Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 281 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: what really happened to the Jim Knowles-to-OU narratives, where Brent Venables turns next for his defensive coordinator, the latest in OU recruiting, including a commitment and an unexpected offer, plus Sooners in the Super Bowl, Sooners in the Pro Bowl, and updates on men's basketball, women's basketball, softball, baseball, gymnastics and even OU tennis.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 280 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on what Ohio State's Jim Knowles could bring to OU as a defensive coordinator, the way-too-early 2025 betting odds for Oklahoma and other SEC teams, more on QB John Mateer, their thoughts on the College Football Playoff, how their preseason predictions turned out, plus a rundown of men's basketball, women's basketball and a softball preview.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 279 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: the latest news from Oklahoma on the transfer portal, analyzing if the new portal window will be good or bad, the latest on Oklahoma's search for a defensive coordinator, what the governor's executive action means for OU athletes, more college football news and updates, plus OU basketball and a quick tidbit on OU softball.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Carson Field present episode 278 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal and how they fit on next year's defense, the big news on who decided to stick it out at OU, the Sooners' latest recruiting news, an update on Brent Venables' search for a defensive coordinator, plus what's coming up for men's basketball and women's basketball.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 277 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: re-examining all angles of Zac Alley's decision to leave OU for the DC job at West Virginia, who's next to lead Brent Venables' defensive staff, the Sooners' latest transfer portal additions (and losses), who's visiting and what positions need to be next, a quick look at the CFP (and how it relates to OU) and a preview of the biggest basketball weekend of the year: the opening of SEC play.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 276 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full rundown of Oklahoma's 21-20 loss to Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, and a complete recap of the 2024 season, where it went wrong, how Brent Venables intends to get things headed in the right direction, defensive coordinator Zac Alley's potential candidacy as DC at other schools, the John Mateer-Michael Hawkins competition and lots more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field preview Oklahoma's clash with Navy in Friday's Armed Forces Bowl, previewing the matchup, reviewing the head coaches press conference and of course diving into the Sooners' gains and losses in the transfer portal.  

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 274 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: our initial impressions of Oklahoma's new quarterback, Washington State transfer John Mateer, our comparisons for Mateer's prodigious skills, where he comes from, the many similarities and common threads he shares with Baker Mayfield, how Mayfield may have been instrumental in warding off Miami, BIll Belichick and others in bringing Mateer to OU, plus all the latest transfer portal arrivals (including the newest offensive lineman, who announced during the podcast), new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle's NEW role for the Armed Forces Bowl, plus more football, and of course OU basketball's 11-0 start (and incredible finish against Michigan) and lots more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 273 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep, deep dive into all the offers Oklahoma has made in the transfer portal as well as the visits to campus, breaking it down position by position and player by player. Plus, which Sooners have entered the portal so far (it's up to 23 as of this podcast), the three levels of player who enter the podcast, how important are the portal "rankings," a quick Armed Forces Bowl preview with OU's upcoming game against Navy, pulling apart next year's schedule release, and a bit on basketball.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 272 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete rundown of Oklahoma's latest recruiting class and what head coach Brent Venables said about them on National Signing Day, what Venables said about new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and what Arbuckle said about OU, plus an in-depth analysis of Jackson Arnold's decision to enter the transfer portal, what it means for the OU quarterback room now and in the future, a little on what Michael Hawkins is going to do, who could be next for the Sooners, plus Hoover's conversation with QB recruit Jett Niu, how soon can the newcomers contribute on the offensive line, the unsavory side of recruiting in the era of NIL, portal and roster limits, and the absolute very latest Sooner to enter the portal (he jumped in during our sign-off) -- and MORE. Lots more.

Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 271 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of today's breaking news about the hiring of Ben Arbuckle from Washington State as Oklahoma's new offensive coordinator. Hoover and Chapman break down Arbuckle's short coaching history, the unusual path he took as a driver for Uber Eats while getting his coaching career underway, where he's been, the quarterbacks he's coached, the coaches he's learned from, why Brent Venables took a chance on a 29-year-old, which offensive coaches are staying at OU, plus a complete breakdown of all of Arbuckle's statistical accomplishments, preferences, tendencies, formations and lots more, including the latest activity from OU players in the transfer portal and even two recruiting decommits.