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Join OUInsider today: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Get your first month FREE, followed by an entire year for only $19.99—or choose the monthly plan for $7.99 per month after your FREE first month. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media as the Sooners turn the page from their loss at Michigan and begin preparing for New Mexico. Venables evaluates John Mateer and Oklahoma’s uneven offensive performance, addresses Trell Harris being unavailable for the foreseeable future and discusses the need to establish the running game. He also explains why explosive freshman receiver Elijah Thomas must become more involved, evaluates the Sooners’ offensive line and discusses several newcomers who are competing for immediate playing time. Venables also previews New Mexico’s multiple-quarterback offense and explains how Oklahoma must respond following its first loss of the season. 0:00 Opening statement: Reviewing the Michigan loss 1:24 Oklahoma’s defensive performance and improvement 2:33 Special-teams penalties and missed opportunities 3:03 John Mateer’s toughness, leadership and response 3:52 Turning the page to New Mexico 4:43 Building Oklahoma’s identity through adversity 5:39 Evaluating Mateer and the offense on film 8:20 Oklahoma’s offensive-line performance and depth 9:55 Trell Harris out for the “foreseeable future” 10:31 Establishing the run and playing complementary football 11:35 Ben Arbuckle’s development and offensive collaboration 12:46 Venables’ confidence in Oklahoma’s offense 14:03 Young linebackers continuing to improve 15:33 Preparing for New Mexico’s multiple-quarterback system 17:15 Elijah Thomas and Oklahoma’s young receivers 18:56 Staying focused with a difficult schedule ahead 20:16 Newcomers competing for playing time 21:16 Oklahoma’s running-back rotation and Lloyd Avant Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Subscribe to the OUInsider YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an OUInsider LIVE show, breaking news update, recruiting report or postgame podcast. Join OUInsider.com for premium team and recruiting coverage: • First month FREE on the monthly plan, then $7.99 per month • First month FREE plus 80% off the annual plan—just $19.99 for the first year JOIN HERE: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Oklahoma’s defense gave the Sooners a chance to win in Ann Arbor. The offense did not capitalize. On this episode of OUInsider LIVE, Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson take a hard look at John Mateer’s missed throws and reads, Ben Arbuckle’s approach, the heated debate over OU’s running-game usage and whether the program’s personnel spending favors the defense too heavily. They also discuss why Elijah Thomas must become a larger part of the passing game, what Jonathan Hatton and Tory Blaylock could provide at running back, what Oklahoma must show against New Mexico and why even a dominant performance Saturday will not answer every question before the trip to Georgia. The show closes with major recruiting-weekend intel and the latest injury updates involving Kip Lewis, Michael Boganowski and Michael Fasusi. Get $10 off at BRUNT with code OUINSIDER at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/OUINSIDER and enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod #ad Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/OUINSIDER and use code OUINSIDER to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. #ad Topic Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to OUInsider LIVE 03:03 — John Mateer’s rough afternoon in Ann Arbor 04:53 — Did Oklahoma abandon the running game too quickly? 06:22 — Open receivers, missed layups and what the film showed 08:08 — Does OU need to build a different offense around Mateer? 13:46 — Does Oklahoma have a game-changing running back? 17:40 — Defensive-line rotation and OU’s roster construction 20:39 — How the defense responded after losing Kip Lewis 22:59 — What personnel and game-plan changes should OU make? 24:39 — Jonathan Hatton, Tory Blaylock and the running-back plan 27:26 — Why Elijah Thomas must receive more targets 29:24 — Were plays designed for Thomas that Mateer missed? 31:29 — Sponsor break 34:01 — Can the offense be fixed—and is Mateer the main problem? 36:58 — Taylor Wein’s comments and a possible message to the offense 39:41 — HEATED debate: OU’s offensive-versus-defensive spending gap 42:31 — Does Oklahoma’s offensive philosophy protect the defense too much? 45:03 — Sources: Is Mateer putting too much pressure on himself? 47:26 — Should OU consider Whit Newbauer or Bowe Bentley? 53:33 — Could Mateer hear boos against New Mexico? 56:10 — What Oklahoma must show before traveling to Georgia 57:59 — HUGE recruiting weekend: Jay Schell and other major visitors 59:39 — Why Oklahoma fans need to show up and create an atmosphere 61:06 — What Hatton or Blaylock could prove against New Mexico 63:12 — What has been Mateer’s best game at Oklahoma? 67:58 — Injury intel: Kip Lewis, Michael Boganowski and Michael Fasusi 71:39 — Final thoughts and how to join OUInsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oklahoma blow a MAJOR opportunity and now could be staring at 2-3 if they don't right the ship and do it quick after 17-10 loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor! Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson quickly break it all down in the rapid reaction . FULL podcast coming soon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oklahoma blew a major opportunity in a 17–10 loss at Michigan, and the Sooners now face serious questions about an offense that managed only 10 points.
Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson examine John Mateer’s uneven performance, Ben Arbuckle’s play-calling, OU’s lack of patience with the running game and the disappearance of the under-center and heavy-personnel looks that worked in Week 1.
They also discuss Oklahoma’s impressive defensive effort, the potentially significant loss of captain Kip Lewis, concerns along the offensive line and bright spots such as Rocky Beers, Reggie Powers III and Taylor Wein.
With Georgia and Texas looming, can this loss force the changes Oklahoma needs before its season reaches a crossroads?
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00:00 — Oklahoma falls 17–10 at Michigan
00:44 — Sooners blow a major opportunity in Ann Arbor
03:56 — Riverwind Casino and Jani-King
04:40 — The missed chances that could have changed the game
06:35 — Oklahoma’s defense deserved better
08:36 — OU outgained Michigan—but turnovers told the story
10:13 — Parker Livingstone’s costly fumble
10:48 — John Mateer must value the football
12:01 — Mateer’s mechanics and repeated high throws
15:09 — Did OU abandon tempo too quickly?
21:46 — How much blame belongs on Mateer and Ben Arbuckle?
22:39 — Where were the under-center sets and heavy personnel?
24:32 — Arbuckle admits OU abandoned what was working
27:45 — What exactly is Kevin Wilson’s offensive role?
30:18 — Why did the Week 1 offensive approach disappear?
32:19 — OU’s running backs need more opportunities
35:00 — How Oklahoma is using Isaiah Sategna
36:15 — Rocky Beers continues to emerge
37:33 — Sategna’s critical fourth-quarter drop
39:06 — Why isn’t OU using Elijah Thomas more?
40:56 — PrizePicks and BRUNT Workwear
43:11 — The impact of losing Kip Lewis
45:09 — Trust issues throughout Oklahoma’s offense
45:34 — Offensive-line concerns and Noah Best’s performance
48:14 — Expectations, fan frustration and preseason predictions
50:07 — What Michigan’s loss means for OU’s season
52:03 — Replacing Kip Lewis and Cole Sullivan’s role
54:33 — Sammy Omosigho’s status and OU’s defensive depth
55:18 — Oklahoma’s defensive standouts
55:56 — Rocky Beers was OU’s offensive bright spot
56:38 — What must happen to restore confidence?
58:29 — Could this loss finally force offensive changes?
61:11 — Final thoughts and OUInsider membership offer
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Oklahoma and Michigan meet in Ann Arbor with both programs facing pressure for completely different reasons. Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson debate which team needs Saturday’s victory more, what the result could mean for Oklahoma’s College Football Playoff path and whether Michigan’s Week 1 struggles will carry into the matchup. The guys break down Oklahoma’s latest injury and personnel developments, OU’s offensive line against Michigan’s defensive front, Brent Venables’ plan for Bryce Underwood, John Mateer’s potential matchup advantages, the Sooners’ tight ends and the battles on the outside between two talented groups of receivers and cornerbacks. They also explain why Oklahoma must take control early inside the Big House before closing the show with Oklahoma–Michigan score predictions and picks for the biggest games across the Week 2 college football schedule. Visit OUInsider.com for sourced team intel, injury updates, recruiting coverage and daily Oklahoma football discussion. 0:00 — Oklahoma–Michigan pregame podcast begins 0:55 — Brandon and Travis prepare for Ann Arbor 3:02 — Riverwind Casino and Jani-King 3:47 — Who needs this win more: Oklahoma or Michigan? 6:00 — Oklahoma’s playoff aspirations and brutal upcoming schedule 8:52 — Could OU make the CFP with a loss at Michigan? 11:40 — What an Oklahoma loss would reveal about the offense 13:25 — Brent Venables’ defense presents a major problem for Michigan 14:52 — Bryce Underwood’s mindset and uncertain starting status 17:16 — Can Oklahoma quiet the Big House early? 18:15 — How many Oklahoma fans will be inside Michigan Stadium? 21:00 — Are marquee nonconference games becoming endangered? 