We're back to big games in Norman as the Sooners have rebounded from their loss to Texas and seem to have found a running game. A big part of this being a big game is also a healthier hand from John Mateer even though we still don't think he's all the way back yet. We also talk about the weirdness surrounding Kendel Dolby and Jovantae Barnes as both have been absent from the lineups recently. And we know lots of rumors are flying about Dolby. It's also going to be an important recruiting weekend in Norman. And with coaches being fired left and right, could the Sooners find some room for some key 2026 prospects as most of the recruiting efforts have turned to 2027? Is it uncool to take your dogs to Lowe's? It's a big week. Let's go!

THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW:

0:00 - Welcome back to the Unofficial 40! The University of Oklahoma plays in a massive college football game this weekend against Ole Miss 

10:00 - Did Oklahoma find something offensively? Can they build off it? 

18:30 - John Mateer’s hand is healing. The world is healing. 

24:00 - Tory Blaylock, Xavier Robinson is a nice 1-2 punch in the backfield. We’re on board

30:00 - Weird sidebar: Eddie & George haven’t been blown away by SEC stadiums (so far!, will change with trips to Knoxville/Tuscaloosa)

36:00 - Brent Venables loves the OU ‘cheetah’ position/What’s up with Kendel Dolby? 

51:00 - Recruiting segment; Big recruiting weekend ahead? 

55:00 - Full court press on 2027 Broken Arrow safety offer Semaj Stanford

1:05:00 - George story time

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