U40: OU finds replacement for DeMarco, talking changes in CFB for 2026

Spring is in full swing as baseball and softball are underway, but the Sooners are still producing plenty of football news as Deland McCullough has been tabbed to take over for DeMarco Murray as OU's newest running backs coach. We talk with Josh McCuistion about what that means for recruiting at the position and we get into the running back room in general. We take some time to look at some of the coaching moves during the offseason as a lot of big name offensive and defensive coordinators have landed at Power 4 schools with aspirations for the College Football Playoffs next season. Which ones could we see working out and which ones could we see being busts? Are Zane Rowe and OU on the outs? Josh is here to tell us more. And we talk some hoops as the men are on fire! And so is Lloyd Noble! Plus stickball is off to a fast start. Lots to get into on this week's edition of the Unofficial 40 podcast. THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW: 0:00 - Welcome back to the Unofficial 40! Sooners hire Deland McCullough as running backs coach 20:00 - McCullough should like his RB room  27:00 - Recruiting: 2027 DE Zane Rowe commitment date on 3/13 38:00 - What’s the feedback on new coaches on recruiting trail?  41:00 - 2028 Micah Rhodes thoughts on Deland McCullough  43:00 - Scattershooting around CFB with Carey Murdock  1:05:00 - Hoops talk; the LNC almost burned down and it was sorta awesome 1:22:00 - Diamond sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices