U40: Breaking down what we learned from SEC Media Days

U40: Breaking down what we learned from SEC Media Days

Author: SoonerScoop.com July 18, 2025 Duration: 1:49:57
Brace yourselves Sooner fans. There is a member of the Scoop crew who is high on the hopium after SEC Media Days. We take a look back at what we learned from OU's trip to Atlanta for talking season. And we learned that a lot of national media is high on the Sooners heading into 2025. Granted, hearts have been broken around here and we're coming off one of the worst seasons in recent OU history. But are the national people seeing something we're just not allowing ourselves to see? John Mateer was definitely one of the biggest stars in Atlanta. We've catch up on recruiting with Josh and find out what's left the rest of the way. Is OU trying to crack open some opportunities with players already looking elsewhere? It's just a massive edition of the Unofficial 40 with plenty of talk throughout about the upcoming season. THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW: 0:00 - Welcome back to the U40! Eddie & George are back from SEC Media Days in Atlanta where the media are buzzing about Oklahoma  29:00 - Brent Venables takeaways from ATL  36:00 - Success this season WOULD lead to a better recruiting class in 2027. Duh. But thems the facts.  54:45 - Daniel Odom shuts down recruitment  1:00:00 - What’s left for the Sooners in 2026?  1:12:00 - Georgie boy is a married man  1:19:00 - CFB roundtable  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For fans who live and breathe University of Oklahoma athletics, Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40 is the essential audio companion. Brought to you by the seasoned team at SoonerScoop.com, this podcast digs into the stories, strategies, and personalities that define OU sports. While Sooners football is a central pillar, the conversation extends across the entire athletic department, offering analysis on basketball, softball, and other programs that carry the crimson and cream banner. The show also provides crucial insight into the future of the teams through dedicated recruiting coverage, tracking the high school prospects who are poised to become the next generation of Sooners legends. Each episode feels like a candid discussion among knowledgeable friends, breaking down game performances, coaching decisions, and the latest news from Norman without the filter of official press conferences. It’s the kind of detailed, behind-the-scenes perspective that fans crave, delivered with the authority and access that only comes from the SoonerScoop.com crew. Tune in for a direct line to the heart of OU athletics, where every win, loss, and roster move is examined with a fan’s passion and an insider’s depth. This is the unofficial guide for the dedicated supporter, a podcast that captures the full spectrum of what it means to follow the Sooners.
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U40: South Carolina may determine the future of OU's offense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:21
The Sooners are at a crossroads as South Carolina heads to town. The offense is full of mistakes and Brent Venables is finally talking about it. The future of the quarterback position may depend on Michael Hawkins Jr.'s…
U40: What has to happen for OU to beat Texas? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:05
It's OU-TX in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Quinn Ewers expected to return. OU's defense expected to be there. Michael Hawkins Jr., becomes the first true freshman to lead the Sooners into this battle with just six other re…
U40: Will OU's offense be better or worse against Auburn? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:21
SEC firsts haven't gone well for Oklahoma. After a 25-15 loss to Tennessee in their SEC home opener, the Sooners travel to Auburn, Ala., for their SEC road opener. In this episode we talk about the QB change from Jackson…
U40: It's a massive game in Norman. OU vs. Tennessee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:41
Usually during game weeks, you get a little worn out talking about the same things over and over. But not this week. This is the week you love to try and figure out exactly what we could see happen in the biggest matchup…
U40: The run game is what fixes OU's offense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:48
It's Wednesday. There may be some hope in the air after everyone has gotten the doom and gloom out of their system. At least the people inside the Scoop offices. We've heard from players and Brent Venables. We've watched…
U40: What can be fixed and who can step up on offense for Houston? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:48
Is the Scoop staff at war with each other over the offensive line situation? Maybe. But mainly we're all just trying to figure out who the hell is going to be the starting center Saturday against Houston. Injuries have r…
U40: Standouts are emerging in preseason camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:45
It's a megasized preseason camp edition of the Unofficial 40. We don't leave a single position out of this breakdown of things we've heard from practice, scrimmages, injuries, etc. Carey, Josh, Eddie and George are all h…