Listen "Alright Sooner Nation, Gather 'Round | Oklahoma’s Climb Back to National Respect"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s Alright Sooner Nation, Gather ’Round, we break down how Oklahoma’s 42–3 win over Temple solidified the Sooners’ status as more than just a September story. Sitting at 3–0 and now ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll, Brent Venables’ team has combined a suffocating defense with an emerging cast of offensive playmakers like John Mateer, Tory Blaylock and Jaren Kanak.
We’ll talk about why national analysts are finally buying in, how OU’s “recess but disciplined” culture is showing up on Saturdays, and what’s at stake in the upcoming top-25 showdown with Auburn. By the end, you’ll see why Oklahoma isn’t just creeping up the polls — they’re forcing their way back into the playoff conversation.
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We’ll talk about why national analysts are finally buying in, how OU’s “recess but disciplined” culture is showing up on Saturdays, and what’s at stake in the upcoming top-25 showdown with Auburn. By the end, you’ll see why Oklahoma isn’t just creeping up the polls — they’re forcing their way back into the playoff conversation.
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