement. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on The Athletic's list of top 100 sports movies. Jeff isn't happy with some movies that were left off the list. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast 

The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss the cancellation of the SEC Tournament and the suspension of Georgia's spring football practice. Jeff shares his first hand experience of being in Nashville and covering a series of bizarre Greg Sankey press conferences which ultimately ended with a tournament cancellation. Plus, Seth explains now The Athletic will continue to cover the Dawgs during this unprecedented time. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss Kirby Smart's decision to hire Alabama Strength & Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran as special teams coordinator. What type of impact will Cochran have on the Georgia program & how did Kirby Smart pry him away from Nick Saban? SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Georgia's recruiting budget has tripled in the last 4 years. Jeff Schultz says things have gotten out of control and Seth Emerson explains why it's just the normal cost of business in the SEC. Plus, Tom Crean and Georgia basketball continues to struggle. Will he get things turned around in Athens? Chop on! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

The Athletic's Tampa Bay Bucs beat writer Greg Auman joins Seth Emerson to discuss what Georgia fans can expect from Todd Monken on offense. Monken has a personality on and off the field that could have a really positive impact on Kirby Smart's program and new QB Jamie Newman. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson answers your mailbag questions about the Dawgs. Plus, Seth joined Andy Staples on the latest episode of The Andy Staples Show. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss the potential impact of new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. They also address the awkward situation regarding former OC James Coley, who is still employed by Kirby Smart and Georgia. Will the Dawgs spread the ball out more in 2020 or rely again on great defense? Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss the latest news on the Georgia beat and answer listener questions. Jamie Newman has officially transferred from Wake Forest to Georgia and will likely be the starter next season. How does he compare to Jake Fromm and what can Dawg fans expect from the new QB? James Coley is still on the staff and at this point it's safe to assume he will return to call plays next season. Mailbag! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson and Jeff Shultz react to a busy day on the Georgia beat. Jake Fromm declares for the NFL draft. Wake Forest grad-transfer Jamie Newton could be a quick fix at QB. Plus, if you thought Cade Mays' decision to transfer was shocking, just wait to hear some of the bizarre details including a lawsuit against UGA. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to review the Dawgs season. The guys debate whether Jake Fromm will return to Georgia or declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. Plus, breaking news during the show that Solomon Kindley will enter the draft. Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Buy tickets to The Athletic College Football LIVE in New Orleans: www.theathletic.com/houseofblues

Seth Emerson is joined by The Athletic's Max Olson in New Orleans. Georgia and Baylor both are dealing with off-the-field storylines before kickoff. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson is joined by Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran to preview Early Signing Day. Rennie recalls stories about his recruitment to play for Coach Richt and talks about the new early period is good for kids who know where they want to go. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson. Georgia falls to #LSU in the SEC Championship game and will play Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. Will the Bulldogs be motivated after their performance last year vs. Texas? Will players sit out with injuries? O-Line Coach Sam Pittman leaves to program to take over as Arkansas Head Coach.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using this special link: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

It's finally here. Georgia will play #2 LSU for the SEC Championship on Saturday in Atlanta at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Jake Fromm, Georgia's concerning injuries and the Dawgs dominant defense. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40%. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz look back at the last 10 years of Georgia Bulldogs Football.  Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and get 40% off. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson after the Dawgs 10th win of the season. Georgia's defense continues to look stout, but what's up with the offense and Jake Fromm? OC James Coley is under the microscope. LSU is a tough test based on their throw first offense which establishes the run. Rodrigo Blankenship is a weapon. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth is joined by Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran. Are the Dawgs peaking at the right time? The strength of the team is in its depth. The 2019 team is similar to the 2012 team. How will UGA matchup with LSU in the SEC Championship? Rennie says the Dawgs can't overlook Texas A&M. Kirby dropped an f-bomb during a press conference.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Georgia's upcoming game against Auburn and what this team needs to do to win.

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Georgia's 24-7 win over Florida in Jacksonville. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% of an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Seth Emerson & The Athletic Atlanta Columnist Jeff Schultz are together in Athens to kick off Georgia/Florida week. The Dawgs are a 3.5 favorite over the Gators in a game that likely will decide who represents the SEC East in Atlanta.   Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Georgia shuts out Kentucky 21-0 in a driving rainstorm. Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to recap the win and start the buildup to the biggest Cocktail Party since 2012. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code and get 40% off your annual subscription: theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran & The Athletic's Seth Emerson react to Georgia's 20-17 loss to South Carolina at home. What went wrong in the offensive side of the football? Did Kirby Smart's clock management cost UGA the game? Where do the Dawgs go from here? Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription: theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to recap Georgia's win over Tennessee in Knoxville & preview Saturday's matchup vs. South Carolina in Athens. Which side of the football needs to improve the most in order to win a National Championship? Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% your annual subscription by using www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast 

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson after Georgia's open week to discuss how the Bulldogs used the week to improve on and off the field. California's Fair Play Act will allow students in the state to make money off their image and likeness starting in 2023. Rennie gives his take on the transfer portal and 4 game redshirt rule. Plus, the guys discuss Georgia's trip to Knoxville this weekend. Subscribe to The Athletic for bonus episodes and use this special link for 40% off an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to recap Georgia's 23-17 win over Notre Dame. The atmosphere in Sanford Stadium was incredible and it definitely impacted Notre Dame. Rennie spent the game on the sideline while Seth was in the pressbox. The guys share their postgame observations from two different viewpoints. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and save 40% off your first year. Subscribers have access to weekly bonus episodes. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast

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