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SoonerNation: Oklahoma Sooners

SoonerNation: Oklahoma Sooners

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 Discussing the best in college athletics spanning from the SEC and beyond. If you've got an opinion about college sports then this is your place. Keep in mind though, we see the world through Crimson And Cream Glasses.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Football (American) Politics & Government
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  • Moments That Matter: Timing, Identity, and Why Poise Wins

    Moments That Matter: Timing, Identity, and Why Poise Wins
    Dec 24 2025
    In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we step back from the noise and focus on what actually matters. We start with the evolving conversation around Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and why NFL draft timing — not hype — may ultimately define his future. From there, we break down the Thunder’s composed win over Memphis and what it reveals about a team that’s learning how to control games instead of simply surviving them. We close with a deep dive into Oklahoma basketball’s statement win over Stetson and why clarity, balance, and defensive discipline matter far more than the final score. This episode isn’t about box scores or hot takes. It’s about poise, process, and the moments that quietly tell you who a team is becoming. Boomer Sooner — and Merry Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Between Progress and Pain: Oklahoma, Alabama, and the Thin Line of Greatness

    Between Progress and Pain: Oklahoma, Alabama, and the Thin Line of Greatness
    Dec 22 2025
    Oklahoma didn’t lose its College Football Playoff contest with Alabama because it was outmatched. It lost because three moments changed the emotional balance of the game — and once belief shifted, control followed. In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down the three plays that flipped a 17–0 Oklahoma lead into a postseason loss, examine why the Sooners looked comfortable early but struggled once momentum turned, and explore what this game reveals about Oklahoma’s next step as a program. We also zoom out to the modern realities shaping college football: composure under pressure, postseason muscle memory, and the evolving meaning of roster stability in the NIL and transfer portal era — using Kobie McKinzie’s portal entry as a case study in how the sport is changing. This isn’t a reactionary take. It’s a deeper look at belief, leverage, and what it really takes to finish at the highest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Composure Over Chaos: Oklahoma vs. Alabama and the First Round of the CFP

    Composure Over Chaos: Oklahoma vs. Alabama and the First Round of the CFP
    Dec 18 2025
    College Football Playoff games aren’t decided by playbooks or surprises.They’re decided by composure. In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down why Oklahoma’s College Football Playoff rematch with Alabama will be won — or lost — in the moments between snaps, not on the chalkboard. From the psychological residue of November’s win in Tuscaloosa to the weight of expectation Alabama carries into Norman, this episode focuses on pressure, belief, and how teams respond when the margin disappears. We dive deep into: Why postseason rematches hinge on restraint, not reinvention The mental edge Oklahoma carries after already proving it can win Three Sooners Alabama still hasn’t solved — and why they matter again How momentum, posture, and response define playoff football The episode closes with full first-round College Football Playoff predictions, including: Miami vs. Texas A&M Tulane vs. Ole Miss James Madison vs. Oregon And, finally, Oklahoma vs. Alabama under the lights in Norman The bracket is set.The pressure is real.Now it’s time to let them play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
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