U40: Is the decision on Maikkula's backup tearing apart the Scoop staff?

U40: Is the decision on Maikkula's backup tearing apart the Scoop staff?

Author: SoonerScoop.com August 20, 2026 Duration: 1:36:36
Another day over 100 degrees, but nothing stops the Unofficial 40. We are one week closer to kickoff, and at this point, any college football will do the trick. The guys hit the studio with plenty to discuss, and possibly an egregiously long discussion over who will be the Sooners' center with Jake Maikkula's timeframe uncertain. Josh and Parker have been hitting the recruiting trail hard while George plays with his new favorite football toy, and to be fair we are all a little jealous. Oklahoma's win total saw a slight bump and maybe the hype around the receiver room has something to do with it? Probably not. There is plenty to watch out for before camp closes, speaking of watch, Carey has turned George into a watch guy now...Eddie couldn't care less. Fill in the desire for football with SoonerScoop on this addition of the Unofficial 40 Podcast. 0:00 - Welcome back to the Unofficial40! In case you haven’t heard, football is basically back!  3:27 - George is officially a #numbers guy  11:00 - Courtland Guillory makes his first media appearance  18:00 - WR talk  28:04 - How much does the Jake Maikkula injury affect OU’s run game early?  46:00 - OU win total moves to 8.5?  1:01:00 - Biggest ?s as camp closes 1:08:00 - Recruiting  1:18:00 - Look ahead to the weekend/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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Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40
Podcast Episodes
U40: Did we just fix Oklahoma football? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:16
For the first time since the 2018 Rose Bowl, Oklahoma takes on the Georgia Bulldogs. Can the Sooners shock the world? Maybe. Probably not though. The news of David Stone's injury shook the fanbase on Monday night, but ma…
U40: Oklahoma isn't the only team Michigan is trying to take down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:54
Well...it is Michigan week for Sooner fans. College football has a problem with the Wolverines, and well....SoonerScoop (specifically Eddie) has a Michigan problem of its own. I could tell you about it now, but it doesn'…
U40: We are so back and so are the Sooners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:26
Wait...Oklahoma players football this week? That's right, the first Unofficial 40 of the 2026 football season has arrived! Aren't you excited? Good! Unfortunately for you though, we start off on the injury front with som…
U40: College football, oh how close you are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:48
On this edition of the Unofficial 40...we just want college football back. Good thing is, we are just one weekend away. Let's get deep...two-deep...as in what will the two-deep look like. We also got to speak with Elijah…
U40: Who are the guys falling in love with on this roster? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:04
The first Unofficial 40 since the Sooners threw the pads on and thank goodness we don't have to record this outside. The guys go over the recent intel from fall camp, including some offensive line talk and of course, Geo…
U40: The guys break down all the talk from OU football media day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:49
We are one day removed from OU fall media day and there is still plenty to cover from the festivities. The Sooners hit the practice field today while we wait for our first glimpse Friday morning. The SoonerScoop crew goe…
U40: Getting you ready for the start of football madness next week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:05
Tomorrow is the annual Fostering Futures Coaches luncheon which has kind of become the official kickoff of preseason football in Norman. And next week when we're recording the U40 we will be doing it just 1 day after OU'…
U40: Is somebody already putting position coaches on the hot seat? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:29
It finally happened, we got a little too into OU football breakdowns as we started going over the offensive positions and what has to happen on offense to for John Mateer to be a more successful quarterback coach. The ad…