Champion Standard: Oklahoma Sooners Podcdast

It’s a laid-back Super Bowl Sunday hangout with Brad and Rob as we hit three big topics Oklahoma fans will love.

We dive into early 2027 recruiting momentum, what it means for the program long-term, and why the foundation being built right now matters more than rankings in February. Then we take time to appreciate Rhamondre Stevenson — from his Oklahoma journey to becoming a reliable, physical NFL playoff back who embodies the Cham...

James Hale joins Champion Standard for a deep-dive conversation on the current state of Oklahoma Sooners athletics. We break down the impact of Oklahoma’s new Athletic Director, what the hire means for the future of OU football and basketball, and where Porter Moser stands as expectations continue to rise in Norman. On the football side, we analyze the latest Oklahoma transfer portal news, what Brent Venables and his staff still ne...

In this episode of the Champion Standard Podcast, Rob and Brad break down Oklahoma’s latest transfer portal moves, why the tight end room has completely changed, and how Jason Witten’s arrival could reshape the Sooners’ run game, recruiting pipeline, and long-term development.

They discuss Oklahoma’s portal losses vs additions, remaining roster needs, and why retention wins like Kip Lewis, Satonia, and Mateer returning matter just ...

Oklahoma just flipped the transfer portal on its head. In ONE WEEK, Brent Venables and Jim Nagy reshaped the roster — upgrading the two-deep, reloading the trenches, and setting the tone for the SEC era.

On this episode of Champion Standard, we’re joined by Charlie from The Football Brainiacs for a no-BS, insider breakdown of OU’s massive portal haul, the truth behind the exits, and what still has to happen before spring ball.

We c...

Portal chaos is here. The season is over, but the most important two weeks of Oklahoma’s offseason are just beginning.

In this episode of The Champion Standard Podcast, Brad and Rob:

Break down all of OU’s current transfer portal entries (21 and counting), with a position-by-position look at who left and why some departures hurt more than others. ​

Pull up the updated depth chart and show how thin OU has become at offensive line, w...

Brad and Rob look back at the Alabama playoff loss and unpack the hard lessons that only postseason football teaches. This was a game defined by missed opportunities, unforced errors, and moments that never fully made sense in real time. Oklahoma did not play with the same edge or intent that defined the previous four weeks. Instead of dictating terms, the Sooners absorbed pressure, retreated into their shell, and allowed the game ...

Episode Description

Oklahoma and Alabama meet again, this time in the College Football Playoff and under the lights in Norman. In this Trench Warfare episode of the Champion Standard Podcast, we break down why rematches favor defense, how Brent Venables attacks familiarity, and why this Oklahoma team is built for January football. From Alabama’s offensive identity and explosive reliance to Oklahoma’s defensive discipline, quarterba...

The College Football Playoff bracket is finally set — and the Oklahoma Sooners are IN. Now it is officially a Playoff Party on the Prairie as OU draws Alabama in Norman for a Friday night primetime showdown. Can Brent Venables beat Kalen DeBoer again and turn this into a full-blown rivalry? Did the Selection Committee get it right with Indiana, Georgia, Tech, Miami and the rest of the field?

Rob and Brad react live as the rankings ...

The Oklahoma Sooners escaped with a 17-13 win over LSU in Norman, and Brad has thoughts.

The defense once again delivered turnovers and big-moment stops, but the offense struggled to find rhythm and protect the football. Three Mateer interceptions and stalled drives kept LSU in the game late.  Can OU clean things up in time for a playoff push?

In today’s episode, Brad breaks down: • Biggest takeaways from Oklahoma’s gritty win • Wh...

The Oklahoma Sooners just stacked another ranked win — and the defense did it with straight violence. In this episode, Rob and Brad break down how Oklahoma’s defense suffocated Missouri, shut down the SEC’s top rushing attack, and turned another heavyweight matchup into a grindhouse film.

