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Oklahoma is reeling into the bye week, and another night to think about the Georgia loss has only brought more questions.
Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson work through what went wrong in Athens, why OU stuck with John Mateer and what Brandonâs sources said about the decision to leave Whitt Newbauer on the bench. They also examine the parts of Ben Arbuckleâs game plan that created opportunitiesâand why the offense still could not turn those opportunities into enough points.
The conversation goes beyond the quarterback. Running back vision, offensive confidence, the failed two-point attempt, changing lineups and a lack of continuity all come under the microscope. The guys discuss Brent Venablesâ role, the experience young players are gaining, recruiting reinforcements and the potential resources available to build the 2027 roster.
Then comes the question OU fans want answered: Can the Sooners salvage this season, and what has to happen during the bye week to give them a chance against Texas?
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome: Georgia postgame with Drumm and Davidson
00:42 Bye-week recruiting travel and Jay Schell coverage
01:55 Recruiting reinforcements and the bigger roster picture
03:00 2027 QB options: transfers, development and a Hawkins hypothetical
06:14 What keeping Newbauer on the bench says to fans
08:19 Sourced insight: why OU stayed with Mateer
10:04 The debate over protecting Newbauer and making a QB change
12:19 Staff review and Arbuckleâs play-calling responsibilities
13:19 Tempo, spread concepts and using two tight ends
15:36 Four turnovers, the defense and the 41-13 result
17:07 USC, Oregon and Dan Lanningâs recruiting message
18:17 Sourced discussion of OUâs projected 2027 NIL resources
19:00 What caliber of transfer quarterback should OU pursue?
20:36 Sponsor break: Riverwind Casino, Jani-King and PrizePicks
22:21 Is OU mismanaging its offensive confidence?
24:46 Why the failed two-point attempt mattered
28:56 Running back vision and missed rushing lanes
31:18 Late play calls, delay penalties and staying on schedule
32:34 Does OU lack talent? Evaluating the offensive personnel
35:08 Why the offense is producing less than its talent suggests
36:00 Changing game plans and the lack of offensive continuity
37:54 Why the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes matter
38:40 Kendall Daniels, Billy Bowman and defensive development
40:00 The 2023 comparison and Venablesâ role as head coach
41:51 Could Venables delegate defensive play calling?
43:47 Can OU salvage the season? Health, continuity and Texas
45:55 Young players gaining experience through the injuries
47:54 The 2024 comparison and reasons for longer-term optimism
50:07 What counts as salvaging the season?
51:28 Coaching accountability and the pressure to fix the offense
52:01 Final thoughts, subscriptions and the OUInsider offer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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RAPID REACTION: Mateerâs Blunders Mount in 41â13 Georgia LossâCan the Bye Save Team 132?
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Oklahoma collapsed under the weight of four turnovers during a 41â13 loss to Georgia in Athens, dropping the Sooners to 2â2 entering their open week.
Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson deliver their immediate reaction from Sanford Stadium, beginning with John Mateerâs three pivotal turnovers and whether Oklahoma must finally consider giving Whit Newbauer an opportunity.
They also discuss Ben Arbuckleâs relationship with Mateer, another championship-caliber performance wasted by the defense, Brent Venablesâ failed two-point decision, OUâs running-back problems and the offensive lineâs improvement in pass protection.
Can the bye week restore Oklahomaâs confidence before the Red River Rivalryâor is Team 132 already reaching a breaking point?
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0:00 â Rapid reaction to Oklahomaâs 41â13 loss
0:40 â John Mateerâs three pivotal turnovers
2:08 â Is Mateer pressing and trying to do too much?
4:53 â Can Arbuckle bench Mateerâand should Whit Newbauer play?
7:20 â How does OUâs defense handle the mounting frustration?
9:54 â Reassessing what Oklahoma has in Mateer
11:39 â Turnovers destroy OUâs winning formula
12:35 â Venablesâ failed two-point decision kills momentum
15:48 â Oklahoma has a legitimate running-back problem
16:52 â Offensive line shows improvement in pass protection
17:20 â OUâs defense delivers again: âThe fan base deserves betterâ
18:31 â Can the bye week restore Oklahomaâs confidence?
20:11 â Why OU-Texas could change everything
21:05 â Final thoughts
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POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE: Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Talks Offensive Struggles and John Mateer Situation in Postgame Presser
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What will it take for Oklahoma to pull off an upset at Georgia?
National college football analyst Landon Tengwall joins Brandon Drumm on the Under the Visor Sooners Pregame Podcast to break down the Soonersâ offensive film, from missed blocking assignments and running-back reads to John Mateerâs footwork and decision-making. They also discuss OUâs offensive identity, Ben Arbuckleâs strengths and how the quarterback run game could help in Athens.
After Landon shares his keys and prediction, Brandon continues with Thursdayâs injury intel, the challenge of slowing Gunner Stockton and Georgia, his own score prediction and familiar recruiting names on the Bulldogsâ roster.
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05:36 Film room: why OUâs run blocking breaks down
08:58 Mateerâs interception: protection and decision-making
10:42 Running-back reads and unblocked linebackers
15:53 Moving the pocket and using Mateer in the run game
17:54 Tight-end blocking and loaded boxes
20:16 Blitz pickup, missed explosives and QB footwork
27:53 Arbuckle, Venables and OUâs offensive identity
30:37 The missed deep ball and âheard the crowdâ discussion
32:59 Landonâs keys to an Oklahoma upset
35:42 Landonâs score prediction
36:51 Brandonâs injury intel: Stone, Fasusi and Boganowski
39:39 Questions about OUâs recurring injury issues
43:39 Mateerâs processing and reading defenses
49:51 Gunner Stockton, Georgiaâs offense and OUâs defense
51:23 How OU can keep it close + Brandonâs prediction
55:57 Georgiaâs roster and familiar recruiting names
59:19 Final thoughts and joining OUInsider
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Oklahoma Sooners head coach has a very open and honest press conference discussing DT David Stone's injury, the offensive issues, the depth problems, injuries as a whole, who replaces Stone (assuming he is out) and where things stand heading into UGA and his overall relationship with UGA head coach Kirby Smart and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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LIVE: WHAT IS GOING ON!? STONE IS INJURED? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? + HUGE RECRUITING WEEKEND UPDATE
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Oklahoma won. The offensive concerns got louder.
The Sooners escaped New Mexico 13â6, and Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson have plenty to unpack before Georgia and the start of SEC play.
On this OUInsider Postgame Podcast, we examine John Mateerâs hesitation and confidence, Ben Arbuckleâs offensive identity, the role of tempo and the growing problems in the running game. How much could Michael Fasusiâs return change the offensive line? Should OU settle on two running backs? Could simpler reads and a more consistent downfield threat help?
We also discuss possible injury returns, the burden on the linebackers, PFF grades and why the defense continues to earn our confidence. David Stone, P.J. Adebawore, Peyton Bowen and Hayden Hanson get their due before we make our postgame MVP picks and close with a recruiting update.
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00:00 Welcome: OU escapes New Mexico, 13â6
01:21 Opening sponsor messages
03:14 Why the offense isnât one change away from being fixed
06:30 Scheme, personnel and Arbuckleâs offensive identity
12:02 Tempo, coaching accountability and Mateerâs confidence
17:00 Stacked boxes and the missing downfield passing threat
19:30 Getting Elijah Thomas and Parker Livingstone involved
22:00 Play-action, timing and finding an offensive rhythm
23:30 Offensive line breakdown: snaps, blocking and personnel
26:10 Running back struggles: vision, health and production
29:26 Should OU commit to a two-back rotation?
33:50 How Michael Fasusiâs return could reshuffle the line
35:00 Injury outlook: Kip Lewis, Cole Sullivan and Boganowski
36:00 Mateerâs hesitation and the case for simpler reads
40:38 Defensive fatigue and the workload at linebacker
42:00 PFF grades and the eye test
43:43 Evaluating the safeties and fan criticism
46:03 Why Oklahomaâs defense still deserves confidence
48:40 Preseason expectations and Sooner Nationâs frustration
51:30 Did the Michigan loss shake the offenseâs confidence?
54:45 David Stoneâs rebound and defensive standouts
57:00 Offensive and defensive MVP picks
1:01:07 Closing thoughts and the OUInsider membership offer
1:02:16 Recruiting weekend intel and whatâs next
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POSTGAME PRESSER: Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle talks offensive struggles and keeps it real in the face of difficult questions after 14-6 win over UNM
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POSTGAME PRESSER: Brent Venables Calls Offense 'Disappointing' and more
Brent Venables talks Sooners' 14-6 win over New Mexico in his postgame presser. Media asking tough questions. Venables call offense 'disappointing' and much more.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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