SoonerNation: Oklahoma Sooners
Discussing the best in college athletics spanning from the SEC and beyond. If you've got an opinion about college sports then this is your place. Keep in mind though, we see the world through Crimson And Cream Glasses.
Episodes
November 28, 2025 • 37 mins
The final week of the regular season is here — and for Oklahoma, it’s no longer about survival in the SEC.
It’s about arrival.
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down why Saturday’s matchup against LSU is bigger than a rivalry and heavier than a Senior Day — it’s a moment of validation for Brent Venables’ program and a gateway to the College Football Playoff.
Oklahoma enters the weekend at No. 8 in the CFP ran...
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November 27, 2025 • 42 mins
Oklahoma football isn’t chasing trends — it’s building something permanent.
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we dive into a pivotal week that reveals where Oklahoma Football truly stands: on the football field, on the recruiting trail, and inside the SEC power structure.
We open with a deep look at what may become the most important recruiting moment of the Brent Venables era — the return of four-star running back Jo...
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November 23, 2025 • 31 mins
On this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down Oklahoma’s gritty 17–6 win over No. 23 Missouri — a victory defined not by flash or fireworks, but by complete, disciplined, championship-caliber football. This was more than a win. It was a statement about who the Sooners are becoming at the most important point of the season.
We dive deep into how Oklahoma shut down the nation’s leading rusher, delivered a second-half d...
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November 19, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we’re diving into a massive week across Oklahoma athletics and beyond — and nothing is off the table. We start with the Week 13 SEC Power Rankings, breaking down the league from No. 16 to No. 1 and explaining why Oklahoma’s win in Tuscaloosa was more than a victory — it was a statement that the Sooners belong among the SEC elite.
Then we shift over to the hardwood, where Oklahoma baske...
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November 17, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down the most program-defining win of the Brent Venables era — Oklahoma’s 23–21 upset victory over No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. This wasn’t just another SEC road win. This was the moment Oklahoma officially announced itself to the SEC, showing that its defensive transformation is real, sustainable, and powerful enough to change the trajectory of the entire season.
We dive into...
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November 13, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down the biggest moment of Oklahoma’s second season in the SEC — a defining trip to Tuscaloosa that could reshape the playoff race.
First, in “Win or Wait: Oklahoma’s Tuscaloosa Moment,” we look at what’s truly on the line for both Oklahoma and Alabama — from playoff control to national perception and recruiting momentum.
Then, in “X-Factors in Tuscaloosa,” we go inside the m...
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November 11, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we dive headfirst into November’s proving ground — where playoff dreams are defined, power rankings shuffle, and the noise gets real.
We open with “SEC Power Rankings: Statement Wins, Silent Climbs, and Kentucky’s Rebirth,” breaking down a weekend that reshaped the middle of the conference and reaffirmed the top. From Texas A&M’s quiet dominance to Georgia’s return to form, Alabama’s g...
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November 10, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we’re talking about tone — how it’s set, how it slips, and how it defines championship DNA across Oklahoma basketball.
We open with “Frontcourt Footholds & Identity Cracks”, unpacking what Oklahoma’s trip to Spokane revealed about Porter Moser’s squad — from rebounding struggles to missing paint presence — and how a single nonconference loss could shape the Sooners’ SEC readiness.
The...
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November 6, 2025 • 41 mins
The first College Football Playoff Rankings are out — and Oklahoma sits at No. 12, right on the edge of national contention. But as the Sooners enter the final stretch of their first full SEC season, one question looms large: Can they walk the path from contender to true playoff threat — and reclaim their November legacy along the way?
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down Oklahoma’s roadmap to the playoff, w...
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November 4, 2025 • 36 mins
This episode breaks down two major storylines in college football this week:
• Week 10 SEC Power Rankings (No. 16 through No. 1)• Reaction to the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the 2025 season
Our power rankings aren’t based on reputation, recruiting hype, or logo power. It’s about who is playing physical, composed, execution-driven football right now — and who is proving they can survive November in the SEC.
We eval...
