MidWeek Breakdown

The coaching carousel is heating up, but Week 11 belonged to wild swings and fourth-quarter gut checks. We open in Knoxville, where Oklahoma weathered a blackout night game and left with a W thanks to a havoc-happy defense (scoop-and-score, anyone?) and a revived ground game that bullied late. We kick around OU’s inconsistency on offense, what the staff should tweak during the bye, and exactly how to bother Alabama’s QB in Tuscaloosa.Then it’s Good/Bad/Ugly across the country:🏉 Texas vs. Vanderbilt: Arch turns in his cleanest start of the year and Texas jumps out fast, but the Horns’ defense springs leaks late as Vandy surges back. Why complementary football still isn’t… well, complementary.🏉 Miami vs. SMU: SMU’s QB spins it for 365, yet the Ponies finish regulation with negative rush yards before OT fixes the box score. Miami’s penalties and turnovers turn a winnable game into a rerun of last season’s fade.🏉 World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party: Georgia survives Florida—again. We dig into the Dawgs’ new bad habit of slow starts, Florida’s brutal third- and fourth-down numbers, and whether “survive and advance” will fly against Texas.Plus: uniform talk (those Tennessee “dark mode” threads… but give us matte helmets), OU injury notes, why OU must pressure Bama’s passer, and a little midweek life—yard work, honey-do lists, and the reminder that “the weekend is good, but the midweek is always better.”__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Another one bites the dust—Brian Kelly is out at LSU, and the coaching carousel is spinning like crazy. AntMan and Matt open with what Kelly’s ouster means for an already bonkers hiring cycle and how that reality shapes Oklahoma’s decisions around Brent Venables (and which assistant spots might be the first to change). We unpack OU’s 34–26 loss at Ole Miss—QB vision, red-zone calls, third- and fourth-down execution, and why the Sooners should feature Xavier Robinson—and set the stage for a Saturday night fight at Rocky Top with the keys to slowing Tennessee and cranking up the pressure on defense.Around the country: Texas A&M’s statement second half vs. LSU, Texas surviving Mississippi State in OT (and the ripple effects of Arch’s status), and Vanderbilt’s shocker over Missouri as Clark Lea’s crew keeps rolling. We close with picks and locks: Vandy–Texas, Georgia–Florida, Tech–K-State, Ole Miss–South Carolina, USC–Nebraska, Cincy–Utah, plus our Lock of the Week. Dalton’s out this week after his first game with Manhattan Christian College—but he sent in his picks, and yes, there’s house drama riding on Nebraska–USC.Hit play for candid Sooners talk, SEC chaos, and betting angles you’ll actually use.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Chaos on the carousel, clarity in Norman. In Week 9, the crew dives into a wild slate of potential coaching changes (Florida, Florida State, Auburn—and is LSU really wobbling?), then hits the throttle on Oklahoma’s statement win: a relentless defense and a long-awaited run game powered by Torry Blaylock and Xavier Robinson. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from A&M–Arkansas and Texas–Kentucky (special teams shine while the Longhorn offense sputters), and revisit Georgia–Ole Miss, where Gunner Stockton’s late heroics met a very un-Georgia start on defense. Then it’s all eyes on Norman: an Oklahoma–Ole Miss preview with the keys for OU to control tempo, protect a still-mending QB, and keep Lane Kiffin’s bunch from lighting up the scoreboard. We close with rapid-fire picks (South Florida–Memphis, UCLA–Indiana, Missouri–Vandy, Texas–Mississippi State, Alabama–South Carolina, A&M–LSU) and our locks of the week.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Red River blues, tough love, and a full Week 8 reset. AntMan, Brandon, and Dalton open with an honest post-mortem on Oklahoma–Texas—QB health, practice rhythm, clock chaos, penalties, and why it might be time to lean fully into Ben Arbuckle’s air-raid creativity. Then it’s our signature Good/Bad/Ugly across the country: the James Franklin bombshell at Penn State, Indiana flipping the script on Oregon, Bama grinding out another résumé win, Georgia–Auburn controversy (plus the infamous “Kirby clap”), and USC’s offense lighting up Michigan. We preview Oklahoma at South Carolina, talk OU’s run-game reality vs. pass-pro necessity, and debate O-line schemes that actually fit this roster. Picks, upsets, and locks close it out—plus a little gallows humor for our neighbors up in Stillwater.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Red River week is here, and the crew came in hot. AntMan, Brandon, and Dalton break down Oklahoma–Texas from every angle—how an elite OU defense can rattle Arch, what MHJ needs to do if he starts, and why the Sooners can win even in a slugfest. We also hit the wildest storylines from Week 7: UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava sparks a season-saving upset over Penn State, the ripple effects for James Franklin, Florida’s DJ Lagway lighting up Texas and what it says about Sark’s squad, plus Bama finding its gear while Vandy leans too hard on Diego Pavia. Then it’s picks and locks you’ll actually use, tailgate menus worthy of a Bevo burger, and a little Cotton Bowl goosebumps with an all-timer OU hype piece.Oh yea...and...TEXAS SUCKS! BOOMER!#CollegeFootball #RedRiverRivalry #OklahomaSooners #TexasLonghorns #UCLA #PennState #FloridaGators #AlabamaFootball #Week7 #CFBLocks #Podcast__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Midweek College Football Breakdown dives into Week 6 with a full throttle OU focus and a coast-to-coast slate. AntMan, Brandon, and Dalton set the stage for Michael Hawkins Jr.’s first start with John Mateer sidelined—what the Sooners need from MHJ, how Ben Arbuckle can lean into his strengths, and why Kent State is the perfect tune-up before the Red River spotlight. Plus: the guys debate Oklahoma’s run game rotation (hello, Torrey Blaylock), dream on those clean throwback whites, and lay out the businesslike keys to avoid a trap.Beyond Norman, we hit the weekend’s best storylines: Oregon–Penn State under the lights, Ole Miss shaking LSU, Bama spoiling Georgia’s home aura, and USC getting dragged into another track meet. Then it’s rapid-fire picks—Texas at Florida, A&M–Miss State, Miami–Florida State, Tech–Houston, Clemson–UNC, Wisconsin–Michigan—and a “Master Lock” you can ride or fade. Come for the Sooners talk, stay for the unfiltered GBU (Good/Bad/Ugly) and the pick’em chaos.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Somewhere, Greg McElroy is still steamed about Oklahoma–Auburn…and we’re here for it. This week, AntMan, Brandon, and Dalton break down the Sooners’ first SEC slugfest with the Tigers—from the nine-sack defensive clinic to the viral “deceitful” formation TD that’s got everyone debating officiating, intent, and accountability. We also hit Clemson’s spiral after Syracuse stormed Death Valley (and what Dabo has to fix fast), Indiana’s statement win that exposed Illinois, and Baylor–Arizona State’s wild finish—plus the postgame logo “celebration” that lit up social.Then we zoom ahead with quick-hit previews and picks: Auburn at Texas A&M, USC–Illinois, Ohio State–Washington, LSU–Ole Miss, Oregon–Penn State (whiteout vibes), TCU–Arizona State, Florida State–Virginia, and Bama between the hedges at Georgia. Master Locks are in, OU’s on a bye (time to find a run game), and the midweek therapy session is strong.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Jackson Arnold comes “home” to Norman as Auburn opens SEC play at Oklahoma—and the boos might be louder than the Boomer. We break down why the Sooners’ new toughness under Brent Venables could turn this into a lopsided afternoon, what OU must do to send the Tigers packing, and how QB play, mid-game adjustments, and special teams composure will decide it.Plus: the Good, Bad & Ugly from a wild week—Georgia–Tennessee’s shootout and a masterclass in how (not) to finish; Texas A&M–Notre Dame’s chaos ending; Vanderbilt’s spoiler streak; and Georgia Tech’s walk-off stunner over Clemson. We connect all of it to one theme: special teams and late-game decisions are shaping the playoff race.We close with picks, upset alerts, and Master Locks: Texas Tech–Utah, Michigan–Nebraska, Illinois–Indiana, SMU–TCU, Arizona State–Baylor, Syracuse–Clemson, Florida–Miami, and of course Auburn–Oklahoma. If you’re here for sharp reads, rivalry spice, and Week 4 storylines that actually matter, this MidWeek College Football Breakdown has you covered. Subscribe, share, and let’s ride into Saturday.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

