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The Oklahoma Sooners’ eight-game league slate includes seven opponents which advanced to bowls in 2023. OU will only face one school (South Carolina) which didn’t advance to postseason. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about what OU has to look forward to in 2024. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down Oklahoma's loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl and also discuss the season as a whole as the Sooners' close the book on the Big 12 and prepare to enter the SEC next season. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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One early signing semi-surprise for the Sooners: RB Taylor Tatum's late letter of intent. Otherwise, a drama-free early signing opening for OU. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talks about the 2024 recruiting class and what Brent Venables had to say about the transfer portal and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Tulsa World OU beat writers Eric Bailey and Mason Young were joined by Justin Spears, Arizona beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, on a Monday podcast previewing the Sooners’ and Wildcats’ Alamo Bowl matchup Dec. 28 in San Antonio.
Spears answered questions from Bailey and Young about the pulse of the Arizona program and the emergence of quarterback Noah Fifita as well as other talented Wildcats. The conversation also highlight...
Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the latest offseason news, from players turning pro (or returning) and the arrivals and departures in the transfer portal. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss the biggest headlines coming out of Norman since the duo was last on air. No. 12 Oklahoma will face No. 14 Arizona in the 2023 Alamo Bowl, Dillon Gabriel hits the transfer portal and Danny Stutsman has declared for the NFL draft and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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What was expected to be a quiet week after missing out on the Big 12 championship game, the Oklahoma Sooners have a change at offensive coordinator. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about the transition from Jeff Lebby to Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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The final Big 12 Conference at Owen Field had a retro feeling. Prolific offense and questionable defense highlight OU's final Big 12 regular-season game. Many questions lie ahead for the Sooners. Eric Bailey and Mason Young breakdown what the immediate, and distant, future holds for this program. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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...Oklahoma's final regular season game against TCU Friday has much at stake. If OU defeats TCU and that win is followed by a Texas win AND an Oklahoma State loss, the Sooners clinch a berth to the Championship as the #2 seed (vs. Texas). Eric Bailey and Mason Young breakdown the Sooners' regular-season finale and the top storylines fans should be aware of. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
...The Sooners freshman quarterback helped keep their Big 12 title aspirations alive Saturday by beating BYU. With Dillon Gabriel's status unknown for Friday's game, Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss if Arnold is ready to take over this offense. Also, the duo breakdowns some of the defense's shining moments. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Oklahoma still has a path to the Big 12 Championship game despite two conference losses. OU, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Iowa State share 5-2 records with two weeks of regular-season football remaining. Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down this week's game against BYU and what a win will mean for their conference title odds. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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A needed bounce-back week for Sooners, coupled with losses from OSU and Kansas, has OU back in the Big 12 championship window following their win against West Virginia. Mason Young and Eric Bailey break down how impactful this win was for OU and where that puts them in regards to a Big 12 title. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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...From turnovers to injuries, it has been a difficult two-game stretch for the Sooners football team. Mason Young gives props to Sooners quarterback Dillon Gabriel for talking to the media at length about the offense after the Bedlam loss. Plus, a look at basketball and softball, which sign new recruits this week. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Missed opportunities and lack of complimentary football resulted in Oklahoma's second consecutive loss Saturday. After starting 7-0, Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss how did Oklahoma find themselves in this position and where do they go from here with three regular season games left on their schedule? The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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With the last Big 12 Bedlam this Saturday, Dean Ruhl, Juwan Lee, Mason Young and Eric Bailey teamed up for a special OU-OSU podcast to share their memories and expectations for Saturday's game. The panel also discusses what Saturday's game could mean for Big 12 Championship hopes moving forward. The Tulsa World's OU-OSU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
Bedlam Coverage
Oklahoma's College Football Playoff aspirations took a massive hit with a dramatic 38-33 loss to Kansas. OU racked up 11 penalties for 101 yards but was still a few moments away from moving to 8-0. Eric Bailey and Mason Young discuss where the Sooners go from here with Bedlam on the horizon. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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The Sooners-Jayhawks football series is quite lopsided in OU's favor, especially recently. OU football has only lost to Kansas six times, but No. 7 almost came last time the game was in Lawrence two seasons ago.
Expect the Sooners to take the Jayhawks seriously, even with an 18-game series winning streak (dating back to 1997). Should fans be concerned with OU's running game or missed field goal attempts?
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Oklahoma’s back was against the wall against Central Florida on Saturday but the Sooners managed to come out unscathed. Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down UCF's final play of the game, will the Sooners performance affect their poll positioning and if the run game will improve moving forward. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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This is the time of year OU, historically, has taken off. Next for the Sooners is hosting Central Florida, coached by Gus Malzahn. Eric and Mason talk about Dillon Gabriel facing his former team; the need for the offensive line to play as a cohesive unit and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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Standout and surprising performances by players and coaches so far? It's bye week, and also the midway point of college football season. Eric Bailey and Mason Young give out midseason awards. Who will step up after a season ending injury for WR Andrel Anthony? How long has it been since the Sooners secondary has had two lockdown corners? Looking ahead, which games could be the most challenging, or trap games for OU? The Tulsa World...
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