22:33 — The difference between Big 12 and SEC schedules 24:29 — Oklahoma’s changing financial and scheduling philosophy 26:20 — The biggest matchup Oklahoma must win 29:03 — OU’s offensive line faces Michigan’s defensive front 30:00 — Why Oklahoma must take control immediately 32:40 — Point spread and expectations for the Sooners 33:38 — How Venables could attack Bryce Underwood 36:10 — Why Michigan’s defense will fight back 38:57 — Oklahoma injury and personnel discussion 41:54 — Could OU lean heavily on its tight ends? 43:02 — PrizePicks, Mars Men and BRUNT Workwear 46:50 — How Michigan may defend Oklahoma’s offense 48:12 — John Mateer’s legs could create matchup problems 49:00 — OU’s receivers and the need for a downfield strike 51:04 — Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory face Michigan’s receivers 53:00 — Can Underwood consistently get the ball to his playmakers? 54:20 — Michigan’s tight ends and Oklahoma’s defensive approach 56:04 — Key Michigan availability questions 57:10 — Brandon and Travis make their Week 2 picks 57:35 — Missouri–Kansas and Oklahoma State–Oregon 59:58 — Texas A&M–Arizona State and BYU–Arizona 60:50 — Alabama–Kentucky and Tennessee–Georgia Tech 62:03 — Arkansas–Utah 62:45 — Ohio State–Texas 66:20 — Oklahoma–Michigan predictions 70:00 — Final thoughts and subscribe 71:30 — Possible live pregame coverage from Ann Arbor 72:00 — Join OUInsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oklahoma’s trip to Michigan is nearly here, but several personnel and availability questions could shape Saturday’s matchup inside the Big House. Brandon Drumm provides the latest on the Sooners’ offensive line, running back room and defensive personnel while also examining the reinforcements Michigan expects to have available. He discusses why Oklahoma must start quickly, how the unusual early kickoff could affect the Sooners and what last season’s road experience means for Team 132. The show closes with new OU recruiting intel on a major 2027 target and another notable prospect expected to attend Saturday’s game. The OUInsider Midweek Wrap-Up is powered by Riverwind Casino and Jani-King. 0:00 — Welcome to the Midweek Wrap-Up 1:08 — Why Oklahoma–Michigan is massive for both programs 3:44 — Oklahoma offensive-line injury and personnel outlook 9:38 — Another availability concern for the Sooners 12:59 — Michigan’s defensive reinforcements 14:29 — Oklahoma’s running back rotation and John Mateer’s role 16:47 — Sooners getting defensive help back 18:50 — Why Oklahoma must start fast inside the Big House 23:18 — Brent Venables on handling road adversity 24:26 — Final Oklahoma–Michigan personnel outlook 26:24 — OUInsider’s coverage plans from Michigan 27:27 — Major 2027 recruiting target and Oklahoma’s pursuit 30:47 — Another notable prospect expected at Michigan 31:40 — Closing thoughts and OUInsider membership offer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join OUInsider today and get your **first month FREE** with either subscription option. Annual access is currently **80% off at $19.99 for the first year**, or choose monthly access for $7.99 after your free first month. Visit OUInsider.com for sourced team intel, injury updates, recruiting coverage and daily Oklahoma football discussion. Brandon Drumm welcomes TheVictorsReport.com insider Josh Henschke for the debut of OUInsider’s **Behind Enemy Lines**. Josh provides the Michigan perspective following the Wolverines’ stunning 13-12 escape against Western Michigan. What did that performance expose? Was Michigan intentionally vanilla, or were its offensive problems more concerning? And can Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines respond with Oklahoma coming to the Big House? Brandon and Josh examine Underwood’s development, Michigan’s offensive-line concerns, Brent Venables’ defensive challenge, both teams’ talented defensive fronts, Cole Sullivan’s return to Ann Arbor, the key skill-position matchups and what each side must accomplish Saturday. TIMESTAMPS: The guys close the show with their Oklahoma-Michigan predictions. 0:00 — Welcome to Behind Enemy Lines 0:47 — Riverwind Casino and Jani-King 1:29 — Michigan’s wild finish and clock controversy 4:14 — Reaction inside Michigan Stadium and around the beat 6:50 — Kyle Whittingham’s fit and Michigan’s alarming opener 12:55 — Has Michigan’s confidence changed entering Oklahoma week? 16:59 — Why Michigan desperately needs this game 20:55 — Big-game atmosphere and expectations in Ann Arbor 25:39 — Why Oklahoma needs the win just as badly 27:39 — Breaking down Oklahoma’s brutal 2026 schedule 30:35 — Can Oklahoma seize control early at the Big House? 34:12 — Bryce Underwood’s development, mechanics and bad habits 40:24 — PrizePicks, BRUNT Workwear and Mars Men 43:16 — What concerns Michigan most about Brent Venables’ defense? 46:02 — Was Michigan hiding its offense—or was the execution alarming? 47:44 — Michigan’s skill players and the missing tight-end involvement 48:53 — Michigan’s OL faces Oklahoma’s loaded defensive front 50:35 — Oklahoma’s OL versus Michigan’s defensive front 54:57 — Michigan’s defensive strengths and linebacker concerns 55:01 — Cole Sullivan returns to Ann Arbor 56:16 — Michigan’s defensive ceiling under Jay Hill 56:56 — Andrew Marsh and J.J. Buchanan versus OU’s cornerbacks 59:04 — Why this matchup should be closer than some expect 1:00:27 — Josh and Brandon give their game predictions 1:03:53 — Final thoughts and The Victors Report 1:05:17 — Subscribe to OUInsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oklahoma Sooners head football coach talks about Michigan, the OU roster movement and additions, injuries and more in this week's Weekly Presser | Michigan Week Edition. SOONER FANS!!! JOIN OUINSIDER.COM at 80% OFF + GET FIRST MONTH FREE!!! One year is JUST $19.99 after you get the first month for FREE!!! You can also go month-to-month and STILL GET FIRST MONTH FREE!!! Just go to OUInsider.com and join today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oklahoma’s 51-0 dismantling of UTEP is in the books, but now the real test arrives. Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson break down what stood out from the Sooners’ dominant season-opening victory, the latest additions to Oklahoma’s roster and what those moves could mean moving forward. Plus, Michigan week has officially arrived. The guys begin looking ahead to Oklahoma’s pivotal trip to Ann Arbor, discuss the biggest results from across college football in Week 1, dive into the latest recruiting developments and answer questions from OUInsider subscribers and viewers. 🔒 JOIN OUINSIDER TODAY Not an OUInsider premium member yet? Sign up today and receive your FIRST MONTH FREE, regardless of which membership option you choose. Choose the annual option and receive your first month free before getting an entire year for only $19.99—80% off the regular price. Prefer to go month-to-month? You will still receive your FIRST MONTH FREE, followed by complete access to OUInsider for only $7.99 per month. Get the latest Oklahoma football, recruiting and team intel at OUInsider.com. Please like the video, subscribe to the OUInsider YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a show, interview or breaking-news update. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome to OUInsider LIVE 02:30 — Oklahoma’s 51-0 domination of UTEP 08:42 — What stood out from the Sooners in Week 1 15:31 — Oklahoma’s defense, depth and young contributors 22:46 — Sooners add more late transfers and roster help 31:12 — Michigan week officially arrives 41:05 — Key concerns and matchups heading into Ann Arbor 49:20 — Latest Oklahoma recruiting discussion 58:06 — LIVE viewer questions and answers 1:08:15 — Final thoughts and what comes next #OklahomaFootball #Sooners #OUFootball #OklahomaSooners #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
OUInsider's Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson are LIVE from the field following the Sooners' DOMINATING SHUTOUT of UTEP 51-0. The OUInsider duo talk about John Mateer's play, some thoughts on the postgame presser's with all the players and coaches, how impressive was Isaiah Sategna, Rocky Beers and the rest of the offense -- and a new look offense at that? Under center a lot? Thoughts on that and why that could bode well moving forward. Owen Heinecke postgame interview funny statement and how good is this defense having not really played ELITE in a shutout? All that and some Michigan talk as the Sooners head to play in a top20 matchup on the road next weekend. Be sure you subscribe to OUInsider.com! FIRST MONTH FREE whether you go month-to-month or annual subscription! Annual 80% off at $19.99 and monthly is JUST $7.99! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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