Locked In or Still Learning?

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 accountability to the growing pains exposed in the Ole Miss loss, this episode explores what separates contenders from teams still finding their footing. You’ll hear: Why OU’s captains are the key to turning “potential” into “proof.” How the Ole Miss loss revealed both cracks and growth in the program. Why the next two games will define Oklahoma’s identity in the SEC era. If you love smart, grounded Sooner talk about leadership, culture, and the real building blocks of championship football — this one’s for you. Plus: Don’t miss the Week 10 SEC Power Rankings segment, where Matt breaks down who’s rising, who’s falling, and where Oklahoma fits after its latest SEC setback. #OklahomaFootball #BoomerSooner #SoonerNation #OUFootball #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #BrentVenables #JohnMateer #KipLewis #RobertSpearsJennings #TroyEverett #OklahomaSooners #OUvsTennessee #OUvsAlabama #CFBPodcast #SoonerNationPodcast #Leadership #CultureWins #LockedInOrStillLearning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices