In this episode of The Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down a transformational offseason in Norman. Brent Venables didn’t just tweak his staff — he went hunting for expertise. We dive into the “Triple Threat” hires of Jason Witten, Deland McCullough, and LaMar Morgan and what their championship résumés mean for Oklahoma’s push toward the SEC elite.

Then we shift to the diamond, where Patty Gasso’s 19–2 Sooners are being powered by a historic freshman surge. With 86 home runs in 21 games and a bold “no ace” pitching strategy, is this the most explosive version of OU softball yet?

We close in Indianapolis, where 10 Sooners turned heads at the 2026 NFL Combine. From freakish verticals to blazing 40 times, the “OU DNA” is undeniable — but can elite traits finally translate into SEC titles?

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