The Sooners' portion of SEC Media Days has come and gone, and John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham broke down everything said by Brent Venables, John Mateer, Taylor Wein and Eddy Pierre-Louis. The growth arc of Pierre-Louis was on full display all day, as Brady took in all the sights from Tampa. How does the SEC view John Mateer after an odd year? Who's got next on the OU defense? How healthy will Trell Harris and OU's receivers be at the start of fall camp?Oklahoma's contingent answered all those questions and more at Media Days on Monday.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Sooners are almost ready for Tampa.Oklahoma announced on Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer, offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis and defensive end Taylor Wein will represent the program alongside Brent Venables at SEC Media Day.John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field broke down what that potentially means for OU in 2026, as well as what the crew hopes to hear from Oklahoma in Tampa.They also recapped the changes in the Rivals300, and the new tradition that David Stone hopes to start for the program in this week's Sooners on SI Podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The usual crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to dive into the start of talking season, which was kicked off at Big 12 Media Days.They previewed what OU could have in store for everyone in a couple of weeks when the Sooners head to SEC Media Days in Tampa, and previewed the biggest offseason questions facing the program as fall camp is under a month away from starting.Oklahoma also picked up a pair of recruits before the holiday weekend, which helped bolster the 2027 class and got things underway in 2028.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sooners On SI’s John Hoover, Carson Field, Brady Trantham and Ryan Aber present episode 361 of the Sooners On SI Podcast.How big was it for Skip Johnson and OU baseball to get all three freshman CWS starters back? This big…With a national championship under his belt, what’s the realistic expectation for Skip and OU baseball now?The UTEP game was moved up a day. Here’s why, and what’s good (and bad) about it….Tate Sandell (of course) and David Stone (hey there) were named preseason All-American this week. The guys discuss Stone’s ascent at OU and break down which teammates could join them on the preseason watch lists….The latest on Oklahoma football recruiting, with all eyes on Bode Sparrow and Uhila Wolfgramm and where the Sooners’ 2027 class currently stands….RIP Steve Zabel: we remember the football All-American, but also the All-Universe philanthropist who helped countless people and changed lives in the OKC community by giving of himself….Kendall Wells … is she ready for softball’s big leagues?  More on Patty Gasso’s No. 1-ranked incoming class….And lots more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The entire Sooners on SI crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to recap the Sooners' magical run through the field in Omaha, culminating in the program's third national title. Hoov and Carson were boots on the ground on Monday night for OU's 13-2 triumph over North Carolina that brought the title back to Kimrey Family Stadium in Norman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew, John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber, were back together to tackle everything from the world of Oklahoma over the last week. They started at the Brent Venables football camps, where the Sooners hosted big-time recruits, local talents and college football's most notorious booster. Oklahoma lost a pair of receiver commits, which the guys also dove into before turning their attention to the baseball team's run to Omaha. Skip Johnson's crew dominated Kansas to return to the College World Series, which quickly turned into an SEC invitational on Oklahoma's half of the bracket. Then they dove into Kasidi Pickering's decision to enter the transfer portal before closing with their memories of OU legend Stacey King.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Sooners picked up a pair of massive recruiting wins, then staged the first two days of Brent Venables Football Camps this summer. John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber broke down all of the recruiting adds before turning their attention to Skip Johnson's baseball program. OU knocked off Georgia Tech in the Atlanta Regional, and now it will head to Lawrence to take on Kansas for a spot in the College World Series.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber returned to break down all of the happenings out of the SEC's meetings in Destin. Greg Sankey said no major decisions will be made this week, but the future format of the College Football Playoff is always on the mind. Brent Venables also gave a handful of injury updates to media members gathered in Florida, which could impact how things come together during fall camp. Then the crew turned their attention to the diamond sports where softball is preparing for transfer portal season and baseball is headed out to Atlanta for a tough regional before discussing the leadership change with the men's golf program.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chapman and Ryan Aber looked back on the weekend's big shocker, which saw Patty Gasso's Sooners fail to make the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2015.The guys recapped everything that went wrong, from the pitching and defensive woes on Friday to OU's offensive struggles on Sunday. They then previewed the offseason as three players have already indicated that they will be entering the transfer portal.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber recapped the week that was in the realm of Oklahoma, which includes a return to the home of the college football offseason: the courtroom. The guys then looked at the Sooners' recruiting efforts this summer before previewing this weekend's Super Regional action at Love's Field that will see Patty Gasso welcome in a friendly face in Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy