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- Oklahoma chose not to pursue another proven portal running back, instead betting on its returning players and incoming youth. - Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock are expected to lead the rotation, but both missed spring and left the depth chart unsettled while younger backs took valuable reps. - The strategy carries risk, though running back is one position where Oklahoma believes freshmen can contribute immediately.

- Top Actionable Intel - Oklahoma came out of spring without new major injury news beyond previously discussed longer-term issues for Taylor Heim, Jacob Curry, and Daniel Akinkumi. - The hosts think Oklahoma has top-10/playoff-level talent, but said the first five games are pivotal and a 4-1 start feels important. - John Mateer remains the biggest national storyline: the hosts saw good spring moments, but still need proof that he can elevate both his own play and the offense around him. - No official wager, spread pick, or total play was released.

- WR: Oklahoma joins the race for Rivals300 WR Carson LaCombe https:// on3.com/rivals/carson- lacombe-281469/ …

- TE: From @CodyNagel247 : Oklahoma's overhaul at TE under Jason Witten could be the key to fixing the Sooners' offense https:// cbssports.com/college-footba ll/news/oklahoma-jason-witten-tight-end-overhaul/ …

- Top Team-Specific Takeaways - Oklahoma's defense still did pretty well in all of those metrics. - it wasn't just the schedule that they were playing. - They were just a very good defense. - Michigan was 49th, they're on Oklahoma's schedule.

- RB: Spell check is your friend And I hope he's their rb vs Denver.

- Tech QB situation needs investigation; hope for season suspension.

- Tech QB should be banned for betting on own team; Campbell's investment may save him.

- David Gabriel Georges far down line; OU would need strong late offer. - Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss leading.

- WR room produced catches/blocks last year; issue was QB unable to consistently execute designed route concepts, tied to OL play.

- OL depth questions (7/8/9 spots, UK Dan option), injury projections, DL rotation assessment sought.

- Transfer portal makes depth-stacking harder for elite programs; talented bench players increasingly leave for playing time.

- John Mateer needs better game management; hero ball mentality stems from Arbuckle's QB-dominated run game and excessive RPO plays.

- TE unit (Hansen, Beers, Van Dorselaer) vastly improved over last year; Mateer could be Top 2 SEC QB by season end.

- Oklahoma WR injuries past 3-4 years make it hard evaluating if new additions are good fits.

- Elijah Thomas could move to defense; OU interested in him on that side.

- OU rushing issues stem from all factors: scheme, OL, RB quality, TE blocking/receiving, WR depth.

- Oklahoma improved OL, TE, RB, WR depth enables outside zone, dual TE, counters, RPO adjustments with stronger defense support.

- OU o-line plagued by injuries past two years; Bedenbaugh inserted three freshmen with healthy Nwaiwu; finally stable 2024.

- Rabbit ears/speaker-wire antenna workaround available; DirectTV CBS dispute workaround works in cities; grove location too far for signal.

- Twelve OU players projected to make 2025 All-SEC team: Sategna, Fasusi, Wein, Stone, Lewis, Heinecke, Guillory, E. - Bowen, Sandell, Miller, Anderson.

- OU's schedule easier last year; tougher QB play expected this season.

- Chambliss Heisman favorite; Arch ahead of Sellers for supporting cast; Sellers top-3 QB, first draft pick candidate.

- Need Safety and OL depth; DT should be fine barring injury rash like last year.

- QB: It is like this whole board has never played a sport where you throw a ball of any kind.

- Sorsby wagered $2.50 to under $1 per pitch on balls/strikes at Reds games.