Here’s what’s on tap for Week 3 of the MidWeek College Football Breakdown: The AntMan, Brandon Stephens, and Dalton Miller unpack Oklahoma’s primetime statement over Michigan—was it a one-off or a glimpse of what’s coming in 2025? Then it’s the Good, the Bad & the Ugly across the country: Baylor’s double-OT heart-stopper vs. SMU, USF crashing Florida’s party in The Swamp, and Oregon’s demolition of Oklahoma State. We close with OU’s road trip to Temple (no looking ahead to Auburn), plus rapid-fire picks and upset alerts for Texas A&M–Notre Dame, Oregon–Northwestern, Georgia–Tennessee, USF–Miami, Pitt–West Virginia, Wisconsin–Alabama, and Florida–LSU—along with this week’s Master Locks. If you live for SEC heat, Big 12 chaos, Big Ten power shifts, and smart, no-nonsense predictions, this episode’s your huddle.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown

This week on MidWeek Breakdown, Brandon Stevens and Dalton Miller recap a wild weekend of sweeps — and no, we're not talking about cleaning. From a historic Thunder comeback in the NBA Playoffs to Oklahoma softball reclaiming their No. 1 spot in the country with a dominant sweep over Texas, the guys break down all the action from the court to the diamond.They dive deep into OKC’s playoff performance, including a 29-point comeback in Game 3 and the red-hot emergence of Chet Holmgren and a resilient supporting cast. Is the “rest vs. rust” debate overblown? The fellas hash it out ahead of OKC’s next challenge — likely Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets.Then it’s all about Patty Gasso’s Sooners, who battled through a gritty weekend series to sweep rival Texas in front of a record-breaking Norman crowd. From clutch home runs to a gutsy bullpen effort from Sam Landry, the Sooners looked every bit like championship contenders. The guys also preview OU’s upcoming SEC showdown with Florida and call out one coach’s salty postgame comments (cough Mike White).Sweeps, hot takes, and playoff drama — it's all on this week's MidWeek Breakdown.__Be sure to follow the show:Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/MidWeekBreakdownX: https://www.x.com/MidWkBreakdownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MidWeekBreakdownFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MidWeekBreakdown