Oklahoma Sooners offense takes a step | Defensive line STEPS UP without R Mason Thomas | Secondary CONCERNS

The Oklahoma Sooners offense took a HUGE step forward in their dramatic victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, finally realizing that running the ball is the key to unlocking their College Football Playoff aspirations. Quarterback John Mateer found his confidence, particularly in his running ability, which head coach Brent Venables believes will allow the team to accelerate and break through previous performance ceilings. The running game, fueled by the Xavier Robinson experience and the potential return of Tory Blaylock, is poised to challenge the Alabama Crimson Tide's run defense, which is ranked number 73 nationally.The defense, even without the dynamic R Mason Thomas for a large part of the game due to injury, put on an incredible performance against Tennessee, recording 26 total pressures and 4 sacks. Taylor Wein was a standout on the defensive line, registering 7 pressures (1 hit, 6 hurries). Despite the defensive line being highly effective, the secondary's performance against high-powered passing offenses like Tennessee's Joey Aguilar and the previous week's opponent still raises questions about long-term stability. John Williams and Jay Smith break down the game-changing adjustments, how the team's culture under Brent Venables fueled the win, and what the Oklahoma Sooners need to improve before their major showdown with the Alabama Crimson Tide.Tap in to hear the full breakdown, including an honest assessment of John Mateer's second-half resurgence, the defensive line's impressive depth, and the secondary's biggest challenge moving forward.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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.