The Sooners On SI Podcast

The Sooners on SI Podcast returned in the midst of a tumultuous week in Norman.

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle answered questions about his job security, OU's lack of a running game and quarterback John Mateer's uneven play on Tuesday in the aftermath of Saturday's 17-10 loss to Michigan. Brent Venables also stressed the need to establish the run and gave a handful of injury updates as the Sooners turn the page to Week 3 of the college football season.

Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber and Brady Trantham broke down everything that was said by Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle throughout the week as the Sooners search for answers to get the offense back on track.

The guys also took a look ahead to this week's matchup against the Lobos, as well as reacted to everything that was passed through at this week's Board of Regents meeting.

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The Sooners On SI crew of John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field were all in Ann Arbor to watch Oklahoma's 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines at The Big House.

The guys break down what went wrong offensively, from John Mateer's slow start, strong middle and awful finish to Ben Arbuckle's play calling and other struggles to Brent Venables' lack of oversight for the offense, how the defense will cope without Kip Lewis, how good Michigan and QB Bryce Underwood might really be, and some of the challenges that lie ahead , like Georgia and Texas, plus lots more.

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to preview everything Oklahoma vs. Michigan!

Hoov has spent the week in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines prepare to host the Sooners for the first time ever following a disastrous showing against Western Michigan that went down in the record books as a win. 

Is Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood in for another long afternoon at the hands of Brent Venables’ defense? Kyle Whittingham’s comments this week didn’t exactly inspire faith in the Wolverine quarterback. 

Then the guys gave the latest update on Oklahoma’s offensive line situation and previewed what John Mateer has to do to guide the Sooners to another massive road victory. 

Hoov gave the lay of the land, complete with how the Michigan locals are feeling ahead of the big matchup, before the guys touched on the SEC vs. LSU and how the Tigers’ proposed roster moves differ from the additions OU general manager Jim Nagy has made over the past few weeks. 

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — jumped right into the news of the day surrounding Oklahoma offensive lineman Ryan Fodje.

They broke down what his injury means for the Sooners' offensive line and how it might impact OU against UTEP and beyond.

They then backtracked to OU's first depth chart release of 2026 and broke down what head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said during their first game week press conference of the season about the offense.

Afterwards, the guys turned their attention to the defensive side of the ball and discussed why this might be Venables' favorite defense yet at Oklahoma, before diving into a handful of scholarships that were awarded as well as a Senior Day schedule change.

The Sooners on SI crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham — is almost ready to kick off football season. But first, Oklahoma fans must wait through one more week to see toe meet leather against UTEP.

The guys broke down the news of the week as the Sooners closed down Fall Camp and turned the page to game week prep, which included a few ceremonial tidbits like the team naming its captains.

Then they turned their attention to the drama surrounding LSU and the push to bring NFL players back to college football before predicting the Sooners' season and the rest of the Power 4 conferences.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber returned as the Sooners battle through the midst of fall camp with an update on OU center Jake Maikkula.

The guys discuss what it means for the team, who could step up in his absence, before running down all the options along the offensive line.

They also checked in on the state of OU's running back room and the receivers, as well as taking a look at the depth on defense before turning their attention to the Preseason AP Top 25 and Todd McShay's glowing comments about the program.

Oklahoma moved fall practice to the OU Rugby Fields and put the pads on for the first time on Tuesday, ushering in the next phase of the preseason.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber broke down all of the news and notes from the Sooners' first week of practice, where the defense projects to again be a dominant unit.

They recapped everything said by linebacker Kip Lewis on Tuesday and took a look at what depth pieces could emerge this season.

Then the crew turned their attention to the offensive side of the ball to determine just how good Ben Arbuckle's unit needs to be in 2026 to get OU back in the College Football Playoff.

They also discussed potential injuries, as well as the return of Andy Bass, who is finally healthy after battling back from a pair of major injuries.

The Sooners are finally back on the practice field!

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber were all present as OU's coaching staff and players spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the start of fall camp.

They recapped the update on receiver Trell Harris, as well as how quarterback John Mateer and OC Ben Arbuckle spent the offseason improving.

