
SoonerNation: Oklahoma Sooners
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Some Simple Requests For The By Week
Oklahoma is on an bye week so we thought it'd be fun to rank the SEC from worst to first. Obviously these are only our opinions, and we didn't agree too much either. There's also the possibility of the Sooners landing their first recruit at linebacker for the 2025 class, and we've got some suggestions...maybe more like requests for what we'd like to see happen during the off week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Defensive Standouts and Offensive Spark Fuel Oklahoma Victory
Welcome to the newest episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast. We're breaking down Oklahoma's thrilling 27-21 victory over Auburn in their SEC road opener. It was a game filled with dramatic moments, impressive performances, and a stunning comeback that showcased the Sooners' resilience and determination. We'll dive into the key takeaways from the game, including Michael Hawkins Jr.'s breakout performance, the defensive heroics, and the crucial plays that turned the tide in Oklahoma's favor. Join us as we analyze this exciting matchup and discuss the implications for Oklahoma's season. Episode Talking Points General thoughts Key Stats Takeaways from the game The Comeback True or False? Michael Hawkins Jr. Things That Turned The Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Hawkins Is Going To Need Help At Auburn
After falling to Tennessee at home last weekend, the Sooners are looking to even their conference record with a trip to Auburn on Saturday. A win against the Tigers would allow them to go into the bye week on a positive note, before turning their attention towards Texas. We'll breakdown multiple aspects of the Sooners and Tigers in this episode. Episode Talking Points General thoughts Mike Hawkins takes center stage The Sooners will still need to rely on the defense Defensive Preview Over/Under (Matt asking the questions) Offensive Preview Two offensive guys to key on Two defensive guys to key on SEC Rundown Prediction for Oklahoma at Auburn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There Can't Be A Quarterback Controversy In Norman
Let by Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma's defense didn't stand a chance against a Tennessee defense that's ranked Top 5 nationally. Obviously that became a central part of our discussion when dissecting OU's 25-15 loss to the Vols on Saturday night. Episode Talking Points General thoughts on the game Understand exactly who Oklahoma was playing A night of wasted opportunities Defensive review Give and take (not a dominant performance but a incredibly good performance) Impact of injuries Defensive Player of the Game True or False (Matt asking the questions Offensive review Turnovers tell the story The receiving corps remains thin Offensive Player of the Game (If it can’t be Mike Hawkins then who?) There can’t be a quarterback controversy The offensive line isn’t going to get better Play Calling vs. Execution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Oklahoma Stop Tennessee's Scoring Machine?
In this episode, we'll jump into the significance of this game, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and make our predictions for the outcome. Storylines to Watch: Tennessee's Unstoppable Offense: Can Oklahoma's defense contain the nation's highest-scoring offense? Oklahoma's Defensive Dominance: Will the Sooners' defense continue their impressive performance against Tennessee's potent offense? Key Matchups: How will Oklahoma's offense fare against Tennessee's defensive front? Team Previews: Tennessee: We'll break down their offensive and defensive strengths, highlight key players and discuss their potential for continued success. Oklahoma: We'll evaluate the Sooners' defensive dominance and the challenges they face on offense, including protecting Jackson Arnold and finding a consistent passing game. We'll also highlight other key players for the Sooners. Caleb is bringing the Over/Under this week Final Score Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again: Will They Be Enough?
