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Jesse Crittenden and Bryan Clinton of OU Insider and the Rivals.com Network bring you The Oklahoma Drill podcast, a weekly podcast featuring the latest and greatest news from within the Oklahoma Sooners football program!

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    • Apr 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Oklahoma Drill: An Oklahoma Sooners Podcast

    Sooners Football Portal Additons + OU-Texas Softball Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 56:45


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dish on the Sooners latest portal additions and preview this weekend's OU/Texas softball matchup. 

    Sooners Portal Needs + Bedlam Softball Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 52:12


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dive into OU's current needs in the portal and recap the Bedlam Softball matchup. 

    Previewing OU Softball vs No. 10 Tennessee + Sooners CB Room Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 55:05


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the state of the Sooners' CB Room and discuss Oklahoma Softball's upcoming matchup with No. 10 Tennessee. 

    OU Softball Midseason Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 35:28


    Analyzing OU Football's Position Rooms for 2025 + Softball Keeps Winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 61:41


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss the position room standings heading into 2025 and dish on OU Softball's 23-0 start to the season. 

    Observations from Sooners Spring Practice + OU/South Carolina Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 65:30


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss their observations from the Sooners Spring Practice sessions, as well as OU Softball's upcoming clash with No. 10 South Carolina. 

    Sooners Hire Jim Nagy as GM + Softball Stays Undefeated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 49:26


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss Oklahoma's hire of Jim Nagy as their new football GM, and dive into the latest on Sooners Softball as their season rolls on.

    Sooner Softball Starts ON FIRE! What We've Seen So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:40


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss the hot start to the season for Patty Gasso's Sooners. 

    Takeaways from OU Softball's Opening Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 44:07


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dish on Oklahoma's opening weekend on the softball field!

    OU SOFTBALL IS BACK! Full Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 52:29


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse give you a full breakdown of the Sooners' upcoming softball season!

    Jim Knowles Spurns Oklahoma for Penn State... What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 44:50


    HUGE Portal Additions on the Defense + Reviewing the 2024 RB Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 56:10


    In this episode, the guys discuss Oklahoma's additions of Kendal Daniel and Marvin Jones Jr. to the defense, and review the performance of the running back room in 2024. 

    Sooners Season-in-Review + Portal Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 75:41


    John Mateer Commits to OU + Other Portal Additions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 61:11


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the latest Sooners portal additions, including the No. 1 player in the portal, John Mateer. 

    Sooners Portal Needs + The Search for a New QB1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 53:27


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dive into everything they've been tracking as the Sooners continue searching the portal for new players. 

    Ben Arbuckle is Oklahoma's New OC + Transfer Portal Mayhem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 56:26


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss Oklahoma's new OC, Ben Arbuckle, and the craziness that is beginning in the transfer portal. 

    What Does The Alabama Win Mean for OU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 57:33


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down what the Alabama win does for Oklahoma's program moving forward. 

    Alabama Preview + Latest on Sooners OC Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 69:44


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss this weekend's matchup with Alabama and dish on the latest news in the OC search. They are joined by Alabama insider Tony Tsoukalas to break down the SEC matchup!

    Will Brent Venables be OU's Coach in 2025? + QB Room Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 66:41


    In this episode, Jesse Crittenden and Coach Brian Clinton dissect Oklahoma Football's tumultuous season, delving into coaching uncertainties around Brent Venables and crucial quarterback decisions. They share insights on key player performances, future prospects, and impactful games ahead. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Brent Venables' Future 05:01 - Evaluating the Season 10:47 - Missouri Game Analysis 12:47 - Emotional Reactions and Venables' Potential 22:47 - Financial and Strategic Considerations 27:19 - Quarterback Dilemma 32:57 - Coaching Decisions and Player Performance 35:39 - Offensive Line and Game Strategy 37:51 - Future of the Quarterback Position 49:30 - Running Back Rotation and Player Potential 57:07 - Team Buy-In and Future Leaders 01:01:11 - Final Thoughts and Expectations

    Can the Sooners Take Down Missouri? Game Preview feat. Mizzou Insider Kyle McAreavy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 65:36


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dissect the Sooners upcoming matchup with the Missouri Tigers, and welcome Mizzou Insider Kyle McAreavy to the show to give an in-depth preview of the contest from the Tigers' perspective. 

    O-Line Concerns + What We Want to See in the Maine Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 59:59


    What Can You Expect from the Littrell-less Sooners vs Ole Miss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 62:43


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss the Sooners matchup with Ole Miss and what you can expect from the new-look Oklahoma offense. 

    Can The OU Offense Be Fixed? What Changes Can the Sooners Make?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 76:12


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dive deep into the problems with Oklahoma's offense after the embarrassing 34-3 loss to Texas last week. 

    OU/Texas Preview feat. Jason Suchomel of OrangeBloods.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 65:25


    OU Football Mid-Season Position Grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 93:51


    In this bye week episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss their midseason grades for every Sooners position group so far this season! Defensive line — 17:45 Running back — 25:20 Offensive line — 36:25 Cornerback — 44:45 Quarterback — 51:30 Wide receivers — 1:01:55 Tight ends — 1:08:00 Linebackers — 1:14:25 Safety — 01:19:55 Special teams — 01:26:15

    Sooners RB Issues, OL Injuries and Tennessee Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 59:13


    Reacting to Your Hot Takes + Tulane Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 65:16


    OL Struggles in Season Opener + RB and WR Depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 62:59


    In this edition of the Oklahoma Drill, Jesse and Bryan dish on Oklahoma's win over Temple, including talk of their OL woes, RB and WR depth, and the outlook for next week against Houston. 

    Sooners Breakouts to Watch For + 2024 Season Opener Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 50:54


    Special Teams Breakdown: Is Zach Schmidt Really The Kicker Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 47:27


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    "True or False" OU Football Edition + JJ Hester's Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 53:32


    In this episode, Jesse and special guest Travis Davidson play "True or False" and discuss the Sooners WR room now that JJ Hester is filling the role of Jayden Gibson. 

    Jayden Gibson Injury Reaction + Fall Practice Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 50:24


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse react to the reports of Oklahoma WR Jayden Gibson's injury, and discuss their big takeaways from fall camp thus far. Head to OU Insider and become a member for more in-depth articles, recruiting notes and much more, every single day from the OUI staff! WEBSITE: https://ouinsider.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/OUInsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ouinsiderofficial FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ouinsiderYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@OUInsider

    Recapping Brent Venables' Press Conference + Underclassmen Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 70:16


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse recap Brent Venables' Fall Camp press conference and do a brief draft of the best underclassmen on Oklahoma's roster. 

    Sooners Fall Camp Preview + Biggest Questions Entering Fall Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 67:18


    In this episode, Bryan Clinton and Jesse Crittenden of OUInsider.com and Rivals break down the biggest questions OU has entering fall camp.#ad Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code INSIDER at shopmando.com! #mandopod

    SEC Media Days Recap + NiJaree Canady Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 60:14


    SEC Media Days Preview + Realistic Expectations for Oklahoma in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 49:48


    In this week's episode of the Oklahoma Drill, Jesse Crittenden and Bryan Clinton discuss SEC Media Days as well as set realistic expectations for the Sooners in 2024. 

    Sooners Enter the SEC + Our 2024 SEC Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 67:14


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan break down their 2024 Power Rankings for the new SEC, which now officially includes Oklahoma and Texas!

    Sooner Softball: NiJaree Canady Updates + Newest Team Additions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 39:29


    Latest On NiJaree Canady and a Look Ahead at 2024 Season Opener vs. Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 41:55


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan dish on the latest intel surrounding NiJaree Canady and a look ahead to the Sooners 2024 season opener vs. Temple. 

    Makari Vickers Arrested + SEC Preview + Softball Portal News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 46:41


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan discuss the news of Makari Vickers' arrest, as well as the Sooners latest softball portal news and a preview of the 2024-25 SEC season. 

    OU SOFTBALL WINS THE NATTY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 50:23


    Boom! Patty Gasso and the Sooners have now won back-to-back-to-back-to-BACK National Championships! Jesse and Bryan discuss the 4-peat and what's next for the softball squad. 

    WCWS Preview + Oklahoma vs The Field for the National Championship?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 37:09


    It's WCWS time! The Sooners kick things off against Duke as they start their final push for another national championship. Tune in today as Jesse and Bryan give you the full scoop ahead of the action. 

    Sooner Softball: Recapping Regionals and Previewing the Florida State Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 45:55


    Looking Back at the Big 12 Softball Tournament + Previewing Oklahoma's Regional Matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 33:38


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan talk through the Sooners Big 12 Tournament win, and look forward to the NCAA Regionals. 

    Should We Panic About OU Softball? Previewing Big 12 Softball Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 42:13


    Is it time to hit the panic button? In this episode, Jesse and Bryan break down the state of Sooners Softball, and dive deep on the Bedlam Series loss. 

    Sooners NFL Draft Recap + Gavin Freeman Transfers???

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 50:08


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the NFL Draft and discuss the news of Gavin Freeman's transfer. 

    Jasiah Wagoner Transfers + Identifying Spring Game Standouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 48:28


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the news of Jasiah Wagoner's recent transfer from Oklahoma, as well as identifying some standouts from the Sooners' Spring Game. 

    Sooners With The Most To Prove in the 2024 Spring Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 54:34


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan preview the Spring Game, by drafting the players they think are most likely to improve their stock in the contest. 

    Season Opener Moved to a Friday + Sooners Snag TWO 4-Star Defensive Commits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 50:22


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan discuss Oklahoma's season opener against Temple being moved to a Friday, their biggest takeaways from Spring practice, and the HUGE day on Wednesday locking down two 4-star defensive commits in one afternoon. 

    Troy Everett Injury Reaction + OU/Texas Softball Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 40:44


    In this episode, Jesse and Bryan react to Troy Everett's injury and break down the impact it'll have on the Sooners OL in 2024, and preview the upcoming OU/TX softball matchup. 

    Breaking Down EVERY Sooners Position Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 78:31


    In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the state of every Sooners position group after a week of watching the team practice. 

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