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Boomer Sooner! After a bye week filled with chaos across college football, the Oklahoma Sooners jump to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 without even taking the field. In this week’s episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon breaks down all the upsets that shook the top 10, from Florida State falling to Virginia in OT to Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss knocking off LSU and Oregon spoiling Penn State’s White Out.

We also dive into the biggest storyline in Norman: Michael Hawkins steps in as QB1 for the Sooners as John Mateer recovers from surgery. Can the talented sophomore lead OU past Kent State and keep momentum heading into the Red River Rivalry with “Texass”? We’ll talk Hawkins’ growth, what to expect from the Sooners’ offense, and why the defense is primed to dominate.

Other highlights this week include:

• The Sooners’ 45.5-point favorite matchup vs. Kent State

• Key injury updates, including the return of Eli Bowen and Javonnie Gibson

• Why OU’s run game must find consistency before SEC play

• A look ahead at OU’s brutal upcoming SEC schedule: Texass, South Carolina, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and LSU

• The celebration of the 1985 National Championship team at Owen Field

• Recruiting buzz as OU adds elite 2027 commits to move to No. 1 in early rankings

Plus, we preview some of the best Week 6 matchups around college football: Iowa State vs. Cincinnati, Texass vs. Florida, Vanderbilt vs. Alabama, Miami vs. Florida State, and more.

If you’re a die-hard Sooner, college football fan, or just love the energy of Saturdays in the fall, this episode has you covered.

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