Join us for a deep dive into Oklahoma's 34-19 victory over Tulane! In this episode, we'll discuss some positive takeaways from the game, including: Jackson Arnold's continued development: Did the young quarterback take another step forward? Taylor Tatum's emergence: Is Tatum becoming a key piece of the offense? Defensive dominance: How did the Oklahoma defense once again shut down their opponent? R. Mason Thomas' standout performance: Was Thomas the hero of the game? We'll also delve into the negative takeaways as well, including: Offensive inconsistency: Did the offense struggle to find a rhythm? Penalties: Were penalties a factor in the game? Lack of consistent receivers in the passing game: Can the Sooners improve their passing attack by somehow getting deeper at the receiver position? Additionally, we'll briefly preview Oklahoma's upcoming matchup against Tennessee, discuss if early-season expectations should be adjusted, evaluate the development of key players, and give you our players of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previewing Oklahoma Football vs. Tulane
In this week's episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we're diving deep into the key factors that will determine the outcome of this crucial matchup. Join us as we analyze both teams' strengths and weaknesses, discuss key matchups, and make our predictions for the game. Key Talking Points: What's at Stake: We'll discuss the implications of this matchup for both teams' season goals. Oklahoma's Strengths: The Sooners have shown improvement in recent weeks. We'll analyze their strengths and identify areas where they can exploit Tulane's weaknesses. Tulane's Challenges: Tulane has faced its own challenges this season. We'll discuss the areas where they need to improve to compete with Oklahoma. Over/Under: Key Matchups: We'll break down the key matchups between players from both teams, focusing on areas where Oklahoma can gain an advantage. Standout Players: We'll highlight players to watch on both sides of the ball who could have a significant impact on the game. SEC Rundown: We'll provide a brief overview of the SEC matchups and discuss any potential upsets or storylines to watch. Score Prediction: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking Down Oklahoma's Victory Over Houston
Join us for the latest episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast as we dive deep into Oklahoma's 16-12 victory over the Houston Cougars. In this episode, we'll discuss the key takeaways from the game, including: Offensive Stats: We'll analyze the offensive statistics and highlight the standout performers. Joshua Bates' Meltdown: We'll discuss Bates' performance and the impact of his struggles on the offensive line. Offensive Outlook: What needs to change for the Oklahoma offense to be more effective? Will the return of injured linemen like Hatchett, Hickman, and Anderson make a difference? Who could be a breakout player for the offense? Defensive Dominance: We'll praise Danny Stutsman's performance and discuss the importance of the defense continuing to step up in future games. Special Teams: We'll analyze the impact of the missed field goal and punt returns on the game. True or False Segment: Matt will ask some thought-provoking questions about the game. Next Week's Matchup: We'll preview Oklahoma's upcoming game against Tulane and discuss potential upset scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oklahoma vs. Houston Preview
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we're diving deep into Oklahoma and Houston and analyzing some of the key factors that will determine the outcome of this game. Talking Points: Significance for both teams Oklahoma's Strengths: The Sooners' defense was dominant in their season opener, and we'll analyze their chances of repeating that success against Houston. Jackson Arnold has shown great potential, and we'll discuss whether he'll look to take more deep shots this week. The impact of Jalil Farooq's injury on the wide receiver corps will also be a topic of discussion. Houston's Challenges: The Cougars struggled in their season opener against UNLV, and we'll examine the areas where they need to improve to compete with Oklahoma. Key Matchups: We'll break down the key matchups between players from both teams, including the battle between the offensive and defensive lines. Over/Under: Caleb introduces a new segment to the podcast SEC Rundown Prediction Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Defensive Masterclass: Oklahoma Crushes Temple
Welcome back to Sooner Nation Podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into Oklahoma's dominant 51-3 victory over Temple in their SEC debut. We'll break down the defensive masterclass, analyze Jackson Arnold's breakout performance, and discuss the emerging stars on the team. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an in-depth analysis of the Sooners' victory. In this episode, we discuss: Oklahoma's Defensive Dominance Jackson Arnold's Breakout Deion Burks' Impact Offensive Line Concerns Running Backs Performance Plus, we have True or False? with Caleb asking the questions. We also look ahead, a little bit, to Oklahoma's upcoming matchup against Houston and discuss the team's overall outlook for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oklahoma Football vs. Temple: A Season Opener Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners kick off their 2024 season with a home opener against the Temple Owls. This matchup features two teams with different trajectories, as Oklahoma aims to build on its recent success while Temple seeks to improve after a disappointing 3-9 record in 2023. Key Storylines DeMarco Murray Suspension: Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray has been suspended for the season opener due to a recruiting violation. Will impact the Sooners' running game? Oklahoma's Offensive Potential: The Sooners have a talented offense led by quarterback Jackson Arnold and a promising group of wide receivers. However, they will need to address concerns on the offensive line and find a consistent depth at running back. Temple's Cultural Shift: Head coach Stan Drayton has successfully changed the culture of the Temple program, but wins have been hard to come by. The Owls will look to improve their performance on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Competition: Temple has a quarterback competition between Forrest Brock and Evan Simon. Matchup Analysis Oklahoma is a clear favorite in this matchup, but Temple has shown signs of improvement under Coach Drayton. The key matchups to watch include: Oklahoma's offensive line vs. Temple's defensive front: Temple's defense has struggled in recent years, but they have shown improvement. Oklahoma's offensive line will need to protect Jackson Arnold and create running lanes. Oklahoma's passing game vs. Temple's secondary: Oklahoma has a talented group of wide receivers, but Temple's secondary has shown potential. This matchup could be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game. Temple's quarterback play: Temple's quarterback competition will be a key storyline to watch. The winner of the competition will need to play well for the Owls to have a chance to upset Oklahoma. Prediction Oklahoma is expected to win this game comfortably. However, Temple has shown signs of improvement and could make the game competitive if they can play well on both sides of the ball. Final Score Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friday Night Lights Featuring Oklahoma & Temple
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their season opener against Temple on Friday night, there is a palpable sense of excitement in the air. The team is ready to hit the field and showcase their talent. With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, the Sooners are poised for a successful season. Tune in to our podcast to get the full breakdown of the Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 season and our predictions for their opener against Temple. In this episode, we discuss: Depth Chart Updates: Get the latest on who's battling for starting spots at quarterback, running back, offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback, and safety. Hidden Gems: Discover two players on both sides of the ball who are poised for breakout seasons. Michael Fasusi's Commitment: Learn more about the impact of the top-rated recruit joining the Sooners. Top 5 OU Moments: Relive some of the greatest moments in Oklahoma football history. Fantasy Football Draft: Discuss our favorite picks and potential busts. Predictions: Make your predictions for the Sooners' season opener against Temple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Road to the SEC: Oklahoma's Journey Begins
In this episode we discuss the impact of Jayden Gibson's season-ending injury and explore the potential for the offensive line. We also delve into the anticipation surrounding Oklahoma's transition to the SEC and the importance of guys Danny Stutsman and Gavin Sawchuk's health. There's potential for a huge recruit to commit on Wednesday. In our mock fantasy draft segment (Matt makes some terrible picks), we select our top picks for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, kickers, and defenses. Finally, we discuss the latest news and predictions surrounding the Sooners, including their preseason ranking and potential bowl matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dynasty Rolls On: Dissecting Oklahoma's Historic 4th Softball Championship
The Dynasty Rolls On: Dissecting Oklahoma's Historic 4th Softball Championship The Oklahoma Sooners have cemented their place in softball history! Join us for an in-depth analysis of their record-breaking run to their fourth consecutive National Championship title at the 2024 WCWS. We'll delve into the key factors behind their success, from Coach Patty Gasso's unmatched leadership to the resilience and offensive firepower of the team. Was this victory a mere formality, or did the Sooners face true challenges on their path to dominance? We'll also discuss the impact of this historic win on the future of Oklahoma softball and the sport as a whole. But that's not all! We're also bring back the True or False? segment. Will the Sooners maintain their dynasty in 2025? Did playing at home give them an unfair advantage? Is Patty Gasso the ultimate secret weapon? Tune in, share your thoughts, and join the conversation as we celebrate Oklahoma's softball supremacy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big 12 Title Is Still On The Table, But Oklahoma Needs Help
Back-to-Back losses seem to have Oklahoma's season spiraling out of control. The Sooners haven't "crashed and burned" yet, in terms of the Big 12 championship, but there's no room for error and they're going to need some help. Let's take a look at that, and then share some thoughts on the Bedlam loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bye, Bye, Bye Week. Hello UCF!
Warning: I probably said "UFC" instead of "UCF" a dozen times in this episode. The Sooners are back on the field this Saturday with the opportunity to improve to 7-0. Standing in their way is Central Florida who is looking for their first win in the Big 12. Here's our breakdown of thinks to look for, key players, and five predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Factors That Are Likely To Determine The Oklahoma/Texas Winner
The Sooners and Longhorns are less than two days away from their annual faceoff at the Cotton Bowl. This may be the last time they face each other as Big 12 foes, but it's the first time in a long time that their rivalry has had significance on the national stage. In this podcast episode we'll explore what I believe are the top four factors that will determine the outcome of the game. Obviously there are more than four here, and we'll cover some of the others, but there are what I believe to be the four most important. In addition I've got some dark horse contenders for the Big 12 as well as an OU/Texas score prediction. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 5-0, Here's Why I'm Both Concerned And Confident In Oklahoma
Oklahoma blasted its way past Iowa State on Saturday and now faces the big showdown with the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. As the season approaches the midway point, here's my biggest reason for concern and my biggest source of confidence with the 2023 Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State - All the stats, odds, trends, key players, and predictions
It's the final weekend before OU/Texas! It's the final Big 12 home opener for Oklahoma! It's the Sooners and Cyclones! That's the best that I can do to hype up Saturday's game. However, if you are like me and a person who nerds out numbers, trends, and other intangibles then this might be a fun episode for you. If you're not then....eh, it could still be fun. Episode Talking Points Key Storylines Important Notes Players to Watch Things to Look For Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma Fans Are Frustrated About The Wrong Things
It's hard to be critical of a football team that's 4-0 but, leave it up to us and we'll find a way. This 2023 version of the Oklahoma Sooners is superior to what we saw in 2022, and I believe it's time to buy into the hype. However, it isn't a prefect team. There's certainly some things to be critical of, and I believe we're missing them and focusing our frustration on the wrong things. Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sooners Are 3-0, But I'm Giving Up On Trying To Figure Out The Running Backs
Oklahoma moved to 3-0 on Saturday with a 66-17 thrashing of Tulsa. There's very little to criticize about this team right now but I do have a handful of concerns. I'm refusing to be concerned about the running backs though, I'm just giving up on trying to figure it all out. Thanks for listening to this episode. Make sure to let your voice be heard in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Cares About Lincoln Riley? Let's Preview Oklahoma & Tulsa!
This has been a week of distractions for Sooner Nation. First it was Art Briles and then it was Lincoln Riley. I really didn't want to talk about either but I gave my two cents on Briles in the last podcast, so I had to give my two cents on Riley in this episode. After that, we've got a game to breakdown! Oklahoma plays at Tulsa on Saturday and we're here for the preview. Let's do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma Improves To 2-0 But Everyone Seems To Want To Talk About Art Briles
Oklahoma's 28-11 win over SMU on Saturday night became the sub-story to former Baylor head coach Art Briles being on the field talking with Jeff Lebby afterwards. I have some thoughts on that, which I reluctantly shared, and then we dive full into the postgame thoughts of the Sooners and Mustangs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma Football vs. SMU Preview
Oklahoma is set to kickoff Game #2 of the 2023 college football season. The SMU Mustangs visit Norman fresh off a 38-14 win over Louisiana Tech. It'll be a tougher matchup for the Sooners, from Arkansas State last week, so here are four things to keep an eye on, as well as some key players for both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things We Learned From Oklahoma's 73-0 Win Over Arkansas State
We're getting ready to close the door to the Arkansas State game and start looking towards SMU, but we had to talk about some things we learned about the Sooners first. The opener showed us a lot about what a roster transition can do for a team and how much they've bought in on the new mindset that Brent Venables is bringing to the program. There's more that we learned, though! Check it out and let us know your thought! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preview: Oklahoma vs. Arkansas State
We've got a short episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast to kickoff the 2023 college football season. Real briefly we're discussing four things to keep an eye on as Oklahoma hosts Arkansas State on Saturday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma's NCAA Softball Tournament Preview...With A Few Football Tidbits Mixed In
Oklahoma's getting ready to make a run at national championship #7, which would also include a third-consecutive title. Here's a complete breakdown of OU's path to Oklahoma City, including what the committee got wrong and how ESPN may have had a hand in that. We've also got another strong True or False lineup. Episode Talking Points Football Recruiting Update Norman Regional thoughts Where the committee got it wrong Top challengers in the bracket Why ESPN may be pulling for certain Super Regional matchups True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Reasons Why Oklahoma Football Will Be Better In 2023
Spring ball is over and now we're heading toward the summer. That doesn't mean Brent Venables is finished overhauling the roster though. Oklahoma softball is playing for a Big 12 championship, there's movement in the transfer portal, and on the recruiting trail, plus we've got five True or False statements to go over. Episode Talking Points Softball can lock up the Big 12 title this weekend. Sooners gain 6th verbal commitment for 2023 class. Porter Moser gets another from the transfer portal Two reasons why OU Football will be better in 2023 True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Post Spring Game True Or False Episode
We held on to some of the True or False statements from before the spring game and then got a host of others from you guys after the game. We've got a little bit of softball talk included here but then it's all about Oklahoma Football after that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Oklahoma On The Cusp Of Doing Something Unprecedented?
There's so much going on in Sooner Nation that we're finally back to a one-hour episode! Softball, basketball, and football are all covered in this episode. Thanks for tuning in! Episode Talking Points Huge weekend for softball in the Big 12 Is Oklahoma on the cusp of doing something unprecedented? The portal is finally starting to heat up for Porter Moser Three positions that we need the spring game to build our confidence in Five things to keep an eye on in Saturday's spring game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bedlam Softball Is On A Collision Course For The Big 12 Title & We're Thundering Up!
Each weekend seems to be pushing Oklahoma and Oklahoma State closer together for a series that will decide the Big 12 Championship. However, is it possible that we get to see Bedlam determine the fate of three softball championships this spring? We're also stepping away from OU coverage for the majority of this podcast as we are joined by Zack Low to breakdown Oklahoma City's run in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Make sure to stick around for that interview after the opening segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Positions To Be Confident In As Spring Football Approaches
We're doing something that I'm pretty sure we've never done before with the Sooner Nation Podcast, I'm leading off with women's basketball. That's right, you heard me, women's basketball. We've got plenty of football talk involved in this episode as well so, don't worry, you'll get your fix. Episode Talking Points The ridiculousness of the Women's Bedlam Postgame Three positions to be confident in as spring football approaches True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which OU Coach Should Be Feeling The Most Pressure?
Oklahoma Softball is off to a roaring start as spring sports are officially in "full swing". We've got an interesting question to propose in this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Which Oklahoma coach should be feeling the most pressure right now? Episode Talking Points Softball smashes UCLA Which coach should be feeling the most pressure right now True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jeff Lebby Drama Isn't Over Yet & Three Things To Know About Oklahoma Softball
Basketball takes the lead in this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast but we've got some thoughts on National Signing Day, OU Softball, and the courtship of Jeff Lebby. Episode Talking Points Thoughts on Men's Basketball after the upset win over Alabama Sooners snag the 26th commitment for 2023 Three things to know about OU Softball True or False? Storming the court was a bad look The Super Bowl is a win/win situation for OU Football The Jeff Lebby drama isn't over yet National Signing Day won't bring any new signees With Marvin Mims moving on, Jalil Farooq becomes the top target in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is The Oklahoma Softball Non-Conference Schedule More Difficult Than Playing The Big 12?
The door to the transfer portal closing this week means that spring sports are about to take center stage. We'll spend some time discussing Oklahoma Softball in this episode but we've got some other things on tap as well....like Oklahoma getting beat down in Bedlam Basketball. Episode Talking Points Discussing The Bedlam Beatdown Oklahoma Softball dominates the preseason rankings Is the non-conference portion of Oklahoma's schedule more difficult than what they'll face in the Big 12? True or False? Spencer Sanders lost in the transfer portal Porter Moser is not the guy Jeff Lebby is on Borrowed time at OU Big 12 scheduling debacle is just another reason OU needs to get out the door Blake Smith is good for depth but won't be a solid contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebuilding The Offensive Line Through The Transfer Portal
Oklahoma's latest commitment from the transfer portal shows where the focus has been in terms of preparing this team to bounce back in 2023. Episode Talking Points Flipping Stanford transfer Walter Rouse from Nebraska to Oklahoma There's another McCullough brother in the portal Basketball's must win situation True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Five Players That Success In The Cheez-It Bowl May Hinge On
Oklahoma's matchup against Florida State is hours away and we've got five players that OU's hopes may rise and fall on. News also broke during the recording of this podcast that former Oklahoma State defensive end Trace Ford is transferring to Oklahoma. Episode Talking Points Thoughts Oklahoma's 2023 recruiting class Two things that Peyton Bowen can't do Five players that Oklahoma's Cheeze-It Bowl hopes may rest upon True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad Bowl Vibes, My Maxwell Award Vote, & The Craziness Of The Transfer Portal
The Sooners are heading to Orlando to face Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl and I'm going to tell you why I've got some bad vibes about this game. Episode Talking Points Initial Thoughts On Florida State & The Cheez-It Bowl Big 12 Bowl Schedule There Wasn't A Correct Choice For #4 In The College Football Playoff Best Of The Power Five Conferences My Maxwell Award Vote Craziness In The Transfer Portal Oklahoma Basketball Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Benefits Of Winning Bedlam
Oklahoma sent Oklahoma State packing after a 28-13 Bedlam win on Saturday night and is now reaping the benefits of the big weekend. This latest podcast focuses on thoughts from the game, listener True or False? statement and running down the slate of Big 12 games from the weekend. Episode Talking Points Two benefits of winning Bedlam Bowl eligibility Recruiting Bedlam game thoughts True or False MVPs Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Time To Embrace The Horror!
With Bedlam upon us, it's time to accept the harsh reality of Oklahoma Football right now. We'll delve into that as we preview Saturday night's OU/OSU matchup in this latest edition of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Episode Talking Points It's time to embrace the horror We still don't know about this OU Basketball team True or False? Bedlam Advantages Big 12 Rundown Bedlam Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keys To Success vs. West Virginia & The Value Of Bowl Eligibility
I'm back!!! Work had me out of pocket for three weeks but here we go with a new addition of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Episode Talking Points What went wrong in the basketball season opener No one really knows what's happening with recruiting right now but here's what we do know Offensive keys to success vs. West Virginia Defensive keys to success vs. West Virginia Big 12 rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now Billy Bowman Needs To Get Healthy!
Oklahoma snapped its three-game losing streak last Saturday when the Sooners defeated Kansas 52-42 in Norman. It was the first win over a Top 25 opponent for Brent Venables and hopefully it gets things moving in the right direction as OU heads into an off week. Episode Talking Points Two thoughts on beating Kansas True or False? Two things to focus on during the off week Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There Are No Answers At Quarterback Behind Dillon Gabriel
Back-to-Back blowout losses for Oklahoma has us in a bad spot in regards to discussion topics. Literally everything that we said after the TCU loss can be repeated again after the Texas loss. So, instead of beating a dead horse we turned to you guys to provide us with the discussion topics and you did not disappoint! This episode is all about you guys and I am very grateful for you insights and participation. Boomer!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Positions That Will Be Crucial To Oklahoma's Success Against Texas
It's Red River Rivalry time! Oklahoma certainly has its back against the wall as it tries to avoid a three-game losing streak for the first time in over two decades. The Sooners might have a puncher's chance in this one and I'll tell you how. Episode Talking Points Two positions that will be the crucial to Oklahoma's success Offensive keys to success Defensive keys to success Big 12 Rundown OU/Texas prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do You Trust Brent Venables?
