Champion Standard: Oklahoma Sooners Podcdast

Hate Week Begins!

Episode: Sooners Take Care of Kent State — Texas Awaits (OU vs Texas Preview)Oklahoma improves to 5–0 after shutting out Kent State 44–0. Now it’s Hate Week, and the Sooners head to Dallas to face Texas. Rob and the crew break down Hawkins’ first start, the trench dominance led by David Stone, elite defensive metrics, and why OU’s front seven could make Red River history.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro / Champion Standard EnergyBud Wilkinson’s legacy, OU tradition, and why the standard never changes.
2:10 – Sooners 5–0: Kent State RecapWhat we learned (and didn’t) from OU’s latest shutout win.
6:35 – Hawkins’ First StartQB mechanics, tunnel vision, and what to expect if he faces Texas.
12:05 – Defensive Line DominanceDavid Stone, Jaden Jackson, and Damonic Williams turn OU’s interior into a nightmare.
17:30 – Special Teams ShiningTate Sandell’s 55-yarder and Sategna’s near-house call. Hidden yardage wins games.
22:45 – Hate Week BeginsEnergy flips to Texas. Mindset, matchups, and the Red River intensity.
28:00 – Texas Scouting ReportArch Manning’s challenge, Texas O-line woes, and OU’s chance to break the school sack record.
38:40 – Stats & PredictionsAdvanced metrics, Havoc Rate, EPA, and final call: OU 20, Texas 13.
 
 
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Trench Warfare: Run Game Woes

In this episode of Champion Standard: Trench Warfare, Rob, J.Y., and Alex dig deep into the Auburn game film to uncover what really happened in the trenches. From GT counter breakdowns to duo runs, from missed blocking assignments to flashes of dominance, we dissect the small details that decided drives.
The crew highlights:
Why Auburn’s defensive ends gave OU’s counters so many problems
How inside-out blocking mistakes turned potential touchdowns into stalled drives
The difference between east/west runs vs. going north/south against Auburn’s speed
Key plays where execution—not playcalling—was the deciding factor
What OU’s offensive line must clean up before Texas
We also touch on Brent Venables’ aggressive defensive approach, Cam Coleman’s impact, and how OU’s defense still racked up 9 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.
This is trench talk at its finest—where film meets advanced stats, and the Champion Standard sets the bar.
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Venables Unleashed: Havoc Everywhere

Champion Standard — “Auburn Annihilated”
OU survives a rock fight in Norman and plants a flag in the SEC. We break down why the Palace on the Prairie rattled Auburn (false starts galore), how Brent Venables dialed up havoc (9–11 sacks depending on the data house), why Cam Coleman changed OU’s coverage plan, and what the run-game struggles really were (injuries + Auburn’s legit front). We also talk Mateer vs. Arnold, the “deception” play that sparked an SEC statement, and where this OU defense can still level up. Trench Warfare deep dive drops midweek. Boomer.
5 Quick Takeaways
Defense set the tone: double-digit sacks, 14 TFLs, ~20% stop rate.
Crowd impact was real: multiple false starts, delays, and holds from Auburn.
QB edge: slight nod to Mateer on explosives; Arnold composed under fire.
Run game stalled; pass pro still gave time for chunk plays.
Brent’s adjustments (man → Cover 6) throttled Auburn’s answers late.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Cold open, show intro & housekeeping03:05 – Atmosphere report: why the crowd flipped the game (penalties, delays)08:42 – QB talk: Arnold vs. Mateer and the Cam Coleman effect14:30 – Defense feast: sacks, TFLs, and the Havoc/Misery Index20:55 – What really happened to the run game (injuries, fronts, pass pro)27:18 – The “deception” substitution play & SEC’s statement chatter33:40 – Second-half adjustments: shifting to Cover 6 and outcomes40:12 – What it means next: Tennessee, Bama, schedule outlook & Trench Warfare teaser

Trench Warfare - Temple Rundown and Auburn Clash

Trench Warfare is back! Rob, JY, and Alex break down Oklahoma’s performance against Temple — from the trenches to the secondary — and preview the Auburn matchup in SEC play. What went right, what still needs work, and how OU can impose their will next weekend.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Temple game autopsy: line play, pressure packages, explosive plays
Auburn preview: key matchups in the trenches, QB play, and protection battles
What OU must do to stay on schedule in SEC play
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Temple Takedown

OU–Temple: defense sets the tone, Mateer’s organized chaos keeps drives alive, and the run game finally looks like a four-quarter answer. We skip the national talk and stay on Oklahoma—what worked, what to sharpen, and Brad’s best one-liners.
Timestamps
00:00 — Cold open & Philly vibes
04:12 — Defense identity: man coverage, money downs, suffocation
09:48 — Mateer’s chaos (feature, not bug)
16:30 — Run game: the “quiet 100” and OL angles
22:55 — Finish line tweaks: Echo → Finish, end-zone throws, RB pass game
30:40 — Brad’s Takeaways + closing thoughts

Trench Warfare: Inside the Sooners Trench Play

Trench Warfare — Inside the Oklahoma Sooners Run Game (with JY & Alex from TFB)We fire up the film room with JY (@JyBrainiac) and Alex King (@AKing_Evals) to break down Oklahoma’s trenches after the Michigan win: why the pass pro clicked with four new starters, how the QB run + GT/GY counter + Duo created numbers advantages, and what the tape says about rhythm throws, protection rules (fan/B.O.B., independent hands), and the difference between “pretty” reps and productive ones. We also spotlight the freshman LT’s poise, Barnes’ fit in gap schemes, Burks’ timing with Mateer, and the defense’s tone-setting physicality.

Brainiac Banter - OU Stifles Michigan!

OU takes down Michigan in a statement win, and we’ve got the full breakdown with special guest TFB Charlie. We hit the film, the numbers, and the moments that swung the game—then talk big-picture what this means for the Sooners in the SEC race.
Guest: TFB Charlie (The Football Brainiacs) — on-field takeaways, season expectations, and why this win matters for recruiting and momentum.
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Michigan Preview: Wreak Havoc on the Quarterback

The Champion Standard crew turns the lab lights on for a blue-blood collision: Oklahoma vs. Michigan. This week’s theme is simple—Havoc the Quarterback. We break down how Brent Venables can make a freshman see ghosts, how OU’s “Bash Brothers” anchor the interior, and why the Sooners’ passing game can punish Michigan’s boom-or-bust tendencies.
In this episode
The “QB Misery Matrix”: Havoc Rate vs. EPA/Dropback and what it says about both defenses
OU’s plan to create controlled chaos: simulated pressures, creepers, and twist games without busting coverages
Michigan’s offensive DNA under Sherrone Moore: TE-heavy looks, duo/power, QB run constraints, and how to fit it
How John Mateer can stay in rhythm: quick game, RPOs, screens, and selective max-protect shots
Turnover math, third-and-long leverage, red-zone finishing, and special teams swing plays
Bold calls: a Sooners WR scores twice; Michigan goes 0-for on 3rd-and-8+
Why it mattersIf this becomes an efficiency game, OU’s structure has the edge; if it turns chaotic, Michigan’s volatility can steal it. We show the film and the numbers that draw that line.
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Keywords: Oklahoma Sooners, Michigan Wolverines, Brent Venables, Sherrone Moore, Bryce Underwood, John Mateer, Havoc Rate, EPA, simulated pressure, college football, SEC, Big Ten, GameLab, Champion Standard.

Oklahoma Dominates the Redbirds

Oklahoma 35, Illinois State 3 — Tune-Up with TeethJohn Mateer’s OU debut looked surgical: 30/37 for 392 yards with 15 explosive completions. Ben Arbuckle kept it efficient. WR depth flashed, and TE/Kanak packages changed the math. Run game needs juice. Defense stayed vanilla but stingy, rotated a ton, and left room to crank up havoc before Michigan.
Timestamps00:00 — Open, headlines, final score, vibe check01:15 — QB John Mateer breakdown: accuracy, command, explosives06:40 — WR/TE usage: Burks, Lewis, Sategna + Kanick/Huggins packages10:50 — Run game reality: Blaylock’s case for RB1, Barnes/Ott notes15:45 — What Arbuckle showed (and hid): stick/verts/dagger vs WSU staples20:30 — Defense: rotation, structure, and why havoc was low by design26:05 — Corrections & concerns: turnovers, penalties, pressure menu30:10 — Michigan preview: OL reinforcements, RB rotation, sim-pressure watch
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Time to Believe!

BELIEVE. It’s game week in Norman and we’re cranking it up. Today we lay out our fan-friendly tailgate plan, set season expectations, and preview how our film + analytics dashboard will drive smarter conversations all year. Hit subscribe and roll with us! 🙌
TAILGATE DETAILS (Illinois State week):• Lot CE5 by Cross Village / Boomer Outreach Building (south side of campus)• Look for SoonerPako’s OU Ambulance—your “North Star” to find us• Shade trees, easy parking, quick postgame exit, 60" TV• Food/Drinks: 20–22 lb brisket, koozies, water, beer, (yes) jello shots• BYO chair; park free at Lloyd Noble and stroll over if you want
THIS EPISODE HITS:• Why “Believe” is the right mindset heading into 2025• Our 9–3 vs 8–3 season debate and the LSU game inflection point• Michigan as an early litmus test; Texas chess match; SEC road gauntlet (Bama/Tennessee/SC)• What upgrades matter most (OL gelling, WR emergence, secondary tweaks)• Our film + data plan: coverage tracking (Quarters/Tampa), pressure vs. completion %, run/pass efficiency, OL/DL win rates, blitzer profiles, and more (powered by SIS Data Hub Pro)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE• Sunday show ~4:00-45 PM CT (film + dashboards)• Midweek preview pod (matchups, keys, updates)
CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open & theme: BELIEVE02:04 Hopes up vs. recent scars04:26 Tailgate plan + location overview07:53 Why CE5: shade, parking, quick exit09:44 What to bring & what we provide17:56 Season cadence + SIS sponsor + dashboards29:50 Contract-year roster energy (why 9–3/10–2 is in play)37:00 Texas/Bama/Tennessee stretch41:59 4–0 path into OU-TX?48:58 Coaching chess match in Dallas1:03:29 Michigan litmus test1:09:58 Arbuckle identity & why rhythm returns
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