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Oklahoma is reeling into the bye week, and another night to think about the Georgia loss has only brought more questions.

Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson work through what went wrong in Athens, why OU stuck with John Mateer and what Brandon’s sources said about the decision to leave Whitt Newbauer on the bench. They also examine the parts of Ben Arbuckle’s game plan that created opportunities—and why the offense still could not turn those opportunities into enough points.

The conversation goes beyond the quarterback. Running back vision, offensive confidence, the failed two-point attempt, changing lineups and a lack of continuity all come under the microscope. The guys discuss Brent Venables’ role, the experience young players are gaining, recruiting reinforcements and the potential resources available to build the 2027 roster.

Then comes the question OU fans want answered: Can the Sooners salvage this season, and what has to happen during the bye week to give them a chance against Texas?

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome: Georgia postgame with Drumm and Davidson

00:42 Bye-week recruiting travel and Jay Schell coverage

01:55 Recruiting reinforcements and the bigger roster picture

03:00 2027 QB options: transfers, development and a Hawkins hypothetical

06:14 What keeping Newbauer on the bench says to fans

08:19 Sourced insight: why OU stayed with Mateer

10:04 The debate over protecting Newbauer and making a QB change

12:19 Staff review and Arbuckle’s play-calling responsibilities

13:19 Tempo, spread concepts and using two tight ends

15:36 Four turnovers, the defense and the 41-13 result

17:07 USC, Oregon and Dan Lanning’s recruiting message

18:17 Sourced discussion of OU’s projected 2027 NIL resources

19:00 What caliber of transfer quarterback should OU pursue?

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22:21 Is OU mismanaging its offensive confidence?

24:46 Why the failed two-point attempt mattered

28:56 Running back vision and missed rushing lanes

31:18 Late play calls, delay penalties and staying on schedule

32:34 Does OU lack talent? Evaluating the offensive personnel

35:08 Why the offense is producing less than its talent suggests

36:00 Changing game plans and the lack of offensive continuity

37:54 Why the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes matter

38:40 Kendall Daniels, Billy Bowman and defensive development

40:00 The 2023 comparison and Venables’ role as head coach

41:51 Could Venables delegate defensive play calling?

43:47 Can OU salvage the season? Health, continuity and Texas

45:55 Young players gaining experience through the injuries

47:54 The 2024 comparison and reasons for longer-term optimism

50:07 What counts as salvaging the season?

51:28 Coaching accountability and the pressure to fix the offense

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Oklahoma collapsed under the weight of four turnovers during a 41–13 loss to Georgia in Athens, dropping the Sooners to 2–2 entering their open week.

Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson deliver their immediate reaction from Sanford Stadium, beginning with John Mateer’s three pivotal turnovers and whether Oklahoma must finally consider giving Whit Newbauer an opportunity.

They also discuss Ben Arbuckle’s relationship with Mateer, another championship-caliber performance wasted by the defense, Brent Venables’ failed two-point decision, OU’s running-back problems and the offensive line’s improvement in pass protection.

Can the bye week restore Oklahoma’s confidence before the Red River Rivalry—or is Team 132 already reaching a breaking point?

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0:00 — Rapid reaction to Oklahoma’s 41–13 loss

0:40 — John Mateer’s three pivotal turnovers

2:08 — Is Mateer pressing and trying to do too much?

4:53 — Can Arbuckle bench Mateer—and should Whit Newbauer play?

7:20 — How does OU’s defense handle the mounting frustration?

9:54 — Reassessing what Oklahoma has in Mateer

11:39 — Turnovers destroy OU’s winning formula

12:35 — Venables’ failed two-point decision kills momentum

15:48 — Oklahoma has a legitimate running-back problem

16:52 — Offensive line shows improvement in pass protection

17:20 — OU’s defense delivers again: “The fan base deserves better”

18:31 — Can the bye week restore Oklahoma’s confidence?

20:11 — Why OU-Texas could change everything

21:05 — Final thoughts

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What will it take for Oklahoma to pull off an upset at Georgia?

National college football analyst Landon Tengwall joins Brandon Drumm on the Under the Visor Sooners Pregame Podcast to break down the Sooners’ offensive film, from missed blocking assignments and running-back reads to John Mateer’s footwork and decision-making. They also discuss OU’s offensive identity, Ben Arbuckle’s strengths and how the quarterback run game could help in Athens.

After Landon shares his keys and prediction, Brandon continues with Thursday’s injury intel, the challenge of slowing Gunner Stockton and Georgia, his own score prediction and familiar recruiting names on the Bulldogs’ roster.

Recorded Thursday, September 24. Player availability is discussed as of the recording.

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00:00 Welcome: Brandon Drumm and Landon Tengwall preview Georgia

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05:36 Film room: why OU’s run blocking breaks down

08:58 Mateer’s interception: protection and decision-making

10:42 Running-back reads and unblocked linebackers

15:53 Moving the pocket and using Mateer in the run game

17:54 Tight-end blocking and loaded boxes

20:16 Blitz pickup, missed explosives and QB footwork

27:53 Arbuckle, Venables and OU’s offensive identity

30:37 The missed deep ball and “heard the crowd” discussion

32:59 Landon’s keys to an Oklahoma upset

35:42 Landon’s score prediction

36:51 Brandon’s injury intel: Stone, Fasusi and Boganowski

39:39 Questions about OU’s recurring injury issues

43:39 Mateer’s processing and reading defenses

49:51 Gunner Stockton, Georgia’s offense and OU’s defense

51:23 How OU can keep it close + Brandon’s prediction

55:57 Georgia’s roster and familiar recruiting names

59:19 Final thoughts and joining OUInsider

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Oklahoma Sooners head coach has a very open and honest press conference discussing DT David Stone's injury, the offensive issues, the depth problems, injuries as a whole, who replaces Stone (assuming he is out) and where things stand heading into UGA and his overall relationship with UGA head coach Kirby Smart and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma won. The offensive concerns got louder.

The Sooners escaped New Mexico 13–6, and Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson have plenty to unpack before Georgia and the start of SEC play.

On this OUInsider Postgame Podcast, we examine John Mateer’s hesitation and confidence, Ben Arbuckle’s offensive identity, the role of tempo and the growing problems in the running game. How much could Michael Fasusi’s return change the offensive line? Should OU settle on two running backs? Could simpler reads and a more consistent downfield threat help?

We also discuss possible injury returns, the burden on the linebackers, PFF grades and why the defense continues to earn our confidence. David Stone, P.J. Adebawore, Peyton Bowen and Hayden Hanson get their due before we make our postgame MVP picks and close with a recruiting update.

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00:00 Welcome: OU escapes New Mexico, 13–6

01:21 Opening sponsor messages

03:14 Why the offense isn’t one change away from being fixed

06:30 Scheme, personnel and Arbuckle’s offensive identity

12:02 Tempo, coaching accountability and Mateer’s confidence

17:00 Stacked boxes and the missing downfield passing threat

19:30 Getting Elijah Thomas and Parker Livingstone involved

22:00 Play-action, timing and finding an offensive rhythm

23:30 Offensive line breakdown: snaps, blocking and personnel

26:10 Running back struggles: vision, health and production

29:26 Should OU commit to a two-back rotation?

33:50 How Michael Fasusi’s return could reshuffle the line

35:00 Injury outlook: Kip Lewis, Cole Sullivan and Boganowski

36:00 Mateer’s hesitation and the case for simpler reads

40:38 Defensive fatigue and the workload at linebacker

42:00 PFF grades and the eye test

43:43 Evaluating the safeties and fan criticism

46:03 Why Oklahoma’s defense still deserves confidence

48:40 Preseason expectations and Sooner Nation’s frustration

51:30 Did the Michigan loss shake the offense’s confidence?

54:45 David Stone’s rebound and defensive standouts

57:00 Offensive and defensive MVP picks

1:01:07 Closing thoughts and the OUInsider membership offer

1:02:16 Recruiting weekend intel and what’s next

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Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle keeps it real in the face of some difficult questions being asked of him after 14-6 win over New Mexico. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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