Some losses are frustrating and some losses are just downright demoralizing. Saturday's 55-24 thrashing at the hands of TCU was very much the latter. Here's our attempt to process what's happing with Oklahoma Football right now. Episode Talking Points It was bad from the start Offensive Thoughts Dillon Gabriel Offensive Line Worried moving forward Defensive Thoughts Here's the biggest issue the team has Really worried moving forward Three Questions Some Good News True or False? Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Oklahoma Bounce Back In Fort Worth?
Oklahoma has to pick up the pieces from last week's loss to Kansas State and travel to Ft. Worth, Texas in search of its first conference win of the season. The pressure for succeeding in a bounce-back game here for the Sooners is on the defense as they face an even more potent offense than what Kansas State brought to Norman last week. Episode Talking Points Pressure is on the defense Problems that TCU's offense will present Defensive players to watch Keys to success Offense has to go blow-for-blow with TCU's Run the ball! Gabriel has to be patient Offensive players to watch Keys to success True or False? Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Gets The Blame For Oklahoma's Loss To Kansas State?
Things went poorly for the Sooners on Owen Field Saturday night and the blame game spilled over from the weekend. I'll breakdown how the Sooners lost and how some of the "individual" blaming is probably inaccurate. Episode Talking Points Discussing two bad "hot takes" Not Dillon Gabriel's fault Not the PA announcer's fault Six plays that show the loss was a group effort and not on an individual There is some good news True or False? The Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bedlam Football Is Dead But It's OK Because We've Got The Kansas State Game To Talk About
Bedlam snuck in and became a talking point this week despite the fact that Oklahoma's opponent is Kansas State. I'll tell you why that's a bad look for the Cowboys and then we'll jump into a preview of the Sooners and Wildcats with a score prediction and a rundown of this weekend's Big 12 action. Episode Talking Points Bedlam is dead and Oklahoma doesn't care...Oklahoma State clearly does though What is working for the Kansas State defense Players to watch for Oklahoma's offense What's not working for the Kansas State offense What is working for the Kansas State offense Players to watch for Oklahoma's defense Three keys to success for the Sooners True or False? Big 12 Rundown Oklahoma/Kansas State score prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oklahoma 49 - Nebraska 14 | Did They Open Pandora's Box With Jaren Kanak?
Oklahoma improved to 3-0 on the season with a 49-14 thumping of Nebraska, in Lincoln, last Saturday. Here's my offensive and defensive breakdowns plus some post game thoughts. Episode Talking Points Offensive Recap Wanya Morris Dillon Gabriel Eric Gray Jalil Farooq Defensive Recap Better than we thought they were Have we seen Pandora's Box opened with Jaren Kanak? Players of the Game Three Thoughts Big 12 Rundown Resetting my preseason Big 12 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Much Fight Does Nebraska Have Left?
As Oklahoma heads to Lincoln to a date with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the firing of Scott Frost takes center stage as one of the larger question marks in terms of impact on the game. Does Nebraska become a more difficult opponent without Frost at the helm? The answer to that question is more than likely found in the amount of fight that Nebraska has left. Episode Talking Points Oklahoma's offense vs. Nebraska's defense Keys to success Players to watch Oklahoma's defense vs. Nebraska's offense Keys to success Players to watch True or False Big 12 Rundown Oklahoma/Nebraska Score Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices