The SI Sooners Podcast: Recent Episodes
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John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Josh Callaway host the SI Sooners podcast at AllSooners.com. SI Sooners is a Fan Nation affiliate, part of the Sports Illustrated network, covering Oklahoma Sooners football, basketball, recruiting and more.
Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field break down Joe Castiglione's retirement announcement, project what (and who) comes next for the job, examine Randall Stephenson's role, dive into Jim Nagy's comments on recruiting, preview SEC Media Days and lots more.
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Oklahoma Sooners On SI"s John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 284 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: revisiting OU's decision to cancel the spring game, the hiring of Jim Nagy, Brent Venables' spring media day press conference, meeting new quarterback John Mateer and the rest of the OU newcomers, plus deep dives on the huge game coming up for men's basketball, the red-hot performance for women's basketball, the scorching start for baseball, and the huge weekend for OU softball, plus lots more.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full breakdown of Oklahoma's latest revenue and expenses, and ask some uncomfortable questions about why other schools are making huge profits while the Sooners are not. They also take a hard look at OU basketball and where the program has fallen under coach Porter Moser and whether it can ever get back to what Sooner Nation wants, examine whether Brent Venables' hire of Kevin Wilson was a good idea or not, plus a look at women's hoops, OU baseball and Sooner softball. There's a lot packed into this episode!
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Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 282 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a breakdown of OU's newest football coaches, the latest from the transfer portal and what's ahead for the football team, plus a deep dive on OU men's and women's basketball and a preview of this week's start of the softball season as well as next week's start of baseball season.
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Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 281 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: what really happened to the Jim Knowles-to-OU narratives, where Brent Venables turns next for his defensive coordinator, the latest in OU recruiting, including a commitment and an unexpected offer, plus Sooners in the Super Bowl, Sooners in the Pro Bowl, and updates on men's basketball, women's basketball, softball, baseball, gymnastics and even OU tennis.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 280 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on what Ohio State's Jim Knowles could bring to OU as a defensive coordinator, the way-too-early 2025 betting odds for Oklahoma and other SEC teams, more on QB John Mateer, their thoughts on the College Football Playoff, how their preseason predictions turned out, plus a rundown of men's basketball, women's basketball and a softball preview.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 279 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the latest news from Oklahoma on the transfer portal, analyzing if the new portal window will be good or bad, the latest on Oklahoma's search for a defensive coordinator, what the governor's executive action means for OU athletes, more college football news and updates, plus OU basketball and a quick tidbit on OU softball.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Carson Field present episode 278 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal and how they fit on next year's defense, the big news on who decided to stick it out at OU, the Sooners' latest recruiting news, an update on Brent Venables' search for a defensive coordinator, plus what's coming up for men's basketball and women's basketball.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 277 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: re-examining all angles of Zac Alley's decision to leave OU for the DC job at West Virginia, who's next to lead Brent Venables' defensive staff, the Sooners' latest transfer portal additions (and losses), who's visiting and what positions need to be next, a quick look at the CFP (and how it relates to OU) and a preview of the biggest basketball weekend of the year: the opening of SEC play.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 276 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full rundown of Oklahoma's 21-20 loss to Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, and a complete recap of the 2024 season, where it went wrong, how Brent Venables intends to get things headed in the right direction, defensive coordinator Zac Alley's potential candidacy as DC at other schools, the John Mateer-Michael Hawkins competition and lots more.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field preview Oklahoma's clash with Navy in Friday's Armed Forces Bowl, previewing the matchup, reviewing the head coaches press conference and of course diving into the Sooners' gains and losses in the transfer portal.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 274 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: our initial impressions of Oklahoma's new quarterback, Washington State transfer John Mateer, our comparisons for Mateer's prodigious skills, where he comes from, the many similarities and common threads he shares with Baker Mayfield, how Mayfield may have been instrumental in warding off Miami, BIll Belichick and others in bringing Mateer to OU, plus all the latest transfer portal arrivals (including the newest offensive lineman, who announced during the podcast), new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle's NEW role for the Armed Forces Bowl, plus more football, and of course OU basketball's 11-0 start (and incredible finish against Michigan) and lots more.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 273 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep, deep dive into all the offers Oklahoma has made in the transfer portal as well as the visits to campus, breaking it down position by position and player by player. Plus, which Sooners have entered the portal so far (it's up to 23 as of this podcast), the three levels of player who enter the podcast, how important are the portal "rankings," a quick Armed Forces Bowl preview with OU's upcoming game against Navy, pulling apart next year's schedule release, and a bit on basketball.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 272 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete rundown of Oklahoma's latest recruiting class and what head coach Brent Venables said about them on National Signing Day, what Venables said about new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and what Arbuckle said about OU, plus an in-depth analysis of Jackson Arnold's decision to enter the transfer portal, what it means for the OU quarterback room now and in the future, a little on what Michael Hawkins is going to do, who could be next for the Sooners, plus Hoover's conversation with QB recruit Jett Niu, how soon can the newcomers contribute on the offensive line, the unsavory side of recruiting in the era of NIL, portal and roster limits, and the absolute very latest Sooner to enter the portal (he jumped in during our sign-off) -- and MORE. Lots more.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 271 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of today's breaking news about the hiring of Ben Arbuckle from Washington State as Oklahoma's new offensive coordinator. Hoover and Chapman break down Arbuckle's short coaching history, the unusual path he took as a driver for Uber Eats while getting his coaching career underway, where he's been, the quarterbacks he's coached, the coaches he's learned from, why Brent Venables took a chance on a 29-year-old, which offensive coaches are staying at OU, plus a complete breakdown of all of Arbuckle's statistical accomplishments, preferences, tendencies, formations and lots more, including the latest activity from OU players in the transfer portal and even two recruiting decommits.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 270 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast: a complete breakdown of the Oklahoma Sooners' 37-17 loss at LSU in the season finale on Nov. 30, 2024.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 269 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick recap of the craziness of last week's shocking upset over Alabama, a full preview of this week's season-finale at LSU, plus a visit from LSU Tigers On SI's Zack Nagy to help break down the Bayou Bengals.
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Fresh from the press box, Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field break down every angle of Oklahoma's 24-3 win over No. 7-ranked Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
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Sooners on SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 267 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: an update on Oklahoma's search for an offensive coordinator, a recap of this week's Brent Venables press conference, a preview of National Signing Day next week (and why so many commits are visiting other schools), plus a full preview of Saturday's home finale against Alabama, a dive into this year's impactful senior class and much more.
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Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman tackle all the problems, mistakes and troubles from last week's game at Missouri and present solutions for multiple fixes as Oklahoma navigates its second bye week and Sooners head coach Brent Venables has come under fire (thought not from his bosses). Lots and lots to unpack in this episode, plus basketball and softball news!
Sooners on SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 265 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete takedown of the Oklahoma football team after their embarrassing and disastrous 30-23 loss at Missouri.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 264 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: how beating Maine helps move OU forward, the health of two returning wide receivers this week at Missouri, why OU needs to run the ball first, a full preview and deep-dive breakdown on the Tigers, including QB Brady Cook's health situation, with Missouri on SI's Joey Van Zummeren, what a win means at this point of the season, the real importance of going to a bowl game, another bye week coming up, plus a quick look at OU basketball.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 263 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full postgame recap of Oklahoma's 59-14 win over Maine on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, and what OU's big win (finally) means for the Sooners moving forward.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 262 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick recap of Oklahoma's 26-14 loss at Ole Miss, a look ahead to this week's game with Maine, a breakdown of the Brent Venables press conference and the state of the OU program, a special visit from fellow OU podcaster Brady Trantham, and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 261 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full postgame rundown and recap of the Oklahoma Sooners' 26-14 loss at Ole Miss.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present Episode 260 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick look back at Oklahoma's loss to South Carolina, what ultimately led to Brent Venables' decision to fire offensive coordinator Seth Littrell, what's next for OU as Joe Jon Finley and Kevin Johns take over the offense and quarterbacks, a great behind-enemy-lines segment with Rebels On SI's John Macon Gillespie, a breakdown of the breakdowns on the OU offensive line, what's ahead for Sooner QBs Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins, a peek inside OU basketball media day and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 259 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full postgame breakdown of Oklahoma's 35-9 loss to South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Sooners on SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 258 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick recap of the Oklahoma Sooners' 34-3 loss to Texas, what coach Brent Venables and the OU players talked about this week, where the team goes next, starting with this week's game against South Carolina, including a deep dive on the Gamecocks with Gamecocks On SI's Alex Joyce, plus more on the Sooners' quarterback picture, what possibilities lie ahead, and even a bit of basketball.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman break down every angle of Oklahoma's 34-3 loss at the hands of No. 1-ranked Texas. Certified fresh from the press box, Hoover and Chapman dive into the good (the defense), the bad (the offense) and the ugly (yet another blowout for the Sooners at the hands of their rival), and why the Sooners are so far behind the Longhorns.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present Episode 256 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Oklahoma's plans to face Texas as both teams come in off a bye week, how much QB Michael Hawkins can handle, the latest injury updates, the matchup of OU's offense against Texas' defense, the matchup of OU's defense against Texas' offense, who has the edge in special teams, a deep-dive segment on Texas with Longhorns On SI publisher Matt Galatzan, and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 255 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: With Oklahoma on bye week, they recap last week's monumental win at Auburn, where the Sooners need get better on offense and defense during the open date ahead of next week's showdown with No. 2-ranked Texas, the latest injury updates from Brent Venables himself and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 254 of the Sooners On SI Podcast, including a full postgame breakdown of Oklahoma's 27-21 win at Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 253 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of OU's loss to Tennessee, why the offense played so bad, how Jackson Arnold was replaced by Michael Hawkins, what's next for both players, a deep-dive preview of this week's game at Auburn with Auburn On SI's David Locke, breaking down the most profound things Brent Venables said this week, a look at the latest OU injuries, some changes coming at receiver, a bit more on Dillon Gabriel's unceremonious exit, plus lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 252 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of Oklahoma's 25-15 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, including a full breakdown (takedown?) of the offense, just how great was the defense, the Sooners' change at quarterback and where this team goes from here.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 251 of the Sooners on SI Podcast: SEC play is FINALLY here, so we give you a FULL preview of No. 15 Oklahoma's game against No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday, a complete breakdown of OU's offense against Tennessee's defense, the Vols offense against the Sooners' defense, the crucial special teams matchup and more, plus the latest BIG developments in recruiting, some huge news in basketball and a little on Patty Gasso's new statue.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 250 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast, a full recap of Oklahoma's 34-19 victory over the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, including a look ahead to next week's showdown with Tennessee.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episide 249 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: What's wrong with the Oklahoma offense (what isn't?), can the OU defense hold up, what stood out from Tuesday's Brent Venables press conference (Hoover's still asking the tough questions), the Sooners' very, very latest injury news (and who's playing this week and who's not), Tulane preview (is Oklahoma on Upset Alert?), a preview of a big weekend in the SEC and lots more.
Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 248 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete postgame recap of OU's 16-12 victory over Houston on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 247 (not 248!) of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick look back at Oklahoma's season-opening win over Temple, what solutions might the OU offensive line have, what Brent Venables really thinks about iPads and gameday tech, two DBs who have been super so far, can the Sooners keep up the takeaway pace, what we know about this week's opponent, Houston, and a quick look around the SEC and Oklahoma's upcoming opponents.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 255 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast: a complete rundown of the Oklahoma Sooners' 51-3 victory over Temple on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 245 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: reaction to OU coach DeMarco Murray's NCAA suspension, a full breakdown of this week's depth chart for Friday's opener against Temple, a look back at head coach Brent Venables' press conference, a preview of the rest of the SEC schedule and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 244 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the very latest on Oklahoma's newest football commit, OT Michael Fasusi, and what it means for OU and OL coach Bill Bedenbaugh ... Inside the Sooners' final days of preseason training camp ... The biggest questions we want answered ahead of next week's depth chart release ... What's up with Lincoln Riley's quarterbacks ... We predict OU's record, CFB's conference and national champions, our BOLD Sooner predictions and lots more.
Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 243 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full breakdown of week 2 of Oklahoma's preseason training camp, including an inside look at open practice, the latest from Brent Venables on the Sooners' injuries, what caught their eye and lots more.
Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 242 of the Sooners on SI Podcast: breaking down the first week of Oklahoma's preseason football camp, including WR Jayden Gibson's injury, what Brent Venables is hoping for the most, the RB picture, Gentry Williams' importance and lots more.
Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet wrap up day three of Southeastern Conference Media Days and run down all things Oklahoma football this week in Dallas.
John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present Episode 240 of the podcast formerly known as the AllSooners Podcast, including a full recap of the Oklahoma Sooners' spring game on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
AllSooners' John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 239 of the AllSooners Podcast: Why OU is so low in all the offseason betting odds, the latest in OU recruiting, a little on the NFL Combine, plus all the latest on OU men's and women's basketball, OU softball (Love's Field!), plus a lot more.
AllSooners' John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 238 of the AllSooners Podcast: Why no Oklahoma football content ... Why the Sooners' support staff movement ... the state of college football and the CFB Playoff's latest news ... OU's latest on the recruiting trail ... What's wrong with men's basketball ... How does women's basketball just keep winning ... Patty Gasso's machine rolls into Cali ... Solid start for baseball ... Lots more.
AllSooners' John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 237 of the AllSooners Podcast: the latest on Oklahoma's next coaching move, Super Bowl Sooners, Drake Stoops' NFL combine snub, Baker Mayfield, Spencer Rattler, Jackson Arnold, OU's projected 2024 win total, plus the latest on basketball, softball, recruiting and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 236 of the AllSooners Podcast: the latest Oklahoma Sooners football news and notes, including OU's newest commit from the transfer portal, plus Sooners in the Super Bowl (and Pro Bowl), the basketball team's big win last night, the women's big game tonight, what's coming down the pike from OU's massive Junior Day recruiting weekend and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 235 of the AllSooners Podcast: the latest football news, All-America snubs, new coaches, Sooners in the NFL, what happened with basketball, prepping for another softball title, who's coming to OU Junior Day this weekend, why isn't OU more active in the transfer portal and lots more.
AllSooners John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 234 of the AllSooners Podcast: the latest on Oklahoma's defensive coordinator post, Zac Alley, Ted Roof's landing spot, the Sooners' assistant coaches salaries, where that ranks and why OU will need to pay more, Casey Thompson, Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield and all the most recent and coming developments in the world of recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman present episode 233 of the AllSooners Podcast: waiting on official word on Oklahoma's new defensive coordinator while we break down Brent Venables' hire of Zac Alley; the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal, who's going to make the most immediate impacts, the importance of who's coming back, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb and more Sooners in the NFL, another shoutout to Mrs. Selmon, OU hoops keeps rolling (big game tonight), and Ryan's inside info on the Sooners softball team's quest for a four-peat.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 232 of the AllSooners Podcast: an immediate reaction to Oklahoma and Brent Venables parting ways with defensive coordinator Ted Roof, plus full report cards on every position for the 2023 season, plus an in-depth breakdown of Randall's assessment of the Sooners' high school All-Americans from on-site in Orlando and San Antonio, plus all the latest from the Transfer Portal (including a new addition on Thursday) and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 231 of the AllSooners podcast: the postgame edition after the Oklahoma Sooners lost 38-24 to the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 230 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full game preview from the Alamodome of the Oklahoma Sooners' game Thursday against the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl, plus all the latest news from the transfer portal as well as a quick look at Randall's upcoming week covering OU recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 229 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full rundown of Oklahoma's 2024 recruiting class, from offense to defense to walk-ons, with our picks for top contributors in 2024, sleeper recruits and our personal favorites, plus all the latest in the transfer portal, a little about the Sooners' 2024 SEC schedule, and of course what went wrong last night for the previously undefeated OU basketball team.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 228 of the AllSooners Podcast: the curious case of Cayden Green, the impact of Billy Bowman and Danny Stutsman's decisions to return to Oklahoma over the NFL Draft, the latest from the transfer portal, observations from Tuesday's open practice what's next for the Sooners' undefeated basketball team, the latest in football recruiting (and more from the portal), and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 227 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full, name-by-name recap of the Oklahoma players in the NCAA Transfer Portal (and are we surprised), an appreciation of quarterback Dillon Gabriel's time with the Sooners but why it's Jackson Arnold's time now, a preview of the Sooners' Alamo Bowl against Arizona, why OU (and Florida State) got screwed over by the College Football Playoff selection committee, a look at who OU is targeting in the portal (one committed to Brent Venables on Wednesday, plus some REALLY big names), how OU recruits are doing in the high school playoffs, a recap of the Sooner basketball team's 8-0 start and lots more.
AllSooners' John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 226 of the AllSooners Podcast: a quick recap of the Friday season finale and the Sunday departure of offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, the speedy (and brilliant) decision to promote Seth Littrell (and Joe Jon Finley), the importance of staff continuity, what the incoming class of 2024 (especially the QBs) think of the Lebby/Littrell situation, who's entering the portal and who's not, what positions needs the most immediate help, who has options and who doesn't, who got snubbed for the All-Big 12 team, where Oklahoma stands in the chase for a New Year's Six bowl and the most likely postseason destination, plus a little on the No. 25 Sooners' 6-0 start and Thursday's cool game at McCasland Field House and lots, lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 225 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full recap of Oklahoma's 69-45 win over TCU in their final Big 12 game on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 224 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full recap of the Oklahoma Sooners' win at BYU, highlights of the guys' three days in Utah, a full, deep-dive preview of Friday's season finale against TCU, including the best matchups and advantages, and Randall gives some good news and some bad news about recruiting, plus a full high school football playoff schedule of OU commits and targets and where you can catch their postseason games in Oklahoma this week.
AllSooners' John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 223 of the AllSooners Podcast: the postgame breakdown of the Oklahoma Sooners' 31-24 victory over the BYU Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from Dillon Gabriel's injury to Jackson Arnold's redshirt rescue to Gavin Sawchuk's big runs to battling BYU's pride and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 222 of the AllSooners Podcast: Recapping Oklahoma's win over West Virginia, previewing the Sooners' trip to BYU, trying to make sense of the Big 12's (botched) tiebreaker procedures, plus OU's newest commitment and all the latest developments in recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 221 of the AllSooners Podcast: the postgame edition from the press box following OU's 59-20 takedown of West Virginia.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 220 of the AllSooners Podcast: a quick Bedlam recap, the juiciest parts of Brent Venables' press conference, a deep dive on this week's game against West Virginia, plus highlights from National Signing Day (including basketball and softball) and some major baseball news, with a look at Oklahoma's latest football commits and who's coming next.
AllSooners John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 219 of the AllSooners podcast, a complete postgame breakdown and recap of Oklahoma's 27-24 loss at Oklahoma State on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 218 of the AllSooners Podcast: one final look at what went wrong in Oklahoma's loss at Kansas, a full preview of this week's Sooners visit to Oklahoma State, a dive into the latest OU recruiting news (including the newest commit and who's next) plus lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 217 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full breakdown (and takedown) of Oklahoma's 38-33 loss at Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, with one bit of good news for the Sooners.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 216 of the AllSooners Podcast: recapping Oklahoma's tight win over UCF, previewing the Sooners' final conference game at Kansas, plus all the latest recruiting developments this week.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman present episode 215 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full breakdown of Oklahoma's 31-29 victory over UCF on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from the offense to the defense to the special teams.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 214 of the AllSooners Podcast: Our expectations for the Sooners' final six games of the regular season, what ESPN's FPI says will happen (seriously?), previewing Saturday's game against UCF, plus all the latest in recruiting, including plenty on the Sooners' newest commit, who's next and who's down the line.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 213 of the AllSooners Podcast: revisiting Oklahoma 34-30 win over Texas in the Red River Rivalry and the national fallout since the Sooners' big win, including the latest recruiting updates, plus our midseason report cards and lots more.
It's a very special AllSooners Podcast, reflecting the Oklahoma Sooners' motto of "212" with a recap of their incredible 34-30 victory over Texas on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet break down every aspect of the game from the Cotton Bowl press box.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 211 of the AllSooners Podcast: We put a bow on Oklahoma's win over Iowa State and deliver a full, comprehensive preview of the Sooners' showdown with the Texas Longhorns this week in Dallas, including our keys to the game, our favorite matchups and lots more, plus the latest in OU recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 210 of the AllSooners Podcast with a comprehensive wrap-up of the Oklahoma Sooners' 50-20 win over Iowa State.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 209 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full recap of Oklahoma's trip to Cincinnati, a complete preview of the Sooners' home game Saturday with Iowa State, and the latest developments in OU recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet close down the Nippert Stadium press box and break down the Oklahoma Sooners' 20-6 victory at Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet dive into Oklahoma's 3-0 non-conference record, preview this week's game at Cincinnati and offer the latest updates in the world of college football recruiting, including a big announcement coming tonight.
From the press box of Tulsa's Chapman Stadium, AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet break down every angle of Oklahoma's 66-17 victory at Tulsa on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and staff writer Randall Sweet present episode 205 of the AllSooners Podcast, a postgame recap from the press box after Oklahoma's 28-11 win over SMU.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 204 of the AllSooners Podcast: recapping the 73-0 win over Arkansas State, previewing the SMU game, reviewing Patty Gasso's latest additions to the softball team, exploring the potential for a new basketball facility, and predicting which OU football prospects will (or won't) choose the Sooners.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and stafff writer Randall Sweet present episode 203 of the AllSooners Podcast: full postgame reaction from Oklahoma's 73-0 win over Arkansas State, including a position-by-position review, a look at the coaching, the state of the program compared to last year and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 202 of the AllSooners Podcast: Full breakdown of every position of Tuesday's depth chart -- offense, defense and even special teams, plus all the details of 5-star DT David Stone's commitment, evaluations of recruits we watched last week, plus who's committing next on the OU watch list, and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 201 of the AllSooners Podcast: Final predictions on Oklahoma's depth chart, roster and key position battles, our college football predictions for 2023, plus the latest on 5-star recruit Williams Nwaneri, evals on Sooners commits we watched last week, others on some players with OU offers, and will David Stone choose OU on Saturday or not?
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 200 of the AllSooners Podcast: OU making history again in the preseason polls, our observations from practice and some scrimmage nuggets, the hottest preseason competitions, why Houston and Maine are perfect for the 2024 schedule, why a morning kickoff at Cincinnati is a good thing for OU, what we think of Kenny Gajewski's take on Kelly Maxwell's transfer to Oklahoma, plus all the latest in recruiting, including Randall's observations and insights from Lee's Summit and Williams Nwaneri, the home run of landing OKC's own Jaden Nickens, who's next for the Sooners and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 199 of the AllSooners Podcast: Oklahoma's very real role in the conference realignment sweepstakes, our observations from watching practice, the Sooners' newest commitment in the 2024 recruiting class, what 5-star DE Williams Nwaneri is thinking, who's big decision dates are coming up (and why OU needs to have some success with them) and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 198 of the AllSooners Podcast: a FULL rundown of Oklahoma Sooners media day, plus catching up on ALL the latest recruiting news, including a number of commits -- one coming in just minutes before the show.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 197 of the AllSooners Podcast: Oklahoma practice starts next week, so we take a DEEP dive into the best position battles all across the roster, plus we pull apart the Sooners' latest verbal commits (they got a BIG one) and look ahead to this week's Party at the Palace.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 196 of the AllSooners Podcast: Putting a bow on Big 12 Media Days, the very latest from SEC Media Days, softball transfer portal updates, Oklahoma's latest football commitment, plus who are the Sooners' next commits in the 2024 class and beyond.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 195 of the AllSooners Podcast: all the latest from Big 12 Media Days, what Brent Venables and the Sooners had to say, what the Big 12 REALLY thinks of OU and Texas going to the SEC, the Sooners' newest football commit, and two brand new softball items from the NCAA Transfer Portal.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 194 of the AllSooners Podcast: previewing Big 12 Media Days, the Sooners' All-Big 12 snub, what are the expectations to manage the league's easiest schedule, Thad Turnipseed's unexpected departure, the latest softball comings and goings, and all the latest in the world of football recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present episode 193 of the AllSooners Podcast: all the latest football news, Big 12 Media Days, more on the SEC and the 2024 schedule, softball transfer portal news and LOTS of recruiting.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 192 of the AllSooners Podcast, reporting on Jordy Bahl's shocking departure from the Oklahoma softball team, the Sooners' unprecedented run to a third straight national championship, other OU softball portal news, whether this team can win four in a row, plus all the latest in OU recruiting and the Brent Venables Elite High School Camp, and lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and recruiting analyst Randall Sweet present Episode 191 of the AllSooners Podcast: all the latest from Oklahoma's surge through the Women's College World Series, plus the big news out of the SEC, what's happening with the Big 12, two new last-minute transfers on the OU defensive line and our view of the Brent Venables Elite Camp and what's coming up in the recruiting world.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman, recruiting analyst Randall Sweet and staff writer Ross Lovelace present episode 190 of the AllSooners Podcast: a full preview on the Oklahoma Sooners' latest softball trip to the Women's College World Series, the most recent news in scholarship offers, visits, commitments and more in the world of football recruiting, plus the latest in OU basketball recruiting, some big football news and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman present Episode 189 of the AllSooners Podcast: All the latest in a CRAZY week of Oklahoma recruiting ... previewing the Sooners' softball Super Regional against Clemson ... the baseball team's latest unlikely win ... and LOTS more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman present Episode 188 of the AllSooners Podcast: the latest on OU's quest for a softball three-peat ... Who got snubbed for national player of the year ... The emergence of OU's fourth pitcher ... Big weekend in the Big 12 ... Jordy Bahl is healthy this time ... Lists for the top quarterbacks and top head coaches in college football, and why the Sooners don't have anybody on them ... The newest member of OU's 2023 recruiting class ... Hoover's takeaways from meeting/watching 2024 QB Michael Hawkins ... A really huge commitment could be coming Saturday ... Bedlam baseball ... Another trophy in the case for men's golf ... Lots more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman present Episode 187 of the AllSooners Podcast: 1) Big 12 football win totals from Draft Kings, and are they realistic? 2) Oklahoma's newest additions from the transfer portal... 3) It's Watch List SZN already? Just ask Danny Stutsman... 4) AllSooners' latest list -- our spring review -- has begun. Today, it's the running backs... 5) How about some conference realignment (OK, not really. But sort of.)... 6) The latest in Oklahoma recruiting, including news from Monday and Tuesday... 7) OU went unbeaten in softball (again) and the Big 12 Tourney is up next... 8) Another Bedlam sweep... 9) Can they lose twice? 10) Baseball
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to all the latest news in the transfer portal, discuss the two newest OU wide receiver commits, break down the big winners from the NFL Draft, analyze OU's newest basketball transfer addition, recap the weekends in OU Softball and Baseball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on the OU Spring Game, break down all the latest transfer portal and high school recruit commits for the Sooners, react to the latest portal adds for OU Basketball, recap the weekends for OU Softball and Baseball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the OU Spring Game in person at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway preview the OU Spring Game, recap the latest transfer portal entrants and commitment, discuss the newest OU Basketball coaching and player additions, round up the weekends for OU Softball and Baseball, highlight OU Women's Gymnastics winning another national title and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap all the latest from Week 4 of OU Spring Practice, react to the commitment of 2024 quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., break down the state of the OU Basketball roster, wrap up the weekends for OU Softball and Baseball and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap all the latest from Week 3 of OU Spring Practice, break down the biggest winners and losers of OU Pro Day, discuss the ramifications of Jalen Hill hitting the transfer portal, wrap up OU softball's sweep of Texas and OU baseball's split with Stanford and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap all the latest from OU Spring Practice, break down Oklahoma's first 2024 commit, preview OU Pro Day, discuss Joe Bamisile entering the transfer portal, dive into the latest action from OU Softball and Baseball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway update listeners on all the latest from OU spring camp in the first week of practice, react to Bijan Cortes entering the transfer portal, wrap up the OU women's basketball season, recap the weekend in Oklahoma City for OU softball, discuss the recent action from OU baseball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway preview the start of spring football next week, break down OU's first 2025 commit, recap former Sooners signing NFL free agency deals, discuss the latest transfer portal entrants for men's basketball, preview the women's NCAA Tournament, surmise the latest action from the diamond sports and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down all the latest from this week's BOR meeting, examine the OU wide receiver room, digest the end of men's hoops season, preview the week in Kansas City for women's basketball, recap the latest action from softball and baseball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Joe Castiglione's recent comments on stadium expansion, preview this week's NFL Scouting Combine, recap the latest action in men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap OU's February Media Day, preview which transfers they are watching for in spring camp, round up all the latest action from men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss all the ramifications of OU's move to the SEC in 2024, hit on the latest OU football news, recap the latest men's and women's basketball action, break down OU softball opening weekend, preview the 2023 OU baseball season and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to the latest OU/TX to the SEC news, dissect the NFL Scouting Combine invite list, analyze the latest PWO signees, recap the latest action from men's and women's basketball, preview OU softball's opening weekend and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway give their takeaways from Oklahoma's 2023 football schedule, break down the latest OU commitments, discuss the Sooners who punched their ticket to the Super Bowl, recap the latest action from men's and women's basketball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway give their take on the Jeff Lebby to Alabama rumors, recap the latest news from the transfer portal, discuss the very different state of both OU basketball programs, round up other Sooners sports and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up the latest movement for Oklahoma in the transfer portal, break down Zac Selmon taking over as AD at Mississippi State, react to Jackson Arnold winning Gatorade Player of the Year, recap the latest action in men's and women's hoops and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Dillon Gabriel's return to Norman and Marvin Mims' declaration for the NFL, discuss Oklahoma's new wide receivers coach, break down the latest transfer portal additions and subtractions, revisit their preseason predictions, recap the latest basketball action and more.
AllSooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman, multimedia director Josh Callaway and contributor Ross Lovelace put the finishing touches on the 2022 OU football season, react to Isaiah Coe and Woodi Washington's announced returns for 2023, break down the transfer portal latest, recap the latest OU basketball action and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 35-32 loss to the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles in the Cheez-It Bowl.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Peyton Bowen's improbable signing with Oklahoma, recap all the latest from National Signing Day, break down the latest Sooners' transfer addition, analyze the latest from OU hoops and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway remember coach Mike Leach, recap all the latest transfer portal additions and subtractions, break down the latest from the Sooners in the NFL, analyze the latest OU basketball action and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Oklahoma's selection to the Cheez-It Bowl against Florida State, discuss the ramifications to the bowl game opt outs, break down all the latest movement in the transfer portal, dissect Baker Mayfield's signing with the Los Angeles Rams, recap the latest basketball action and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's 51-48 loss to Texas Tech, project where the Sooners may land in the bowl season, recap the latest transfer portal and recruiting news, preview championship weekend, talk some OU hoops and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 51-48 overtime loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's 28-13 win over Oklahoma State, discuss Brent Venables' views on bowl game opt-outs, preview the Sooners' Week 13 matchup with Texas Tech, give a recruiting update, recap the latest action from OU basketball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, multimedia director Josh Callaway and contributor Ross Lovelace break down Oklahoma's 28-13 win over the No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's 23-20 loss to West Virginia, discuss how important bowl eligibility is for OU, preview the Sooners' Week 12 matchup with Oklahoma State, recap the latest action from OU basketball and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down the Sooners' 23-20 loss at West Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 12, discussing the offense's troubles in cold, wet, windy weather, the defense's inability to get off the field on third and fourth down, and the special teams' inability to make timely plays.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's 38-35 loss to Baylor, preview the Sooners' Week 11 matchup with West Virginia, react to latest OU loss on the recruiting trail, recap Oklahoma basketball season openers and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 38-35 loss to the Baylor Bears.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's 27-13 win over Iowa State, preview the Sooners' Week 10 matchup with Baylor, look around the Big 12's weekend slate, react to the latest OU basketball news and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 27-13 win over the Iowa State Cyclones.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway wrap up Oklahoma's bye week, preview the Sooners' Week 9 matchup with Iowa State, look around the Big 12's weekend slate, react to the OU basketball's exhibition tilt with OCU last night and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 52-42 win over Kansas, discuss what the Sooners are up to on the bye week, react to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark's latest OU/Texas comments, break down the latest from Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Kansas City and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 52-42 win over the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 49-0 loss to Texas, preview the Sooners' Week 7 matchup with Kansas, discuss the potential recruiting ramifications of Oklahoma's spiral, look around the Big 12, Sooners in the NFL and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 49-0 loss to the Texas Longhorns.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 55-24 loss to TCU, preview the Sooners' Week 6 matchup with Texas, react to David Hicks' surprise commitment to Texas A&M, look around the Big 12's weekend slate and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 55-24 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 41-34 loss to Kansas State, preview the Sooners' Week 5 matchup with TCU, look around the Big 12's weekend slate, react to Jalen Hurts' massive start to the NFL season and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 41-34 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 49-14 win over Nebraska, react to the latest news in the future of the Bedlam rivalry, preview the Sooners' Week 4 matchup with Kansas State, look around the Big 12's weekend slate and much more.
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AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 49-14 win over Nebraska with thoughts on OU's best performance thus far, their big offensive output, the defense's continued high level of player, their players of the game and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 33-3 win over Kent State, preview the Sooners' Week 3 matchup with Nebraska, react to the bombshell OU future scheduling news, break down Sooners in the NFL's Week 1 performances and more.
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AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 33-3 win over Kent State with thoughts on OU's slow offensive start, their dominant defensive display, what weaknesses could be an issue moving forward, their players of the game and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's 45-13 win over UTEP, preview the Sooners' Week 2 matchup with Kent State, react to the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, look around the Big 12's daunting weekend slate and more.
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AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap Oklahoma's 45-13 season-opening win over UTEP with thoughts on the Sooners' defensive showing, Jeff Lebby's first game as the OU offensive coordinator, their players of the game and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to the latest realignment news and the status of OT Wanya Morris, break down the OU depth chart, preview the Sooners' Week 1 matchup with UTEP, give a recruiting update, lock in their final 2022 season predictions and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on OU's preseason camp, react to Brynden Walker's sudden retirement from football, preview the OU 2022 schedule, give a recruiting update, react to the latest Sooners in the NFL news and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down the latest from OU Fall Camp, react to the preseason AP Poll, discuss the latest OU commit Jacobe Johnson, analyze the impact of Joe Bamisile getting his waiver on OU Basketball and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Cale Gundy's sudden resignation, give some takeaways from the week at OU practice, discuss the latest in the Sooners' recruiting, touch on OU Basketball's week in Europe and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap OU Media Day, preview the start of Oklahoma Football fall camp, touch on the latest in Sooners' recruiting, look ahead to OU Basketball's Europe trip and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down the latest OU football commit Jasiah Wagoner, recap the latest from watch list season, react to Kyler Murray's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals, discuss all the latest from OU Basketball, Softball, Baseball and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap Big 12 Media Days and the latest from SEC Media Days, give a full OU Football recruiting update, discuss the latest OU Softball transfer additions, break down the massive impact the MLB Draft had on OU Baseball's roster and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway preview next week's Big 12 Media Days, discuss the latest OU football commits, react to Baker Mayfield getting traded to the Panthers, break down the newest addition to Porter Moser's coaching staff, give an update on the latest with the diamond sports and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap Oklahoma's run in the College World Series, discuss Baker Mayfield's comments on Tuesday about his future with the Browns, given a football recruiting update, react to Arch Manning committing to Texas and the new Big 12 commissioner and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the last week at the College World Series in Omaha, discuss all the latest in OU football recruiting, react to Patty Gasso's latest transfer addition, touch on the newest hire to Porter Moser's staff and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, multimedia director Josh Callaway and contributor Ross Lovelace preview Oklahoma's chances in the College World Series, recap the latest in football recruiting, discuss the latest basketball recruiting and transfer pickups, analyze the latest softball transfer addition and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Oklahoma softball's sixth national title, give a recruiting update for OU football, discuss the Sooners on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, react to Porter Moser's newest staff addition, recap Sooner baseball's run to the Super Regionals and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the latest from the Big 12 Spring Meetings, preview the Women's College World Series, break down OU Baseball's chances in the NCAA Tournament, react to K.T. Turner leaving OU for Kentucky and more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the latest from the OU Coaches Caravan stops in Dallas and Wichita, the impact of Arizona State transfer LV Bunkley-Shelton, give a recruiting update, discuss Nevada transfer guard Grant Sherfield, preview the week ahead for the diamond sports and much more.
AllSooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the Coaches Caravan circuit latest, discuss the addition of JUCO QB General Booty, preview softball's opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, wrap up the latest with baseball and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway react to Brent Venables Coaches Caravan comments, break down OU's new ESPN+ deal, discuss the new additions on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal, recap the latest with the diamond sports and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down all the Oklahoma players' landing spots in the NFL Draft, try to figure out what's next for Baker Mayfield, attempt to make sense of the wild transfer portal craziness in college football, react to Umoja Gibson leaving OU, recap the latest action from the diamond sports and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway give their final thoughts on OU's spring game, react to Cody Jackson entering the transfer portal, preview the NFL Draft, recap the latest action from the diamond sports and a lot more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway give their full breakdown and reaction the OU Spring Game, the attendance record, Dillon Gabriel's Oklahoma debut, Baker Mayfield's statue ceremony, stand out players and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway preview the Oklahoma Spring Game set for Saturday afternoon in Norman, react to Lincoln Riley's The Players' Tribune article, recap the latest roster changes for the basketball team, break down recent action for the diamond sports and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the latest from Week 4 of Oklahoma spring practices, react to Bob Stoops return to the XFL, introduce new SI Sooners intern Ross Lovelace, dissect the latest basketball transfer news and give a diamond sports update.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway recap the latest with Oklahoma spring practices and the return of Justin Harrington, react to the return of the OU Coaches Caravan and the departure of Bob Bowlsby from the Big 12, break down the roster and coaching staff chances for basketball, and update the diamond sports.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into the latest with Oklahoma's spring practices, give a recruiting update after Josh and Ryan's big weekend in Dallas, react to the latest basketball roster news and recap the latest with the diamond sports.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the beginning of Oklahoma spring practice, touch on some takeaways from Brent Venables' press conference and OU's open practice, give a recruiting update, speculate on Baker Mayfield's next landing spot, recap the end of basketball season and dive into the final episode of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway revisit OU Pro Day and give a football recruiting update, recap the week in Kansas City and postseasons for men's and women's basketball, discuss the latest with the diamond sports and dive into Ep. 6 of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down all the latest with Oklahoma football recruiting and impending spring camp, preview men's and women's basketball's big week in Kansas City, try to figure out of Jocelyn Alo will ever get pitched to again, recap the latest with Sooners baseball and dive into Ep. 5 of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway preview the football spring ahead as the calendar shifts to March, update the latest with men's and women's basketball, recap softball's big weekend in California, preview baseball's big test in Houston and dive into Ep. 4 of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway touch on the latest with Oklahoma football, try to figure out what is going on with men's and women's basketball, recap softball and baseball's strong starts to their respective seasons and dive into Ep. 3 of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the latest with Sooners football, give a men's and women's basketball update, recap softball's opening weekend, preview baseball's season opening set in Arlington and dive into Episode 2 of "The Groves Bro's."
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down some of Dillon Gabriel's comments on 'The Podcast on the Prairie,' give a recruiting update on the recent Sooners' additions, discuss players in the NFL Draft process and touch on the latest with men's and women's basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway put the finishing touches on the Caleb Williams saga, discuss takeaways from Brent Venables' press conference, recap all the new Oklahoma commitments on National Signing Day and break down the two Sooners basketball teams going in opposite directions.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the latest Caleb Williams rumor, update fans on Oklahoma's big recruiting weekend, discuss the Sooners' newest transfer portal addition, break down men's and women's basketball, talk some softball and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway update the latest on the Caleb Williams and Jaxson Dart saga, go through the recent transfer portal additions for Oklahoma and discuss the latest with men's and women's basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway update the latest on the Caleb Williams saga and his seemingly imminent move to USC, discuss the additions and subtractions for Oklahoma in the transfer portal, break down the new staff additions and recap the latest with men's and women's basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway try to make sense of the Caleb Williams saga, evaluate Brent Venables' coaching hires so far, debate whether the Oklahoma program is trending up or down in general, dive into recruiting, break down the freshman running backs and even assess where the men's and women's basketball teams are headed.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway return from a long week of football in San Antonio as the Sooners completed the 2021 season with a 47-32 win over Oregon. The guys recap Bob Stoops' big day, Caleb Williams' big decision and Brent Venables' big opportunity, plus lots more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 2021 recruiting class following coach Brent Venables' press conference on Dec. 15, 2021. They also dive into Bob Stoops' presser previewing the Alamo Bowl, project whether QB Caleb Williams stays or goes, how the OU coaching staff is shaping up and more.
Introducing ... Brent Venables! Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss Oklahoma's new hire of Venables as the school's 23rd head football coach.
Sports Illustrated Sooners' special 100th episode of the SI Sooners Podcast became extra special on Monday as John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Josh Callaway recapped a surreal 48 hours: Lincoln Riley leaves (and why), Bob Stoops steps in (for how long) and what AD Joe Castiglione and president Joe Harroz had to say about the whole thing.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway go through Oklahoma's loss to Oklahoma State, evaluate the offense, the defense and the special teams, look at both the short-term and long-term future of OU football, and have a few suggestions for Lincoln Riley and Joe Castiglione.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down the Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch press conferences ahead of this week's game at Oklahoma State, the Sooners' challenge of winning in Stillwater and getting back to the Big 12 Championship Game, and dive into the College Football Playoff rankings and OU basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway review Oklahoma's 28-21 win over Iowa State, including a thoroughly dominant defensive performance, the biggest big plays, OU's resurgent running game, more struggles from Caleb Williams and Gabe Brkic, and setting up next week's HUGE Bedlam showdown.
Sports Illustrated publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the Lincoln Riley press conference on Tuesday, with an appearance from Alex Grinch, what's next for the Sooners after their first loss of the season, the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and the red-hot start for Oklahoma basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma's 27-14 loss at Baylor, including Lincoln Riley's game plan, the quarterback change, what's wrong with the offensive line, why the defense couldn't hold up, why Dave Aranda made a weak decision and, finally, why the controversy during the closing seconds should have never happened.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss this week's College Football Playoff rankings, Lincoln Riley's skip day, what's ahead for OU at Baylor, the Sooners' challenge of Baylor-Iowa State-OSU, the openers for Porter Moser and Jennie Baranczyk and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway take on the College Football Playoff rankings, discuss Lincoln Riley's press conference, explain why Caleb Williams might soon do media interviews, wonder how mad Riley is about Gary Patterson, and also talks the latest recruiting developments, men's basketball and why Patty Gasso is so emotional about her new stadium.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss Oklahoma's 52-21 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday, including Caleb Williams' unbelievable day, Spencer Rattler's return, OU's opportunistic defense, how the feel upon finally arriving at the open date, and that killer finishing stretch.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway finish up on the wild happenings in Lawrence, pull apart Lincoln Riley's press conference on Tuesday, try to figure out if Alex Grinch is starting to turn the corner with this defense, preview this week's game against Texas Tech and ask the question: is this just who this team is?
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman can't believe a lot of what they witnessed on Saturday in Lawrence as Oklahoma survived a major scare at Kansas. From OU's lack of preparedness to KU's unexpected fight to Caleb Williams' swooping in and saving the day with his fourth-quarter heroics, OU's 35-23 victory had plenty of shocking elements.
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Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's weekly press conference, including how the Sooners' rash of injuries has changed the practice plan for Kansas, what Riley has planned for his new backup quarterback and how he and defensive coordinator Alex Grinch expect the defense to get better. The guys also discuss the huge verbal commitment from 4-star DB Gentry Williams and the few hours they spent with Porter Moser and the OU basketball team on Tuesday.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down the Sooners' 52-31 win over TCU on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, including quarterback Caleb Williams' first career start (it's better than you think), what's wrong with the defense (it's simpler than you think) and whether this team can still compete for a national title (it's easier than you think).
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway revisit the Red River Shootout, pull apart Lincoln Riley's press conference, assess the report on Caleb Williams getting starting reps in practice, discuss why Spencer Rattler missed practice and what's next for him, shed light on the enormity of OU's newest verbal commitment from 5-star DT Gabe Dindy's, and handicap the second half of the season for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway examine all the details of Oklahoma's 55-48 victory over Texas in what was probably the craziest game in the history of the Red River Rivalry. The guys talk Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler, Kennedy Brooks and Marvin Mims, the Sooner defense and much more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the Lincoln Riley press conference ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry showdown with Texas.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, Deputy Editor Ryan Chapman and Multimedia Director Josh Callaway escaped the grips of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and hit the road to recap Oklahoma's 37-31 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats. Josh guided the ship through the poorly lit Kansas State Highway system as OU finally beat Chris Klieman behind a much improved performance from the Oklahoma o-line and offense as a whole. Spencer Rattler responded to the "haters" and carded perhaps his best performance to date in a Sooner uniform, while the defense still has some work to do to be considered one of the nation's elite units.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into the Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch press conferences ahead of Oklahoma's game this week at Kansas State.
What is wrong with 4-0 Oklahoma? Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway offer difficult answers to some hard questions after the Sooners escape 16-13 over West Virginia. From the quarterback to the offensive line to the receivers, from the linebackers to the defensive backs to the coaching, there's a lot going on in Norman that needs to be better.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into Tuesday's Lincoln Riley press conference, break down the Alex Grinch press conference, recap the good and bad from Nebraska and preview West Virginia.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down every angle of the Sooners' 23-16 win over Nebraska on Saturday, including the incredible atmosphere, all the biggest plays, a frank assessment of the offense and the defense, and the honest truth about this team's national championship chances.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into the Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch press conferences, pull apart the 76-0 win over Western Carolina, break down this week's game against Nebraska, and catch you up on OU recruiting, Sooners in the NFL and much more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down every angle of the game following Oklahoma's 76-0 victory over Western Carolina.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway take a deep dive into Tuesday's press conferences with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and linebacker David Ugwoegbu as they answer questions about the Sooners' 40-35 win over Tulane.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down every angle of Oklahoma's 40-35 win over Tulane.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into all the big news from OU football this week (the good, the bad and the ugly), pull apart this week's press conferences and go position-by-position through the depth chart released Wednesday.
Publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the potential effect Hurricane Ida could have on Oklahoma's schedule, what some of the contingencies are, and more. Plus, they dive into Tulane's team, head coach Lincoln Riley's comments on the Sooners' most recent scrimmage, what options Riley has IF Tre Bradford leaves, the tastiest new thing on the OU concessions menu this season, and how bad are things in Nebraska and the Pac-12.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the farce that is college football's new "Alliance," figure out what's next for the rest of the Big 12, break down the Sooners' ever-changing running back picture, applaud Ralph Rucker, explore Brandon Inniss' upside and pull apart all of this week's press conference highlights, with an appearance by Gabe Brkic and an MVP performance from Reggie Grimes.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway explore this week's player interviews, pull apart some under-the-radar quotes from Lincoln Riley, dive into recruiting (and decommitments) and throw our hands up at Nebraska.
John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Josh Callaway go over all the major headlines this week, then dive into Monday night's scrimmage and what they saw at Tuesday morning's open practice.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the highs and lows of Thursday's OU media day, from to the SEC to NIL to the CFP ... and way, way beyond. Plus, Josh gets married!
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down Friday's OU Board of Regents meeting, plus dive into the week leading up to and finish up with some huge recruiting news.
Got questions about Oklahoma & Texas to the SEC? Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway answer every one of them in this special realignment edition of the SI Sooners podcast.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down every angle of Big 12 Media Days, from Oklahoma going for a seven-peat to Steve Sarkisian's shoes to the latest flop by Kansas.
Sports Illustrated Sooners deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director/assistant editor Josh Callaway recap a huge recruiting week for Oklahoma with five new commitments, discuss the impact of Mikey Henderson’s dismissal will have on the Sooners moving forward and react to the Big 12 Preseason Poll and All-Big 12 teams.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director/assistant editor Josh Callaway break down all the details of the NCAA's name, image and likeness developments, what it means for OU and the Sooners' Fan Appreciation Day, the good and the bad in recruiting and discuss whether the Sooners have a national championship roster or not.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman welcome the newest member of the team, multimedia director and assistant editor Josh Callaway. They break down all the news and names from ChampU BBQ and discuss how the coming NIL legislation will affect Sooner athletes.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down every angle, every position, every player expected to attend this weekend's recruiting jamboree, the ChampU BBQ, plus the latest (and we mean latest) comings and goings in the transfer portal -- in THREE sports.
Putting a bow on another softball national championship, what's next for Patty Gasso, and major transfer portal news ... coming and going.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down every angle of the Sooners at the College World Series, warn the Big 12 Conference and TV networks about making Oklahoma angry, talk about the latest 5-star recruiting visit, and dive into the newest basketball transfer-schedule-contract talk.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman preview tonight's Big 12 Tournament Bedlam baseball game, discuss the OU basketball team's newest arrival, dive deep in this weekend's NCAA softball Norman Super Regional, break down the defensive line depth chart, preview the massive recruiting summer and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman handicap Oklahoma's softball team at this week's Norman Regional, explore why Patty Gasso is defending the Pac-12, remember Austin Box, talk all-time Sooner running backs and lots more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss basketball coach Porter Moser's latest press conference, break down how the Sooners taken in the NFL Draft will fit with their new teams, explore whether the OU softball team has the tools to win a national championship and preview what's coming up this summer at SI Sooners.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman talk Lincoln Riley's decision to dismiss Trejan Bridges and Seth McGowan, recap the best parts of the Red/White Game, preview Bedlam softball, offer up on football's latest verbal commitments and discuss Porter Moser's coaching staff.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss last week's suspensions and potential legal troubles, tell you the most compelling positions to watch in Saturday's spring game, dive into Porter Moser's portal haul, and aren't worried about the softball team's shocking loss.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman introduce OU's newest basketball coach, break down the best position spring battles on both offense and defense, explore what OU fans need to know in the ever-changing world of college football recruiting.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down every angle of the Porter Moser hire, with reactions and highlights from his press conference, plus the latest on OU spring football, and do the Texas football coach cook his brisket ... with all GAS?
In this episode of the SI Sooners Podcast (recorded Thursday, April 1) Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss what specific issues Oklahoma is dealing with in spring practice, the latest on the search for a basketball coach at OU (before Joe Castiglione hired Loyola Chicago's Porter Moser0, plus we hear from Bill Bedenbaugh, Jamar Cain, David Ugwoegbu, Perrion Winfrey and Kennedy Brooks.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss Oklahoma's offense, discuss Lincoln Riley's stance (and present his comments) on transferring within the conference, hear from Alex Grinch on all the Sooners' defensive backs, and Ryan was embedded in Indianapolis for the Sooners' NCAA Tournament trip.
Before heading to Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament, Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss Oklahoma's game against Missouri, how the Sooners will manage without De'Vion Harmon, the start of spring practice, why Lincoln Riley wants a "clean slate" for all wide receivers, talk about the best hitter in America and pay tribute to a Sooner legend.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman answer all the basketball questions, preview the spring depth chart, pull apart the analysis of SI's newest draft guru ... and think Bob Stoops is destined for success on Fox Sports.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down the latest in Oklahoma football recruiting, discuss OU's latest verbal commit, look into the transfer portal, examine the salary of the Sooners' newest assistant coach and explain why basketball season isn't quite over yet.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman talk about Wednesday's news out of the transfer portal, break down the Sooners' awful loss at Kansas State, jump in on The Brawl in the Stall, and break down all the latest recruiting commitments, offers and final lists.
Sports Illustrated Sooners podcast publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss OU's latest developments with the transfer portal, break down an elite offensive tackle to put OU in his final 3, talk about the Sooners' latest offer in the 2023 class, examine OU's unbelievable softball team, give you the latest weather adjustments and how it could affect the basketball team's seeding, and dive into the five freshmen who will make an immediate impact on the football team in 2021.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down the BIG recruiting news from last week (a 5-star running back and the No. 1 long snapper), OU's quarterback recruiting and other offers, Lon Kruger's big stretch run and the merits of great football scheduling.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss the events of Wednesday's National Signing Day, the press conference held by Lincoln Riley, Alex Grinch and Dennis Simmons, Bookie Radley-Hiles' entry into the transfer portal and more
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down how the Oklahoma has come out on top in the transfer portal, lay out what's next, figure out why Lincoln Riley had the right approach, talk even more quarterbacks and lay out exactly why the OU basketball team is having so much success.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman discuss all the newest Sooner quarterbacks, the latest from the transfer portal and what's coming up, Caleb Williams' big decision, Lincoln Riley's new (old) guy and a huge week for OU basketball.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman on more Oklahoma roster moves, OU in 2021 being what Alabama was in 2020, the (near) future of college football why Lincoln Riley isn't leaving (yet), the other reason why Bob Stoops belongs in the Hall of Fame, big week for basketball, and the latest (potential good news) on the transfer portal.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Ryan Chapman break down all of Oklahoma's roster comings and goings, discuss whether 2021 Heisman frontrunner Spencer Rattler can hold his position all year, ask how OU can be playing in the CFP title game 12 months from now, preview OU-Baylor, guess at what Texas is trying to do and give it up to Baker Mayfield.
John Hoover and Ryan Chapman break down every aspect Oklahoma's 55-20 win over Florida in the Cotton Bowl and peek into the future at how good the Sooners might be in 2021.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and NEW co-host Ryan Chapman preview the Cotton Bowl, break down the key matchups, the disappointing absences and more.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune ... assess OU's 27-21 win over Iowa State and the Sooners' sixth straight Big 12 title ... grade Riley's play-calling ... discuss the latest addition to the transfer portal ... Talk about Florida and the Cotton Bowl ... Watched Jalen v. Kyler and examine why those guys can work in the NFL now ... ponder Grinch's next destination ... and consider potential opt-outs.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune offer the good (and the bad?) of OU's latest haul on National Signing Day ... break down the Big 12 Championship Game (does Riley have a Matt Campbell problem?) ... and discuss what's different about this OU basketball team.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune talk about Oklahoma's one final (unfortunate) bye week ... the (many) possibilities in Saturday's Big 12 title game ... Tom Herman's "vote of confidence" ... Ohio State's Bucknuts ... OU hoops ... and what's coming up for National Signing Day.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune compare the Big 12 and Big Ten's COVID maneuvers ... No. 1 WR Emeka Egbuka commits Friday ... Scholarship for Christmas ... Where's Grinch going? ... Riley did it again ... Postseason awards are coming ... Switzer loved "Freddy" ... National Signing Day surprises ... Basketball on a roll
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune pull apart the good, the bad and the ugly from Oklahoma's 27-14 win over Baylor, examine the departure of assistant coach Shane Beamer (and who Lincoln Riley will hire next) and wonder how good OU's basketball team is after a clutch win over TCU.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune preview the Baylor enigma, OU has a new assistant coach (you may have heard of him before), plus it's FINALLY tip-off time, a little on the playoff, OU's outstanding H-backs and Lincoln Riley's Christmas wish list.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune bring you breaking news on the Sooners' game against Baylor, discuss what stands in the way of another trip to Arlington, describe the potential road to the playoff, foretell the future of all the latest drama in Austin, and try to figure out who and when the Sooners will play basketball again.
COVID stays undefeated ... We go into how and why OU-WVU got postponed (and hopefully not cancelled) ... Same with basketball ... CFP rankings ... Riley's first head coach? ... The SI 250 (and who could contribute right now ... CeeDee's OTHER best catch ... and Happy Thanksgiving!
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune discuss what most impressed them about Oklahoma's 41-13 takedown of Oklahoma State, break down which true freshmen made the biggest impact, lay out the Sooners' path to the Big 12 championship game, go over some more incredible statistical items and ... did you know it's already basketball season?
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down the key matchups in Saturday's Bedlam game (including the really big one OU must exploit), Lincoln Riley reveals a surprising contributor in practice, plus we find out the Sooner defense's odds of slowing down the OSU offense, and everyone has their fingers crossed over the next 3-4 weeks.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune preview Oklahoma's big game this week against No. 14 Oklahoma State, tell you who wins the game and why (and by how much), try to figure out just how good Kyler Murray can be, examine the Sooners' latest scholarship offer and wonder how hard it must be to be a college football coach today.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down OU's 62-9 win over Kansas on Saturday, first by diving into the offense, then by pulling apart the defense. Plus, what's left to work on in the final open date, what to expect from Oklahoma State and what's up with the rest of the Big 12?
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune offer mathematical probabilities of Oklahoma losing to Kansas, feel bad for Les Miles taking the KU job, try to explain how bad the Jayhawks are in 2020, hit the latest in recruiting and dive into the SI Sooners Podcast Mailbag!
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down the win at Texas Tech, assign value to the addition of Rhamondre Stevenson and Ronnie Perkins, determine the ceiling of the defensive line, examine what the turnovers meant, give you the latest on OU's newest recruiting victory and remember the legend, Billy Tubbs.
While Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune deal with the wild Oklahoma weather, they also break down the Sooners' game at Texas Tech this week, figure out how long Matt Wells might be in Lubbock (and ponder how long Tom Herman might be in Austin after his latest setback), discuss the Sooners' decommitment and go through the Mailbag.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down every aspect of OU's huge 33-14 win at TCU on Saturday, preview this week's compelling game at Texas Tech, and dive into the Sooners' latest recruiting victory -- and it's a big one.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down the finer points of the TCU defense as well as the TCU defense, examine the mutual admiration society between Lincoln Riley and Gary Patterson, and it's the Wednesday Mailbag segment.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune debate whether Oklahoma can run the table, define which Big 12 teams will play themselves out of the title chase, assign report cards to each position so far and describe why several of those position could be in for a serious upgrade. Plus, it's actually basketball season, and we finish strong with recruiting.
Sports Illustrated Sooners Publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune pull the last threads on the Texas game, examine how Oklahoma gets to the Big 12 title game (and who the Sooners' opponent will be), some big news from the NCAA, and it's Mailbag time!
SI Sooners Publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune go deep into the good, the bad and the ugly from Oklahoma's unbelievable 53-45 win over Texas. Parker also sheds some light on the Sooners' newest commit: 2022 WR Luther Burden.
SI Sooners Publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune discuss this week's sessions with Alex Grinch and Lincoln Riley, break down why OU is facing an uphill battle against Texas this week, explain why the Sooners are still favored to win the Big 12 Conference, and make their picks for the game ... plus the MAILBAG!
Hoover and Thune examine the history of losing to Iowa State, where this program is now (is it really soft?), pull apart the disaster in Ames, preview the Texas game, plus look at the remaining games and offer the Sooners' final record.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune ask if Lincoln Riley is spread too thin as a head coach and offensive coordinator, break down Saturday's game against Iowa State, and rip through a rapid-fire Mailbag.
Publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down every aspect of Oklahoma's shocking 38-35 loss to Kansas State and offer up the actual reasons WHY it happened, plus, a full analysis of the Sooners' latest verbal commit in the 2021 recruiting class, WR Jalil Farooq, who gave SI Sooners an exclusive interview explaining why he chose OU.
Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune discuss the likelihood of Oklahoma playing its game against Kansas State this week, we hear a powerful clip from Lincoln Riley on an NCAA reform he'd like to see, the guys break out a new segment -- The Podcast Mailbag -- plus, Lon Kruger picks up a commitment and the latest in football recruiting.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune talk about the Sooners coming off an open date and going into this week's Big 12 opener against Kansas State -- MAYBE -- and break down Oklahoma State's struggles with Tulsa and what it could mean for OU and the Big 12, plus the latest OU recruiting news.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune talk news of the day: the Big Ten opts in, the Pac-12 continues to wander, what it all means for Oklahoma and the Big 12, plus the latest from Lincoln Riley, Creed Humphrey and other Sooners in the midst of an open date.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down Oklahoma's season-opening 48-0 victory over Missouri State: what they liked and didn't like about Saturday's game, players who stood out and players who need to go back to the lab, and all the plays that might have flown under your radar.
SI Sooners publisher John Hoover and deputy editor Parker Thune break down the Oklahoma depth chart that Lincoln Riley announced on Wednesday. Deep dives into the offense, the defense and even the special teams. Plus, their takeaways from Riley's press conference, Alex Grinch's press conference, the latest from 2021 QB commit Caleb Williams and more.