Sooners Illustrated: An Oklahoma Sports Podcast

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green dive into their "Monday Review" of Oklahoma's 21-13 loss to Kentucky over the weekend as they try to decipher who should be taking the most heat for the latest offensive nightmare in a home loss.

The guys also give their flowers to breakout freshman Jake Kreul and look ahead to the second half of the season as the Sooners try to pick up the pieces now sitting at 3-3.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 307

(0:57) - The offensive line is a complete mess yet again

(15:07) - Was this game really on John Mateer?

(22:35) - Ben Arbuckle deserves some blame

(36:39) - Who is most to blame for this offense being like this?

(46:02) - Welcome to the party, Jake Kreul

(50:02) - Looking ahead to the rest of the season

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Brody Lusk give some live postgame reaction following Oklahoma's 2-13 loss to No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday night in Norman.

The guys try to make sense of what has happened to Oklahoma's offensive line before shifting to John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle and the rest of the Sooners on a disastrous night that has them sitting at 3-3 at the midway point of the season.

(0:00) - No. 15 Kentucky def. Oklahoma 21-13

(3:02) - The offensive line is in shambles

(10:34) - How much blame does Ben Arbuckle deserve

(15:09) - The trick plays were terrible

(18:54) - Should Oklahoma change quarterbacks?

(28:28) - Defense did their job again

(30:58) - Looking ahead to the rest of the season

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Brody Lusk and Tom Green set the table for Oklahoma's return to Norman to host No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday night at the stadium.

The staff dive into the keys and players that need to step up in order for the Sooners to get the big home win and lock in their final score predictions for the tilt with the Wildcats.

(0:00) - Week 7: Oklahoma vs No. 15 Kentucky

(8:18) - Keys to the game

(16:20) - Players to watch

(26:44) - Final score predictions

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Brody Lusk break down the positive signs on the Oklahoma offensive line, including the impending return of star left tackle Michael Fasusi.

The guys then recap some other injury updates, preview a big home recruiting weekend wrap-up the SEC Tip-Off in Birmingham as Oklahoma basketball gets closer to the start of their season.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 306

(1:09) - Is this offensive line...turning a corner?

(5:20) - Michael Fasusi appears close to returning - significant

(14:49) - Eli Bowen is questionable, but defense otherwise pretty healthy

(23:32) - Brent Venables responds to idea that OU practices too hard

(29:48) - Big recruiting visit weekend for Kentucky

(34:48) - Wrapping up the SEC hoops tip off in Birmingham

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green dive into the "Monday Review" of Oklahoma's improbable 27-24 upset win over No. 1 Texas as they examine the play of John Mateer, the return of the OU running game and the continued dominance by the Sooners defense and special teams.

The guys then spin things forward as they try to decipher if Saturday was just a magical day or truly a sign of things to come down the stretch of the 2026 season.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 305

(1:14) - Oklahoma wins an all-time Red River Shootout

(6:10) - Did the Oklahoma offense find something?

(13:43) - John Mateer came through when it mattered most

(18:48) - The defense was tremendous yet again

(30:33) - Special teams was a huge x-factor

(39:54) - Did OU turn a corner with this game?

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Brody Lusk give some immediate reaction and analysis following Oklahoma's stunning upset over No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas. First off, how did this happen?

The guys try to answer that before breaking down the day of redemption for John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle and Brent Venables. They then also spin things forward as they try to examine what exactly what this OU team is as they go deeper into SEC play.

(0:00) - Oklahoma def. No. 1 Texas 27-24
(6:47) - This was a culture win

(10:22) - John Mateer was good enough

(14:39) - The defense was nails again

(18:04) - Special teams a major x-factor

(25:13) - What do we think this OU team is now?

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Brody Lusk and Tom Green set the table for Oklahoma's Week 6 matchup vs No. 1 Texas as they map out what OU needs to do to spring the upset, which players will have to step up and lock in their final score predictions for Saturday.

(0:00) - Week 6: Oklahoma vs No. 1 Texas

(6:46) - Keys to the game

(17:45) - Players to watch

(27:21) - Final score predictions

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Brody Lusk react to the news that freshman wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers has been dismissed from Oklahoma before discussing the scathing comments from Brent Venables about his offensive line this week.

The guys then dive into some of the latest injury updates for the Sooners just two days before they take on No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 304

(1:11) - Jahsiear Rogers dismissed from Oklahoma

(9:55) - Brent Venables ripped the offensive line this week

(19:58) - Michael Fasusi is unlikely to play against Texas

(25:42) - Other offensive injuries

(29:22) - Jacobe Johnson is out, cornerback depth will be tested

(33:48) - Other defensive injuries

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green turn the page after the bye week and look at the rest of Oklahoma's season - starting first with this weekend's trip to Dallas to face No. 1 Texas.

The guys then spin it forward to the remaining slate as they examine the realistic expectations the rest of the way for the Sooners and discuss what should be considered a success over the final eight games.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 303

(1:27) - Temperature check on the trip to Dallas to face Texas

(8:13) - Biggest priority on offense to get things improved

(16:51) - Defensive storylines the rest of the season

(20:03) - Can this season be salvaged? Realistic expectations

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Brody Lusk dive into the latest from Norman during Oklahoma's bye week as the Sooners have elected to keep John Mateer as starting quarterback and not make any staffing changes on offense - but should they have?

The guys also then react to some of the things Brent Venables had to say after practice yesterday and check in on OU Hoops as the start of the college basketball season sits just a hair over a month away.

(0:00) - Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 302

(1:19) - John Mateer remains the starting quarterback

(13:45) - No offensive staffing changes

(24:24) - Brent Venables comments on OU's struggling offensive line

(30:06) - Checking in with OU Hoops one month before the season