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The Golden Hat is back. Now Oklahoma has to make the Texas win count beyond Dallas.

On this episode of the JP & Trav Show, JP and Travis Davidson revisit the Red River finish and tackle the next question: Can the Sooners find offensive consistency against Kentucky?

The discussion starts with John Mateer’s ball security and expands into Oklahoma’s running game, downfield opportunities, offensive line progress and what Michael Fasusi’s potential return could change. The guys also debate the backup-quarterback questions, examine the injury report, discuss Trystan Haynes’ matchup and look at how Brent Venables can challenge Kentucky.

Plus, Travis shares his Cotton Bowl experience, the audience weighs in and both hosts make their OU–Kentucky picks.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Opening

00:37 Welcome and catching up

04:43 Travis’ Red River experience

11:03 Postgame reactions and moving on to Kentucky

14:00 Texas fallout and the “what-if” arguments

19:24 Mateer’s ball security and Oklahoma’s offensive ceiling

23:37 Downfield throws and Kentucky’s defense

26:28 Running game, special teams and field position

33:13 Fasusi and offensive line continuity

34:46 The Mateer–Newbauer debate

46:00 Injury questions and Haynes’ matchup

52:59 Receiver opportunities

54:27 Venables vs. Kentucky’s offense

55:32 Game predictions

57:28 Alternate uniforms and scoring potential

1:00:24 Closing thoughts

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Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle talks the offensive growth and play versus Texas and what spurred the Sooners' upset over no.1 Longhorns. Also, Arbuckle talks OL Michael Fasusi during his injury and where he stands, John Mateer, OU run game, OL play, WR and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables meets with media to discuss where the Sooners stand after upsetting no.1 Texas in an all-timer of a game, along with what it will take for OU to beat no.15 Kentucky on Saturday night in Norman. Also, Venables discusses OL Michael Fasusi injury, Mateer's development and growth, run game, OL play and defense as a whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma took down No. 1 Texas. Now, what do the Sooners DO with that win?

We’re recapping the Red River upset and what it means for Oklahoma’s 2026 season, Brent Venables, this team’s confidence and the opportunities still ahead. Did the new AP Top 25 give OU enough credit? That debate is worth having—but KEEP WINNING, and the rankings will take care of themselves.

Next up: No. 15 Kentucky. Can the Sooners build on their biggest win of the season?

TONIGHT’S TALKING POINTS:

🏈 OU–Texas recap: What the win means for Oklahoma’s season, program and momentum.

🏈 Injury news: Updates heading into the Kentucky game.

🏈 Five-game review: The positives, the concerns and what Oklahoma still must improve.

🏈 Remaining schedule: Breaking down the challenges and opportunities ahead.

🏈 Recruiting talk: The latest OU recruiting discussion and your questions.

🏈 LIVE SuperChat Q&A: Your chance to weigh in and help drive the conversation!

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer speaks to media on Monday night following their first practice after the Sooners upset no.1 Texas. What did the QB have to say about the where the team's head is at heading into its home battle vs no.15 Kentucky? Check it out... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma took down No. 1 Texas in a Cotton Bowl classic, and a team that desperately needed something to build on now has the Golden Hat and a new lease on life.

Travis Davidson and I break down John Mateer’s redemption, Tate Sandell’s response, Peyton Bowen’s pick-six and the 19-second drive that helped finish the job. We also get into Lloyd Avant’s breakthrough, the Venables–Arbuckle halftime conversation and what changed for OU’s offense after the break.

There’s plenty on the defense, too: Tristan Haynes answering the call, the pressure that disrupted Arch Manning, David Stone’s impact and Owen Heinecke’s knack for showing up when Oklahoma needed a play.

Plus, the rivalry’s edge, the midfield aftermath, Cooper Witten and the future of OU’s linebacker room, our MVP picks, and what the Sooners can carry into Kentucky.

The win was huge. Can Oklahoma build on it?

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Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle talks Sooners win over Texas and where his offense was good and not so good in HUGE upset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oklahoma needed more than talk. Against No. 1 Texas, the Sooners finally delivered.

In this OUInsider RAPID REACTION, Brandon Drumm breaks down Oklahoma’s stunning Red River Rivalry win, what it means for Brent Venables and why this could give the Sooners’ season a new lease on life.

One win doesn’t erase everything that came before it. But beating the nation’s top-ranked team? That changes the conversation.

Watch for immediate reaction to a Red River instant classic—and what Oklahoma has to do to build on it.

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Can Oklahoma turn a frustrating start into a season-changing win over No. 1 Texas? Brandon Drumm is taking the Sooners. Travis Davidson lands on the Longhorns—and they somehow arrive at the same final score.

On this Under the Visor pregame episode, Brandon and Travis explain OU’s path to an upset: protect the football, finish plays against Arch Manning and get enough offense to reward the defense.

They discuss John Mateer’s pressure-filled opportunity, Eli Bowen’s uncertain availability at recording, the young running backs and the challenge of accounting for Colin Simmons. The conversation also gets into Bill Bedenbaugh, offensive line injuries, portal spending, Ben Arbuckle’s offense and Brent Venables’ responsibility for the whole team.

Plus: Red River score predictions, a pointed message for discouraged OU fans and picks for the weekend’s biggest college football games.

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