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Eddie and George are back in the studio to recap some of what the players had to say from Friday morning's media availability. John Mateer may have let the cat out of the bag on his team captain status...but who is surprised? Mateer also had plenty to say regarding the current center situation with Jake Maikkula out, as well as whether we will see the Sooners run some plays with the quarterback under center. Plus, Mateer spoke highly of receiver Trell Harris while also giving his two cents on freshman running back Jonathan Hatton. On the defensive side, Owen Heinecke touches on what he expects from himself going into the season, while giving credit where it is due with the likes of James Nesta, Marcus James, and of course, Kip Lewis. We finish off with a word from Peyton Bowen, who shared some surprise players who could make an impact on special teams and also what he has seen in fall camp from the cheetah position. All that and more on this edition of the practice report. *We are excited to have Homefield as our official, exclusive apparel sponsor all season long. Take 20% off YOUR first purchase with code SOONERSCOOP at checkout. That’s SOONERSCOOP, no spaces, at checkout at https://www.homefieldapparel.com, or on the Homefield App! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After news broke of Brent Venables contract extension Thursday afternoon, the OU football head coach met with the media to talk about all things fall camp. Venables confirmed the Jake Maikkula injury and gave an update on the severity of the injury. He also broke down what lineman are working to replace Maikkula until he returns. Venables has also been able to see a lot more of wide receiver Trell Harris since the last time we talked and was able to give deeper impressions of the talented portal transfer. Any position battles to make note of? How about the punters? A deep dive into how preseason camp has gone as the Sooners get set for an opener in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie and George hit the studio to recap the final interviews from Tuesday's media availability. Isaiah Sategna had nothing but good things to say about the added depth to the receiver room. Courtland Guillory is looking to build off a successful freshman campaign and lock down the secondary with Eli Bowen. Plus, James Nesta is looking to finally contribute more whether it it with the defense, or on special teams. All that and much more on this addition of the Practice Report. *For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mengotomars.com⁠⁠⁠. *Get $10 off your first order at⁠⁠ https://ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop ⁠⁠when you enter your email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a day that feels like a million degrees outside, Eddie and George hit the studio after Tuesday morning player availability. Heath Ozaeta is looking for a way to step up his game and contribute big for the Sooners, while Noah Best is still receiving plenty of praise from coaches and teammates. Junior running back Xavier Robinson is looking to lead that room to success...plus gives some insight to the monster Jonathan Hatton is. There is plenty to cover in the run game plus much more in this addition of the Practice Report. *Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SOONERSCOOP at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.takeultra.com⁠⁠ ⁠! #UltraPouches #ad *For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at ⁠⁠https://www.mengotomars.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The update everyone has been waiting for is here. Eddie and George hit the studio with an update on Jake Maikkula's injury status. One Sooner wide receiver is making waves...and catches...that are turning heads in fall camp. Plus, the running back room looks to have multiple options for RB1. All that and much more on this addition of the Practice Report. *Get $10 off your first order at⁠ https://ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop ⁠when you enter your email. *Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SOONERSCOOP at ⁠⁠https://www.takeultra.com⁠ ⁠! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since the start of OU fall camp, the media had the chance to speak with Head Coach Brent Venables on Friday morning. Venables had plenty to say about each side of the ball and how the team has progressed through camp. Can a defense that was so dominant a year ago find a way to take the next step? How does the receiver room pair with John Mateer and can Manny Choice and Elijah Thomas step up in this offense? Plus how a young offensive lineman is holding his own in camp. Also Hear from Danny Okoye on his progression from little play time to hopeful contributor. All that and more on this addition of the Practice Report. *We are excited to have Homefield as our official, exclusive apparel sponsor all season long. Take 20% off YOUR first purchase with code SOONERSCOOP at checkout. That’s SOONERSCOOP, no spaces, at checkout at ⁠https://www.homefieldapparel.com⁠, or on the Homefield App! *Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SOONERSCOOP at ⁠https://www.takeultra.com ⁠! #UltraPouches #ad *For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at ⁠https://www.mengotomars.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie and George hit the studio to wrap up player availability from Tuesday morning. While we are still amazed by the words of Omarion Robinson, a few other guys had plenty to say after the Sooners' first practice in pads, and the common theme was the praise of their teammates. Nigel Smith couldn't have spoke higher of transfer linebacker Cole Sullivan, while Parker Livingstone highlights some key defenders that give him a good challenge on the practice field. Finally, Kip Lewis is ready to breakthrough and show that he isn't a guy to overlook. All that and more on this addition of the Practice Report. *For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at ⁠https://www.mengotomars.com⁠. *Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop when you enter your email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners put on the pads today, just one step closer to the season opener. The media spoke with several players Tuesday morning after an open practice period. Hearing from veterans and some new faces to the program, Eddie and George go over all sides of the ball in this addition of the Practice Report. Kip Lewis is looking to lead the linebacker room to another successful season. Ryan Fodje talks all things offensive-line and might be the best hype-man of all time. Andy Bass is making waves in fall camp as he looks to produce for the first time as a Sooner. Parker Livingstone is finding his footing in the Crimson and Cream as he looks to add much-needed depth to the receiver room. Omarion Robinson....wait he said what? *Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SOONERSCOOP at https://www.takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad *For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://www.mengotomars.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners shot at a successful season and a trip back to the College Football Playoff heavily lies on the play of John Mateer. Oklahoma is heading into the second week of fall camp and there has been plenty of rumblings about Mateer's performance so far. The media Friday recapping the first week of camp and much more. Eddie and George will go over all things John Mateer in this addition of the Practice Report, including his relationship with the receiver room, how the run game and offensive line are coming along, and even what he has seen from the defense so far. *Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop when you enter your email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got to take our first look at the 2026 Sooners Friday morning and there is plenty to cover. After we caught with multiple players who have been making noise in fall camp. John Mateer is looking to make a massive leap in 2026 and one guy that could make that easier is transfer running back Lloyd Avant. E'marion Harris had plenty to say on Friday, but there was one aspect of the game he made sure to emphasize. How about the defense? David Stone is well aware of the hype surrounding his name and is ready to represent the defense come the season. Helping him on the defensive line, PJ Adebawore, who is eager to contribute to a promising defensive end group. Eddie George bring all that and more on this addition of the Practice Report. *Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop when you enter your email. *Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://click.cash.app/ui6m/u98n146s⁠  #CashAppPod.  *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the ⁠Sutton prepaid card⁠, ⁠Sutton debit flex card⁠, and ⁠Bancorp debit flex card⁠.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been a lot of work put in this offseason from what can only be described as the OU offensive brain trust. Led by Ben Arbuckle, the offense is working to run the football and be more physical. With new coaches like Jason Witten and Deland McCullough joining the staff with a lot of experience, they add to the collection of minds along with Kevin Wilson who has a long history of success as an offensive coordinator. On this edition of the practice report, we detail the process this staff has gone through as they try and turn the offense into a group that can help lead this program to a championship. Get $10 off your first order at ponchooutdoors.com/soonerscoop when you enter your email. Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://click.cash.app/ui6m/u98n146s⁠  #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the ⁠Sutton prepaid card⁠, ⁠Sutton debit flex card⁠, and ⁠Bancorp debit flex card⁠.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners are coming off one their best defensive seasons in years. Heading into a 2026 season where things are expected to be vastly improved on the offensive side of the ball, the defense looks to build upon an already high standard. Eddie and George break down all things defense from OU media day. How does Cole Sullivan fit in with the return of Kip Lewis and Owen Heinecke? The safety room lost a key contributor, which player is going to step up in the room? Eli Bowen is fully healthy and Courtland Guillory is coming off a big freshman season, while Jacobe Johnson looks to put all the pieces together. The big guys on the defensive line look to cause the same chaos as the last few seasons. Learn everything you need to know about the defense in this addition of the Practice Report. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/u98n146s  #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma football held its annual fall camp media day this morning in Norman. SoonerScoop was there to find out the mindset of this team as they begin preseason camp. We heard from every coach in the program and a large group of offense and defensive players. Eddie and George break down the mentality of this team and their approach as the hard work begins, if this team is really going to earn a shot at the title in 2026. Take a look inside and judge for yourself if team 132 has what it takes. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/u98n146s  #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've taken a long look at John Mateer during the offseason on the website, from his throwing motion to his relationships with Sam Bradford and everything he's been through since last season. This week he showed up in Tampa at SEC Media Days and the national media had their chance to talk with Mateer about his injury and struggles a year ago and what they can expect in the 2026 season. Taylor Wein represented the defense and got to talk about his meteoric rise from early struggles to becoming one of the top defenders in college football and the SEC. And the surprise guest that took most OU fans by surprise was Eddy Pierre-Louis who got to answer all the questions about one of the key positions needing improvement for 2026, the offensive line. Eddie, George and Parker with our final breakdown from SEC Media Days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George and Parker are back from Tampa, Florida, and back in studios with Eddie who definitely had FOMO from missing the trip. But Eddie's put together a rather extensive look at what the guys saw, asked and experienced while at SEC Media Days with the Sooners. This one is an hour long, and it's only focused on all the things Brent Venables and Jim Nagy had to say in Florida. From the toughness of the schedule, to the depth, to the transfers, the receiving corps, the OL and DL. If it was information Sooner fans want to hear, the guys break it all down just a day after it all went down. So make yourself some time, sit back and enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Stoia has been working on a massive series that SoonerScoop.com subscribers have been reading on the website. The latest installments talks about the relationship that came together between Sam Bradford and John Mateer. You'll hear from both parties on how the relationship developed and what they have gotten out of it on both sides. Bradford has never been someone who seeks out the spotlight. But make no mistake, he's still a Sooner through and through. And Mateer is learning it's OK to reach out. Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia are in studio to breakdown how all of this happened as well at what both OU QBs had to say about working together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was quite the football weekend for the end of June as our George Stoia was in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, stalking OU's current quarterback, John Mateer. Meanwhile Eddie Radosevich and Carey Murdock were out at OU's practice fields stalking former quarterback Baker Mayfield with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet. But George did the thing and is working on a multi part series on Mateer's journey to get back to the quarterback many hyped him up to be when he first arrived at Oklahoma. We also caught up with Baker who has battled through a season being injured and now has a home as QB1 for the Bucs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Oklahoma football's spring practices now finished, Eddie and George take a look back at five players who we weren't talking that much about going into spring practice that we are talking about a lot more now that the spring game is behind us. Most of these players are guys who haven't had that major impact yet, but we could see them playing much bigger roles this season. * Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code SOONERSCOOPON3 at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code  SOONERSCOOPON3 for 20% Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a great day for the spring game Saturday in Norman. And although some stars were sitting out due to injury or precaution, we were able to see some of the new faces and the progress being made throughout spring camp. The offensive line seems to be a more cohesive unit than we've seen the last couple of years. The running backs came to show out as well with lots of physical runs throughout the day. John Mateer was solid throughout the day but Bowe Bentley had some rough patches going mostly against the No. 1 defense. Danny Okoye may have put his forward as the next star to emerge on the defensive side of the ball. Hear from Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle, John Mateer, Danny Okoye and many more in this Red & White wrap-up from Eddie and George. * Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with off exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code SOONERSCOOP at ⁠⁠https://www.huel.com/SOONERSCOOP⁠⁠. * Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order at CheersHealth.com/SOONERSCOOPON3.  #Cheers #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the court room drama winds down surrounding Owen Heinecke, we move back to football with the Red & White spring game. And we focus our attention back on the offense. John Mateer's receiving unit has been banged up during spring camp. Does this provide a chance for new faces and young faces to emerge? Mackenzie Alleyne, the Washington State transfer, is familiar with Ben Arbuckle's offense. Could he be the guy to shine in tomorrow's scrimmage. Manny Choice is another player who has been talked up in camp, even by John Mateer. How will the talented youngster look? It's also the last spring game for the Bowen brothers as a duo. Both players ended last season playing as well as anyone. Is this the best version of this duo we'll see heading into 2026? * Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with off exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code SOONERSCOOP at ⁠https://www.huel.com/soonerscoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners have a lot of faces up and down the depth chart that are new faces, or players who haven't become household names to Sooner fans over the last year. That looks to change as spring practices have identified several players who could have a lasting impact on the 2026 season. We talk with Cheetah Jeremiah Newcombe, who made some waves last year before being injured, Kenny Ozowalu, the defensivie lineman transfer from UTSA and true freshman Jake Kreul, who is quickly making a name for himself in practices this spring. We also catch up with OU athletic director Roger Denny, who spoke last night in Tulsa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the spring game approaches this Saturday, we got to speak with John Mateer about the progress of the offense during spring football. He's been missing some receivers, he's got a lot of new running backs he's handing off to and his tight end room has changed overnight. And what about his throwing mechanics that have become a big topic of conversation during the offseason? We also caught up with Bowe Bentley to get the talented freshman's thoughts on his first spring camp. How has he adjusted to this level of football and all the different type of defenses Brent Venables throws at him each day in practice? It's a full QB report on this edition of the practice report. * Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with off exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code SOONERSCOOP at https://www.huel.com/SOONERSCOOP. * For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at ⁠https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop⁠. #ad #harrys Thank you to Huel and Harry's for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Practice Report, we're fresh off another interview session and you'll want to hear from Florida transfer tight end Hayden Hansen about the development of the tight end room as well as the run game the Sooners are putting together. The run game and physicality on offense has been a main point of emphasis from Brent Venables since the end of last season. The linebacker position is also at a critical stage as the Sooners may have lost Taylor Heim for a large portion of the season. Our George Stoia reported the injury news and a lot of weight will now fall on the shoulders of Michigan transfer Cole Sullivan. Hear from Sullivan and his progress during spring camp. * For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at ⁠https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop⁠. #ad #harrys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma football knew it had pieces returning on the offensive line. The question isn't if they have players, but whether those players can come together and form a dominating line that can be physical with the best in the country. We talk to Arkansas transfer E'Marion Harris who might just be solidifying a spot at right tackle this spring. We also talk with Colorado State running back transfer Lloyd Avant about what he's seeing this spring from the big guys up front. Defensively, young defensive tackle Trent Wilson speaks about his progress in trying to add quality and competitive depth behind Jayden Jackson and David Stone. Omarion Robinson looks the part of a good, young safety for Brent Venables. Is he starting to play the part this spring? All of that and more on another spring football practice report. For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop. #ad #harrys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Venables met with the media Tuesday evening to give an update on his Oklahoma football team as the Sooners are just under two weeks away from the annual (back again) Red-White Game to take place April 18. Venables seemed to be happy with some of the performances of his young receivers. He talked about the strengths of the tight end room and the developing depth at the safety position. Venables also gave an update on the progress of Michigan transfer linebacker Cole Sullivan who performed well in the Sooners' last scrimmage. What will it mean having this team perform in front of a crowd for the return of the Spring Game? And how does Venables feel about the competitive depth on defense? And how would he compare it to last year's team? More in another edition of the Practice Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners are a team coming off a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025. That experience shows through in a roster that continues to display leadership and depth along with experience. This week we caught up with some of OU's up-and-coming leaders and players developing into key cogs on a roster built to make another run at the College Football Playoff. Taylor Heim takes over duties at linebacker and cheetah. Eddie Pierre-Louis has became a player many young guys look up to this offseason. Courtland Guillory comes off of a celebrated freshman season at cornerback and Danny Okoye knows his athleticism is well known, but his consistent production is not. Join Eddie and George as we hear from players expected to be cornerstones on a roster built to compete at the highest level in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a chance to catch up with OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle Monday evening to talk in-depth about the state of the offense at the start of spring practices. The receiving room has a much different look to it with additions in the portal and young players starting to step up. The run game has been a big point of emphasis and Arbuckle addresses his approach to improving the offense and the other members of the staff that he works with to improve the physical nature of the offense heading into 2026. Kicking ass is becoming a common theme early in camp. We also talk about the early play of freshman quarterback Bowe Bentley as well as several other aspects of the offense, which include a physical group of running backs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke over the weekend with John Kuceyeski, OU quarterbacks coach who has been working with John Mateer for the last three years. And we definitely got down to the nuts and bolts of Mateer's season last year, his throwing motion, his injury and what he and Mateer are working on during spring practices. We also talk about the evolution of Ben Arbuckle at offensive coordinator as Brent Venables is demanding a stronger