Then, the guys turned their attention to the other side of the ball, where Oklahoma returns plenty of veteran leadership.

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to preview the most interesting position battles that will take place in fall camp for Oklahoma.

Fresh off a quiet offseason, OU's final preparations will begin next Wednesday ahead of a massive 2026 season.

With battles against Michigan, Georgia and Texas coming in the first five games for the Sooners, Brent Venables and his assistants will have to quickly settle on a two-deep after a productive spring and summer.

The Sooners' portion of SEC Media Days has come and gone, and John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham broke down everything said by Brent Venables, John Mateer, Taylor Wein and Eddy Pierre-Louis.

The growth arc of Pierre-Louis was on full display all day, as Brady took in all the sights from Tampa. How does the SEC view John Mateer after an odd year? Who's got next on the OU defense? How healthy will Trell Harris and OU's receivers be at the start of fall camp?

Oklahoma's contingent answered all those questions and more at Media Days on Monday.

The Sooners are almost ready for Tampa.

Oklahoma announced on Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer, offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis and defensive end Taylor Wein will represent the program alongside Brent Venables at SEC Media Day.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field broke down what that potentially means for OU in 2026, as well as what the crew hopes to hear from Oklahoma in Tampa.

They also recapped the changes in the Rivals300, and the new tradition that David Stone hopes to start for the program in this week's Sooners on SI Podcast.

The usual crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to dive into the start of talking season, which was kicked off at Big 12 Media Days.

They previewed what OU could have in store for everyone in a couple of weeks when the Sooners head to SEC Media Days in Tampa, and previewed the biggest offseason questions facing the program as fall camp is under a month away from starting.

Oklahoma also picked up a pair of recruits before the holiday weekend, which helped bolster the 2027 class and got things underway in 2028.

Sooners On SI’s John Hoover, Carson Field, Brady Trantham and Ryan Aber present episode 361 of the Sooners On SI Podcast.

How big was it for Skip Johnson and OU baseball to get all three freshman CWS starters back? This big…

With a national championship under his belt, what’s the realistic expectation for Skip and OU baseball now?

The UTEP game was moved up a day. Here’s why, and what’s good (and bad) about it….

Tate Sandell (of course) and David Stone (hey there) were named preseason All-American this week. The guys discuss Stone’s ascent at OU and break down which teammates could join them on the preseason watch lists….

The latest on Oklahoma football recruiting, with all eyes on Bode Sparrow and Uhila Wolfgramm and where the Sooners’ 2027 class currently stands….

RIP Steve Zabel: we remember the football All-American, but also the All-Universe philanthropist who helped countless people and changed lives in the OKC community by giving of himself….

Kendall Wells … is she ready for softball’s big leagues?  

More on Patty Gasso’s No. 1-ranked incoming class….

And lots more!

The entire Sooners on SI crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to recap the Sooners' magical run through the field in Omaha, culminating in the program's third national title.

Hoov and Carson were boots on the ground on Monday night for OU's 13-2 triumph over North Carolina that brought the title back to Kimrey Family Stadium in Norman.

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew, John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber, were back together to tackle everything from the world of Oklahoma over the last week.

They started at the Brent Venables football camps, where the Sooners hosted big-time recruits, local talents and college football's most notorious booster.

Oklahoma lost a pair of receiver commits, which the guys also dove into before turning their attention to the baseball team's run to Omaha.

Skip Johnson's crew dominated Kansas to return to the College World Series, which quickly turned into an SEC invitational on Oklahoma's half of the bracket.

Then they dove into Kasidi Pickering's decision to enter the transfer portal before closing with their memories of OU legend Stacey King.

The Sooners picked up a pair of massive recruiting wins, then staged the first two days of Brent Venables Football Camps this summer.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber broke down all of the recruiting adds before turning their attention to Skip Johnson's baseball program.

OU knocked off Georgia Tech in the Atlanta Regional, and now it will head to Lawrence to take on Kansas for a spot in the College World Series.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber returned to break down all of the happenings out of the SEC's meetings in Destin.

Greg Sankey said no major decisions will be made this week, but the future format of the College Football Playoff is always on the mind.

Brent Venables also gave a handful of injury updates to media members gathered in Florida, which could impact how things come together during fall camp.

Then the crew turned their attention to the diamond sports where softball is preparing for transfer portal season and baseball is headed out to Atlanta for a tough regional before discussing the leadership change with the men's golf program.

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber looked back on the weekend's big shocker, which saw Patty Gasso's Sooners fail to make the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2015.

The guys recapped everything that went wrong, from the pitching and defensive woes on Friday to OU's offensive struggles on Sunday.

They then previewed the offseason as three players have already indicated that they will be entering the transfer portal.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber recapped the week that was in the realm of Oklahoma, which includes a return to the home of the college football offseason: the courtroom.

The guys then looked at the Sooners' recruiting efforts this summer before previewing this weekend's Super Regional action at Love's Field that will see Patty Gasso welcome in a friendly face in Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts.

Oklahoma punched its ticket back to Super Regionals with an impressive and efficient showing throughout the Norman Regional.

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber recapped a weekend that saw the Sooners outscore their opponents 28-1 and allow just six hits.

They covered Patty Gasso's thoughts on the pitching staff, Kasidi Pickering's resurgence and the balance up and down OU's lineup before previewing this weekend's matchup with Mississippi State.

Lock in with Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber, and Brady Trantham as they recap the week that was surrounding Oklahoma.

A kickoff time was set for the Sooners' trip to Michigan, and there were some under-the-radar happenings around the college football world that could shape the sport in years to come.

General manager Jim Nagy had thoughts on what the future could hold in college football and on how Owen Heinecke is helping OU's current recruiting efforts, too.

Aber was at the groundbreaking for the Rock Creek Entertainment District, which will shape the future of OU hoops, and the guys closed down the show previewing softball's start to the NCAA Tournament and baseball's final tuneup before the SEC Tournament.

The NCAA Tournament is finally here!

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber break down the field in the Norman Regional during this week's Sooners on SI Softball Show, where Oklahoma got a nice draw despite an early exit at the SEC Softball Tournament.

The guys broke down every team headed to Norman this weekend, as well as the potential lessons the Sooners learned in Thursday's loss to Georgia, before turning their attention to the NCAA Tournament bracket at large.

They also discussed the sizable OU contingent on the 2026 All-SEC Teams, as well as a potential omission from the All-Conference honors.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber recapped the Sooners' latest moves on the recruiting trail, which includes the pursuit of three new quarterbacks, as well as Carson's conversation with 2027 QB commit Jamison Roberts.

Changes could be coming to the college football calendar soon, as the AFCA sent new recommendations to the decision makers in the sport.

Softball prepares for a second trip to the SEC Tournament after repeating as regular season champs, baseball rounds the home stretch with two series left in SEC play and both basketball programs made additions via the portal over the last seven days.

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber were back to recap Oklahoma's wild weekend in College Station that started with a frustrating weather delay and ended with the Sooners successfully defending their SEC regular season crown.

They dove into Kasidi Pickering's big day, Kendall Wells' patient weekend, everything Kai Minor displayed plus the pitching and how it bounced back on Saturday after Friday's headache.

Then they got into the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year top 25 list and the home run race with UCLA before previewing this weekend's SEC Softball Tournament.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber linked up to discuss all the happenings in the land of the Sooners.

Seven OU players heard their name called in the 2026 NFL Draft, and a handful of other former Oklahoma players were scooped up by teams after the draft came to a close. Who fits in well to their new home, and how many Sooners could get drafted in 2027?

Plus, the NCAA continues its fight against Owen Heinecke while new rules could be tested over the summer.

The NCAA Tournament appears to be expanding to 76 teams, which could be good news for Porter Moser's new-look Sooners, and the softball and baseball programs are sprinting toward the postseason.

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber recapped the weekend action which saw Oklahoma sweep Georgia, home run records fall, Kasidi Pickering return to the lineup, OU's pitching continue to chug along and Golden Tickets get handed out. The guys also looked ahead to the Sooners' final series of the regular season, they ran through the tiebreaker scenarios for the SEC regular season title, and they checked in on the state of the home run race between Oklahoma and UCLA.

