Hosts: Ryan (“Boomer Sooner”) & Jeremy (“Go Pokes”)

Length: ~1 hour

Theme: Red River Rivalry week, OU’s defensive dominance, OSU’s struggles, and a look across pro sports.

🏈 Main Topics

1. OU vs. Texas Preview

• OU’s 44–0 win over Kent State didn’t convince Ryan that the offense is ready.
• Michael Hawkins Jr. showed flashes, but decision-making and pocket presence raised concerns.
• The Sooner defense, however, looks elite — Ryan calls it a Top 5 unit in the nation.
• Debate: Was OU “holding back” the playbook, or just simplifying for Hawkins?
• Texas’ surprising loss to Florida may give OU an edge, but it’s still a must-win game.

2. OSU Recap: Arizona Troubles Continue

• Cowboys fall 41–13 in Tucson after another slow start.
• Defense allowed fewer yards than previous weeks but still gave up big plays.
• Jeremy praises OSU’s effort despite struggles — “at least they didn’t quit.”
• Discussion: Can new coordinator Grantham turn things around quickly?

3. Around College Football

• UCLA’s “one-week turnaround” and whether belief can spark a rebuild.
• Ryan compares the situation to Bob Stoops and Mike Leach’s 1999–2000 offensive revolution at OU.

4. ⚾ MLB Playoff Reactions

• Toronto looks dominant; Dodgers and Phillies series heating up.
• Brewers crush the Cubs as predicted, and Tigers-Mariners stays tight.
• Ryan: “If both bats and arms click, Detroit could win it all.”

5. 🏀 Thunder Talk

• OKC wins its preseason opener against Charlotte.
• Ryan shares a core memory watching Game 7 from a Manhattan bar.
• Jeremy’s brother reports from media day: Thunder still humble and hungry.
• Ryan daydreams: Russell Westbrook could return to OKC as a sixth man.

6. 🏒 Hockey Sneak Peek

• Jeremy promises research before next week’s Stanley Cup pick; Ryan’s leaning Florida.

💬 Listener Callouts

• What’s your Red River prediction — Sooners or Longhorns?
• Should OU unleash Hawkins’ legs against Texas?
• OSU fans: Is Houston the bounce-back game?

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