OUInsider.com: Under the Visor Sooners Podcast

🔥 JOIN OUINSIDER — YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE! Get complete access to OUInsider’s sourced team intel, injury updates, recruiting coverage, premium content and the Lindsey Street Insider Board. Annual: First month FREE, then get your entire first year for only $19.99 — 80% off the regular $99.98 price. Monthly: First month FREE, then only $7.99 per month. 👉 JOIN OUINSIDER: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ What would an Oklahoma win over New Mexico need to look like to restore confidence before Georgia? Brandon Drumm, Travis Davidson and JP preview the Sooners' response to the Michigan loss, with a close look at John Mateer's confidence, Ben Arbuckle's play-calling, the running game and potential offensive line changes. The guys also debate tight-end personnel packages and examine the challenges New Mexico's misdirection presents to OU's defense. Then, a HUGE recruiting weekend in Norman: commitments, top targets and names to watch across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes. Plus, Oklahoma–New Mexico score predictions and national game picks, including LSU–Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin's return. The OUInsider Pregame Podcast is powered by Riverwind Casino and Jani-King. Follow the show and leave a five-star review to support our coverage. Topic timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Oklahoma–New Mexico preview 01:13 Sponsor messages 03:30 Moving forward after the Michigan loss 08:00 John Mateer's struggles & Oklahoma's quarterback options 13:18 Restoring Mateer's confidence & Arbuckle's adjustments 16:00 Should OU lean more on Mateer's running ability? 19:30 Leadership, fan frustration & the Baker/Tebow comparisons 24:00 Mateer's confidence behind the scenes 33:30 What would restore confidence before Georgia? 37:00 Hatton, Blaylock & finding an explosive running game 38:15 Fasusi, Fodje & potential offensive line changes 40:19 New Mexico's misdirection & OU's defensive discipline 44:00 The tight-end personnel debate & running back concerns 52:56 HUGE recruiting weekend: Visitors & names to watch 55:36 The 2029 class & potential new offers 57:20 Weekend picks: Texas Tech, Georgia, Texas A&M & more 1:03:46 Mississippi State–South Carolina & Florida State–Alabama 1:06:43 Michael Hawkins & West Virginia–Virginia 1:08:00 LSU–Ole Miss & Lane Kiffin's return 1:11:42 Oklahoma–New Mexico score predictions 1:13:05 Closing thoughts & how to support OUInsider 🏈 PRIZEPICKS Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/OUINSIDER and use code OUINSIDER to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. #ad 🥾 BRUNT WORKWEAR Get $10 off at BRUNT with code OUINSIDER: https://www.bruntworkwear.com/OUINSIDER Enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends September 18, 2026. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod #ad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔥 JOIN OUINSIDER — YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE! Get complete access to OUInsider’s sourced team intel, injury updates, recruiting coverage, premium content and the Lindsey Street Insider Board. Annual: First month FREE, then get your entire first year for only $19.99 — 80% off the regular $99.98 price. Monthly: First month FREE, then only $7.99 per month. 👉 JOIN OUINSIDER: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Can Oklahoma fix its offense before the SEC schedule gets tougher? National college football analyst and former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins Brandon Drumm for an OUInsider Under the Visor Special to examine the problems—and potential solutions—following Michigan. Tengwall breaks down offensive line technique and personnel, John Mateer’s accuracy, Ben Arbuckle’s approach and why Rocky Beers deserves a larger role. He also explains why heavier formations aren’t an automatic answer for the running game and what Oklahoma needs to establish against New Mexico before Georgia and Texas. 00:00 Welcome & introducing Landon Tengwall 00:43 What went wrong against Michigan? 02:51 Ben Arbuckle’s play-calling & the run game 04:11 John Mateer’s accuracy & the Trell Harris interception 08:22 Amariôn Harris & OU’s pass-protection problems 12:45 Fasusi, Fodje & potential offensive line changes 16:50 How OU can unleash Rocky Beers 23:35 Will more two- and three-tight-end sets help? 26:58 Ben Arbuckle’s challenge: Finding OU’s offensive identity 31:17 What OU needs to show against New Mexico 32:38 Why Tengwall still believes in OU’s defense 34:32 Should Brent Venables keep calling the defense? 38:52 Georgia, Texas & OU’s schedule ahead 40:01 Responding to adversity: The stakes of OU’s next three games 42:10 Could a three-loss Oklahoma team make the CFP? 43:20 Where to follow Landon Tengwall & closing thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss takes center stage as Daley Joy joins SEC Smoke to bring the heat on LSU and the Rebels. We dig into the storylines surrounding the matchup and the stakes of Kiffin’s return. Plus, thoughts on OU and can the Sooners rebound? No bias. Just smoke. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join OUInsider today: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Get your first month FREE, followed by an entire year for only $19.99—or choose the monthly plan for $7.99 per month after your FREE first month. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle breaks down the Sooners’ offensive struggles against Michigan and details what must improve heading into Saturday’s matchup with New Mexico. Arbuckle evaluates John Mateer’s uneven performance, including the missed “layups” and sailed throws that prevented Oklahoma from finding an offensive rhythm. He also discusses his responsibility as the play caller, the need to establish a consistent running game and how the Sooners can use Mateer’s ability as a runner without overexposing him. Arbuckle also evaluates Oklahoma’s offensive line, explains how additional tight-end personnel can help in protection and discusses the early impact of Rocky Beers and Mackenzie Mgbako. He also responds directly to a question about whether he is coaching for his job following the Michigan loss. 0:00 Opening statement: Correcting mistakes from Michigan 0:45 Using 12 and 13 personnel to help the offensive tackles 1:37 Mackenzie Mgbako capitalizing on his opportunity 3:18 John Mateer’s missed throws and uneven performance 5:10 Oklahoma’s commitment to establishing the run 7:39 How much should Mateer be used as a runner? 8:39 Evaluating Oklahoma’s offensive line 10:17 Mateer’s accountability and responding to adversity 11:46 Creating and executing more “layups” for Mateer 13:39 Arbuckle addresses pressure surrounding his job 14:20 Rocky Beers’ immediate impact on Oklahoma’s offense 15:48 Correcting the missed opportunities against Michigan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join OUInsider today: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Get your first month FREE, followed by an entire year for only $19.99—or choose the monthly plan for $7.99 per month after your FREE first month. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media as the Sooners turn the page from their loss at Michigan and begin preparing for New Mexico. Venables evaluates John Mateer and Oklahoma’s uneven offensive performance, addresses Trell Harris being unavailable for the foreseeable future and discusses the need to establish the running game. He also explains why explosive freshman receiver Elijah Thomas must become more involved, evaluates the Sooners’ offensive line and discusses several newcomers who are competing for immediate playing time. Venables also previews New Mexico’s multiple-quarterback offense and explains how Oklahoma must respond following its first loss of the season. 0:00 Opening statement: Reviewing the Michigan loss 1:24 Oklahoma’s defensive performance and improvement 2:33 Special-teams penalties and missed opportunities 3:03 John Mateer’s toughness, leadership and response 3:52 Turning the page to New Mexico 4:43 Building Oklahoma’s identity through adversity 5:39 Evaluating Mateer and the offense on film 8:20 Oklahoma’s offensive-line performance and depth 9:55 Trell Harris out for the “foreseeable future” 10:31 Establishing the run and playing complementary football 11:35 Ben Arbuckle’s development and offensive collaboration 12:46 Venables’ confidence in Oklahoma’s offense 14:03 Young linebackers continuing to improve 15:33 Preparing for New Mexico’s multiple-quarterback system 17:15 Elijah Thomas and Oklahoma’s young receivers 18:56 Staying focused with a difficult schedule ahead 20:16 Newcomers competing for playing time 21:16 Oklahoma’s running-back rotation and Lloyd Avant Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.