Ryan Chapman, John Hoover, Carson Field and Ryan Aber returned to put a bow on spring football. What questions did Oklahoma answer during spring ball and what still remains unanswered as the program moves into summer workouts and fall camp? Then the crew looked ahead to this weekend's NFL Draft and what may lie ahead for a number of former Sooners before turning their attention to the women's gymnastics triumph, Patty Gasso's record chase, Skip Johnson's outstanding week and all of the transfer portal madness for both basketball programs.

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber recapped a busy week around OU softball that included a Bedlam loss, winning the series with Arkansas and a handful of big performances that included Isabela Emerling hammering three homers, freshman Allyssa Parker thriving in the circle and phenom Kendall Wells pulling level with Jocelyn Alo's program record for home runs in a single season.

Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham recapped everything they saw at the 2026 Oklahoma Spring Game, which included standout performances from a pair of freshmen running backs and the OU defense.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 344 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: what to expect from LB Owen Heinecke's day in court against the NCAA Thursday, our most interest position competitions to watch in Saturday's Red/White Game, Roger Denny's appearance Tuesday in Tulsa and what his expectations are for the coming stadium renovation, plus both Porter Moser and Jennie Baranczyk have done some work in the transfer portal, recapping OU's huge series win at Texas and taking over the No. 1 spot in the softball polls, and why, coming off an ugly loss to Oklahoma State, seems to struggle in midweek games.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI’s Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present episode 7 of the Sooners On SI Softball Show: a complete recap of last weekend’s big-time series win at previously No. 1-ranked Texas, and then preview this week’s humongous games against Oklahoma State and Arkansas.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 342 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a position breakdown on the running backs, defensive backs, offensive line and more, as well as a deep dive on OU softball's epic trip to square off with defending national champion Texas, plus an exploration of AD Roger Denny's hiring of new basketball GM Lucas McKay and how that commitment could change the future of OU hoops, and a quick peek at Jennie Baranczyk's strategy in the transfer portal.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present episode 6 of the Sooners On SI Softball Show (podcast episode 341): a complete recap of last week's sweep of Kentucky and a full preview of this week's showdown with defending national champ Texas Longhorns.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 340 of the Sooners On SI Podcast, with a position breakdown and the latest injuries and other news from OU spring football practice, plus a dive into the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas, plus complete recaps and previews for softball and baseball.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present episode 5 of the Sooners On SI Podcast Softball Show, recapping OU's series win last weekend at LSU, a preview of this week's games against Wichita State and Kentucky, plus more on Chapman's deep dive personality profile on Sooners slugger Kendall Wells, and a lot more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Brady Trantham, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 338 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: A position-by-position breakdown of OU spring football practice, plus a look into Jennie Baranczyk's No. 10-ranked team taking on No. 4 South Carolina in the Sweet 16, a preview of the No. 8-ranked Sooners' baseball trip to No. 2 Texas as well as the No. 5 softball team's visit to No. 20 LSU.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present episode 4 of the Sooners On SI Podcast Softball Show, recapping OU's 6-0 start in SEC play, including their latest sweep at Ole Miss, and how more power hitting from Kendall Wells and a clutch grand slam from Isabella Emerling kept them on top of the conference standings, with an extensive look at how things may have turned a corner for the Sooners' pitchers, whether Audrey Lowry may be emerging as the staff ace and how Sydney Berzon and Maili Guachino have gotten better as well, plus a preview of this weekend's road trip to LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 336 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Digging deep on what new AD Roger Denny said about OU's finances, how Denny handled the Porter Moser situation (and how much time those two things may have bought for Moser), plus a spring football preview, women's basketball NCAA Tournament findings and a quick look at baseball and softball, plus lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present episode 3 of the Sooners On SI Softball Show, discussing OU's sweep of Auburn in last week's SEC opener, and previewing this week's series at Ole Miss and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and special guest Brady Trantham present episode 334 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of Monday's wide-ranging Spring Media Day interviews, a quick preview of OU's upcoming spring practice, plus the basketball postseason is here and a quick breakdown of the absolute units that are OU baseball and OU softball, and much more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 333 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: A deep dive on 5-star LB Cooper Witten's commitment, why OU's No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class is only getting stronger, OU's winners and losers at the NFL Scouting Combine, plus March Madness has arrived and Porter Moser is winning again, and Patty Gasso's softball team and Skip Johnson's baseball teams are on an absolute heater.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present Episode 2 of the Sooners On SI Softball Show, breaking down all things OU softball to recap an explosive weekend and preview this week's Okana Invitational.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 331 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the latest news on LB Owen Heinecke's NCAA appeal, his debut at the NFL Scouting Combine, a full combine preview and schedule, what Brent Venables said about his new coaches and what they said about OU, plus a look at OU men's and women's basketball going different directions, softball's biggest hitter and biggest weakness, and baseball's potential.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber present Episode 1 of the Sooners On SI Softball Show, breaking down all things OU softball -- and beyond.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 329 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: A complete breakdown of OU's new running backs coach, Deland McCullough, what it means for Sooner RBs moving forward and more. Plus, the Lloyd Noble Center nearly burned down, while Porter Moser's squad is starting to heat up. Jennie Baranczyk's women's squad has a tough road ahead, softball could be on an historic roll, and even baseball is off to a scorching start.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI’s John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 328 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a discussion of OU’s newest assistant coach, Lamar Morgan, why so many Sooners are headed to the NFL Scouting Combine, who Brent Venables hired to coordinate all of OU’s recruiting visits, plus a quick look at the recent news of SEC revenue (and why OU’s is so low and why it’s totally no big deal), plus the guys dive into softball’s big opening weekend, what to expect from baseball opening this week, and of course men’s and women’s hoops.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 327 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a breakdown of OU's now imminent new basketball arena, a quick look at Brent Venables' final piece of the 2026 recruiting puzzle, the hiring of cornerbacks coach Jay Valai by the Buffalo Bills, plus some basketball and a softball preview.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 326 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep look into how OU landed on new athletic director Roger Denny, Randall Stephenson's role in the search and moving forward, what Denny is going to do about men's basketball, plus a preview of Friday's huge meeting and potential fallout of the OU Board of Regents, plus more hoops, softball and more.