running game out of the offense in 2026. On top of speaking with Kuceyeski, we speak with Special Teams Coordinator Doug Deakin about the lack of kick returns last season and whether or not there is a true punting competition going on in spring camp. Lots of details about the latest from camp on this edition of the Practice Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday was the first day we had a chance to speak with Brent Venables about the players since spring football practices started at the University of Oklahoma. Brent talked a lot about the wide receiver room which has been revamped with the additions of Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone. But he also sees a lot of promise in returning youngsters and former transfers. Nigel Smith is also making a lot of noise on the defensive line as he talked about his transformation physically in order to handle moving from rush end to the interior line. James Nesta is a man of few words, but Venables has been happy with his progress as the linebackers can use some depth while they await word whether Owen Heinecke will be able to return to the team. And Michael Fasusi is looking to take that next step and become one of the most dominant offensive tackles in the SEC. Hear from everyone involved in a player centric Practice Report to take you into the weekend. * Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/soonerscoop #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OU football held it's second sports practice today at the stadium and SoonerScoop.com was there to speak with players and head coach Brent Venables. Venables spoke with the media for 20 minutes and talked about some key players who were sitting out the early practices as well as his impressions of guys making big leaps so far this spring. One of those players is Nigel Smith at defensive tackle. But Venables had another notable player at the position who is new to the program. Venables was asked about the absence of Owen Heinecke as he fights to regain eligibility, as well as the emergence of others at the LB position. And on offense, Venables has demanded more from the running game. During OU's first practice, Venables spent most of his time during our viewing session with the offense and making his way from group to group. He talked about the mindset of establishing physicality on the offensive side of the ball this spring. And a lot of that starts with the tight end room, which Venables talked about today as well. Eddie and George bring you all the best moments from Venables' meeting with the media on Thursday. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/soonerscoop! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners held their first spring practice for 2026 on Wednesday and the Scoop crew was there to take in an hour of practice. Eddie and George sit down with some of their impressions from day one. We also got to talk to John Mateer about his offseason and what he's been working on for 2026. Guess what? It's his throwing motion. Mateer talks about the changes in his receiving corps as well as the tight end room and what it's like having Jason Witten on the coaching staff. We also talk with Kip Lewis about coming back and what the decision was like. Taylor Wein talks about replacing key pieces and expecting to be even better on defense. It's the start of SoonerScoop's marathon spring football coverage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a chance to catch up with all newcomers during OU football's spring media day that week and that included true freshman. Come along with us as we catch up with a player who could potentially be John Mateer's backup this season, freshman Bowe Bentley. The Sooners want to start developing the next wave of players at linebacker and we catch up with freshmen linebackers Beau Jandreau, Jacob Curry and Dane Bathurst. There is a new line of young receivers in the program and they look impressive, either physically or athletically. Meet freshmen Jahsiear Rogers and Jayden Petit. And finally, Jake Kreul looks to become that next freak on the edge for Miguel Chavis as we hear him talk about his love for Oklahoma and desire to develop in Norman. For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop. #ad #harrys Get 20% off your first order of LUCY visit https://www.lucy.co/soonerscoop or by using the promo code: SOONERSCOOP #ad #lucy CHEERS: Same night out - way better mornign with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code SOONERSCOOP at https://www.cheershealth.com #cheers #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last portal session, the Sooners struck early and landed a nice class. There weren't a lot of fireworks down the stretch, but as spring football gets set to begin, it's clear the Sooners did a lot of work that needed to be done. We've already talked about the tight end room being rebuilt. But the receivers around Isaiah Sategna were key as well. We talk with some of the new faces about their roles in OU's offense moving forward. The Sooners also needed immediate help at linebacker with the departures of Kobie McKenzie and Sammy Omosigo along with Owen Heinecke not being granted an extra year of eligibility. We also catch up with E'Marion Harris about his quick decision to come to OU as a player that should make an immediate impact on the offensive line. The Practice Report! Back at ya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the day of the portal, spring football means a lot. Especially when a football program like Oklahoma has major changes in their staff. The Sooners bring in Jason Witten to take over a rebuilt tight end room. Witten and his tight ends talk about the relationship they have started building. How much excitement is there for some players who signed with Oklahoma before Witten was even hired? Deland McCullough takes over a running back room that already had a legend in charge in DeMarco Murray. How does he take over for a group that was expecting to be playing for a coach with a similar pedigree to Witten? And LaMar Morgan talks about taking the job at Oklahoma and how instrumental Brent Venables was in recruiting him to be his next cornerbacks coach after Jay Valai left to become an NFL coach. *For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop. #ad #harrys *Get 20% off your first order of LUCY visit https://www.lucy.co/soonerscoop or by using the promo code: SOONERSCOOP #ad #lucy *CHEERS: Same night out - way better mornign with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code SOONERSCOOP at https://www.cheershealth.com #cheers #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a long but productive day as OU football held it's own pre-spring media day with all the new players on campus, new assistant coaches along with Jim Nagy and Brent Venables taking the podium. We were impressed in our time with Jason Witten, the new tight ends coach at Oklahoma. And so is Brent Venables and the entire staff that has spent more time with him. Brent Venables talked a lot about the growth of John Mateer during the offseason and Jim Nagy addressed the upgrades at the receiver position during the portal period. Jim Nagy and Brent Venables have spent a year together as they work to get this program back on top. Hear from Nagy and Venables on how their relationship has progressed. Eddie and George hop in studio to breakdown the biggest takeaways from Venables, Nagy and Witten from Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners have developed a lot of players on the defensive side of the ball under Brent Venables. Kendal Daniels has been a great example of a portal player coming in and fitting right in with the team and with Venables' defense. We hear from Daniels and Jayden Jackson about their views of the OU locker room, the culture inside the program and having teammates that lead and hold each other up. Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer talk about what Brent Venables has helped build at Oklahoma as well and what they've learned about their head coach since arriving during the offseason. Is Venables a tough guy to work for? And what type of a boss is he? Our Carey Murdock asked him about that this week. A deep dive into the OU program, how it works and what has worked to get the Sooners to the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's December, 15. OU last played a game in November. It's been sixteen days since the Sooners hit someone else. As a rematch with Alabama approaches, the Sooners are back hard at work on the practice field. Media got a few minutes to view practice this evening and we saw John Mateer throwing without any wrap on his hand. We saw R Mason Thomas look about as full go as anyone else. We saw Jovantae Barnes running through drills like a player preparing to play. But this week is about getting ready to play a football game. Getting guys healthy and teaching players that skills like ball security can go away without playing football against another team. It's also about the mental gymnastics of playing another team for the second time in a month. So much to get through on today's massively packed Practice Report. Oh, and the Sooners have their first national award winner since 2018. Lou Groza Award winner Tate Sandell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners started media festivities on Sunday as the first round of the College Football Playoffs kickoff in Norman on Friday night. So today is basically Monday. We talked with Owen Heinecke, Taylor Wein, Isaiah Sategna and Febechi Nwaiwu. Is Heinecke returning for 2026? The Sooners know Alabama is pissed and they're coming after losing to Georgia badly in the SEC Championship game. Eddie and George are here to break down all the best from Sunday's media availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sooners are still ramping things up for Alabama as they haven't quite gotten into full game week practices. But they did meet with the media Wednesday night to talk about their College Football Playoff first round matchup with Alabama. These are two teams that are starting to not like each other very much and OU players know it. They are expecting things to get a little chippy out there next Friday night. The Sooners were well represented on the All-SEC team, but the players certainly felt some of their teammates were snubbed. Kobie McKinzie certainly felt that way about the linebacker group and Peyton Bowen had a lot of names he felt were left off the list. But Tate Sandell being mentioned SEC Special Teams Player of the Year and a Lou Groza finalist is something he's very proud of. Players talk about their impressive kicker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Nagy and the Sooners new front office close their first recruiting cycle. Was Oklahoma's late season success enough to gain some late momentum? Was the front office and coaching staff able to recruit in unison? Will Miguel Chavis adopt a new player?...or be adopted? Hear from Nagy and Venables as Oklahoma closes on a cycle built by evaluation, not stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle talk about working together to improve this offense. While Isaiah Sategna has been a big target for John Mateer, could Javonnie Gibson be a player who is starting to emerge? Finally? Maybe? Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams have been a huge part of OU's dominant defense this season. But could be playing their final games on Owen Field. For Williams, his time at Oklahoma couldn't have gone better. And it's safe to say with the offense having reliability issues, the special teams have been a big difference between wins and losses in 2025. And what's this s*** about Mateer and green bean casserole???!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the identity of this OU offense heading into the final regular season game? And what's the update with the running back position that has become so thin lately? The Sooners will play the first half against LSU without Reggie Powers on the bench. Brent Venables talks about that as well as handling redshirt requests from players in the age of NIL. Venables also talks about the power of having a great staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Oklahoma gets set to play a stingy Missouri team at 11am on Saturday in Norman, the Sooners are seeing their names listed in the College Football Playoff as they move up to the No. 8 ranking. How does Brent Venables handle the CFP talk? How do players and Ben Arbuckle handle it? Taboo or out in the open? We also talk to players about their mentality heading into the home stretch with a playoff birth on the line. And the turnover bug is sweeping Sooner Nation but in a good way. The defense has been forcing turnovers and changing games. We ask where it all got started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offense has clearly improved under Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer. But comparing this offense to 2024's offense is an extreme example of judging on a curve. The running back room is either banged up or not available. The vertical threat in the receiving game hasn't been there since Mateer's hand surgery. This offense does appear to have an offensive line to operate behind. But the explosiveness, the threat this offense presents? It's not really there. In our first William & Lauren practice report of Missouri week, coaches and players talk about getting this offense moving forward as they know it's needed to make a run into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an eventful day that started out at the Board of Regents meeting in OKC. The Sooners are getting ready to renovate the west side of GFOMS. Joe Castiglione and Joe Harroz both spoke about the massive undertaking and what that could mean for OU fans already with seats on that side of the stadium. But we're really here for Alabama and OU football's road trip to Tuscaloosa this weekend. OU is undefeated in true road games this season. And after last week's win at Tennessee, everyone is excited about the prospects of doing it again this week at Alabama. We spoke with several players this week about the road dog mentality and the improvements being made on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Sooners get set for another huge road test at Alabama, those surrounding OU football are wondering if this team is improving at a pace that can compete and even win in Tuscaloosa. John Mateer is clearly healthier than he's been since his hand surgery. The offensive line and run game seem to be coming together. And the defense continues to be the bright spot of this team showing depth and playmakers all over the field. Does the bye week make this team even healthier and more dangerous for the Crimson Tide. We have a lot to go over in this week's William & Lauren Practice Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final Practice Report of the bye week we take a look at some of the good things that are happening inside the OU football program as they begin their critical stretch run. Kobie McKinzie missed the Tennessee game. But Owen Heinecke was there to step up and even earned SEC Player of the Week honors. And that offensive line continues to come together even though they are insanely young. And Eddy Pierre-Louis has been a big part of this resurgence on the offensive line. We spoke with "EPL" this week as well as Brent Venables and his teammates like Michael Fasusi on how important his play and his energy have been for the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a bye week, and as happened during the first bye week of the season, Brent Venables held an interview inside Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Venables talked about his thoughts on the first college football rankings and how the Sooners are handling a second bye week. Venables' likes the double bye weeks? The offensive line performance with so many young faces was also something Venables was happy to talk about following the Sooners first practice since the Tennessee game. And the rest should be good for John Mateer as well, who looked very good in the second half against Tennessee. He'll need to have another big performance if the Sooners hope to upset Alabama in nearly two weeks in Tuscaloosa. So his rest, recovery and healing is paramount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the second half against Tennessee, you may have noticed the Sooners looked like an offense everyone thought they could have this season. John Mateer had his most productive outing since he had his hand surgery. He also regained his form as a powerful and dynamic runner. Xavier Robinson also is starting to shine at the running back position. But it's the young offensive line that might be one of the biggest reasons the offense seems to be gaining it's footing. Two true freshman at tackle? Sophomore Eddie Pierre-Louis at guard? That's not going to be easy. And it hasn't been, but now it's starting to look like it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Tennessee approaches, Ben Arbuckle continues to work to get his offense and John Mateer on track. The offensive line also got a big boost when true freshman Ryan Fodje played well as a member of the starting offensive line last week against Ole Miss. But if the Sooners don't clean up major mistakes in special teams and penalties, this season will enter a desperate mode heading down the home stretch. None of this is easy, but the Sooners have to find a way to stop making it harder than it needs to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices