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Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables talks to media after his Sooners win 23-15 over Mississippi State in Starkville (MS) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma leaves Starkville with a 23–15 win, a much-improved John Mateer and some real offensive progress. The frustration? The Sooners had plenty of opportunities to make this one much more comfortable.

Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson break down Mateer’s efficient, interception-free performance, Michael Fasusi’s impact in his return, Isaiah Sategna’s big night and a running game that finally gave OU something to build on.

We also discuss why 467 yards translated into only 23 points, the Rocky Beers plays, missed scoring opportunities and another strong defensive showing led by standouts including Peyton Bowen and David Stone.

Plus, Mateer explains the personal reset that helped him play freely, Fasusi addresses his return, and we look at what Oklahoma can carry forward with South Carolina coming to Norman.

The Sooners are 4–3. There is progress here. Finishing drives—and finishing games—remains the next step.

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Oklahoma heads to Starkville with injury questions, a turnover problem and an offense that has used up plenty of patience. Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson bring an unfiltered preview on the Under the Visor Pregame Podcast, powered by Riverwind Casino and Jani-King.

The conversation gets heated over Ben Arbuckle’s play-calling, John Mateer’s decision-making, running back usage and whether the Sooners need a shorter leash at quarterback. Where does coaching end and execution begin—and what actually fixes this offense?

We cover Michael Fasusi’s return outlook, the other key OU availability updates and Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor’s uncertain status. Then we lay out how Oklahoma can win with or without Taylor in the lineup, including defensive pressure, field position and protecting the football.

Plus, OU’s past recruiting interest in Taylor, the weekend’s other matchups and our final score predictions.

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00:00 Welcome: OU at Mississippi State

01:59 Riverwind, Jani-King, PrizePicks and BRUNT

04:27 OU injury intel: Fasusi, Livingstone, Blaylock and Ozaeta

05:57 Kamario Taylor’s status and Mississippi State’s QB options

08:12 Can returning players restore John Mateer’s confidence?

10:56 Turnovers and the Sooners’ path to victory

14:21 OU’s past recruiting interest in Kamario Taylor

19:14 Moving the ball vs. actually scoring points

21:05 Running back usage and abandoning the run

22:55 HEATED debate: QB runs and OU’s offensive identity

28:48 Play-calling vs. execution: Drumm and Travis go back and forth

35:08 Practice vs. games: Mateer and the backup QB question

39:09 How short should Mateer’s leash be?

46:37 How OU wins with or without Kamario Taylor

50:06 QB pressure, offensive execution and running back vision

55:53 Ole Miss–Texas and the weekend’s other picks

1:00:19 Late line movement and renewed Taylor uncertainty

1:02:21 Oklahoma–Mississippi State score predictions

1:05:52 Wrap-up and joining OUInsider

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An elite defense. An offense that keeps letting it down. How does Oklahoma get out of this cycle?

JP and returning guest Charlie tackle the Sooners’ offensive issues, John Mateer’s turnovers, injuries up front and the pressure on Brent Venables to get the offense right.

Then we go around the SEC: Tennessee’s statement against Alabama, Texas’ struggles with Arch Manning, Kentucky’s surprising run and a conference championship race with plenty left to settle.

We also get into the 24-team College Football Playoff debate. Could campus playoff games restore meaning to a postseason weakened by opt-outs? How much should strength of schedule matter? And would expansion actually keep more regular-season games relevant?

Plus, our SEC offensive and defensive player-of-the-year candidates and predictions for who reaches Atlanta.

SEC Smoke. No bias. Just smoke.

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When does sticking with the same plan become the bigger risk?

Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson debate John Mateer’s leash, Ben Arbuckle’s comments about Bowe Bentley and whether Oklahoma needs to give its young quarterbacks a chance. That leads to a bigger discussion: Why does OU keep resetting its offense while its defense benefits from development and continuity?

The guys also break down Michael Fasusi’s outlook, the offensive line injuries, Noah Best’s emergence, Trell Harris and the receiver situation, and their preferred starting five up front if everyone is healthy.

Plus: Brent Venables’ absence, the week’s press conference takeaways, Jake Kreul’s breakout and Mississippi State’s quarterback question heading into Starkville.

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WEEKLY PRESSER: Oklahoma Associate Head Coach Todd Bates Fills In For Sick Brent Venables to Talk Mississippi State, State of Defense and More Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle weekly press conference talking the state of the offense heading into Mississippi State matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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OU beat Texas. Now the Sooners have to build on it.

Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson preview Oklahoma’s matchup with No. 15 Kentucky on the OUInsider Under the Visor Pregame Podcast.

Can John Mateer and the offense keep moving forward? We break down OU’s offensive line injuries, Lloyd Avant and the running back rotation, the defensive rankings and where the Sooners can find opportunities against Kentucky. On the other side, it’s Brent Venables’ defense against Will Stein’s offense.

We also get into Venables’ extension and $50M-plus buyout, the 24-team playoff debate and the push for more home games in Norman.

Our X-factors, national picks and OU–Kentucky score predictions are all in this one.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome to the pregame podcast

1:37 Sponsor shoutouts

4:12 Venables’ extension and the $50M-plus buyout

13:28 The 24-team playoff debate

22:59 Seven home games and keeping Red River in Dallas

30:16 OU vs. Kentucky: Matchups and defensive rankings

38:51 Which team handles success better?

41:12 Offensive line injuries and lineup changes

44:54 Lloyd Avant and the running back rotation

48:57 Venables’ defense vs. Will Stein’s offense

53:43 Offensive and defensive X-factors

1:00:54 College football picks around the country

1:15:39 OU–Kentucky score predictions

1:19:39 Final thoughts and OUInsider recruiting coverage

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