The Connor O'Gara Show EP. 12 | Is Clemson in TROUBLE? Arch Manning’s Biggest Test + MICH-OU Preview

Can Arch Manning and Texas deliver against Ohio State? Is Bryce Underwood ready for Brent Venables and Oklahoma? And should Clemson actually be worried about Georgia Southern?

On Episode 12 of The Connor O’Gara Show, Connor is joined by Jim Dunaway of The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest storylines heading into another massive weekend of college football — plus a powerful reflection on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

🏈 Texas vs. Ohio State

The Longhorns and Buckeyes meet in one of the biggest non-conference games of the season. Connor and Jim break down the enormous pressure surrounding Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian, the atmosphere awaiting Ohio State in Austin and what a win over another top-five opponent could mean for Arch Manning’s growing legacy.

〽️ Michigan vs. Oklahoma

How will Bryce Underwood handle Brent Venables’ defense? Jim explains why Oklahoma’s defensive looks could create major problems for a young quarterback, while the guys discuss Michigan’s QB situation, Tommy Carr and whether the Wolverines are putting Underwood in the best position to succeed.

🐅 Could Clemson Get Upset?

After Clemson’s difficult start, could Georgia Southern become the latest giant-killer to put a major program in trouble? The guys discuss Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s offensive issues, Max Johnson and Georgia Southern’s history of creating nightmare losses for Power Conference programs.

They also dive into Mississippi State at Minnesota, Arkansas at Utah, conference strength, SEC vs. Big Ten perception and how these early-season results could eventually impact the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Before getting to football, Connor and Jim swap two unbelievable stories involving nearby lightning strikes — including one bolt that destroyed a mattress Jim easily could have been sleeping on.

The show then closes on a much more serious note as Connor and Jim reflect on September 11, 2001 — 25 years later.

They share where they were when the attacks happened, how differently they experienced that day at different stages of life and why the story of Welles Crowther — “The Man in the Red Bandana” — remains one of college football’s most powerful connections to 9/11.