National Championship or Heisman: Which is MORE Likely in 2026? How eligibility rules have a positive impact

Oklahoma Sooners football stars gain a crucial edge as new NCAA eligibility rules shake up the landscape. Could the added flexibility for redshirting reshape roster decisions and NIL opportunities, while giving players like P.J. Adebawore, Peyton Bowen, and Jacobe Johnson a bigger window to shine? John Williams and Jay Smith break down how the revamped 5-for-5 rule impacts team depth, recruiting strategy, and the postseason outlook for Brent Venables’ squad. They tackle burning questions about Heisman Trophy odds for John Mateer, SEC championship chances, and key battles between David Stone, Kip Lewis, Rocky Beers, and Parker Livingstone. The conversation explores the ripple effect of Oklahoma Baseball’s national title on the athletic department, plus a spirited comparison of Sooner Nation’s fandom with global World Cup supporters. Don’t miss insider insights into roster management, player development, and what’s next for Oklahoma athletics on the biggest stage. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.