Sooner State of Mind
Join Casey Mallon as he discusses all things Sooners!
Episodes
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Oklahoma vs. South Carolina: Can the Sooners Stop the Surging Gamecocks? | Rixon Lane
OKLAHOMA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA: CAN THE SOONERS STOP THE SURGING GAMECOCKS? Sooner Nation, we've got a BONUS EPISODE, and we're bringing in reinforcements from enemy territory! This week on Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon welcomes back Rixon Lane, host of Bleav in South Carolina, for an inside…
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Oklahoma Football Is STILL ALIVE! Did the Sooners FINALLY Figure It Out?
SOONER NATION, WE'RE STILL ALIVE! But can Oklahoma finally turn one big win into a winning streak? The Oklahoma Sooners went into Starkville and took down Mississippi State 23-15, keeping their postseason hopes alive in a game that had plenty of promise, a few heart-stopping moments, and just...
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OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL IS BROKEN! Is It Time to BENCH MATEER & FIRE ARBUCKLE?
SOONER NATION, WE HAVE A PROBLEM. AND IT'S TIME FOR SOME BIG CHANGES IN NORMAN. Just when it looked like Oklahoma had turned a corner after taking down Texas in the Red River Rivalry, the Sooners delivered another soul-crushing performance, falling 21-13 to Kentucky. Three losses, an offense…
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THE GOLDEN HAT IS HOME! Oklahoma STUNS Texas 27-24 in Red River Thriller!
BOOMER SOONER! THE GOLDEN HAT IS COMING HOME! OU STUNS #1 TEXAS IN AN INSTANT RED RIVER CLASSIC! SOONER NATION, HOW ABOUT THEM SOONERS?!?! They counted us out. They made Texas a 7.5-point favorite. They questioned John Mateer, doubted the offense, and crowned the Longhorns the No. 1 team in the...
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RED RIVER RIVALRY: John Mateer's Last Chance to Save Oklahoma's Season?
It's Oklahoma vs. Texas. It's the Red River Rivalry. And for the Sooners, EVERYTHING is on the line! Sooner Nation, the 2026 season has been anything but what we expected. Sitting at 2-2 after a brutal loss to Georgia, Oklahoma is searching for answers, consistency, and a spark that could turn…
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Oklahoma’s Defense Deserves Better—Can Mateer Deliver vs. Texas?
Sooner Nation, how much longer can Oklahoma’s defense carry the load? Casey Mallon digs into a frustrating showing against Georgia, John Mateer’s disappointing play and costly errors, and a Sooners rushing attack that still can’t find its footing. The defense continues to deliver—but critical...
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Is It Time to PANIC at Oklahoma? | Sooners Offense Hits Rock Bottom
The Oklahoma Sooners got the win over New Mexico…but somehow it felt a whole lot more like a loss. On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey breaks down another brutal offensive performance from Oklahoma, including a rushing attack that managed just 61 yards, continued inconsistency from…
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Sooners Invade the Big House | Oklahoma-Michigan Preview
Sooner Nation, it’s time for a BIG one. The Oklahoma Sooners are heading into the Big House for a massive showdown with the Michigan Wolverines, and on this episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon is breaking down everything you need to know before kickoff. Joining the show is Jared…
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OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL IS BACK! OU vs UTEP Season Opener Preview
Oklahoma Sooners football is officially back, and the stoke levels are OFF THE CHARTS. Casey Mallon gets you ready for OU’s Friday night season opener against UTEP, breaking down the matchup, what Brent Venables’ defense could unleash on Miners quarterback EJ Colson Jr., and why this could be a...
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WHY OKLAHOMA COULD SHOCK COLLEGE FOOTBALL IN 2026 | Jim Nagy, Brent Venables & John Mateer
Sooner football is almost HERE, and the stoke levels are officially rising! With Oklahoma less than two weeks away from kicking off the 2026 season under the Friday night lights against UTEP, Casey dives into why the future of this program might be brighter than ever. We break down the impact of...
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OU Fall Camp Buzz: Mateer, Witten & a Loaded Sooners Offense
Fall camp is officially rolling in Norman, and Oklahoma football is just 26 days away! The stoke levels are rising as Casey Mallon dives into everything coming out of OU Media Day and what we’re learning about a Sooners offense that could be ready to make a major leap in 2026. We break down Jason...
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The Sooners Just Stole One from Notre Dame
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION! On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon is back after a finger-safe Fourth of July weekend and ready to turn the page toward what really matters: Oklahoma Sooners football is less than two months away. Casey reacts to OU’s season opener against UTEP being...
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National Champion Sooners Baseball Brings Home The Chip for Skip!
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION — the boys are back in a championship state of mind! On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we recap Oklahoma Baseball bringing home the National Championship and what this title means for the Sooners’ athletic dominance across the board. Then we jump into Austin Reaves...
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The Most IMPORTANT Oklahoma QB Breakdown of the Offseason
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… Casey Mallon is back with a MASSIVE breakdown of why the 2026 Oklahoma offense might be ready to explode under John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle. From Mateer’s wild playmaking ability at Washington State to the loaded Sooners tight end and receiver rooms, this episode dives...
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NFL DRAFT RECAP: SOONERS GET PAID Landing Spots, Steals & Sleeper Hits!
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… YOU ALREADY KNOW THE VIBES. The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and Oklahoma showed up in a big way—sending a loaded class of seven Sooners into the league, tying its largest draft haul since 2022. From R Mason Thomas landing with the Kansas City Chiefs to a wave of Day…
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Heinecke Wins BIG, Spring Game Buzz & Sooners Ready for the NFL Draft
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Make sure you subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Music… Sooner Nation, we’ve got a loaded episode that hits every corner of the crimson and cream universe. We kick things off with the...
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OU Football STOCK UP Spring Practice, QB Growth & BIG Program Energy
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Spring has officially sprung in Norman, and you can feel it—Sooner football is BACK. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the electric return of spring ball as Oklahoma hits the practice field, the countdown...
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Future Freaks in Norman & Sooners Shining at the NFL Combine
Sooner Nation… the NFL Combine spotlight was shining bright on OU, recruiting momentum is heating up with Future Freaks Weekend, and the Sooners are building the kind of roster that can compete in the SEC, compete for National Championships, and eventually compete on Sundays. In this episode of...
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Sooners Coaching Shakeup: 3 Major Hires That Could Change Everything
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon and you are officially in a SOONER STATE OF MIND. If you bleed crimson and cream, hit that SUBSCRIBE button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and YouTube so you never miss breaking Oklahoma Sooners news, recruiting intel, coaching...
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Chaos, Controversy & Crimson: Why Oklahoma Is Still Ahead of the Curve
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION — YOU’RE OFFICIALLY IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND. This episode is an emotional roller coaster, a reality check, and a shot of optimism all wrapped into one wild Sooner night. We open with an instant classic (and near-disaster) in OU men’s hoops, snapping a brutal 9-game...
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Sooners Win the Offseason: Returning Stars, Portal Battles & Championship Outlook
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon — and you are officially IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND. The long, strange trip of the college football season is finally in the rearview mirror, a first-time national champion has been crowned, and the offseason storylines are already hitting at full...
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Oklahoma Lands Jason Witten | CFP Semis Go Nuclear & Title Game Preview
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION! I’m Casey Mallon, and you are officially IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND. Before we dive in — SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. New OU football content, college football playoff...
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Playoff Chaos, Portal Moves & Why Oklahoma Isn’t Far Off at All
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon, and you are officially back in a SOONER STATE OF MIND. The portal is WIDE open, the NIL landscape is shifting under everyone’s feet, and Oklahoma football is at the center of it all. In this episode, we break down the 21 Sooners currently in the…
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Catastrophic Mistakes & Crimson Pain: How Oklahoma Let It Slip away vs Alabama
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon, and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND. In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we break down one of the most heartbreaking, gut-punch losses of the season as Oklahoma lets a golden opportunity slip away against Alabama — not because of effort, not...
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Red November Reloaded: Oklahoma vs Alabama | CFP Rematch in Norman
WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION?! I’m Casey Mallon, and you are officially locked into a SOONER STATE OF MIND. We are five days away from Oklahoma playoff football, and the hype is REAL. In this must-listen episode, we set the table for a massive College Football Playoff first-round showdown as the #8...
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Doubt OU at Your Own Risk: Sooners’ Defense Dominates LSU in Pure Sooner Magic
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON — AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Buckle up, fam… because LSU came into Norman and tried to turn Saturday into pure SEC chaos — wind swirling, refs doing SEC-ref things, turnovers flying, momentum swinging like crazy — and yet again, these...
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Playoff Pressure Rising: Sooners Face LSU With Everything on the Line!
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION?! I am Casey Mallon, and YOU are now in a Sooner State of Mind, the place where passion meets playoff dreams and Brent Venables’ defense hits like a midnight flyer rolling straight out of Birmingham. OU walked into last weekend with two teams between them and the College...
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Sooners Shock Bama, Eyes on Mizzou
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION — you are now in a Sooner State of Mind! In this episode, Casey breaks down the Sooners’ massive win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, including the turning-point moments, standout performances, and what this victory means for Oklahoma’s SEC trajectory. We roll through the…
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Battle of the Blue Bloods: Oklahoma vs. Alabama Preview
Sooner State of Mind: “Crimson Collision in Tuscaloosa” What’s up, Sooner Nation! Casey Mallon here, and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind! After a much-needed bye week, Oklahoma heads to Tuscaloosa for a massive showdown with the Alabama Crimson Tide — a clash of college football blue bloods...
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Sooners Shock Rocky Top: OU beat the Vols 33-27
What is up, Sooner Nation — I’m Casey Mallon, and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND! The Oklahoma Sooners went into Knoxville and came out with a hard-fought 33-27 win over the Tennessee Volunteers, surviving a wild night filled with penalties, big defensive plays, and clutch kicks from the...
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Sooners vs Vols: Penalties, Playmakers, and Sooner Magic Reborn!
What is up, Sooner Nation! I’m Casey Mallon, and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind! This week, the Sooners take on the Tennessee Volunteers, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know heading into this SEC showdown in Knoxville. From Oklahoma’s relentless defense (29 sacks and 89...
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Sooner State of Mind: South Carolina Smoked, Rebels on Deck
SOONER STATE OF MIND — “Red Hot in Norman: Sooners Surge Past South Carolina, Rebels Up Next” WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! I’m Casey Mallon, and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND! The Oklahoma Sooners just handled business, taking down the South Carolina Gamecocks in impressive fashion — and now...
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Sooner Grit Meets Beamer Ball: An SEC Battle OU vs South Carolina
What is up, Sooner Nation! Casey Mallon here, and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind. This week, we take a hard look at Oklahoma’s bounce-back moment after a gut-check loss — and we’ve got special guest Rixon Lane, host of Bleav in South Carolina, to help us break down this Week 8 clash…
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Is Money Mateer Back? All Signs Point to YES for the Red River Rivalry!
The Red River Showdown: Friend of the Devil, Enemy of the Horns” WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! Casey Mallon is BACK and locked into that Sooner State of Mind! This week, it’s all about OU vs. Texas — the ultimate border battle, fried food, burnt orange heartbreak, and pure crimson chaos inside the...
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Michael Hawkins Time! OU QB1 Ready for Kent State
Welcome to Sooner State of Mind... Boomer Sooner! After a bye week filled with chaos across college football, the Oklahoma Sooners jump to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 without even taking the field. In this week’s episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon breaks down all the upsets that shook the…
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From Auburn Tears to Sooner Fears: Mateer’s Injury & Hawkins’ Shot
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… Casey Mallon here, and you are now officially in a Sooner State of Mind! This week was supposed to be all about how the Sooners wrecked Jackson Arnold’s homecoming—9 sacks, 14 TFLs, holding Auburn to just 67 yards on the ground, and Jayden Jackson earning Outland Trophy...
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Sooners Silence Michigan | OU vs Temple Preview + Week 3 CFB Showdowns
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! Casey Mallon here, and you are locked into another episode of Sooner State of Mind! The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off one of the most satisfying wins in recent memory — a 24–13 victory over the Michigan Wolverines. From John Mateer’s Baker-like grit to Jaren Kanak’s...
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Oklahoma vs Michigan Showdown: SEC Statement, Blue Blood History & Playoff Stakes
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! Casey Mallon here, and you are officially in a Sooner State of Mind! This week’s episode dives deep into Oklahoma’s statement win, the rise of John Mateer at quarterback, and why Jaren Kanak looks like the next big thing at tight end. From Brent Venables’ defense...
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Sooners Football is Back! OU vs Illinois State Breakdown + Top Week 1 CFB Matchups
WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON, AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! This Saturday at 3 PM PST, the wait is finally over as the #18 Oklahoma Sooners open the 2025 season at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium against the Illinois State Redbirds. Vegas has OU as 35.5-point...
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SEC Moves to 9 Games: What It Means for Oklahoma Sooners & College Football Playoff
Oklahoma Sooners fans, the countdown is on! We are officially just 7 DeMarco Murrays away from kickoff as OU prepares to take on Illinois State to open the 2025 season. But before we preview next week’s matchup, we’ve got breaking news that shakes the entire college football landscape: the SEC is...
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"Oklahoma Sooners: John Mateer Rumors, Young Defensive Stars & 17 Days to Kickoff"
🏈 Sooner State of Mind – 17 Days ‘Til Kickoff & the John Mateer Story What’s up, Sooner Nation?! Casey here, and you are now IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! We’re just 17 days—that’s 17 Marvin Mims Jrs.—away from the 2025 Oklahoma Sooners storming into Memorial Stadium to curb stomp the Illinois…
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Joe Castiglione's Farewell, Big Recruiting Wins, and Game Day Upgrades!
Sooner State of Mind: Joe Castiglione's Farewell, Big Recruiting Wins, and Game Day Upgrades! In this can't-miss episode of Sooner State of Mind, we dive into the monumental news out of Norman: legendary Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione will step down in 2028 after a historic run that...
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Playoff Power Shift: Why the Sooners Could Thrive in the New Format
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, the Sooners continue to build for the future as GM Jim Nagy makes another key hire and Oklahoma lands a massive 2026 commitment in 6'4", 290-pound DT Brian Harris. We dive into the latest College Football Playoff reseeding chatter and the ongoing arms race...
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NFL Draft Shocks, Transfer Portal Drama & Sooner Softball Domination!
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. The NFL Draft has come and gone. While only two Sooners, Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman, heard their names called, it had been well over twenty years since OU had that few players drafted. That is something Brent Venables and Jim...
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Baker Mayfield ranked the #1 college QB of the 2000's
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. Well, stoke levels are at least a little higher than they were last year at this time. Some unwelcome familiarity is rearing its ugly head once again. It is only April, but injuries are piling up for Sooner receivers. The word out…
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Could a return to Bedlam come Sooner than we think?
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. Spring Ball is here, and we get John Mateer's thoughts on his new team and how tough it is going up against that Sooner defense in practice every day. Could a Bedlam return be closer than we think? If it is up to Oklahoma State…
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Sooners score NFL swag with their new GM!
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. With so much activity surrounding the program, every little bit of news gets us that much closer to football season. A familiar face is back with the program. Kevin Wilson makes his way to Norman via Tulsa. If he picks up where he...
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A Sooner Super Bowl MVP, Demarco Murray stays at OU & NFL Combine!
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. Although stoke levels vary in degrees of stokeness, depending on which level you are looking at. On one level, there will be no football for quite some time, but Sooner legend Jalen Hurts ended the NFL season as a Super Bowl…
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So many Sooners in Super Bowl LIX
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. Brent Venables has completed his coaching staff for the 2025 season with the additions of Nate Dreiling and Wes Goodwin. Even with six current or former defensive coordinators on the staff, it will be Brent Venables who calls the...
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Jim Knowles shuns the Buckeyes and Sooners for Penn State
In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. Even though it was only hearsay, the word was Jim Knowles was in play to be the defensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners for the 2025 season. Instead, Knowles found over 3 million reasons to head to Pennsylvania and became…
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