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Oklahoma wide receiver Trey Brown joins Tate Sandell and Ben Anderson on Red Dirt Rambles to tell the story of his journey from Nashville to Norman—and why he never looked back after receiving an opportunity from the Sooners.Trey shares how Drake Stoops helped teach him the Oklahoma standard, what life is really like as a walk-on and why eliminating traditional walk-on opportunities could take something important away from college football. He also breaks down his favorite Red River memory, the energy inside the Sooners locker room, his unique Norman breakfast order and the lessons he plans to carry into a future career as an NFL agent.Plus, the guys build an Oklahoma football basketball team, reveal their pregame routines and somehow turn halftime snacks into complete chaos.

Michigan transfer linebacker Cole Sullivan joins Tate “the Great” Sandell and long snapper Ben Anderson on Red Dirt Rambles to talk about his move to Oklahoma, why the Sooners were the first program to reach out and what his hour-long conversation with Brent Venables was really like.Sullivan breaks down the biggest differences between Big Ten and SEC football, learning Oklahoma’s “Cheetah” position, the Sooners’ linebacker room, his return to the Big House and his expectations for his first season in Norman.He also shares his journey from Pittsburgh to Michigan to Oklahoma, growing from a 5'8", 130-pound freshman cornerback into a college linebacker, what it was like making plays against Oklahoma as a Wolverine and why his focus now is helping the Sooners compete for an SEC championship and College Football Playoff berth.Plus, Cole reacts to Sooner Nation calling him “Weapon X,” builds his Oklahoma football basketball starting five, talks favorite Norman food spots, reveals his game-day music and learns he might need a cowboy boot NIL deal.

Before Peyton Bowen became a five-star recruit and one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable defensive playmakers, he wasn’t even convinced Division I football would become a reality.
Bowen joins Tate Sandell and Ben Anderson on Red Dirt Rambles to share the doubts he had early in his football journey, why Oklahoma ultimately separated itself from Oregon and Notre Dame, and how he developed into a trusted leader inside Brent Venables’ defense.
He also pulls back the curtain on the side of college football most fans never see: year-round workouts, missed holidays, constant treatment, conditioning sessions, film study and the pressure that comes with proving a coach can trust you when the game gets chaotic.
Away from football, the conversation takes several unexpected turns—from Love Island and Star Wars to NCAA Football arguments, locker-room stories, barbecue, golf injuries and a driver head that literally flew off during a swing.
Bowen also looks ahead to Oklahoma’s matchups with Michigan and Georgia, names the toughest receiver he has faced and explains how he hopes Sooner Nation remembers him when his time in Norman is over.
Chapters:
00:00 Meet Defensive Back Peyton Bowen
00:54 Love Island, Movies and Life Away From Football
01:15 Peyton Bowen’s Star Wars Rankings
01:34 Which Sooner Belongs on Love Island?
02:13 Growing Up Around Every Sport
02:46 From Running Back to Defensive Back
03:58 An Overtime Rivalry Classic
04:50 The High School Hit Nobody Forgot
05:16 Settling the Bowen Brothers Debate
06:02 Video Game Interest
08:44 Life as a Five-Star Recruit
09:44 His First Brent Venables Conversation
10:42 Brent Venables’ One-Liners Follow Him Home
12:24 College Football Is a Year-Round Job
16:53 Leading Without Being the Loudest
17:04 The Funniest Player in Oklahoma’s Locker Room
19:44 Oklahoma’s Toughest Workout Stories
22:54 The Great Texas Barbecue Debate
23:49 Golf, Pickleball and Life Beyond Football
25:27 The Golf Ball Headed Toward a House
26:21 How He Wants Oklahoma Fans to Remember Him
27:59 The Toughest Receiver Peyton Bowen Has Faced
28:58 The Loudest Stadium in College Football
30:02 Peyton Bowen’s Promise to Sooner Nation
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Oklahoma tight end Hayden Hansen joins Red Dirt Rambles to discuss his football journey from Texas high school quarterback to SEC tight end, why he transferred from Florida to Oklahoma, what it's like learning from Hall of Famer Jason Witten, and why Brent Venables' culture convinced him that Norman was the right place.Hansen also shares stories about recruiting, the transfer portal, playing against elite SEC defenses, Texas high school football, Oklahoma's evolving offensive identity, and his expectations for the Sooners this season.Chapters: 00:00 Meet Oklahoma TE Hayden Hansen01:30 Growing Up in Texas02:03 From Quarterback to Tight End02:56 When Football Became Real04:31 Texas High School Football Memories06:34 Entering the Transfer Portal08:16 Toughest SEC Opponents09:20 First Call with Brent Venables10:38 Learning from Jason Witten13:24 Why Tight End Is So Difficult15:41 Funniest Teammates & Locker Room Stories17:31 Texas vs Oklahoma BBQ Debate19:55 Music, Country Legends & UFC25:25 The Recruiting Story Nobody Knows27:45 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW RED DIRT MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/reddirtmediaco/► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/RedDirtMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@reddirtmediaco?_t=8huawl3kzzq&_r=1► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-dirt-media/id1672412169► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/0qQNmzvJ3YRWJIg40TOXqE?si=cf4782cbaac0461b#oklahomafootball #collegefootball #sooners #oklahomasooners #OU

Oklahoma wide receiver Parker Livingstone joins Red Dirt Rambles to discuss growing up in Texas, life under the Friday Night Lights, his journey from Texas to Oklahoma, and what Sooner fans can expect this season.Parker shares what makes championship teams different, why relationships matter more than talent alone, the atmosphere surrounding the Red River Rivalry, Texas high school football culture, recruiting, favorite SEC environments, and why he's excited to wear crimson in Norman.Chapters:00:00 Championship teams are built off relationships00:47 Meet Parker Livingstone01:06 Growing up in Texas football country02:24 Playing at AT&T Stadium in high school03:17 Football vs. baseball04:44 Recruiting and choosing Texas05:52 Lessons from Austin06:51 Why Oklahoma felt like home07:13 First impressions of the Sooners07:57 Experiencing the Red River Rivalry from both sides09:35 Texas barbecue debate11:26 The secret to quarterback chemistry12:33 What Parker brings to Oklahoma's offense13:27 Games he's most excited for15:41 SEC road environments16:42 One goal: Win a national championship17:17 Favorite country music18:44 Walk-up song and karaoke stories19:46 Funniest teammates21:08 Life in Norman22:30 Golf, roommates and campus life23:07 MJ vs. LeBron debate25:16 Looking ahead to the seasonFOLLOW RED DIRT MEDIA HERE:► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/reddirtmediaco/► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/RedDirtMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@reddirtmediaco?_t=8huawl3kzzq&_r=1► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-dirt-media/id1672412169► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/0qQNmzvJ3YRWJIg40TOXqE?si=cf4782cbaac0461b#oklahomafootball #collegefootball #sooners #oklahomasooners #OU

From a zero-star recruit to one of the most dominant players in the NFL, Lane Johnson’s journey is built on resilience, discipline, and mindset.

In this interview, Lane breaks down the NFL Draft process, what NFL teams REALLY look for, his thoughts on NIL in college football, and the mentality it takes to compete at the highest level. If you’re a Sooner fan or NFL fan, you’ll love this interview.

Chapters:

0:47 The NFL Draft Experience

2:22 What NFL Teams REALLY Look For

3:21 Zero-Star to Top Pick Mindset

5:40 College Football to NFL Transition Explained

8:23 The Most Important Trait in the NFL

9:04 Lane Johnson on NIL & College Football Today

12:44 Advice to His Younger Self

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From switching positions to embracing a “play with your hair on fire” mentality, Jaren Kanak, the Oklahoma standout, breaks down what NFL teams are really getting—on and off the field.

Jaren shares about the process of transitioning from linebacker to tight end, his NFL goals, most memorable moments at Oklahoma, and how he’s looking forward to to the draft.

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What is a “dirty kickoff”… and why are NFL scouts paying attention?

Oklahoma kicker Austin Welch breaks down the unique knuckleball-style kickoff he’s been developing — plus what it takes to reach the next level at Pro Day.

From growing up with NFL dreams to representing Oklahoma, Welch shares the mindset, motivation, and moments that shaped his journey. This is a must-watch for any football fan.

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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke sits down at Pro Day to break down his NFL Combine experience, draft preparation, and journey from OU fan to NFL prospect.

From training at EXOS in Dallas to navigating the “week from hell” at the combine, Heinecke shares what really goes on behind the scenes — including workouts, meetings with NFL scouts, and the mental grind of getting draft-ready. He also opens up about some juicy locker room stories, what NFL teams are looking for, and who talks the most trash on the team.

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R Mason Thomas opens up about his NFL Combine experience, Oklahoma Pro Day, and what teams are REALLY looking for as he prepares for the next level.

From how he prepared for the biggest moment of his career to breaking down his mindset as a relentless defensive player, this is a rare inside look at the grind behind becoming an NFL athlete.

Thomas also talks about adjusting from the Big 12 to the SEC, learning from Nick Bosa and Aidan Hutchinson, along with some his favorite Oklahoma memories.

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