We cover: • How Peyton Bowen and the secondary choked out Missouri’s passing game • Why the defensive front is playing its best ball of the seaso...

Oklahoma just walked out of Tuscaloosa with season defining win. 

In this episode, Brad jumps on to share his takeaways, we check in on the advanced numbers, and then walk through the defensive plays that kept OU in control.

Nothing fancy. Just football talk, numbers and film..

What we hit in the show: • Brad’s biggest thoughts after the Bama game • What the advanced metrics say right now • The defensive stops that changed everythi...

This episode is a midweek Game Lab preview for the critical Tuscaloosa matchup: playoff implications, X‑factors (turn red‑zone FGs into TDs, commit to the run, pressure Ty Simpson), injury notes, and a film/stat breakdown of Alabama's cover‑3 defense and perimeter tendencies. Tempered optimism but a clear game plan for the Sooners.

Welcome to Strategic Showdown, where Brad and Rob break down the biggest matchup of the week with cle...

James Hale joins Brad and Rob for a full Pulse Check on the Oklahoma Sooners. The crew breaks down where OU truly stands heading into the Alabama matchup from leadership and consistency to the X-factors that could decide the game.

They dive into film and advanced stats from both teams, highlighting key battles in the trenches, explosive playmakers to watch, and what the Sooners must do to make a statement in the SEC.

This is your f...

The Champion Standard crew breaks down Oklahoma’s gritty road win over Tennessee. Brad and Rob dive into five takeaways, Tate Sandell’s clutch performance, advanced analytics from the Champion Standard dashboard, and an in-depth film breakdown of Brent Venables’ defense. This was a tendency-breaking game where Oklahoma trusted its players, attacked on defense, and found just enough rhythm on offense to stay alive in the playoff cha...

Oklahoma football’s run game renaissance lasted all of one week. Rob, JY, and Alex break down how the Sooners went from pounding South Carolina on the ground to abandoning everything that worked against Ole Miss.

From the film room to the analytics dashboard, this episode exposes the painful truth — Oklahoma’s offense is broken by its own choices. The crew dissects John Mateer’s missed reads, Ben Arbuckle’s obsession with quarterba...

The Sooners’ comeback bid came up just short in a brutal 34–26 loss to Ole Miss. In this breakdown, Rob and Brad dive into what went wrong — and what it means for Oklahoma’s SEC push.

📊 Game Notes:

John Mateer: 17/31, 223 yards Xavier Robinson: 9 carries, 109 yards, 2 TDs Isaiah Sategna: 6 catches, 131 yards, 1 TD Sooners averaged 4.9 YPC but converted just 4-of-14 on 3rd down

Ole Miss QB Chambliss: 315 passing yards, 1 TD

🔥 Topi...

Oklahoma football got back to its roots — physical, balanced, and brutally efficient. In this Trench Warfare edition of the Champion Standard Podcast, Rob, Alex, and J-Y break down how the Sooners dominated the line of scrimmage in their 26-7 win over South Carolina.

They dive into: 🏈 Why Ben Arbuckle’s simplified game plan changed everything 💥 How Duo and Inside Zone became OU’s offensive heartbeat 👊 The offensive line’s best f...

The Sooners got their swagger back. Oklahoma marched into Columbia and dismantled South Carolina behind a suffocating defense, revived run game, and a play-caller finally finding his groove. Rob and Brad break down everything — from Venables’ defensive chaos to Arbuckle’s new ground-heavy formula — and what it means heading into the SEC gauntlet: Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Alabama.

🔥 Topics include: • OU’s 13 TFL, 6 sacks, and elite...

The Red River Rivalry exposed a painful truth — Oklahoma can’t run the football when it matters most.

In this Trench Warfare edition of Champion Standard, Rob, Alex, and J.Y. go inside the film room to break down every snap, stat, and miscue that doomed the Sooners’ offense against Texas. From 58% pass calls in the opening script to inside zone averaging 7.6 yards per carry but called only seven times, the guys reveal a unit that’s...