Sooners On SI Podcast 325: Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 325 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a look ahead to 2026, an examination of which freshmen can play right away, some weird stuff going in (and out of) the transfer portal, which positions were actually upgraded, the positions to watch in spring practice, plus lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 324 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: The true impact of new tight ends coach Jason Witten, diving into OU's latest additions from the transfer portal, how GM Jim Nagy has performed, why some players surprise everyone by leaving, plus the latest with basketball and more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 323 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: A complete analysis of every one of OU's first 10 roster additions through the transfer portal, a look at some of the 25 players who have left so far and why some hurt more than others, plus a look at basketball and more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 322 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Oklahoma's latest entries into the NCAA Transfer Portal (including some real-time departures that came in while recording the pod), the Sooners' biggest needs (adjusted after today's news), lots of interesting portal names from around the nation, the CFP field, unreal events unfolding at Michigan, plus the NCAA changes that allowed OU to add a 6-11 Russian player to the basketball team and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 321 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete postgame recap of OU's 34-24 loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 320 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full preview and deep dive on OU's College Football Playoff game with Alabama, plus the latest on R Mason Thomas, surprising news on QB John Mateer's thumb, what OU needs to do to beat the Tide on Friday, plus some basketball talk and lots more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 319 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: breaking down more on the College Football Playoff rematch between Oklahoma and Alabama, what the players talked about this week, who got snubbed on the All-SEC teams, plus OU basketball and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 318 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: A complete breakdown of the Sooners' return to the College Football Playoff, the rematch against Alabama and so much more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 317 of the Oklahoma Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete postgame breakdown of OU's 17-13 win over LSU, all the Sooners' College Football Playoff Scenarios and more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 316 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete breakdown and preview of the LSU game, how Brent Venables has turned it around, Todd Bates' incredible work, the d-line's contributions, the clouded picture at running back and how that could soon change, John Mateer's role moving forward, plus all the possible (and likely) permutations for what should be Oklahoma's first appearance in the 12-team College Football Playoff, some postseason awards, a little hoops, the latest in recruiting and of course, their Thanksgiving favorites.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 315 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete postgame rundown of OU's 17-6 victory over the Missouri Tigers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 314 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Examining just how epic was the Sooners' win at Alabama? Has OU done enough to this point to host a College Football Playoff Game? How about Lincoln Riley back in Norman for a CFP game? Uh, but first: the Sooners need to take care of business (as a nearly 10-point favorite) against Missouri this week. Plus a little basketball and lots more!

