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Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball

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Locked On Sooners podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosted by John Williams, the managing editor of The Sooners Wire at USA Today Sports, and Josh Helmer of 94.7 FM The Ref in Norman, the Locked On Sooners podcast provides your daily Oklahoma Sooners fix with expert opinions, big-name guests, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Boomer Sooner. From the thunderous roar of the crowds at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to the pursuit of victory in the Lloyd Noble Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Sooners podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Sooners’ locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Sooners podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Brent Venables shares final K-State takeaways, previews the Oklahoma Sooners at the TCU Horned Frogs

September 28, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

What are Brent Venables' final thoughts coming out of the Kansas State game and what type of challenge do the TCU Horned Frogs present? The Oklahoma Sooners' head coach addressed both of those items in his weekly press conference. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Venables' comments in his pre-TCU press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer or bust? Where does the OU Football season go from here? Jeff Lebby, Ted Roof speak post-Kansas State loss

September 27, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MB

Is it still Boomer or Bust for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer kick that question around. Which direction is this season headed for OU football after their home disappointment against Kansas State? Are Pat Forde and Ross Dellenger onto something that it's panic time in Norman, Okla.? Also, hear from Oklahoma offensive coordinator and Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ted Roof in their weekly media availabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Lasting takeaways from the Kansas State Wildcats' stunner over the Oklahoma Sooners, likelihood to still win the Big 12 for OU

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Oklahoma Sooners flopped at home, 41-34, against the Kansas State Wildcats. One day removed, hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer share their thoughts on OU football's first loss of the Brent Venables era. What are the lasting takeaways coming out of this defeat at the hands of K-State? What positives can Sooner fans still take from this game and how likely is Oklahoma to follow the previous four Sooner squads' example and win the Big 12 after losing their conference opener? Support us b...

Offensive/defensive keys for the Oklahoma Sooners versus the Kansas State Wildcats. Big 12 Week 4 picks.

September 24, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

What are the keys to victory against the Kansas State Wildcats? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer break both the offensive and defensive keys down for the Oklahoma Sooners against K-State. Who are players to watch on both sides of the football for OU? Finally, what does the pair expect from the Big 12 slate to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Oklahoma Sooners handle everybody singing their praises ahead of Kansas State? Plus, Jeff Lebby, Ted Roof speak

September 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MB

How will the Oklahoma Sooners handle everybody singing their praises ahead of their Big 12-opening showdown against Kansas State? Host Josh Helmer welcomes in Joey Helmer of OU Insider to break that question down and examine what type of challenge the Wildcats are bringing to Norman for the Sooners. Plus, hear from OU football offensive and defensive coordinators Jeff Lebby and Ted Roof. Finally, why is Colin Cowherd suddenly on team Boomer Sooner? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Bu...

Bedlam is officially dead. Can Kansas State flip around its season in one week's time against the Oklahoma Sooners?

September 21, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MB

Bedlam looks like it's officially dead. But, we also knew that already. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Brett McMurphy's report that the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys' respective athletic departments—at least any time soon—have no plans for the rivalry to continue in football. Also, is Kansas State at Oklahoma still one of the biggest games all season long in the Big 12 race? Finally, can the Wildcats turn their season around in one week's time? Support us by supp...

Should the Oklahoma Sooners still expect a giant challenge from the Kansas State Wildcats? Listener takeaways from OU's 49-14 win over Nebraska

September 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MB

Should the perception around Kansas State change? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to the Kansas State Wildcats' loss to the Tulane Green Wave. Should Oklahoma Sooner fans expect K-State to roll into Norman and give OU Football another challenge like recent years, or will this year be different? Also, the pair reacts to your biggest listener takeaways from OU's 49-14 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar tha...

Oklahoma Sooners rout the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Biggest takeaways, dudes of the game, and offensive and defensive notes

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 27 MB

The Oklahoma Sooners blasted the Nebraska Cornhuskers 49-14. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer break down OU football's big road win in Lincoln, Neb. What does the win tell us about the trajectory of Brent Venables' first squad? Both offensively and defensively, what were the main takeaways from this convincing victory? Finally, who are the "dudes of the week?" Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com an...

Keys to a win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the Oklahoma Sooners. Picking every Week 3 Big 12 game

September 16, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MB

What are the keys for the Oklahoma Sooners against the Nebraska Cornhuskers? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what OU needs to accomplish offensively and defensively to win in Lincoln on Saturday. Also, the pair picks every Big 12 game using Bet Online's spreads and over/unders. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnl...

Mickey Joseph's influence for Nebraska, offensive and defensive breakdown of the Huskers

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MB

How will Mickey Joseph stabilize the ship for the Nebraska Cornhuskers? Host Josh Helmer welcomes in Derrick Pearson of Locked On Huskers to help us answer that question. Also, what has been the buzz on 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln, Neb.? What types of challenges do the Nebraska offense and defense present for Oklahoma? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15%...

Jeff Lebby, Ted Roof preview the Nebraska Cornhuskers, discuss coaching turmoil. Is Nebraska good enough to channel all the emotions?

September 13, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

There's turmoil in Lincoln. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Oklahoma Sooners offensive and defensive coordinator Jeff Lebby and Ted Roof's comments about the Nebraska Cornhuskers. What kind of challenge does Nebraska present offensively and defensively? Can the Huskers channel the emotions of a coaching change into something positive against Oklahoma football? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to built...

Takeaways and reaction to the Oklahoma Sooners' 33-3 win over Kent State

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MB

What are some of the takeaways from Oklahoma's 33-3 victory over Kent State? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to the Sooners' slow start offensively. How much concern should there be coming out of this with OU Football's offense? On the flip side, Oklahoma's defense once again put together an impressive performance. What stood out on that side of the football? Finally, Marvin Mims had a big day full of targets. What does this say about what's coming during the Sooners' season? Supp...

What are the keys to an Oklahoma Sooners victory over Kent State? Big 12 picks against the spread.

September 09, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

What are the keys to an Oklahoma Sooners victory over Kent State? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what they would like to see from OU Football against the Golden Flashes both offensively and defensively. Also, what are the pair's full picks for this week's Big 12 slate? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline Bet...

Positives we know about OU Football, negatives we want to know more about. How does Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables feel about the College Football Playoff expanding?

September 08, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MB

How does Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables feel about the College Football Playoff expanding? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Venables' comments about CFP expansion. Will this create more parity in the sport and, more importantly, is it good or bad for OU Football? Also, what do we know that's positive about this football team after the win over UTEP and what are we still not sold on? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that ta...

Grading the Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line, how special will Billy Bowman and OU be and will Brent Venables be a coach that gambles?

September 07, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB

What was Brent Venables' take on how the Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line played against UTEP? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer share Venables thoughts and react to the performance from the Oklahoma Football offensive line versus the Miners. Also, how special was and will Billy Bowman be in the special teams department and what is Venables approach in that phase of the game and why is that important for OU moving forward? The duo also debates how aggressive of a head coach Venables will b...

Impressions from Jeff Lebby on Oklahoma Football's tempo. Fans' corner: Listener/Viewer reactions to the Oklahoma Sooners' opener

September 06, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MB

How does Jeff Lebby feel about what Oklahoma football's tempo looked like in the Sooners' 45-13 season-opening win over UTEP? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to what Lebby has to say about OU's offensive tempo. Plus, the pair react to your listener and viewer submitted reactions and questions about Oklahoma's opening victory. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" ...

The Brent Venables era is underway! Reactions to the Oklahoma Sooners' 45-13 season-opening win over UTEP

September 05, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MB

What are some of the big takeaways from the debut of the 2022 Oklahoma Sooners and the Brent Venables era? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss which offensive and defensive players stood out and react to Oklahoma football's 45-13 season-opening win over UTEP. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has ...

What do the Oklahoma Sooners need to do to win against the UTEP Miners? Breaking down the biggest games in college football's week 1

September 02, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

What do the Oklahoma Sooners need to do to win against the UTEP Miners? John Williams breaks down what Oklahoma Football needs to accomplish to be successful. Plus, a breakdown of college football's biggest Week 1 matchups courtesy of some of the BetOnline numbers. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has yo...

Brent Venables talks his first game leading the Oklahoma Sooners, the Big 12 is in negotiations, the CFP might expand by Friday

September 01, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MB

Brent Venables shared thoughts on his first game leading the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Venables' weekly press conference to preview his first game as the head Oklahoma football coach. What should fans be watching to see if OU does well? Also, what does it mean that the Big 12 is negotiating with Fox and ESPN early? Finally, could the College Football Playoff really expand by Friday? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protei...

Brent Venables talks his first game leading the Oklahoma Sooners, the Big 12 is in negotiations, the CFP might expand by Friday

September 01, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes

Brent Venables shared thoughts on his first game leading the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Venables' weekly press conference to preview his first game as the head Oklahoma football coach. What should fans be watching to see if OU does well? Also, what does it mean that the Big 12 is negotiating with Fox and ESPN early? Finally, could the College Football Playoff really expand by Friday? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein ba...

What's the doomsday scenario for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022? Buy or sell for OU Football and favorite moments of the offseason

August 31, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MB

What's the absolute doomsday scenario for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what Oklahoma's floor is this season. How bad can it realistically get for OU? Also, the pair buys and sells some topics like whether or not Dillon Gabriel or Spencer Rattler is the better quarterback. Finally, what's been our favorite moments of the offseason? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to bui...

The Oklahoma Sooners reveal their official week 1 depth chart. What are the biggest offensive/defensive takeaways for OU Football?

August 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MB

OU's official week one depth chart is out! What do hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer think of the offensive depth chart for Oklahoma football? What are the biggest surprises on the offensive side of the football? How about defense for the Oklahoma Sooners? What does the depth chart look like there and what are the biggest storylines on that side of the ball? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and u...

Oklahoma Sooners snag commitments from Makari Vickers, Anthony Evans. Is OU's trip to Lincoln against the Nebraska Cornhuskers suddenly less difficult?

August 29, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Makari Vickers and Anthony Evans committed to Oklahoma football to end last week. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what these commitments add for the Oklahoma Sooners. Brent Venables and OU now have the nation's No. 4 class. How much better can it get? Also, Nebraska embarrasses itself versus Northwestern overseas. Is the Oklahoma trip to Lincoln, Neb., suddenly an easy one? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar...

Stewart Mandel predicts 2022 Armageddon for the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns' seasons

August 25, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MB

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel appears to have lost his mind or is playing into the hate click scene. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Stewart Mandel's prediction that the Kansas State Wildcats will finish as the Big 12's best and that the Oklahoma Sooners will finish 7-5 and that the Texas Longhorns will finish just 4-8. What's the likelihood of any of this? Also, John Hoover of allsooners.com and the Tulsa Sports Animal shared five OU freshmen that could play right now for Oklah...

Will the Oklahoma Sooners be tougher in 2022? Which OU football players are we most looking forward to seeing?

August 24, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

The season is nearly here and guard McKade Mettauer says the Sooners are preparing to out-tough their opponents. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what that means for Oklahoma football. What would that look like for the Sooners? Also, which offensive and defensive playmakers are we most looking forward to. Finally, when can fans be confident that OU is in college football's top tier? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a ...

Is Jaden Davis set to start at corner for the Oklahoma Sooners? ESPN has OU Sugar Bowl bound in 2022

August 23, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

Is Jaden Davis set to start at one of Oklahoma football's two cornerback spots? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss that potential development for OU. Have Brent Venables and Jay Valai tapped into something the previous staff couldn't? Also, the Oklahoma Sooners are projected by a pair of ESPN analysts to head to one of the New Year's Six bowls in the Sugar Bowl versus Texas A&M. What would that mean for Oklahoma? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a pro...

Is Jaden Davis set to start at corner for the Oklahoma Sooners? ESPN has OU Sugar Bowl bound in 2022

August 23, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes

Is Jaden Davis set to start at one of Oklahoma football's two cornerback spots? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss that potential development for OU. Have Brent Venables and Jay Valai tapped into something the previous staff couldn't? Also, the Oklahoma Sooners are projected by a pair of ESPN analysts to head to one of the New Year's Six bowls in the Sugar Bowl versus Texas A&M. What would that mean for Oklahoma? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein...

Parker Thune joins to break down Makari Vickers, Anthony Evans' recruitments. Plus, Quinn Ewers and Tyler Shough are starters at Texas and Texas Tech

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MB

Parker Thune of OU Insider joins to discuss what to expect from recruiting announcements on the horizon. Parker shares with hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer the latest intel on Oklahoma Sooners defensive back target Makari Vickers and wide receiver target Anthony Evans. Plus, which other recruits should be on Oklahoma football fans' radars. Also, what should fans make of the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders announcing that quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Tyler Shough are the two pr...

Dillon Gabriel, Marvin Mims are top 100 players, Jaren Kanak makes the true freshman All-American team and General Booty NIL is here

August 19, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

What does it say about the Oklahoma Sooners that Dillon Gabriel and Marvin Mims are OU's only top 100 players per ESPN. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer dissect that and discuss who ESPN omitted. Plus, Jaren Kanak makes Tom Luginbill's true freshman All-America team. Finally, unleash the Booty NIL. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code "LOCKED15" and you'll get 15% off your next or...

Which Oklahoma Sooner from the past would be the best to add and help OU Football the most in 2022?

August 18, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Gavin Schall, a lifelong OU fan, joined to help with a hypothetical. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer welcomed Schall to help pick the best former Oklahoma Sooner to join this 2022 OU team. Who would help Oklahoma football the most if they were back for this season? Also, Schall shares his thoughts on the Brent Venables era so far, the trio discusses tailgating on Lindsey Street and Sooners in the NBA. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium appa...

Oklahoma Sooners debut at No. 9 in the AP Poll. Spencer Sanders is in a Big 12 league of his own?

August 17, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

The Oklahoma Sooners debut at No. 9 in the AP poll. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what that means for OU football. Why are the Sooners bunched up with both Baylor and Oklahoma State just like in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll? Also, the AP voters got it right, leaving the Texas Longhorns out of the preseason poll. Finally, has the world gone mad? Why is Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders in a tier of his own while Dillon Gabriel is with the rest of the Big 12 qu...

Indy Sooner joins to discuss year one Brent Venables expectations, reactions to camp news and Oklahoma Football players to watch

August 17, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Indy Sooner of the "JP and Trav Show" joined to discuss expectations in year one of Brent Venables. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer ask JP his thoughts on how the first months of Oklahoma football with Venables have gone, his reaction to what he's seen and heard so far, and which players fans should be watching for offensively and defensively. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium apparel brand that has incredibly comfortable, officially-licen...

Are the Oklahoma Sooners going to the College Football Playoff? Which OU position groups need to be elite to make that happen?

August 16, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

CBS Sports' Jerry Palm has the Oklahoma Sooners going to the College Football Playoff. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss that prediction from Palm and how likely it is to happen. Which OU football position groups need to be elite in order to get the Sooners into the CFP? Finally, who is going to be the backup quarterback in Norman? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium apparel brand that has incredibly comfortable, officially-licensed ap...

Jacobe Johnson commits to the Oklahoma Sooners. OU is omitted from the 'Freaks List.' Can Jalen Redmond break out?

August 15, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

Jacobe Johnson becomes the latest blue chipper to commit to the Oklahoma Sooners and Brent Venables. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to his decision to commit to OU. What type of player is Oklahoma Football getting and what does it mean for the Sooners' class? Also, how does OU get forgotten among the college football "Freaks List" per Bruce Feldman. Finally, what are the odds Jalen Redmond is a breakout candidate? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefie...

Which game is more dangerous for Oklahoma Football: Nebraska or Kansas State? Plus, an anonymous coach speaks on the Sooners

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MB

Oklahoma Football isn't getting to the Texas game undefeated? Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer break down 247Sports' prediction that OU is just 3-1 after the month of September. With that in mind, which game is more dangerous for the Sooners: at Nebraska or Kansas State? An anonymous coach speaks about what they expect from OU and Brent Venables. Finally, breakfast in the Big 12 TV style? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium apparel brand that...

Oklahoma football debuts at No. 9 in the Coaches Poll. What does success look like in year one overall and defensively for the Sooners under Brent Venables?

August 10, 2022 19:45 - 27 minutes - 22 MB

Oklahoma debuts at No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what that means for the Sooners. What does it say about Oklahoma Football that OU is ranked just in front of Baylor at No. 10 and Oklahoma State at No. 11? Which coach inexplicably voted Texas No. 1 overall? Also, what are reasonable expectations for Brent Venables and the Sooners' defense in 2022? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium a...

Cale Gundy resigns from Oklahoma Football. What does it mean for the Sooners and how does it impact 2022?

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MB

Cale Gundy has resigned from the University of Oklahoma. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to Sunday night's OU football bombshell. Why is OU wide receivers coach Cale Gundy stepping down? Did Oklahoma and Brent Venables get this decision right if it was theirs to make? What's next for the Oklahoma Sooners and how will L'Damian Washington do as OU's new wide receivers coach. What does the first big crossroads of the Venables era mean for Oklahoma football and the Sooners in the Big ...

OU's Jeff Lebby shares the best part of Dillon Gabriel's offseason, Gabriel sounds off on his expectations for the Oklahoma Sooners in 202

August 06, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MB

Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby and OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel met with the media to preview the 2022 season at OU Media Days. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer react to what Jeff Lebby had to say about the most impressive part of Gabriel's offseason and Gabriel's belief that he and his Oklahoma Football teammates are prepared to show why they're confident for 2022. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium apparel brand that ha...

Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby sounds off on Dillon Gabriel's arm strength and OU Football's running back situation

August 05, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Jeff Lebby spoke about a number of topics relating to the Oklahoma Sooners' offense. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what Lebby had to say about Dillon Gabriel's ability to throw the deep ball. Plus, does OU have the pieces in place where Gabriel doesn't have to be Superman? What does OU's running back situation look like and how does Lebby feel about it heading into 2022? Should fans be buying or selling that Eric Gray is in fact Oklahoma's No. 1 running back? Support us by su...

2022 OU Media Days: Eric Gray appears the Oklahoma Sooners' No. 1 running back, Brent Venables is toned down and Theo Wease is back healthy

August 03, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

OU Media Days signals the official start of 2022 Fall Camp. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer break down everything that stood out from the Sooners' unofficial kickoff of the countdown to the 2022 season opener. Is it now safe to say that Eric Gray is OU's No. 1 running back? Why was Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables a little toned down as compared to previous media availabilities? Also, Dillon Gabriel speaks and Theo Wease returns. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefi...

Colton Vasek spurns the Texas Longhorns and commits to the Oklahoma Sooners. George Kliavkoff is honest or desperate? The Norman NIL Club is born.

August 01, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Oklahoma Sooners have their 19th commit in the 2023 class! Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what it means that OU, Brent Venables and Miguel Chavis were able to pluck four-star EDGE Colton Vasek out of Westlake in Austin over the Texas Longhorns to the Sooners. What type of player is OU getting? Also, should Pac-12 and Big 12 fans be buying what Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff is selling about his league being in a position of power as compared to the Big 12? Which leagu...

All sorts of crystal balls to the Oklahoma Sooners, why Brent Venables is being labeled a hypocrite and OU QB Dillon Gabriel embracing pressure

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

It was a weekend of 247Sports crystal balls, Rivals FutureCasts and On3 predictions for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss who fans should have on their radar as the next OU 2023 commits following this past weekend's Party in the Palace. Also, why is Brent Venables being labeled a hypocrite? Finally, Dillon Gabriel is embracing the pressure as the Sooners' signal-caller despite inexperience on the Power Five level. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Home...

OUInsider's Parker Thune joins as Derrick LeBlanc commits to the Oklahoma Sooners. What's next for OU Football recruiting?

July 29, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

OUInsider's Parker Thune joins to share the latest on Oklahoma Sooners recruiting. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer ask what separated OU and ultimately what won out for the Sooners in Derrick LeBlanc's recruitment? What does he add for Oklahoma football? How does Parker feel about Brent Venables and his staff's complete set of 2023 pledges so far, who might be next and what is he excited to see unfold in fall camp in Norman? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Hom...

Travis Davidson joins to discuss Jasiah Wagoner committing to OU, Brent Venables' first 8 months leading Oklahoma Football and expectations for the Sooners in 2022

July 27, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Travis Davidson of the REF and co-host of the JP and Trav Show is in the house breaking down everything OU. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer ask Travis his thoughts on the Sooners' latest commit, Jasiah Wagoner, and how Brent Venables and his staff have been crushing it this summer on the recruiting trail. Also, what are Travis' biggest takeaways from Venables' first eight months on the job for Oklahoma football. Finally, what should we expect in 2022 from the Oklahoma Sooners. Support ...

Arkansas' Sam Pittman wants OU and Texas, Jeff Lebby running the rock and Jalil Farooq as a breakout star

July 25, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman said he welcomes the idea of regularly playing Oklahoma and Texas at SEC Media Days. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss whether or not Pittman knows something about what future SEC scheduling might look like. On3 expects the Sooners to run the rock extensively under new offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby. What does that mean for OU's offense? Finally, is Jalil Farooq a safe breakout candidate at wide receiver? Who are some other names to keep ...

Kyler Murray gets extended, massive money from the Arizona Cardinals, Baker Mayfield takes ridiculous criticism and can OU win a natty in the next three?

July 22, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Kyler Murray got some serious coin from the Arizona Cardinals. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss Kyler Murray's $230.5 million ($160 million guaranteed) deal with the Arizona Cardinals. How did this get done when it looked shaky at points throughout the offseason? Also, why does Good Morning Football feel the need to give Baker Mayfield less than backup NFL quarterback status? Finally, will the Oklahoma Sooners win a national championship in Brent Venables' first three seasons? S...

ESPN's top 40 transfers of the last 5 years is littered with Oklahoma Sooners. How should OU fans feel about the running backs in 2022?

July 20, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

ESPN's top 40 transfers list of the past five college football seasons is littered with Oklahoma football ties. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss where Jalen Hurts, Caleb Williams, Spencer Rattler, Dillon Gabriel and Mario Williams fall on the list. Why is Dillon Gabriel not getting the same predictive boost that USC stars Caleb Williams and Mario Williams are enjoying? What is there to make of OU's running backs heading into 2022? Eric Gray, Marcus Major, Bentavious Thompson, Jov...

Oklahoma Football adds another 2023 commit. What does Lewis Carter mean for the Sooners? Patty Gasso plucks Haley Lee from Texas A&M

July 18, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Oklahoma Sooners added another talented defensive commit to its 2023 recruiting class. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss what the addition of 2023 linebacker Lewis Carter means for Oklahoma football's class. How will OU use Carter in the future? Also, where does this put OU in the 247Sports composite team rankings and how does that compare to current Big 12 teams and SEC schools? Finally, Oklahoma softball and Patty Gasso add another transfer in catcher Haley Lee from the Texa...

2022 Big 12 Media Days Roundup: Dillon Gabriel headlines for OU, Marvin Mims almost left the Oklahoma Sooners and is West Virginia a trap game?

July 16, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Dillon Gabriel and Marvin Mims stole the show at Big 12 Media Days. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer break down what Gabriel had to say about his hopes for the Oklahoma Sooners in year one of the Brent Venables era from Big 12 Media Days. Plus, just how frustrated was Marvin Mims with Lincoln Riley last season? Finally, what stock should you put into the West Virginia Mountaineers as OU's 2022 trap game? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Homefield Apparel Homefield is a premium a...

2022 Big 12 Media Days Roundup: Brett Yormark says the league is 'open for business,' plans to meet with OU and Texas and Mike Gundy says no thanks to Bedlam

July 14, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

New Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addressed a number of issues facing the league at 2022 Big 12 Media Days. Hosts John Williams and Josh Helmer discuss his opening remarks that the Big 12 is "open for business." What is Yormark indicating about the league's future? Also, Yormark said he plans to talk more with the leaders at both Oklahoma and Texas. What does that mean for the respective futures of the Sooners and Longhorns in the Big 12? Finally, what should be made of Oklahoma State h...

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