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November 2, 2025 • 37 mins
Oklahoma walked into Neyland Stadium at night — one of the loudest, most hostile environments in college football — and walked out with a defining 33-27 win over Tennessee. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t perfect. But it was SEC football, and OU proved they belong.
In this episode, we break down the three pillars of this massive road victory:
Defense Wins Big Games — Three turnovers, 13 points off takeaways, constant pressure, and a ...
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October 31, 2025 • 51 mins
Oklahoma heads into one of the most hostile environments in college football — Neyland Stadium at night — and this matchup is loaded with playoff-level stakes. In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down the four keys that will decide OU-Tennessee and why this game is the ultimate SEC maturity test for Brent Venables’ program.
Talking Points in this Episode:
Why Oklahoma must run the football, own tempo, and keep ...
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October 28, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we’re asking the defining question of Oklahoma’s 2025 season:Are the Sooners truly locked in — or still learning who they are in the SEC?
Matt breaks down what Oklahoma’s leadership core — captains like John Mateer, Troy Everett, Kip Lewis, and Robert Spears-Jennings — must show as the Sooners head into back-to-back road tests at Tennessee and Alabama.
From Brent Venables’ culture of ...
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October 27, 2025 • 39 mins
Oklahoma’s 34–26 loss to Ole Miss wasn’t just another SEC setback — it was an identity check.
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down one of the most revealing performances of the Brent Venables era — a game that showed both how close Oklahoma is to being elite… and how costly small mistakes can be in the SEC.
We start by going Behind the Breakdowns, dissecting the critical moments that flipped momentum — from ...
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October 23, 2025 • 46 mins
It’s all on the line in Norman. In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most anticipated games of the 2025 college football season — Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss.
We'll dive deep into every angle of this SEC matchup, where Brent Venables’ disciplined, suffocating defense faces Lane Kiffin’s high-speed, explosive offense. This isn’t just a clash of players — it’s a collision of philosophies: structure ...
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October 21, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down all the action from Week 9 of the SEC. We kick things off with Lane Kiffin’s eyebrow-raising comments about Oklahoma “stealing signals” — or is it just classic Kiffin sarcasm? Then, we dive into Matt's updated SEC Power Rankings, highlighting Alabama’s rise, OU’s surge, and why Mississippi State edges Florida despite the Gators’ win.
Finally, we ask the big question: Is O...
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October 20, 2025 • 5 mins
Alright Sooner Nation, gather ‘round — we’ve got something to talk about.
Let’s talk about Tory Blaylock, the freshman running back from Humble, Texas, who is quickly becoming the heartbeat of Oklahoma’s offense. Because if Saturday’s win over South Carolina taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the spark your team needs doesn’t come from a fifth-year senior or a Heisman hopeful — it comes from a freshman who just refuses to pla...
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October 19, 2025 • 45 mins
After a week full of doubt and criticism, Oklahoma stormed into Columbia and made a statement — not with flash, but with force. In this episode of The Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down the Sooners’ 26–7 win over South Carolina and what it revealed about Brent Venables’ team.
Three major themes define this conversation:
1️⃣ Defense Restores the Standard – How OU’s front seven dominated the Gamecocks, redefining what “Oklahoma f...
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October 16, 2025 • 53 mins
After a painful 23–6 loss to Texas in Dallas, the Oklahoma Sooners are at a pivotal moment. This week, nothing can be taken for granted — every snap, every decision, every inch will matter. On this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we dig into the heart of the rebound:
How Oklahoma must reset its mindset, turning frustration into focus
Who has to step up in the trenches, in the secondary, and in the leadership huddle...
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October 12, 2025 • 37 mins
The Cotton Bowl stage delivered its usual drama — but this time, it was heartbreak for Sooner Nation. Oklahoma’s 23–6 loss to Texas wasn’t about being outclassed — it was about missed chances, offensive struggles, and a defense left to do too much for too long.
In this episode, we break down everything that went down in Dallas:
John Mateer’s emotional return — and the costly rust that came with it
Why Oklahoma’s offensi...
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