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field break down Oklahoma's 23-21 win at Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 312 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the good, the bad and the ugly on the OU Board of Regents' approval of new construction of the west side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, what's important about and what to watch from the Sooners' big trip to Alabama this weekend, the importance of this game on the College Football Playoff (will we finally have mass chaos?), plus OU basketball and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 311 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: With OU's second bye week here, the crew takes a look back at how big the Sooners' win at Tennessee was, where it could have been better, and how the team improves for the final quarter of the season, starting with next week's trip to No. 4-ranked Alabama. Plus, a recap of both men's and women's basketball season openers from Monday night!

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 310 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast, a wrapup from Neyland Stadium after OU's 33-27 win at Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 309 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: after a quick breakdown of last week's loss to Ole Miss, we look deep into this week's matchups as OU travels to face the Tennessee Volunteers. There's also a quick basketball preview and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI"s Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 308 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full breakdown and recap of OU's 34-26 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 307 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick look back at the 26-7 win at South Carolina and how that result projects to this week's home showdown with No. 8-ranked Ole Miss.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 306 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast: a full recap of Oklahoma's 26-7 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Ot. 18, 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 305 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: we dive into OU's 23-6 loss to the Longhorns, ask how much better QB John Mateer will be against the Gamecocks after a week of practice, try to figure out the offensive line and running back issues, lament the loss of a once-prolific wide receiver and wonder if OU's defense will be able to contain South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers. We also preview Porter Moser and Jennie Baranczyk's basketball teams (SEC Media Day was Wednesday) and even offer a little fall softball (Patty Gasso speaks Wednesday night).

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 304 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete takedown of OU's 23-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns from the press box at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 303 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete breakdown and preview of Saturday's college football classic between No. 6-ranked Oklahoma and unranked Texas in the annual Red River Rivalry.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 302 of the Sooners On SI podcast: a complete recap of OU's 44-0 victory over Kent State on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, and a preview of next week's game against the Texas Longhorns in Dallas.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 301 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a preview of OU's game against Kent State - OK, not really. But we do talk a lot about QBs Michael Hawkins and John Mateer and QB coaches Ben Arbuckle and John Kuceyeski, Mateer's chances of playing next week against Texas (and why Dr. Shin is the GOAT), why Hawkins is so much better now, plus we break down the return of two starters from injury, the OU staff's renewed efforts at in-state recruiting, and break down why this really, finally, could be Oklahoma's year.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present an historic episode 300 of the Sooners On SI Podcast! With special guest appearances by former Sooners On SI staffers Parker Thune, Josh Callaway and Randall Sweet! They discuss OU quarterback John Mateer's broken thumb and today's surgery, how Michael Hawkins will replace him, plus a quick look into the win over Auburn, a complete breakdown of the future SEC schedules, how OU fans should view the Mike Gundy firing, huge softball news and so much more.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 299 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete recap and breakdown of OU's 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber present episode 298 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: We clean up the Temple win, dive into Jackson Arnold's role in where these teams are now, break down all of OU's big matchups with Auburn this week, and explore just what sets Baker Mayfield apart.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 297 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast: a complete recap and breakdown of Oklahoma's 42-3 win over Temple on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field welcome the newest member of the staff -- Ryan Aber, formerly of The Oklahoman! -- for Episode 296 of the Sooners On SI Podcast. We take a quick look back at OU's big win over Michigan, go over the headlines, quotes and developments of the week, and then dive into a full preview of this week's game at Temple!

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 295 of the Sooners On SI Podcast, the postgame edition: a deep dive on OU's 24-13 victory over the Michigan Wolverines.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 294 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Hoov's quick thoughts on the opener ... The history this game represents and why it's important ... Must win for BV? Or just a ginormous game? ... Run game concerns? ... O-Line healthy? ... John Mateer's got this ... A special teams edge to OU ... How about the OU defense vs. the Wolverines' Bryce Underwood-Justice Haynes duo? Plus more history (Hoov's old), a softball tidbit and lots more!

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 293 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete recap of OU's 35-3 win over Illinois State, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 292 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Previewing OU's season opener Saturday against Illinois State, breaking down this week's depth chart, diving into what head coach Brent Venables, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, quarterback John Mateer and others said this week, plus a cool historical tidbit and lots more!

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 291 of the Sooners on SI Podcast: What DT David Stone talked about this week, high praise from several assistant coaches, the prospects for freshman RB Tory Blaylock, and the staff makes their fearless predictions for the 2025 season, and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 290 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: The John Mateer VenmoGate was nothing compared to what Sam Bradford and Landry Jones went through...OU's recruiting ups and downs this week...The latest on freshmen offensive linemen Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje...Expectations for Danny Okoye...how vital is Peyton Bowen in 2025...Historical importance of the AP Top 25...Auburn is doing what?...And LOTS more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 289 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: an in-depth look at everything we've seen at practice so far, including the early rash of injuries, who's making moves on the depth chart, which freshmen are impressing, how the offense is progressing and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 288 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: More on Hoov's big announcement, a complete recap of the best highlights from OU Media Day, plus a full preview breakdown of what the OU defense will look like in 2025, and a lot more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 287 of the Sooners On SI Podcast. They revisit and recap OU's trip to Atlanta last week, go over news on the AD search, talked to Baker Mayfield and go over the most immediate competitions to expect when preseason training camp opens next week, plus lots more.

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field are in Atlanta to wrap up four days at SEC Media Days, focusing on Brent Venables, John Mateer, Robert Spears-Jennings and R Mason Thomas' time at the podium this week. The topics are wide-ranging, from GM Jim Nagy to Venables' efforts to get OU turned around to Mateer's potential in 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field break down Joe Castiglione's retirement announcement, project what (and who) comes next for the job, examine Randall Stephenson's role, dive into Jim Nagy's comments on recruiting, preview SEC Media Days and lots more.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI"s John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 284 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: revisiting OU's decision to cancel the spring game, the hiring of Jim Nagy, Brent Venables' spring media day press conference, meeting new quarterback John Mateer and the rest of the OU newcomers, plus deep dives on the huge game coming up for men's basketball, the red-hot performance for women's basketball, the scorching start for baseball, and the huge weekend for OU softball, plus lots more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full breakdown of Oklahoma's latest revenue and expenses, and ask some uncomfortable questions about why other schools are making huge profits while the Sooners are not. They also take a hard look at OU basketball and where the program has fallen under coach Porter Moser and whether it can ever get back to what Sooner Nation wants, examine whether Brent Venables' hire of Kevin Wilson was a good idea or not, plus a look at women's hoops, OU baseball and Sooner softball. There's a lot packed into this episode!

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 282 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a breakdown of OU's newest football coaches, the latest from the transfer portal and what's ahead for the football team, plus a deep dive on OU men's and women's basketball and a preview of this week's start of the softball season as well as next week's start of baseball season.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 281 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: what really happened to the Jim Knowles-to-OU narratives, where Brent Venables turns next for his defensive coordinator, the latest in OU recruiting, including a commitment and an unexpected offer, plus Sooners in the Super Bowl, Sooners in the Pro Bowl, and updates on men's basketball, women's basketball, softball, baseball, gymnastics and even OU tennis.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 280 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on what Ohio State's Jim Knowles could bring to OU as a defensive coordinator, the way-too-early 2025 betting odds for Oklahoma and other SEC teams, more on QB John Mateer, their thoughts on the College Football Playoff, how their preseason predictions turned out, plus a rundown of men's basketball, women's basketball and a softball preview.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 279 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the latest news from Oklahoma on the transfer portal, analyzing if the new portal window will be good or bad, the latest on Oklahoma's search for a defensive coordinator, what the governor's executive action means for OU athletes, more college football news and updates, plus OU basketball and a quick tidbit on OU softball.