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Tulsa World OU Sports Writers Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman offer insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow the Sooners.

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The Oklahoma Sooners’ eight-game league slate includes seven opponents which advanced to bowls in 2023. OU will only face one school (South Carolina) which didn’t advance to postseason. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about what OU has to look forward to in 2024. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Did OU draw toughest SEC schedule in inaugural season? And did Texas get the easiest?

A look at OU football players (incoming and outgoing) in the transfer portal

Oklahoma Sooners 2024 NFL Draft entrants


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OU's 2024 football schedule:

Aug 31: Temple

Sept. 7: Houston

Sept. 14: Tulane

Sept. 21: Tennessee

Sept. 28: at Auburn

Oct. 12: Texas at Dallas

Oct. 19: South Carolina

Oct. 26: at Ole Miss

Nov. 2: Maine

Nov. 9: at Missouri

Nov. 23: Alabama

Nov. 30: at LSU

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Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down Oklahoma's loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl and also discuss the season as a whole as the Sooners' close the book on the Big 12 and prepare to enter the SEC next season. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Jackson Arnold's difficult debut as OU starter stings, but faith doesn't waver in quarterback's future

Jackson Arnold's first start spoiled by turnovers | Mason Young's breakdown


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One early signing semi-surprise for the Sooners: RB Taylor Tatum's late letter of intent. Otherwise, a drama-free early signing opening for OU. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talks about the 2024 recruiting class and what Brent Venables had to say about the transfer portal and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Did OU sign an SEC-ready recruiting class? We break down the Sooners' 2024 signees

OU 4-star safety signee Jaydan Hardy: 9 people who've helped shape his life

Danny Okoye: Why I committed to the OU Sooners over Texas, Tennessee

A look at OU's signing list for the 2024 recruiting class

Union's Devon Jordan on signing with OU: 'Why not represent my home state and just go get it in the SEC?'

A look at OU football players in the transfer portal

OU commit Michael Hawkins Jr. embraced competition, learned from respected QB instructors on path to Norman

Southeastern Louisiana TE transfer Bauer Sharp commits to OU, bolstering what was a thin position for Sooners in 2023


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Tulsa World OU beat writers Eric Bailey and Mason Young were joined by Justin Spears, Arizona beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, on a Monday podcast previewing the Sooners’ and Wildcats’ Alamo Bowl matchup Dec. 28 in San Antonio.

Spears answered questions from Bailey and Young about the pulse of the Arizona program and the emergence of quarterback Noah Fifita as well as other talented Wildcats. The conversation also highlighted the incredible turnaround coach Jedd Fisch has spurred, taking the program from a 1-11 finish in 2021 to a 9-3 regular season record in 2023.

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OU-Arizona Alamo Bowl Q&A: Arizona Daily Star's Justin Spears breaks down the Wildcats with Tulsa World writers Eric Bailey and Mason Young

OU notebook: Brent Venables says RB Tawee Walker’s ‘more than welcome’ to return ‘if he doesn't get what he wants’ in transfer portal

OU defensive lineman Jacob Lacey returning to Sooners in 2024

OU defensive lineman Da'Jon Terry announces return to Sooners for 2024 season

A look at OU football transfers announced during the offseason


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the latest offseason news, from players turning pro (or returning) and the arrivals and departures in the transfer portal. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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'Our time is now': Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman hit pause on NFL goals to lead OU into SEC

Danny Stutsman's decision 'came down to his heart,' father says after Brian Bosworth video announcement

'I'm not leaving': OU linebacker Danny Stutsman posts Brian Bosworth-narrated video to update status

OU freshman OL starter Cayden Green enters NCAA transfer portal, per report

OU offensive linemen Tyler Guyton, Andrew Raym declare for 2024 NFL Draft

OU safety Billy Bowman to skip NFL draft, return for senior season

Crowning Jackson Arnold as QB1 has been a long time coming. Freshman takes reins from starter Dillon Gabriel

A look at OU, OSU and TU football transfers announced during the offseason

OU's 2024 SEC schedule released; A game-by-game look at the eight opponents

Back injuries ended his OU football career. Now, Brynden Walker wants to be an orthopedic surgeon

A future conference rivalry? Sooners remain undefeated following win over Arkansas | Eric Bailey's three takeaways

How much change can you expect from OU's offense ahead of the Alamo Bowl? 'Change doesn't always have to be bad.'


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss the biggest headlines coming out of Norman since the duo was last on air. No. 12 Oklahoma will face No. 14 Arizona in the 2023 Alamo Bowl, Dillon Gabriel hits the transfer portal and Danny Stutsman has declared for the NFL draft and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Brent Venables says Dillon Gabriel departure was expected

What are Brent Venables earliest bowl game memories?

OU linebacker Danny Stutsman to declare for NFL draft

OU lands 1st portal commit in offensive tackle Spencer Brown

Red River Rivalry staying at Cotton Bowl through 2036


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What was expected to be a quiet week after missing out on the Big 12 championship game, the Oklahoma Sooners have a change at offensive coordinator. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the transition from Jeff Lebby to Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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QB recruit Michael Hawkins Jr. 'locked in' with OU despite Jeff Lebby's pitch for Mississippi State

Seth Littrell endorsed by former Sooners' DC/Arizona HC Mike Stoops as 'innovative' offensive coordinator: 'He was fearless'

OU officially names offensive coordinators to replace Jeff Lebby

Sooners could name Seth Littrell, Joe Jon Finley co-offensive coordinators; what could Jackson Arnold have waiting for him?

Wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma decommits from OU following Jeff Lebby’s departure

Sooners OC Jeff Lebby hired as Mississippi State's next head coach


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The final Big 12 Conference at Owen Field had a retro feeling. Prolific offense and questionable defense highlight OU's final Big 12 regular-season game. Many questions lie ahead for the Sooners. Eric Bailey and Mason Young breakdown what the immediate, and distant, future holds for this program. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Dillon Gabriel reflects on path to Norman

Sooners offered familiar feeling at Owen Field in Big 12 finale against TCU, 'So disappointed in some ways'

Everything you need to know about the Sooners' win

Sooner OC Jeff Lebby arguably called his best game against TCU, will the OU alum return next season?

Kobie McKinzie's belief, hard work paying for OU


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Oklahoma's final regular season game against TCU Friday has much at stake. If OU defeats TCU and that win is followed by a Texas win AND an Oklahoma State loss, the Sooners clinch a berth to the Championship as the #2 seed (vs. Texas). Eric Bailey and Mason Young breakdown the Sooners' regular-season finale and the top storylines fans should be aware of. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Kobie McKinzie's belief, hard work paying for OU

Billy Bowman named Sooners’ permanent captain

TCU at No. 13 Oklahoma: Top storyline, key matchup, player to watch and who wins

'Old head' Jordan Kelley's six-year journey at OU coming to completion

Big 12 power poll: OU bypasses fourth-place OSU heading into Big 12's final weekend


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The Sooners freshman quarterback helped keep their Big 12 title aspirations alive Saturday by beating BYU. With Dillon Gabriel's status unknown for Friday's game, Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss if Arnold is ready to take over this offense. Also, the duo breakdowns some of the defense's shining moments. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Danny Stutsman survives food poisoning for ‘flu game’

Freshman QB gives Sooners OC Jeff Lebby confidence moving forward despite optimism for Dillon Gabriel's return

Jackson Arnold helps keep Sooners' Big 12 Championship hopes alive as fill-in for Dillon Gabriel | Mason Young's full game breakdown

Bill Haisten: In OU's Big 12 road finale, a five-star recruit fires a 10-star strike

OU tries to wash away memories of Copper Bowl


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Oklahoma still has a path to the Big 12 Championship game despite two conference losses. OU, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Iowa State share 5-2 records with two weeks of regular-season football remaining. Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down this week's game against BYU and what a win will mean for their conference title odds. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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‘Once in a lifetime experience’ for Sexton

Gavin Sawchuk slowed things down to speed up his growth | OU notebook

Jonah Laulu enjoys 'snowball effect' of OU's goalline stands

Sports Writer Mason Young’s most memorable stories of 2023

Do Big 12 refs have bias against SEC-bound OU?


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A needed bounce-back week for Sooners, coupled with losses from OSU and Kansas, has OU back in the Big 12 championship window following their win against West Virginia. Mason Young and Eric Bailey break down how impactful this win was for OU and where that puts them in regards to a Big 12 title. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Photos: OU defeats West Virginia 59-20

'Eight goes for eight': Dillon Gabriel's flashes of Heisman legends and a fighter's chance at a Big 12 championship

Everything you need to know about the Sooners’ win

Alex Shieldnight commits to OU Sooners

Sooners fight to reclaim season


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From turnovers to injuries, it has been a difficult two-game stretch for the Sooners football team. Mason Young gives props to Sooners quarterback Dillon Gabriel for talking to the media at length about the offense after the Bedlam loss. Plus, a look at basketball and softball, which sign new recruits this week. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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OU notebook: What does the number 6 have in common during last two losses? Turnovers and false starts

Big 12 power poll: OSU rockets up after Bedlam win; OU continues freefall after two straight losses

Video: Asked to clarify comment that Sooners 'probably have a rolodex of better plays' than final Bedlam offensive fourth down call, Brent Venables says 'we've moved on to West Virginia'

OU notebook: Digging deep into offensive miscues brings shallow answers

Oklahoma State jumps Oklahoma in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Oklahoma's close calls often lead to defeat. What's going on with one-possession games?

'I think we're gonna take a lot of really good lessons from this': OU's Jennie Baranczyk after 92-68 season opening win against Wichita State

OU basketball runs away from Central Michigan for 89-59 season opening win | Mason Young's 3 takeaways

Oklahoma State 27, Oklahoma 24: See our complete coverage


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Missed opportunities and lack of complimentary football resulted in Oklahoma's second consecutive loss Saturday. After starting 7-0, Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss how did Oklahoma find themselves in this position and where do they go from here with three regular season games left on their schedule? The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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What went right for the Cowboys in final Big 12 Bedlam game?

What’s Brent Venables’ message to his team now?

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Sooners Highlights | Bedlam Rivalry Week

Photos: Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma in the final Bedlam

What did the Sooners think of the controversial no-call?

Everything to know about the Cowboys’ Bedlam win

Alan Bowman veteran poise key in Oklahoma State's win


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With the last Big 12 Bedlam this Saturday, Dean Ruhl, Juwan Lee, Mason Young and Eric Bailey teamed up for a special OU-OSU podcast to share their memories and expectations for Saturday's game. The panel also discusses what Saturday's game could mean for Big 12 Championship hopes moving forward. The Tulsa World's OU-OSU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


Bedlam Coverage

This receiver played for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Here's what he's doing now.

Comments from Trace Ford, Dalton Cooper ignite tempers on social media ahead of Bedlam game​, 'I can't wait to see his face'

Big 12 features co-leaders going head-to-head in two games

Dusty Dvoracek Q&A: Former OU standout reflects on Bedlam before calling Saturday's final game

OU football has an undeniable edge on luck in Bedlam

How former OU head coach Gary Gibbs ended up as a defensive analyst at Oklahoma State

How former OU head coach Gary Gibbs ended up as a defensive analyst at Oklahoma State


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Oklahoma's College Football Playoff aspirations took a massive hit with a dramatic 38-33 loss to Kansas. OU racked up 11 penalties for 101 yards but was still a few moments away from moving to 8-0. Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss where the Sooners go from here with Bedlam on the horizon. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Bedlam kickoff time, channel information announced by Big 12

No. 6 Sooners suffer first loss of season against Kansas

Kansas ends Sooners unbeaten season, 38-33

Was OU's offensive coordinator satisfied with his play-calling? Jeff Lebby explains thought process

A disgustingly damaging and avoidable setback for OU


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The Sooners-Jayhawks football series is quite lopsided in OU's favor, especially recently. OU football has only lost to Kansas six times, but No. 7 almost came last time the game was in Lawrence two seasons ago.

Expect the Sooners to take the Jayhawks seriously, even with an 18-game series winning streak (dating back to 1997). Should fans be concerned with OU's running game or missed field goal attempts?

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OU notebook: Slumbering through 11 a.m. starts can lead to nightmarish outcome

Big 12 power poll: OU remains atop the league mountaintop, OSU still high after both use fourth-quarter rallies

OU notebook: What does Brent Venables think about stealing signs from sideline?

Sooners can't be found guilty of 'eye crimes' facing potent Kansas offensive attack

OU flashback: Sooners survive upset bid at Kansas two years ago

OU commit Jayden Jackson ready to join 'power line' alongside IMG Academy teammate David Stone

Sooner running game a fourth-quarter cavalry


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Oklahoma’s back was against the wall against Central Florida on Saturday but the Sooners managed to come out unscathed. Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down UCF's final play of the game, will the Sooners performance affect their poll positioning and if the run game will improve moving forward. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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OU notebook: Dillon Gabriel takes down his former team, Nic Anderson approaches freshman touchdown record

Brent Venables details Central Florida's final play that led to OU's win

Does OU lose this game last year? Sooners discovering new ways to win a testament to team's growth

WATCH: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Central Florida Knights Highlights

Bill Haisten: Sooners escape, but O-line must be better

Sooners survive near home upset against Central Florida


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This is the time of year OU, historically, has taken off. Next for the Sooners is hosting Central Florida, coached by Gus Malzahn. Eric and Mason talk about Dillon Gabriel facing his former team; the need for the offensive line to play as a cohesive unit and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Lunch, punch and ‘positive energy’: Alex Golesh's fond memories of OU's Dillon Gabriel at UCF

UCF coach Gus Malzahn on matching wits with OU's Brent Venables, Dillon Gabriel

'He's got his own sense of humor': Steve Stutsman talks Danny's viral pregame speech, Sooners football and his son's tattoo

OU notebook: Forget all the current hype, Sooners' expectations remain the same: Sky-high

Five-star commit David Stone loves OU's 6-0 start, danced after Texas win and speaks often with Dillon Gabriel

OU defender Jacob Lacey's miraculous comeback from 'shouldn't be alive' to key sack vs. Texas

The Bill Haisten Podcast: Reflecting on OU’s first statement win since the flag-plant victory at Ohio State

Oklahoma 34, Texas 30: See our complete coverage


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Standout and surprising performances by players and coaches so far? It's bye week, and also the midway point of college football season. Eric Bailey and Mason Young give out midseason awards. Who will step up after a season ending injury for WR Andrel Anthony? How long has it been since the Sooners secondary has had two lockdown corners? Looking ahead, which games could be the most challenging, or trap games for OU? The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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OU reigns supreme in Big 12 power poll; OSU steadily moves up the ladder

'You can't get complacent': How OU is attacking bye week, staying hungry after beating Texas

OU notebook: Avoiding 'Texas hangover' critical moving forward for Sooners

Dillon Gabriel's Heisman Trophy odds among nation's best following Texas win

OU's Andrel Anthony to miss remainder of season after injury against Texas

Oklahoma 34, Texas 30: See our complete coverage


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young recap one of the best Red River games in OU-Texas history, which culminated in a Dillon Gabriel-led, game winning touchdown drive. What is next for the Sooners quarterback as the team enters a bye week and second half of the season? Plus, Gentry Williams and the OU defense really stepped up when it mattered at the Cotton Bowl. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Red River Rivalry revenge runs OU football up to No. 5 in latest Associated Press poll

2023 Red River Rivalry win restored OU's pride after Texas embarrassed Sooners in 2022

'He deserves the Heisman': Sooner quarterback Dillon Gabriel dazzles with historic performance against Texas

These OU plays stole the momentum from Texas in 2023 Red River Rivalry win

Bill Haisten: Sooners close an OU-Texas classic with hurry-up perfection

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey discusses how the OU-Texas rivalry fits within the SEC

Sooners fourth quarter goal-line stand epitomized championship resolve, 'that was our guts and hearts pouring out'


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young reflect on recent Red River rivalry games, and preview this week's OU-Texas matchup. Oklahoma cannot be one-dimensional against the Longhorns, which means more consistency in the run game. Also, could Texas transfer receiver Brenen Thompson be an X-factor in the Sooners offense this Saturday? On the defensive side, Eric and Mason talk about the challenges that will face the Sooners (and the Longhorns also also not allowed many points this season). The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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What did Steve Sarkisian think while Texas was pouring points on OU during blowout win last season?

