The Sooners On SI Podcast

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Brady Trantham and Ryan Aber break down Oklahoma's 23-7 win at Florida on Saturday.It was OU's first ever trip to The Swamp, but it wasn't Jason Witten's first time. Witten had a stellar game as he replaced Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator.The victory also was highlighted by the return of Brent Venables' ferocious defense, as well as three field goals from Tate Sandell.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to break down a long week in Norman. Brent Venables fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on Monday, appointing tight ends coach Jason Witten in his place to finish the year. To make matters worse, Porter Moser’s basketball team lost to East Texas A&M to close the day. The guys broke down the struggles in OU’s two major revenue sports before taking a look at what changes could come to the Oklahoma offense as Venables embarks on yet another offensive coordinator search. They discussed John Mateer’s role in things and if his status as starting quarterback could be under fire before turning attention to better matters, where Jennie Baranczyk’s team notched a major win to start their season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oklahoma lost 42-25 to unranked South Carolina on Saturday, and it wasn't even that close. The Sooners looked very much like a broken football team, and the Sooners On SI crew of Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber and Brady Trantham were in the press box and on Owen Field to break it all down. Is it time to ask the hard questions in Norman? Is it time to ask that ONE question in particular?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber gathered to preview the Sooners’ matchup with South Carolina.Were the steps the OU offense took against Mississippi State real? And how much better does Ben Arbuckle’s unit need to be for the Sooners to sprint through the finish line?Then the guys discussed Peyton Bowen’s latest honor before previewing what the Oklahoma defense needs to do to slow down LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina offense. Crossover season is officially here as Carson closed the pod by recapping everything Porter Moser and Co. had to say at men’s basketball media day. Take care of your teeth at Kessler Dental in East Edmond: https://kesslerdental.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham present episode 382 of the Sooners On SI (Postgame) Podcast: a full postgame breakdown from the press box of OU's 23-15 victory at Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber looked back on the week’s press conferences, which included some odd explanations of the Ryan Fodje situation, vocal support for quarterback John Mateer and an emphasis on forcing turnovers from the OU defense. Will any of that be enough to get back on track if the injury situation doesn’t improve? And who will be in action for the Bulldogs, who are enduring their own injury struggles on offense?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber and Brady Trantham present episode 380 of the Sooners On SI Podcast.Just a week after a euphoric win over Texas, the guys dive into what went wrong Saturday night in Norman against the vaunted Kentucky Wildcats. But we're not talking basketball here. UK's trying to grow a respectable football program, and they just took another step by winning their fifth straight contest -- and outplaying blue blood Oklahoma to boot.The Sooners showed signs of real improvement on offense -- four drives of 10 plays or more; outgained UK by 116 yards on offense -- but also reverted back to some of their old ways, with questionable coaching decisions at just the wrong time and, ultimately, FOUR interceptions, three by John Mateer.OU's defense was solid except when it had to be. Kentucky was the better team as the Sooners fell to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in SEC play. At the midway point of the season, OU is all but eliminated from playoff contention and any pipe dream they may have had about the SEC title game.Can this OU squad even win six games this year and get to a lowly bowl game? Or will Brent Venables' latest iteration of OU football break that streak, too?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to put a bow on the Texas win before flipping the page to Kentucky. Is Oklahoma’s leadership in a better spot than the last time the Sooners knocked off the ‘Horns to prevent a major letdown? And will the OU offense get a boost — both in confidence and with returning personnel — to try and make necessary improvements for the back half of the season?Then the guys turned their attention to the other side of the ball, where the Sooners’ defense will reunite with some familiar faces in one of the matchups to watch for the weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber and Brady Trantham present episode 378 of the Sooners On SI Podcast, a full postgame recap of OU's 27-24 victory over the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns. The Sooners started with five straight three-and-outs and had just one (1) rushing yard at halftime, but then got touchdowns on special teams and defense before the offense finally got involved. OU outscored the Horns 20-7 in the second half, with embattled QB John Mateer making two huge throws down the stretch, wideout Isaiah Sategna somehow coming down with a pair of sideline catches, and kicker Tate Sandell knocking through the game-winner at the buzzer.The Sooners On SI crew had four staffers in the stadium. Check out their work from Saturday and every day at OklahomaSoonersOnSI.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pod crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned for Texas week. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables minced no words when reviewing the performance of both the offensive line and Bill Bedenbaugh, will it result in an improved performance up front? And can quarterback John Mateer take care of the football in the Cotton Bowl?If all of that falls into place, will the Sooners have enough on defense to contain the Texas offense?The guys got into all of that and more ahead of the 2026 Red River Rivalry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy