The Schooner Pod: An Oklahoma Sooners Podcast

As is tradition, we pick the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

The Schooner Pod boys convene to recap the major movement in the transfer portal and preview the two massive College Football Playoff semifinal games in Oregon vs. Indiana and Mississippi vs. Miami.

The Schooner Pod boys recap a painful season-ending loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Playoff is here, and The Weekend Spread boys are ready to make their round one picks! The crew breaks down every matchup, including Oklahoma vs. Alabama and Texas A&M vs. Miami, as well as the first slate of other bowl games going on outside of the Playoff.

It's Playoff Time in Oklahoma! In this episode, Bobby Howard and Jamison Maxwell preview the massive CFP game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The two hosts dive into the major keys of the game on both sides, what OU can improve upon in the rematch, and much more.Chapters00:00 Previewing the Playoff Showdown03:00 Oklahoma's Opportunity to Shine05:49 Analyzing Alabama's Current State09:07 Injury Impacts on Both Teams11:53 Defensive Strategies and Matchups14:52 Offensive Challenges for Oklahoma18:05 Key Players and Game Plans20:59 Final Thoughts and Predictions24:43 Offensive Strategy and Key Players27:27 Offensive Line Dynamics and Player Health30:10 Discipline and Refereeing Impact31:25 Game Day Atmosphere and Tailgating Vibes39:12 Game Predictions and Final Thoughts

Conference championship week is here, and we are picking the full slate of games! From heavy hitters like the Big Ten title (Ohio State vs. Indiana) and the SEC title (Alabama vs. Georgia) to the smaller championship games like the CUSA and the ACC, we've got you covered.

The Oklahoma Sooners are likely Playoff-bound after a 17-13 slugfest win over the LSU Tigers. The Schooner Pod crew recaps the game and looks forward to the Playoff road ahead.

One of the best weeks of college football is here: Rivalry Week! The Weekend Spread breaks down the biggest matchups with massive Playoff implications, including Ohio State vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M, Alabama vs. Auburn, Pitt vs. Miami, Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt, and more! The group also reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

The Schooner Pod boys react to OU's massive 17-6 win over Missouri.

The penultimate weekend of college football is here, and the Playoff race has reached a boiling point. This week, the Weekend Spread crew reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings and picks a Week 13 slate that includes Oklahoma vs. Missouri, USC vs. Oregon, Tennessee vs. Florida, and more!

The Schooner Pod crew recaps the Oklahoma Sooners' thrilling 23-21 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium and looks ahead to OU's path to the College Football Playoff.

We've got a MASSIVE weekend of college football ahead of us in the SEC! This week, the Weekend Spread crew picks Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Texas vs. Georgia, Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh, Iowa vs. USC, and more!

After a massive win on Rocky Top, optimism is high in Norman for the Sooners off the bye week, even with the tough road ahead. Can OU beat Alabama on the road? Would the Sooners be able to slip in a 9-3? The Schooner Pod discusses the final stretch and answers the question: Are we in the middle of a Red November?

Another week of a crucial November in college football is here, and The Weekend Spread is ready to pick! This week, the crew picks BYU vs. Texas Tech, Oregon vs. Iowa, Texas A&M vs. Missouri, Alabama vs. LSU, and more!

Bobby and Ty recap a massive victory from Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners, as they defeat the Tennessee Volunteers 33-27. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for a massive Week 10 of college football with The Weekend Spread! This week, we pick Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, Texas vs. Vanderbilt, Nebraska vs. USC, Cincinnati vs. Utah, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Schooner Pod boys recap OU’s 34-26 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels. Later, they preview the upcoming game against the Tennessee Volunteers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for a massive Week 9 of college football with The Weekend Spread! This week, we pick Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, Missouri vs. Vanderbilt, Texas A&M vs. LSU, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners got a much-needed SEC road win against South Carolina, beating the Gamecocks 26-7. The Schooner Pod crew recaps the win and looks ahead to next week’s massive Top 15 showdown with Ole Miss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for a massive Week 8 of college football with The Weekend Spread! Games include Tennessee vs. Alabama, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, USC vs. Notre Dame, LSU vs. Vanderbilt, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Brian Rauf of The Rauf Report and Basket Under Review joins The Schooner Pod to break down the South Carolina Gamecocks’ perspective on Saturday’s crucial SEC game against the Oklahoma Sooners. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Schooner Pod crew recaps a frustrating afternoon in the Cotton Bowl, as the Oklahoma Sooners fall to the Texas Longhorns 23-6. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for a massive Week 7 of college football with The Weekend Spread! Games include Oklahoma vs. Texas in the Red River Rivalry, Alabama vs. Missouri, Indiana vs. Oregon, Michigan vs. USC, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

How do Texas Longhorns fans feel ahead of the Red River Rivalry? UT graduate and football aficionado Chris Ilenstine joins Bobby and Ty to break down Arch Manning’s poor start, the offensive line issues, the Horns’ elite defense, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for one of our favorite episodes of the year—our in-depth preview of the State Fair of Texas! Whether you’re a first-time attendee eager to learn what to expect or a seasoned visitor looking for the latest updates, this video has everything you need to make the most of your fair experience ahead of the Red River Rivalry. Food Map: https://bigtex.com/plan-your-visit/map/ DART: https://www.dart.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Schooner Pod boys recap OU’s 44-0 romp over Kent State. Oh, and welcome to Texas Week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for Week 6 of college football with The Weekend Spread! Games include Miami vs. Florida St, Alabama vs. Vanderbilt, Florida vs. Texas, Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M, and more! Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:46 Virginia vs. Louisville10:15 Miami vs. Florida State15:32 Iowa State vs. Cincinnati29:15 Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M36:57 TCU vs. Colorado44:26 Alabama vs. Vanderbilt52:22 Texas Tech vs. Houston58:19 Texas vs. Florida01:06:17 Oklahoma vs. Kent State01:15:18 Wild Card Picks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The bye week is over, and the Oklahoma Sooners are about to face the bulk of a very difficult schedule. How far can OU go, especially without John Mateer? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Week 5 in college football features titanic matchups in the SEC and Big Ten, and we’re here to pick them! Join the Weekend Spread boys as they pick Penn State vs. Oregon, Georgia vs. Alabama, Ole Miss vs. LSU, Illinois vs. USC, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

John Mateer will undergo surgery to repair a broken bone in his thumb. Dr. Jamison Maxwell and Bobby Howard look into the injury, explore Mateer’s road to recovery, the odds of a Red River return, and examine the state of the Sooners without the Heisman front-runner. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners took down the Auburn Tigers in a 24-17 battle to advance to 4-0. The Schooner Pod crew breaks down the biggest performers, the controversial moments, OU's sack record, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Get ready for an action-packed Week 4 in college football with the Weekend Spread! We give our picks for the biggest games in the SEC and around the country, including Oklahoma vs. Auburn, Miami vs. Florida, Missouri vs. South Carolina, Utah vs. Texas Tech, Indiana vs. Illinois, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners are 3-0 after a 42-3 romp in Philadelphia against Temple. The Schooner Pod boys (lightly) recap the win and look ahead to Saturday's massive SEC opener against the Auburn Tigers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Gang picks a packed Week 3 slate in college football! Games include Tennessee vs. Georgia, LSU vs. Florida, Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M, Miami vs. South Florida, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners secured a massive victory against the Michigan Wolverines. The Schooner Pod boys recap the win, John Mateer's big performance, stand-out plays, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Weekend Spread boys pick a slate from Week 2! Games include Michigan @ OU, Kansas @ Missouri, Iowa @ Iowa State, SMU @ Baylor, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media joins The Schooner Pod to break down the Michigan Wolverines' perspective on Saturday's massive game against the Oklahoma Sooners.Click Here For More from Sleepers Media. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners got 2025 off to a winning start with a 35-3 win over Illinois State. We break down the standouts, areas of concern, and glance ahead to next week's massive game against Michigan. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Weekend Spread boys pick a packed slate from the first weekend of the regular season! Games include Texas @ Ohio State, LSU @ Clemson, Notre Dame @ Miami, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The offseason is over: it's football time in Oklahoma! The Schooner Pod boys preview the Sooners' season opener against Illinois State, discussing what they are looking forward to most as the 2025 season begins. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The long offseason is over: Week Zero is here! The Weekend Spread crew picks the Week Zero slate, as well as some season-long college football predictions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

As we approach the start of the 2025 season, we take a look at the strongest (and weakest) position groups for the Oklahoma Sooners. In this episode, we rank the position groups in Tiermaker, with S being the highest and D being the lowest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Weekend Spread crew predicts how the SEC will shake out in a wide-open 2025 season! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Weekend Spread boys preview the 2025 Big 12 football season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

With college football under a month away, it's time to look at our favorite prop bets for the 2025 college football season. We'll pick our favorite win totals, conference championship winners, and make our WAY too early Heisman guesses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

With the college football season looming, it's time to dive deep into the offseason that was and the biggest questions awaiting the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025 and beyond. From the debut seasons of John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle, and Jaydn Ott, to Jim Nagy's recruiting strategy, we take a look at the State of the Sooners ahead of a massive 2025.YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The OU Sooners offseason got a massive shakeup with the news that longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire in the upcoming school year. Bobby reacts to the news, reflects on Joe C's legacy, and looks ahead to what might come next. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Schooner Pod is back and is ready to recap a tumultuous offseason for the sport, the Sooners hype train, and more. OKC fan? Subscribe to Morning Thunder today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

In this special mini-episode of The Schooner Pod, Bobby and Jamison close the book on Tennessee, take a look at the decision to name Michael Hawkins Jr. as QB1, discuss what can be done with the offense going forward, and preview Saturday's matchup with the Auburn Tigers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

Conference play is in full swing and we've got some massive games to pick! We'll preview Georgia @ Alabama, Oklahoma @ Auburn, Oklahoma State @ Kansas State, Arizona @ Utah, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com