Bill Haisten: Brent Venables gets an A-plus for restoring belief in OU football

Calm, cool and collected: Quarterback poise may mean rivalry success for OU or Texas

Texas, OU continue to reign atop Big 12 power poll; OSU staring up from No. 13 position

OU's Woodi Washington, 'the model of consistency,' leads Sooners' young cornerbacks into test against Texas

OU notebook: How concerning is the Sooners' run game ahead of Saturday's game against Texas?

OU receiver Brenen Thompson, as described by former Texas teammates, on Red River Rivalry week

OU football notebook: What has Brent Venables learned about Sooners Team 129 through 5-0 start?


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The Sooners overcame some early defensive mishaps to defeat Iowa State 50-20 on Saturday. Eric Bailey and Mason Young recap Oklahoma's win and the reasons to feel good about OU's chances heading into next weekend’s matchup against Texas. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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Bill Haisten: The first time since 2008, a perfect OU-Texas

Undefeated record has all eyes focused on OU-Texas showdown

No. 14 Sooners overcome early mistakes against Iowa State

Iowa State at No. 14 Oklahoma: Top storylines to watch

Photos: OU keeps win streak alive beating Iowa State 50-20


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OU is off to a 4-0 start, but coaches and players acknowledged there was still a lot of "meat on the bone" left at Cincinatti. Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss expectations and the what exactly is this team's potential as they get deeper into Big 12 play. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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OU notebook: Sooners waiting for top running back to emerge

OU's Brent Venables discusses Notre Dame's personnel mistake

OU's Brent Venables discusses Notre Dame's personnel mistake

OU Texas football kickoff time announced

Key Lawrence among OU's most improved defenders and other observations from win over Cincinnati


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OU has only given up three touchdowns and 34 total points en route to a 4-0 start. Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss if fans should feel comfortable calling this defense dominant. The pair also talk about the Sooners run game and Jeff Lebby's approach to finding the hot hand at running back. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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Sooners' defense continue to impress as they begin Big 12

Sooners' Offensive Coordinator Jeff Lebby continues to search for hot hand in backfield after season-low performance

Sooners final tour through the Big 12 began with adversity

No. 16 Sooners open Big 12 with road win over Cincinnati

Danny Okoye, in his own words, explains why he’s going to OU


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the Sooners' first true road test of the season, Saturday at Cincinnati. Dillon Gabriel and Danny Stutsman have been playing at high levels so far this season. Can their success continue in Big 12 play? The Bearcats average 239 rushing yards per game and will test the OU defense. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Taking kicks to the house and blocking punts: How much have OU's special teams impacted games?

Longhorns, Sooners begin farewell tour atop Big 12 power poll; Cowboys freefall after home loss

OU notebook: Brent Venables pleased with Sooners' improved run defense, but real test comes at Cincinnati

OU still evaluating injured Justin Harrington's 'options'; Phil Picciotti, Jayden Rowe having season-ending surgery

OU football notebook: Nic Anderson's end-zone visits usher him to Big 12 newcomer award

Can OU reactivate its rushing attack against Cincinnati? 'Hot hand,' O-line play and other keys to balanced offense

Oklahoma 66, Tulsa 17: See our complete coverage here


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about another dominant performance from the Sooners' offense, settling the run game and OU's pick party at Tulsa. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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No 19. Sooners' offense dazzles in against Tulsa

OU notebook: Sooners content with running back-by-committee

Check out a wild start and other moments in OU's win over TU

OU defense racks up interceptions in rout of Tulsa

No 19. Sooners' offense dazzles in against Tulsa


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Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the offensive playcalling against SMU and how that leads into OU's first road game of the season, at Tulsa. Will the Sooners' dominant defense continue against the Golden Hurricane? What is the latest on player injuries? The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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Why did Sooners run ball on a key third-and-7? Fans grumbled; Jeff Lebby explains thought process

OU notebook: Brent Venables says freshman QB Jackson Arnold won’t redshirt this season

OU's Brent Venables provides injury update on Gentry Williams, Dasan McCullough, Justin Harrington

OU's Brent Venables not sold on Alabama's demise after loss to Texas: 'They'll respond. I'm sure of that.'

OU football notebook: How the Sooners' defense stopped a reverse, a 'fumblerooski' and a flea flicker vs SMU

Where has OU's Danny Stutsman (new Big 12 defensive player of the week) grown the most in second season?

Makari Vickers’ family enlisted Sooner Nation's help to find the best eats in Oklahoma

Bill Haisten: As Texas scores a statement win, OU has a critical need for more big plays

OU's Jeff Lebby apologizes for Art Briles' appearance on Owen Field, says it 'created a distraction'

No. 18 Oklahoma 28, SMU 11: See our complete coverage


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Against SMU, Oklahoma was tested well beyond anything it experienced in its season-opening blowout of Arkansas State. Eric Bailey and Mason Young gives their first impressions of the Sooners Saturday night win over the Mustangs. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.


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No. 18 Sooners defeats SMU, 28-11


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The Sooners hit on all cylinders against Arkansas State. What challenges will SMU bring? Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss last week's standout performances, and what to expect from the Ponies.


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Kirk Herbstreit: Sooners' roster is 'couple years behind' Texas in preparation for SEC

OU notebook: Can Andrel Anthony's deep catch set the tone for Sooners' offense this season?

Texas tops Big 12 power poll, according to Big 12 beat writers; OU is No. 2

Former Sooners assistant Calvin Thibodeaux thriving at SMU: 'Everything's working out'

OU notebook: Brent Venables unsure of Drake Stoops and Dasan McCullough’s return against SMU

Almost perfect: What happened during Sooners' three incomplete passes in 73-0 win?

Sooners' speed compared to last season? 'Night and day' difference, Jeff Lebby says

OU football notebook: Why did Jeff Lebby say 'We're not very smart' when talking recruiting?

No. 20 Oklahoma 73, Arkansas State 0: See all our game coverage here

Latest plans for new OU arena revealed: Why Norman leaders hope it will work this time

Father of former OU guard Trae Young among supporters of new Sooners basketball arena: "It's gonna change things for this community"

OU's Patty Gasso swoops up another top 2025 softball recruit


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Game week is finally here. Eric and Mason talk about what fans might see on Saturday versus Arkansas State. How much will Jackson Arnold play? Eric is excited to see safety Peyton Bowen. Mason talks about his interview with Butch Jones, who was coach at Tennessee in 2015 when Baker Mayfield and the Sooners stormed back from a 17-3 fourth-quarter deficit to win 31-24 in double overtime.

Plus, landing five-star recruit David Stone and a look at the rest of the depth chart.


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OU notebook: Ted Roof calls the defense, but Brent Venables is 'completely involved,' has his overrides

Breaking down OU's 2023 depth chart: What Brent Venables said about Tawee Walker, Gentry Williams, others


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Mason Young might be new to the Tulsa World staff, but when it comes to OU, he's been around a while. Young, a graduate of OU, talks about his time covering the Sooners in college, including the time his college paper, the OU Daily, caused an uproar when it announced OU's starting quarterback after watching practice from their journalism building. Mason and Eric Bailey also discuss this year's team.


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How Zach Schmit's missed kick at Texas Tech (was it really good?) became teaching moment for OU kicker

Mason Young: Back on OU like tailgating on Lindsey Street

OU football notebook: A kinder, gentler Bill Bedenbaugh? What is the Sooners' world coming to?


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In their last podcast together, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss the 2023 Sooners. OU is better this year, but how that translates on the field is yet to be seen. Plus, after two years at the World, Eli says goodbye.


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Peyton Bowen eager to be ‘thrown into the fire’ as Sooners secondary begins to take shape

Hungry and locked in, Jovantae Barnes is ready for his next opportunity in the Sooners’ backfield

"Have a positive mindset": Managing good days, weathering bad days can be key to surviving OU's fall camp

'Keep making plays': Lebby looking for difference makers as Sooners search for WR production


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OU coaches and players were part of Big 12 Media Days earlier this month, but the Sooners were a central topic at SEC Media Days in Nashville. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey share additional stories from attending both events, from one-on-one interviews with Paul Finebaum and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, to running into former OU quarterback Spencer Rattler in the restroom. Plus, the men's basketball and football (and baseball) programs added some top recruits in the past week.


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Greg Sankey's hard stance, a national solution and where OU fits into the NIL landscape of the future

ESPN's Paul Finebaum talks OU football: Memories, calls to his show and how Sooners will fit in SEC

One year ago: Everything SEC coaches said about the Oklahoma Sooners at 2022 SEC Media Days

Josh Heupel: 'The relationship with OU really isn't complicated'

Former OU assistant Shane Beamer talks Sooners' SEC shift, Spencer Rattler, Austin Stogner

Stalking Saban, radio row and seeing 'Pawwwllll' | Eric Bailey's SEC Media Days observations

SEC notebook: OU's Drake Stoops 'gets a lot of respect from our family' says Kentucky coach Mark Stoops

SEC plans softer stance on ‘Horns Down’ gesture

SEC commish Sankey talks 'high level of excitement' as OU's SEC move comes onto the horizon

Five-star prospect Taylor Tatum, nation's No. 1 RB in 2024, picks Sooners over USC

Dale's Dayton Forsythe, state's No. 1 boys basketball prospect in 2024, commits to OU


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In a special crossover episode, Dean Ruhl, Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman talk about both Oklahoma State and Oklahoma football after Big 12 Media Days. Is the Bedlam series over?


OSU coverage:

Big 12 coaches share input on new clock rule: 'I think it’ll be a big factor in games'

Bill Haisten: Big 12 Media revelation – Mike Gundy’s plan for 10 more OSU seasons

Brennan Presley: “I think we’ll exceed some (people’s) expectations."

Big 12’s Brett Yormark: ‘the most innovative commissioner in all of sports'

Gundy: Bedlam's future not an OSU problem; OU's move to SEC is key issue

Difficult talks surrounded OSU's offensive line this offseason. Now, Preston Wilson sees a stronger group: 'It's all about winning'

OU coverage:

Bill Haisten: Measuring OU's swagger before this final lap in the Big 12

Unfamiliar territory: Sooners embark on 2023 as something other than Big 12 favorites

OU notebook: Building blocks key to rekindling success for Sooners

Q&A with Joe Castiglione: "We are not making excuses at all. We embrace what we have to do to get better."

OU's Brent Venables needs a turnaround in 2023. Recent Big 12 newcomers have shown it’s possible

What did Steve Sarkisian think while Texas was pouring points on OU during blowout win last season?


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss the Sooners' SEC football schedule for 2024, unveiled on Wednesday. Who will fill out OU's non-conference schedule that season, as the Southeastern Conference wants teams to have at least one Power 5 opponent? How soon can Bedlam resume after the conference move?


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‘Bama, Beamer, Heupel and Tigers x 3: Analyzing Oklahoma’s 2024 SEC schedule

OU's first SEC slate brings national power Alabama, Tennessee to Norman in 2024; road games include LSU, Auburn

The SEC’s football scheduling model for 2024 is settled. What does that mean for OU?

OU football kickoff times released for Arkansas State, SMU, Tulsa and TCU

Too high or too low? Vegas oddsmakers cast Sooners' 2023 over/under win total at 9.5

OU Board of Regents approves early exit for the SEC; seals Sooners' July 2024 Big 12 departure


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss Jordy Bahl's stunning, but admirable, decision to leave Oklahoma after the Sooners' historic 2023 season. What does this mean for Patty Gasso's club going forward?


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Analysis: Jordy Bahl chose happiness — and everyone should applaud the former OU star

Jordy Bahl, star pitcher who led OU to historic three-peat, enters transfer portal

Pressure, expectation made the Sooners’ 2023 title run Patty Gasso’s 'roughest' and likely her proudest

Why do OU's softball players wear their number? Their answers will make you laugh and think

Tulsa server snapped young Jayda Coleman's picture in 2016 believing national titles were in her future; Coleman now aiming for third


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Game 1 of the WCWS championship series is tonight with OU looking to win its third straight title, a feat only one other team has accomplished. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey break down the OU-Florida State series, plus they discuss Eric's story on asking OU players to explain their jersey numbers.


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WCWS notebook: Stanford took two big swings at OU. How do you beat Sooners?

‘Keep on swinging’: Tiare Jennings’ go-ahead double sends OU to WCWS championship series

College softball has never been bigger. Where do the game's top minds think the sport needs to go from here?

Tulsa server snapped young Jayda Coleman's picture in 2016 believing national titles were in her future; Coleman now aiming for third

OU enthusiastically celebrates everything. You don't like it? They don't care


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The top-seeded Sooners are favored to win their third straight title, but teams like Tennessee, Florida State and Oklahoma State could challenge OU.


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‘Special thing to watch’: Arizona's Mike Candrea tips cap as Sooners break NCAA win streak record

Assessing the eight teams headed to the Women’s College World Series

OU punches ticket to WCWS in comeback win; Sooners break NCAA win streak record at 48 games

Creating a masterpiece: Diversity drives Patty Gasso's roster with ingredients leading to success


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In a special crossover episode, Dean Ruhl and Eli Lederman talk about both Oklahoma State and Oklahoma softball and baseball postseasons. How far can the Sooners, Cowboys and Cowgirls go?


Baseball:

Sooners walk past Cowboys in Big 12 Tournament opener

Two OSU players earn major All-Big 12 baseball awards, Cowboys tie school record for second-team honorees

Cowboys take Bedlam rubber game to seal share of Big 12 regular season title in 11-1 win at OU

Nolan McLean's return to the mound adds a weapon to OSU's pitching mix ahead of postseason play

Softball:

Brent Venables and Clemson softball: OU’s coach was an early supporter of the Sooners’ foe

‘It’s bittersweet’: Patty Gasso, Sooners preparing for likely final games at Marita Hynes Field

Patty Gasso and Bud Wilkinson: A look at two amazing winning streaks as OU softball closes in on NCAA record

Meet No. 16-seed Clemson, Oklahoma's 2023 Super Regional opponent

‘That just brings out the fun’: The story behind OSU’s viral postgame celebration props

After waiting for years, OSU's Taylor Tuck is finally having her moment: 'She fought her way through'

After a shaky end to the regular season, the Cowgirls are suddenly in a familiar spot. They host an NCAA Super Regional

Meet Oregon, Oklahoma State's 2023 Super Regional opponent


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Is this Patty Gasso's most unbeatable team yet? Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman preview OU softball's Norman Regional with Hofstra, Cal and Missouri; Bedlam baseball; and what appears to be the position of most-need in the transfer portal for football this offseason.

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OU's Jordy Bahl can't be considered a 'pitcher only' according to Patty Gasso; she's an elite athlete

OU's blueprint for postseason success: Rest, focused practices, winning

OU and OSU's first step toward WCWS goal begins with home games

OU continues rolling, wins Big 12 softball title 6-1 over Texas

OKC's Hall of Fame Stadium: a second home to Patty Gasso and the Sooners' softball dynasty

OU nearly sweeps major All-Big 12 softball awards, sets record for first-team honorees

Who is Patty Gasso? The story behind the best coach of the best team in college softball

Bedlam on the bubble: Sooners host OSU with NCAA postseason hopes on the line

Sooners cancel midweek visit from UT-Arlington before crucial Bedlam series with OSU

College baseball roundup: Bedlam in Norman; ORU on road to close out season

OU adds junior college transfer Laine Jenkins as Sooners pad depth at defensive end

OU-Texas set for ABC broadcast on Oct. 7, network announces

Too high or too low? Vegas oddsmakers cast Sooners' 2023 over/under win total at 9.5

Bill Haisten Podcast: Like a good neighbor, Matt McCoy delivers a great discussion of OU football


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“Why would you waste your time writing about me?” OU softball coach Patty Gasso joked. Eric Bailey talks with Eli Lederman about talking to Coach Gasso, her family, former and current players in writing the definitive story about arguably the best coach in Oklahoma Sooners history, regardless of sport.

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How I Got Here: OU coach Patty Gasso is a champion who doesn't focus on championships

Sooners pour on steady offense to take Bedlam softball opener 8-3

‘They’re never out of it’: 4-run inning pushes OU past OSU in Bedlam series

Sooners complete Bedlam sweep, OSU locks in as No. 3 seed in upcoming Big 12 Tournament

OU Board of Regents approves early exit for the SEC; seals Sooners' July 2024 Big 12 departure


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The 2023 NFL Draft began Thursday, and the Sooners once again had a first-rounder (Anton Harrison to the Jacksonville Jaguars) Eli Lederman and Patrick Prince talk about OU's history as a pro pipeline. Plus, the Sooners added former Texas Longhorn WR Brenen Thompson from the transfer portal. Is this a new era of college sports where players will join rival programs? How does the OU receiver position look after spring football season, and transfer additions?

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OU NFL Draft Tracker: OT Anton Harrison goes No. 27 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars

Bill Bedenbaugh's development tree at OU grows again this week former Sooners OL headed to the pros

Red River flip: OU adds former Longhorn WR Brenen Thompson out of the transfer portal

Complete coverage of 2023 OU spring football scrimmage

OU adds Utah Valley guard Le'Tre Darthard as Porter Moser's offseason rebuild continues in Norman

Pitt forward John Hugley commits to OU; Sooners pick up second portal win in as many days

Sooners make first offseason portal addition with commitment from Siena guard Javian McCollum

'Excited to be home': Sooners return to Norman with 11th-straight Big 12 regular-season title in sight

Top-ranked Sooners' visit to Tulsa postponed due to inclement weather; make-up date set for May 2

Barry Lewis: ONEOK Field was springboard for former OU/Norman pitcher Cade Horton's path to Cubs


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Why does the offense get two points for punting the football? Eric and Eli talk about the Red-White annual spring football game scoring system, plus what fans can expect at the weekend event. Fans have been excited in the past seeing quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray for the first time in spring games, but should probably dial back expectations for true freshman Jackson Arnold. However, the fans will also have an impact based on whether or not they show up for a team that was 6-7 last season.

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OU notebook: Sooners WR Jayden Gibson ready for opportunities after quiet freshman season in Norman

OU opts for offense vs. defense format and a new scoring system for spring game

OU's Andrel Anthony embracing challenge to be offense's next playmaker at wide receiver

'A very cerebral player': Role for 2023 unclear, Sooners freshman DL Derrick LeBlanc is showing early progress

With a transfer portal infusion, Todd Bates sees retooled Sooners defensive line ready to bring pressure in 2023

How did OU's Sam Bradford pick his statue pose for Heisman Park? It was an easy decision

Steve Owens remembers dancing in 'Harlem Shake' video made at Heisman Park

Jason White: Heisman feelings grow stronger with each passing year

Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford is 'role model and champion for our Cherokee people'


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Eric and Eli gives updates on what they're seeing on OU spring football practice so far from the offensive and defensive lines (and their position coaches Bill Bedenbaugh and Todd Bates). Who are the most intriguing players on offense not named Jackson Arnold? How about two defensive newcomers to watch in P.J. Abawore and Dasan McCullough? Also, updates on the men's and women's basketball teams on the transfer portal front; and the latest on baseball, softball and gymnastics.

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OU's Andrel Anthony embracing challenge to be offense's next playmaker at wide receiver

'A very cerebral player': Role for 2023 unclear, Sooners freshman DL Derrick LeBlanc is showing early progress

OU notebook: Andrel Anthony sees five-star talent in Jackson Arnold similar to Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

How are OU's defensive newcomers handling spring drills? Brent Venables gives an update

OU's D.J. Graham hasn't wavered on the position change he made last fall. Can he play a role at WR in 2023?

OU's Brent Venables says spring football games against other schools 'would be kinda fun'

OU defensive lineman Trace Ford doesn't regret 'bold move' to transfer from OSU

The bedrock of the program Porter Moser envisions at OU, continuity continues to elude the Sooners

In a van outside OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching

Lexy Keys makes Bedlam transfer, announces move to OU

Madi Williams picked 18th in WNBA Draft, becomes first OU player drafted in a decade

Q&A: No one across college baseball is drawing more walks than OU’s Bryce Madron

'It's about the process': OU's K.J. Kindler guides top-seeded Sooners' continued dominance into NCAA Championships


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"If they're not motivated by 6-7, then we messed up," OU defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis said. Eric and Eli talk about defensive depth --- and motivation --- as spring football practice continues. Plus, a recap of Thursday's Pro Day and which players have NFL potential. Also, the latest on quarterback Jackson Arnold, softball, baseball and gymnastics.

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After combine snub, former Sooners LB DaShaun White takes advantage of OU Pro Day

OU's Andrew Raym shouldered severe pain last fall; now he's 100% and offensive line's leader

OU's Drake Stoops on his after-the-whistle skirmish with Billy Bowman: 'Just two competitors going at it'

OU's Robert Spears-Jennings has heard mom's motivating cheer since he was 7: 'I need one!!'

OU notebook: Sophomore Jovantae Barnes is 'locked in,' ready for a bigger role in 2023

Austin Stogner is back at OU. Can he replace the production the Sooners got from Brayden Willis in 2022?

Improving OU's secondary is primary goal for 2023

Who is OU's rival on the softball diamond? OSU? Texas? UCLA?

Baseball roundup: OU, OSU and TU on road before homestands

Gymnastics: ‘She is perseverance’: Olivia Trautman anchors top-ranked Sooners as OU's title defense reaches postseason


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Spring football season is here. Eric and Eli talk about returning starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel; incoming 5-star QR Jackson Arnold; new wide receivers coach Emmett Jones (with a fun sidenote on Drake Stoops) and more. Also, closing out men's and women's basketball season and the latest on softball and baseball.

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'I’m just ready to go': In junior LB Danny Stutsman, OU expects a defensive leader in 2023

Observations from OU's spring practice: A different vibe from last spring

OU announces plans for Kyler Murray's statue unveiling in Heisman Park

OU football notebook: Jeff Lebby's loyalty to Sooners outweighed off-season interest

No other Brent Venables defense struggled like the 2022 Sooners. This fall, he expects OU to be ‘on another planet defensively’

OU's $175 million football facility will be luxurious, but efficiency may be biggest asset

OU's Gentry Williams, following exertional collapse after team workout, 'out of harm's way'

Spring football 2023: Storylines, players and position battles to follow for Oklahoma

OU's season ends despite fierce comeback at UCLA in NCAA Tournament

OU's special trio left fingerprints on basketball program that will display for years to come

A look at OU men's basketball transfers announced during the 2023 offseason

Top-ranked Sooners head to Iowa State fielding better than any program in the nation

Baseball roundup: ORU completes sweep; OU, OSU head north


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Eric and Eli talk about Porter Moser and Jenni Baranczyk two years into being head coaches at OU men's and women's basketball. The men missed the postseason, but the future looks promising with its expected roster for 2023-24. The women are once again in the NCAA Tournament, but the roster will be different next season with the loss of several senior leaders. Plus, update on the softball and baseball teams and spring football season.

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Sooners left out of 2023 NIT field; OU misses out on postseason for seventh time since 1980

OU guard Benny Schröder to enter the transfer portal; exit marks Sooners' first offseason departure

Sooners guard C.J. Noland to enter the transfer portal after two seasons at OU

Bedlam triple: OSU tops OU for third time in 2022-23, advances to quarterfinal matchup with Texas

OU engaged in 'simultaneous effort' as pursuit of a new basketball arena in Norman continues

Porter Moser: OU’s commitment 'needs to be towards having a new venue' for men’s basketball

Skylar Vann's magnetism for last-second heroics shines during run to NCAA Tournament

Injury statuses of Williams, Llanusa critical to health of Sooners NCAA Tournament chances

OU's past experience buoys NCAA Tournament preparations

OU outlasts Florida State in battle of college softball heavyweights

Softball roundup: OU takes on ranked FSU; TU heads to Lawrence; OSU has 6 games this week

Baseball roundup: OU, OSU to begin conference play; ORU on road

Sooners land first 2025 commitment in Prosper, Texas, quarterback Kevin Sperry


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In anticipation of the move to the SEC, the OU regents approved $175 million football operations facility; part of $390 million in athletics facilities upgrades. What does this mean for the Sooners going forward?

Also, its March Madness season. OU men's basketball hasn't lost to OSU three times in the same season since the 1960s. It was also the Sooners' first losing season in several years Eric and Eli talk about the future of the program under Porter Moser. On the women's side, there are questions on whether Madi Williams will be able to play, and how many wins the Sooners need in the Big 12 Tournament to host opening round NCAA Tournament games.

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Bedlam triple: OSU tops OU for third time in 2022-23, advances to quarterfinal matchup with Texas

OU engaged in 'simultaneous effort' as pursuit of a new basketball arena in Norman continues

Porter Moser: OU’s commitment 'needs to be towards having a new venue' for men’s basketball

Sooners earn No. 2 seed in Big 12 tournament, seek first championship crown since 2007

Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament Preview: Teams to watch, players to watch, and what's possible for OU and OSU

Madi Williams' status remains unknown for Big 12 Tournament

OU regents approve $175 million football operations facility; part of $390 million in athletics facilities upgrades

What is OU's salary pool for 10 assistant football coaches? Close to $8 million

Softball roundup: OU, OSU, Tulsa look to build off winning weekends

Baseball roundup: ORU begins road trip; OU, OSU to host contests

Top-ranked Sooners stay rolling, edge No. 2 Florida in front of near-record crowd at Lloyd Noble Center

OU finishes strong in Big 12 wrestling tournament with two thirds


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Eric and Eli talk more about basketball analyst Doc Sadler, who lives in a van outside OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, including what happened when tornadoes passed through the area last weekend, and his impact Sooners basketball during a difficult season. Also, the women's basketball team will win a share of the Big 12 title with a Bedlam win this weekend, but could also win the title outright with a Bedlam win, and Texas loss. Plus, updates on the NFL combine; the No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup in women's gymnastics and more.

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In a van outside OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching

Senior celebration over somber salute: OU fights off upset-minded Kansas State in OT

Ana Llanusa's going full blast as her Sooners journey comes to completion

OU, OSU, Tulsa players aim to create waves at NFL combine

After impressive weekend, OU returns to the college softball mountaintop

Softball roundup: OU, OSU keep rolling; TU to host invitational

Sooners belt six home runs, topple top-ranked UCLA in dominating fashion

Baseball roundup: ORU keeps winning; OU, OSU look for footing


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Eric and Eli talk about the SEC future for the Sooners, from scheduling (8 or 9 conference games), to OU-Texas afternoon kickoffs. Plus, updates on women's basketball (with a conference title on the line this weekend); men's basketball (tough recent losses); baseball and second-ranked softball (who will pitch against No. 1 UCLA this weekend?); and the gymnastics and wrestling teams.

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Joey Prata, OU's 25-year-old 125-pound wrestler, perseveres through major setbacks

Top-ranked Sooners women's gymnastics host West Virginia as ramp up towards postseason begins

Softball: Patty Gasso not swayed by Sooners ace Jordy Bahl's 2023 start, says pitcher 'making really good progress'

OU drops to No. 2 in softball polls, sets up monster weekend matchup with new No. 1 UCLA

Men's basketball: Sooners stand behind Bijan Cortes as sophomore guard steps away from basketball citing 'personal reasons'

Football: Jackson Arnold then: 'I never rooted for Baker.' Jackson Arnold now: 'I kind of wish OU won (Rose Bowl)'


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Under Bob Stoops, freshmen didn't talk to media until after their first game. Under Lincoln Riley, freshmen didn't talk to media their first season. Eric and Eli share stories from Peyton Bowen's NLI snafu that opened the door to flipping to OU; quarterback Jackson Arnold and other the mid-year freshmen enrollees and transfer players from their first chance talking to the media. What do they think of new wide receivers coach Emmett Jones? Plus, updates on the basketball, baseball and softball teams.

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OU tight end Austin Stogner was adamant about returning to Norman: 'I just wanted to be here'

OU's Trace Ford has Bedlam game circled on his calendar

‘Everything I expected’: Five-star QB Jackson Arnold settling in at OU

At OU, Wake Forest transfer DE Rondell Bothroyd finds bigger stage to 'show what I can do'

Sooners OL Joshua Bates, the last Lincoln Riley-era commit to sign with OU, is settling in on campus

Sooners transfer OT Walter Rouse is at peace with his portal flip from Nebraska to OU

Erik McCarty's dream of playing at OU pushing him through ACL rehab


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News dropped Thursday that OU and Texas are SEC-bound in 2024. Eli and Eric talk about the timing of the announcement; what Sooners fans can anticipate with future scheduling; how will recruiting be impacted? Which Big 12 matchups will be most difficult to say goodbye to during next season's "farewell tour?" Plus, updates on the men's and women's basketball teams; the softball team beginning the season 2-0; and baseball preview.

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Big 12 schedule release: Nov. 4 Bedlam in Stillwater, Sooners get Oct. 21 matchup with UCF, OSU to face all four new schools

Bill Haisten: As Georgia repeats, an opportunity for OU fans to study SEC standards


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The Big 12 needed to have the schedule to TV partners by February, so it released just before then. Eli and Eric talk about OU's 2023 opponents, which will no longer include a round-robin in-conference slate due to Big 12 expansion.

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"I'd rather come watch this than the football team." Sooners fans are discovering the dominant women's gymnastics team. Eli and Eric talk all things OU, from the men's basketball team's recent struggles in the tough Big 12 Conference, with a difficult SEC challenge matchup with No. 2 Alabama this weekend. On the flip side, the women's basketball team is ranked in the top-15 nationally and currently leads the conference. Plus, an update on the football front. Will offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby stay with the Sooners? Also, an overview of Sooners in the NFL conference championship games, and baseball/softball updates.

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OU sharpshooter Taylor Robertson focused on winning, not breaking 3-point record

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Torrez, Bowers combining to form early season youth movement for OU gymnastics

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Oklahoma football analyst Jay Nunez' 'special' moments are rewarded with promotion

Oklahoma announces April date for spring football game


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In this week's episode, the transfer portal is closed, struggles in Stillwater continue, Taylor Robertson is on the verge of an NCAA record and OU's softball and gymnastics teams again have high expectations.


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31 second-half free throws for Kansas was too much for the Sooners to overcome at Allen Fieldhouse. Eli Lederman recaps covering the OU-KU basketball game with Eric Bailey; plus the latest football roster and coaching staff moves and Jackson Arnold accolades. The transfer portal window closes Jan. 18, so some more moves are possible. Also, an update on the tied-for-first-in-the-Big 12 women's basketball team.


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Michigan transfer WR Andrel Anthony commits to Sooners out of the portal

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David Ugwoegbu reportedly departing Sooners to enter transfer portal

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New wide receivers coach Emmett Jones says OU tradition, working with Venables "was too hard to turn down"

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OU 82, No. 11 ISU 79: Postgame comments from Coach Jennie Baranczyk, Ana Llanusa and Skylar Vann


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Florida State was favored, and the Seminoles did ultimately defeat the Sooners in the Cheez-It Bowl, but as Coach Brent Venables said, the postseason was all about setting the foundation for the future. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss expectations for next season. Plus, an update on the men's and women's basketball teams as Big 12 play begins


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OU defensive lineman Isaiah Coe announces his return for 2023 football season

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WBB: No. 23 Baylor 81, No. 17 OU 70: 'I'm just sorry to Sooner Nation that we weren't ready' Coach Jennie Baranczyk says


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It was already a solid class, but the next-day addition of Peyton Bowen took Brent Venables' first class to another level.


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‘The complete package’: Five-star Sooners QB commit Jackson Arnold is ready for his next chapter


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We are coming down the homestretch leading up to early signing period. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss the gem of recruiting class, Denton Guyer quarterback Jackson Arnold, and how the rest of Brent Venables staff's first full run at recruiting is shaping up. This also includes transfer portal watching: Will former Oklahoma State defensive end Trace Ford enter up at OU?

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As Dec. 21 signing day approaches, Sooners in the mix for potential high-profile 2023 flips

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Florida State capable of hitting all of OU’s pressure points in Dec. 29 Cheez-It Bowl matchup

From August: Meet L'Damian Washington, Oklahoma's interim wide receivers coach

Turnovers tell the OU story as No. 9 Arkansas rides big second half to 88-78 win over the Sooners in Tulsa

OU leading scorer Grant Sherfield named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

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The Cheez-It Bowl might have been seen as a disappointing result a year ago, but is it now after the 2022 regular season? Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey also discuss player opt-outs; transfer portal players incoming and outgoing; and looking ahead to early signing, which begins Dec. 21. Also, an update on the men's and women's basketball teams.

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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss if Bedlam (overall record 90-19-7 in favor of OU) is actually a rivalry for the Sooners. Also, football early signing period begins Dec. 21. Looking ahead to 2023 recruiting, including Kansas City-area commits Adepoju Adebawore and Cayden Green, plus Texas A&M flip and 5-star defensive line David Hicks, who reportedly will also be attending Bedlam.

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Two of the nation's top recruits were asked this question: How strong are your commitments to Oklahoma?

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OU's Brent Venables heaps praise on 'incredibly experienced' OSU QB Spencer Sanders

Justin Broiles (knee) likely to return vs Oklahoma State along with Sooners DBs Lawrence and Davis

Guerin Emig: Mike and Cale Gundy's brotherhood endures at a different, more difficult Bedlam


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It is get-bowl-eligible November instead of Championship November for the Sooners, and this weekend at Morgantown might be OU's best chance to get its sixth win the rest of this season. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss how West Virginia is an opportunity for a "get-right game" for Oklahoma. Also an update on recruiting as OU football is six weeks from Signing Day; the start of men's and women's basketball seasons and more.

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Red River switch: Four-star DE Colton Vasek flips from Oklahoma to Texas

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Game contract for three-game series reveals OU will pay San Diego State $1.25 million to visit Norman in 2031

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The 'program guys' Porter Moser built around at Loyola are disappearing. Can Oklahoma's second-year coach still build the program he wants in Norman?

No. 15 Sooners blitz Oral Roberts early to capture season-opening victory


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Remember when Baylor kicked a meaningless final field goal against the Sooners last season? Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss injuries and returns for Billy Bowman, Jovantae Barnes, Damond Harmon, Marcus Major and Eric Gray leading into the Baylor game (televised by ESPN+). Plus, looking ahead to men's and women's basketball seasons, and softball schedule being announced with a premiere non-conference opponent.

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OU's Damond Harmon's recalls frightening journey — from paralysis to prayer to calling his mom — after scary TCU injury

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DaShaun White, Sooners ready to ride momentum

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Oklahoma men's basketball assistant Matt Brady resigns citing personal reasons


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss the Sooners' next challenge: An Ames road trip to face the Iowa State Cyclones and their passionate fanbase. How will OU fare against the conference's best defense? Plus, fans got a first look at the basketball team ahead of the 2022-23 season.

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A deep dive into Brent Venables' coaching contract (which includes bonus for winning seven games)

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Big 12 men’s notebook: Why the league’s coaches voted OU’s Grant Sherfield the Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year

Big 12 women's notebook: What advice does OU’s Jennie Baranczyk have for first-year OSU coach Jacie Hoyt?


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss a ranked Kansas team coming to Norman for OU's Homecoming with the Sooners on the ropes. Who takes the first snap for OU --- Quarterback Dillon Gabriel or someone else? Plus, there are so many questions on the defensive side of the ball, which got worn down after so many three-and-outs on the offensive side. Also, looking ahead to basketball season and the league unveils Big 12 preseason honors.

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Oklahoma's bowl streak could be in jeopardy this season; there's nothing easy left on Big 12 schedule

OU's Grant Sherfield named Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year; OSU's Avery Anderson lands on All-Big 12 team


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey discuss OU's quarterback quandary leading into the Red River Showdown with Texas. Will Dillon Gabriel be healthy enough to play and if not, will Davis Beville, General Booty, or even Nick Evers get the call? Plus, how concerning is the lack of improvement between the losses to KSU and TCU?

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OU football notebook: After strong nonconference play, Downs and Grimes have combined 3 tackles in two Big 12 games. What happened?


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Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey recap the strange week so far after the first loss of the Brent Venables era. After uncharacteristic errors against Kansas State and "taking the good from the bad," can the Sooners bounce back at TCU?

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Dillon Gabriel's missed opportunities weighed heavy in K-State loss; what does Jeff Lebby think after viewing film?


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Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey recap and preview a compelling week for the Oklahoma Sooners, from a win over historic rival Nebraska to close the non-conference season, to Brent Venables taking on his alma mater to open Big 12 play. Plus, what the head coaches had to say about the Bedlam football series ending soon and OU athletic director Joe Castiglione on future non-conference scheduling.

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OU notebook: Sooners LB DaShaun White thinks Jaren Kanak can ‘win the Butkus before he leaves this place’

Guerin Emig: Strength of Brent Venables-Bill Snyder relationship outlasts trauma from their 24-year-old breakup


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Nebraska will be the first road opponent of the Brent Venables era. Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman discuss the impact of Huskers coach Scott Frost's firing; former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson transferring to Nebraska; and more.

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Significance of Week 3 visit to Nebraska isn't lost on Brent Venables, Sooners

Guerin Emig: Barry Switzer and Tom Osborne shine over OU-Nebraska as brilliantly as ever

OU football notebook: Was Jeff Lebby stubborn by sticking with struggling first-half run game?


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But, that doesn't mean it will be a close game. Listen as Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman break down last week's win and look ahead to this week's game.


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Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman give their predictions for OU's Big 12 Championship game opponent; Offensive MVP (other than quarterback Dillon Gabriel) and more.


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Excitement and anticipation as OU football's season opening game draws near, and fans can get a preview of UTEP a week in advance. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey interviewed players and coaches this week and talked about their mindset after Cale Gundy's resignation earlier this month; when fans can expect a depth chart; and the "cheetah" position in the Sooners secondary.


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How OU QB General Booty found an NIL partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

Meet UTEP: Oklahoma’s Week 1 opponent


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Bob Stoops was a pacifying force for OU football this week, telling everyone to move on after Cale Gundy's abrupt resignation Sunday night. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey talk about how Brent Venables handled his most difficult situation since becoming head coach.


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At OU, Cale Gundy replacement L'Damian Washington finds latest step in a rapid coaching rise

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OU football notebook: Venables calls new WRs coach Washington 'very honest, high energy, sharp'

Meet UTEP: Oklahoma’s Week 1 opponent

For Oklahoma's cornerbacks, it's time to paint a new picture, a la 'Bob Ross'


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Fall camp has arrived, so let's catch up on the 2022 Sooners with Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman.


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'Everything goes through them': Venables, Roof intend to lean heavily on OU's linebackers in 2022


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New to the OU beat, Eli Lederman has already seen a national title in softball. He called the Women's College World Series one of the best events he ever staffed. Now, the OU baseball team takes center stage in the College World Series. Plus, a little on football recruiting. He and Eric Bailey discuss all the excitement at OU.


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Photos: Sooners win their sixth national championship in softball with sweep of Texas


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In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey recap the OU Caravan stop in Tulsa on April 28 and preview the three-game Bedlam softball series hosted by the Sooners.

Also discussed:

  • Head football coach Brent Venables a lot of fun at the OU Caravan hosted by Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom.
  • Head men's basketball coach Porter Moser talks about needing to rebuild the OU roster once again but did not seemed upbeat about the challenge.
  • Great chemistry between the two basketball coaches, Moser and women's coach Jennie Baranczyk
  • Great reception from fans for athletic director Joe Castiglione at the OU Caravan as well
  • It's not just about what will happen with the Sooners move from the Big 12 to the SEC with Texas, but also when that move will happen. BYU, UCF, Houston and Cincinnati's moves will likely be in 2023
  • The latest on the transfer portal for men's basketball and football. Like NIL, the portal is good for players
  • Previewing the three-game Bedlam softball series that begins Thursday, May 5 in Norman. Which unknown player will step up for the Sooners this year?
  • Will the Bedlam softball series continue when OU moves to the SEC? Where will those games be hosted?
  • Worried about the weather for the three-game series in Norman? Here's Tulsa World meteorologist Kirsten Lang's forecast.
  • Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.

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Energetic Brent Venables enjoys 'fist-bump' moment with Sooner fans at Cain's Ballroom

Oklahoma's 'motivated' following first season under Jennie Baranczyk

Guerin Emig: Joe Castiglione among dignitaries worried about NIL's misuse, college sports' sustainability as result

A look at OU, OSU, TU and ORU men's basketball transfers announced during the 2022 offseason

A look at OU, OSU and TU football transfers announced during the 2022 offseason

Guerin Emig: OU will eventually leave Big 12, but Bedlam softball must be here to stay

Rylie Boone's patience, perseverance pays off with special season for Sooners

Thursday’s Bedlam softball opener moves to ESPN

'We'll see': Elish's return to the pitcher's circle in the air ahead of crucial Bedlam series at OU


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In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey recap Saturday's annual spring game and more.

Also discussed:

  • OU fans embrace Baker Mayfield on his return for the Heisman Park statue unveiling
  • How Dillon Gabriel and Jeff Lebby must lead the Sooners' offense like Baker Mayfield and Lincoln Riley once did
  • Coach Venables seeking a "good fit" to add to quarterback depth in the transfer portal
  • Would former Baylor starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon transfer to OU potentially?
  • WR Cody Jackson enters transfer portal. Which players could also potentially leave?
  • Which Sooners will be picked in the NFL Draft first?
  • Bedlam softball is coming next week, which will be a matchup between two programs that were in the Women's College World Series last season and are once again in the top 10 in rankings.
  • Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.

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Guerin Emig: Dillon Gabriel meets Baker Mayfield, sparking similarities in two OU quarterbacks' gifts for guidance

In an offseason of uncertainty, Mayfield finds comfort in OU homecoming

'Mission accomplished': Game puts exclamation point on Venables' spring

Dillon Gabriel's work ethic will translate into quick success, former UCF quarterbacks coach G.J. Kinne says

Reports: Oklahoma WR Cody Jackson enters transfer portal after one season with Sooners

Tyrese Robinson wants to join special group of OU offensive linemen selected in NFL draft


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In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey talk spring football practice excitement leading into Saturday's annual spring game:

  • Baker Mayfield Heisman Park statue unveiling at Saturday's halftime
  • Coach Venables talking about taking the football program "from good to great" when references to Clemson
  • Open media access to Sooners football practices so far this spring
  • Anticipated attendance on Saturday --- will it top the 52K that were at Owen Field four years ago?
  • Which players, aside from new quarterback Dillon Gabriel, can fans look forward to seeing the most during the spring game?

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'He has all my trust': A constant since 2013, Bedenbaugh remains a steady, vital force for OU

Chris Murray digesting Jeff Lebby's new offensive playbook after learning from two of sport's best - Chip Kelly and Lincoln Riley

Amid backfield uncertainty, DeMarco Murray likes what he's seeing from OU's running backs

T.D. Roof excited about playing for OU defensive coordinator and father Ted Roof


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In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey talk about the opening spring practices under new head football coach Brent Venables. Sooners fans can anticipate a fast-paced offense once again under the new coaching staff, from early observations and player interviews

Plus, OU's new left-handed quarterback Dillon Gabriel; looking back on the seasons of men's and women's basketball under first-year head coaches; and softball and baseball open Big 12 Conference play against Baylor.

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Notre Dame cruises to 44-point win over Oklahoma in second round of NCAA Tournament

Sooners fall to St. Bonaventure in second round of NIT

Sooners softball open Big 12 play with three-game set against visiting Baylor this weekend

Sooners baseball open Big 12 play, wrap up 12-game homestand against visiting Baylor


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Brent Venables staff met the media on Thursday. It was interesting and informative to hear from this new group of Sooner assistants. Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey offer their takeaways from the interview.

Plus, can OU make the NCAA Tournament? It's a long shot, but possible.

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Guerin Emig: March Madness lesson for NCAA Tournament-less OU, OSU, TU and ORU: Maximize the transfer portal


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Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey discuss how continuing the four-team playoff format may delay the move from the Big 12 to the SEC. Plus, men's basketball team's close losses, replacing Lloyd Noble Center and more.

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Plus, OU softball off to impressive start. Lincoln Riley upsets OU fans again. Dillon Gabriel speaks and we're impressed. OU men in NCAA Tournament discussion and OU women enjoy top-20 rankings and seamless transition of coaches.

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Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey also talk about Sooners signees Gentry Williams and walk-on Gavin Freeman and upcoming men's Bedlam basketball and women's basketball's recent success.

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Plus, basketball team's big wins and softball season starting.

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Guerin Emig and OU beat writer Eric Bailey discuss the latest news on OU sports. 

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Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey discuss during their weekly chat on OU.

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Like other schools, OU is losing players to the transfer portal, but they're gaining some too, plus the smart hires made by Brent Venables

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Tulsa World OU Sports Writer Eric Bailey offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow the Sooners.

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