The boys come together over beers to banter. Lots to discuss. They iron out the main and get right to the nub. Cheerio!

And Happy April Fools Day!

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We start with a deep dive into the recent coaching changes as well as the new AD, Roger Denny. Following that we do a ‘25 NC roundup and then a little talk of OU stadium rumors.

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We discuss the latest on the Sooners’ portal success and then preview tomorrow’s title game. It’s the Fightin’ Mellencamps versus the Booger Sugars from South Beach. Here’s who we picked.

The Final Realist Deal Lock of the Week for the 2025 Season

Steve: Indiana -7.5

Conner: Indiana -7.5

Lucas: Miami (FL) +7.5

Jay: Miami (FL) +7.5

Listener: Indiana -7.5

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We talk Nagyball (OU transfer portal) and the CFP including predictions PLUS a lively debate on hosting second-round games.

Realist Deal Locks of the Week

Steve: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5

Conner: Mississippi +3.5, Indiana -3.5

Lucas: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5

Jay: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5

Listener: Mississippi +3.5, Indiana -3.5,

Prop Bet of the Week

Largest margin of victory in a semifinal game being over/under 6.5 (avg MoV has been 17.25)

Steve: Over

Conner: Over

Lucas: Over

Jay: Over

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We are starting to step away from the season, but it is early yet. So the disappointing end is fading slowly. Still, it was a great year. We recap plus predictions.

Realist Deal Locks of the Week

Steve: Texas Tech +2.5, Indiana -6.5, Mississippi +6.5

Conner: Tennessee -2.5, Iowa +5, Oregon -1.5

Lucas: Tennessee -2.5, Vanderbilt -4.5, Alabama +7

Jay: USC -6.5, Oregon -1.5, Utah -14

Listener: Tennessee -2.5, Vanderbilt -4.5, Texas -7.5

Prop Bet of the Week

Over/Under 2.5 SEC > B1G bowl wins not including CFP semifinals or championship games

Steve: Over

Conner: Over

Lucas: Over

Jay: Over

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Our emotions range from disappointment to deep frustration to bits of anger. Here is our breakdown of what went wrong in the playoff loss to Alabama.

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The Sooners begin their title chase facing the formidable Crimson Tide. We give our keys to the game plus predictions.

Realist Deal Locks of the Week

Steve: Oklahoma +1.5, Tulane +17.5, James Madison +21.5

Conner: Miami (FL) +3.5, UNLV -5, Tulane +17.5

Lucas: Clemson -3.5, Minnesota -2.5, Georgia Tech +4.5

Jay: Clemson -3.5, Miami (FL) +3.5, Missouri -7

Listener: North Carolina State -4.5, Tulane +17.5, Texas A&M -3.5

Prop Bet of the Week

Over/Under 299.5 offensive yards for OU

Steve: Over

Conner: Over

Lucas: Over

Jay: Under

Score Predictions

Steve: 31-17

Conner: 27-20

Lucas: 24-20

Jay: 20-16

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We’re discussing playoffs including how we would rank the actual top 12. The excitement is building!

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We make our case for OU to hold its position as a CFP host as we await the conference title games. We preview those, discuss and rant on the CFP committee, and make predictions.

Realist Deal Locks of the Week

Steve: Texas Tech -12.5, Georgia -2.5, North Texas -2.5

Conner: Jacksonville State -2.5, Western Michigan -1.5, North Texas -2.5

Lucas: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Virginia -3.5

Jay: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, UNLV +4.5

Listener: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Tulane +2.5

Prop Bet of the Week

Does OU host a playoff game?

Steve: Yes

Conner: No

Lucas: Yes

Jay: Yes

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Sooners win, and we are ecstatic. It wasn’t pretty, but in the end we got it done.

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