U40: Will OU's defense puts the clamps down on Alabama and head to L.A.?

U40: Will OU's defense puts the clamps down on Alabama and head to L.A.?

Author: SoonerScoop.com December 17, 2025 Duration: 1:36:14
It's Tuesday, but since the Sooners play on Friday, we're treating this like a Wednesday. And we have to get Eddie in the mood because he just wants the game to be here. Like we all do. We're talking about the matchup but we've also done most of the media stuff this week. So we have plenty to talk about. It's a challenge for both teams to have a rematch. But does OU having the best defense give them the edge? We all agree John Mateer and the OU offense has to be better. We got to see a little bit of practice yesterday. What do we think about guys like R Mason Thomas and Jake Maikkula after seeing them out there? Bedlam basketball was very good to the men and the women. We have a little hoops talk for you as well. Josh gives a preview of what to expect at some of the All-American games coming up early next month as well. It's a big one in Norman Friday night. One of the biggest ever. THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW: 0:00 - Welcome back to the Unofficial 40! It’s game week in Norman, USA. OU-Bama. Friday Night Lights.  42:00 - Do we really know what this atmosphere is going to be like Friday night?  48:00 - George is writing a HIT piece. Just kidding, you’re going to want to read it!  55:00 - Recruiting Check-In 1:00:00 - Hoops 1:19:00 - QB Portal crazy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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U40: Did we just fix Oklahoma football? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:16
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Duration: 1:31:54
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U40: College football, oh how close you are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:48
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Duration: 1:25:04
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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…