Oklahoma enters the bye week with a major question looming ahead of the Red River Rivalry: Who starts at quarterback against Texas?

On the Oklahoma’s Own OU Update, Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow break down the Sooners’ 41-13 loss at Georgia and the costly turnovers that once again put John Mateer in the spotlight. Mateer helped OU move the football against a talented Georgia defense, but his mistakes proved devastating.

So what does Brent Venables do now? Toby and Evan debate whether Oklahoma should stick with Mateer or use the bye week to prepare Whit Newbauer for an opportunity against Texas. They discuss what each quarterback potentially gives the offense and why the timing makes this such an important decision.

Oklahoma is heading to Athens for the first time.

Toby Rowland is joined by Georgia Bulldogs play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler for an in-depth preview of the Sooners' matchup with Georgia and the excitement surrounding OU's first-ever football trip to Athens.

Dantzler explains why Oklahoma's defense could be the best Georgia faces all season, what makes quarterback Gunnar Stockton dangerous and the challenges the Bulldogs could present for the Sooners. Toby and Jeff also break down the importance of the tight ends, Georgia's defense and the matchups that could determine the game.

Plus, Dantzler shares the Georgia perspective on the historic matchup, the connections between the two programs and why Oklahoma's first visit to Athens has become what he calls “the hot ticket.”

Topics include:

• Oklahoma's first-ever football trip to Athens
• Why OU's defense presents a major challenge for Georgia
• Gunnar Stockton and the Bulldogs' offense
• Georgia's strengths and potential weaknesses
• The tight end matchup
• Kirby Smart and Georgia's sustained success
• The history connecting Oklahoma and Georgia
• Keys to the game

0:00 – Jeff Dantzler joins Toby Rowland

2:31 – Assessing Georgia's start to the season

3:26 – What awaits Oklahoma in Athens

5:48 – Kirby Smart behind the scenes

6:59 – Georgia's strengths and weaknesses

7:18 – Could OU be Georgia's best defensive test?

8:27 – What makes Gunnar Stockton successful?

11:28 – Oklahoma and Georgia's surprising historical connections

12:52 – Why the tight ends could shape the game

14:10 – Breaking down Georgia's defense

14:49 – Why OU-Georgia is “the hot ticket”

16:11 – Keys to a Georgia win

17:06 – Why special teams could decide it

17:46 – Final thoughts

Oklahoma escaped New Mexico with a win, but now the Sooners head to Athens with plenty to fix before opening SEC play against Georgia.

On this episode of Oklahoma’s Own OU Update, Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow break down OU’s offensive struggles and what has to change against the Bulldogs. Can Oklahoma establish a physical running game? Can the offensive line find some stability? And can the Sooners protect the football well enough to give themselves a chance on the road?

Toby and Evan also look at the challenge presented by Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, the Bulldogs’ running game and tight end Lawson Luckie. With Oklahoma’s defense carrying much of the load early in the season, containing Stockton and limiting explosive plays could be critical in Athens.

Plus, the latest on David Stone Jr.’s knee injury, the possibility of Kip Lewis and Cole Sullivan returning, Michael Fasusi and the offensive line, OU’s questions at wide receiver and the mounting injury concerns as SEC play begins.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Can OU’s offense score enough against Georgia?

00:18 — Oklahoma’s Own OU Update begins

00:45 — Latest on David Stone Jr.’s knee injury

02:30 — Could Stone play against Georgia?

04:55 — OU’s offensive problems entering Georgia

06:35 — Turnovers could decide Oklahoma-Georgia

07:45 — Can OU contain Gunner Stockton?

09:10 — Georgia TE Lawson Luckie presents a challenge

10:15 — Who steps up on OU’s defensive line?

11:25 — Could Kip Lewis and Cole Sullivan return?

12:40 — Michael Fasusi and OU’s offensive line

13:35 — OU’s mounting injury problems

14:10 — Questions at wide receiver

14:50 — More Oklahoma-Georgia coverage from Athens