Brad and Rob look back at the Alabama playoff loss and unpack the hard lessons that only postseason football teaches. This was a game defined by missed opportunities, unforced errors, and moments that never fully made sense in real time. Oklahoma did not play with the same edge or intent that defined the previous four weeks. Instead of dictating terms, the Sooners absorbed pressure, retreated into their shell, and allowed the game to tilt away snap by snap. Playoff football does not wait for you to settle in, and this game was a reminder that when your mentality slips even slightly, the margin disappears entirely.

From there, the conversation turns forward. A hard look at the depth chart. Where Oklahoma is built to survive playoff football and where it is not. Which positions need immediate upgrades, where depth failed to hold, and how this loss clarified the difference between being a good team and being a championship-level roster. The offseason now has a clear purpose, and this episode lays out what has to change.

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Episode Description

Oklahoma and Alabama meet again, this time in the College Football Playoff and under the lights in Norman. In this Trench Warfare episode of the Champion Standard Podcast, we break down why rematches favor defense, how Brent Venables attacks familiarity, and why this Oklahoma team is built for January football. From Alabama’s offensive identity and explosive reliance to Oklahoma’s defensive discipline, quarterback execution, and the physical reality of playoff football, this is a full film-room and mentality discussion with no shortcuts. If this game turns grimy, uncomfortable, and physical, that’s exactly how Oklahoma wants it.

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00:00 – Friday Night in Norman and why this rematch is different

The College Football Playoff bracket is finally set — and the Oklahoma Sooners are IN. Now it is officially a Playoff Party on the Prairie as OU draws Alabama in Norman for a Friday night primetime showdown. Can Brent Venables beat Kalen DeBoer again and turn this into a full-blown rivalry? Did the Selection Committee get it right with Indiana, Georgia, Tech, Miami and the rest of the field?

Rob and Brad react live as the rankings are revealed, fill out the bracket in real time, talk OU’s path to the title, debate blue bloods, and even start planning the Bama tailgate menu.

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The Oklahoma Sooners escaped with a 17-13 win over LSU in Norman, and Brad has thoughts.

The defense once again delivered turnovers and big-moment stops, but the offense struggled to find rhythm and protect the football. Three Mateer interceptions and stalled drives kept LSU in the game late. 

In today’s episode, Brad breaks down:

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The Oklahoma Sooners just stacked another ranked win — and the defense did it with straight violence.

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If you want real talk, film-driven insight, and no sugar coating — this is your spot.

Oklahoma just walked out of Tuscaloosa with season defining win. 

In this episode, Brad jumps on to share his takeaways, we check in on the advanced numbers, and then walk through the defensive plays that kept OU in control.

Nothing fancy. Just football talk, numbers and film..

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If you love film, stats, and OU football, you’ll feel right at home.

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This episode is a midweek Game Lab preview for the critical Tuscaloosa matchup: playoff implications, X‑factors (turn red‑zone FGs into TDs, commit to the run, pressure Ty Simpson), injury notes, and a film/stat breakdown of Alabama's cover‑3 defense and perimeter tendencies. Tempered optimism but a clear game plan for the Sooners.

Welcome to Strategic Showdown, where Brad and Rob break down the biggest matchup of the week with clear talk, real football insight, and a deep dive into what actually decides games.

In this episode, we take a hard look at Oklahoma vs Alabama, one of the most important tests of the season. Brad lays out his X-Factors for both teams, we pull up the advanced metrics that tell the real story behind the numbers, and we walk through key moments on film to show how each team matches up on the field.

You will hear:

🔥 Brad’s X-Factors and why this game comes down to pressure, explosives, and third down

If you love deep football talk without the fluff, this one is for you.

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James Hale joins Brad and Rob for a full Pulse Check on the Oklahoma Sooners. The crew breaks down where OU truly stands heading into the Alabama matchup from leadership and consistency to the X-factors that could decide the game.

They dive into film and advanced stats from both teams, highlighting key battles in the trenches, explosive playmakers to watch, and what the Sooners must do to make a statement in the SEC.

This is your full Bama Breakdown — honest talk, sharp analysis, and no fluff.

The Champion Standard crew breaks down Oklahoma’s gritty road win over Tennessee. Brad and Rob dive into five takeaways, Tate Sandell’s clutch performance, advanced analytics from the Champion Standard dashboard, and an in-depth film breakdown of Brent Venables’ defense. This was a tendency-breaking game where Oklahoma trusted its players, attacked on defense, and found just enough rhythm on offense to stay alive in the playoff chase.

0:00 – Opening Thoughts: Grit and Growth in Knoxville

Oklahoma football’s run game renaissance lasted all of one week. Rob, JY, and Alex break down how the Sooners went from pounding South Carolina on the ground to abandoning everything that worked against Ole Miss.

From the film room to the analytics dashboard, this episode exposes the painful truth — Oklahoma’s offense is broken by its own choices. The crew dissects John Mateer’s missed reads, Ben Arbuckle’s obsession with quarterback runs, and how Brent Venables must take control before another collapse.

They pull up film on blown inside zone reads, duo runs that should have worked, and wide-open touchdowns left on the field. The tone is raw, passionate, and full of hard truths.

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