Locked On Sooners podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosted by John Williams, the managing editor of The Sooners Wire at USA TODAY Sports and Jay Smith of Unfair Sports, the Locked On Sooners podcast provides your daily Oklahoma Sooners fix with expert opinions, big-name guests, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Boomer Sooner. From the thunderous roar of the crowds at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to the pursuit of victory in the Lloyd Noble Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Sooners podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Sooners’ locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Sooners podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
What this show covers
SEC footballCollege FootballBrent VenablesTexas LonghornsJohn MateerRed River ShowdownCollege Football PlayoffGeorgia BulldogsRed River RivalryOffensive lineBen ArbuckleLSUSECQuarterback battleQuarterback debate
What listeners will find here
Oklahoma’s defense flips Red River as big plays bury Texas late
Oklahoma’s 27-24 win over Texas is framed as a defensive statement powered by pressure, turnovers, and timely special teams. John Williams and Jay Smith dig into the pick-six, blocked punt, second-half offensive line response, and what it could mean for Brent Venables’ next stretch.
Lane Kiffin under fire, Oklahoma rolls Texas, and UCLA crashes the playoff race
This episode centers on Lane Kiffin’s rough start at LSU after a late collapse at Kentucky, while also breaking down Oklahoma’s win over Texas and UCLA’s upset of Oregon. It’s a fast-moving panel reaction show focused on the weekend’s biggest college football swings.
Oklahoma’s Red River shocker gets the full postgame breakdown
Oklahoma’s 27-24 upset of Texas is the focus here, from Lloyd Avant’s punishing runs to late-game plays by John Mateer and Isaiah Sategna. The episode digs into key defensive and special teams moments and what this win could mean for the Sooners’ SEC and playoff outlook.
Oklahoma enters Red River week with roster drama, injuries, and upset questions
Oklahoma heads into the Red River Showdown dealing with the dismissal of freshman receiver Jahsiear Rogers and a closely watched injury report. The episode weighs whether roster turbulence and health concerns can be overcome by grit, defense, and a reshaped offensive plan against Texas.
Red River Rivalry gets a playoff-sized pressure test
Oklahoma and Texas enter Red River week with momentum questions, defensive intrigue, and major playoff stakes. Jay Smith and Brad Kellner dig into whether OU can slow Texas, whether the Longhorn offense finally clicks, and which matchup could decide a rivalry game that may swing both seasons.
Episodes
BEAT TEXAS: Oklahoma Sooners Game Plan to SHOCK the Texas Longhorns, Arch Manning
5 Oct 2026 · 30 min
It's Time For Change: Oklahoma's Season at a Crossroads | Sooners Can Fix This?
28 Sept 2026 · 29 min
