Two Homers and a Realist

Special guest Todd Lisenbee joins us to discuss if Mateer will get replaced at QB. Steve paints the picture that this is the pivotal moment for Venables to make a key head-coaching decision. While we ponder if it should happen (mostly we all agree it should), we debate if it will happen. That discussion plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Notre Dame -21, New Mexico -22.5, James Madison -18.5 Conner: Notre Dame -21, Penn State -2.5, North Dakota State -18.5 Lucas: Tennessee -7.5, Kentucky +2.5, USC -9.5 Jay: Alabama -5.5, Georgia -24.5, Florida -5.5 Listener: Ohio State -14, Florida -5.5, Wisconsin -9.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/under 11.5 victories for ranked teams in the 13 ranked vs. unranked matchups this week.Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: UnderThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

A change must be made. Is it just Mateer as QB? Is it just that for now? Can Venables do what it takes—in this situation and in general regarding being head coach? We cover all of that breaking down the awful showing in Athens.Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Doom Pod #4 picks up where we left off. We have little (no) hope. We make our predictions, and then close with more doom.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Notre Dame -27.5, Indiana -20.5, West Virginia -1.5 Conner: Indiana -20.5, UCLA -1.5, Mississippi +3 Lucas: Michigan -5.5, Mississippi State -5.5, Penn State -9.5 Jay: Kansas State -6.5, Georgia Tech -3.5, Georgia -14 Listener: Michigan -5.5, Mississippi State -5.5, LSU -8.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/under 1.5 redzone appearances by OU Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: OverScore PredictionsSteve: 10-24Conner: 10-24Lucas: 10-31Jay: 6-31This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We discussed the poor performance in the 14-6 win over New Mexico. Our deep frustration with the offense, particularly John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle, ranges from the play-calling to the lack of production and rests with an inability to make necessary changes—benching Mateer for Whitt Neubauer. The defense deserves high praise for its strong performance despite being on the field for a long time. To say we have a bleak outlook for the rest of the season is an understatement. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We aren't happy. We aren't optimistic. But we do have solutions for the problems OU faces. We just aren't very confident they will be accepted much less adopted. That discussion plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Notre Dame -29.5, Indiana -44.5, South Carolina -3.5 Conner: Oklahoma -22.5, LSU -2.5, Boise State -23.5 Lucas: Mississippi State +3.5, Florida -2.5, UCLA -14.5 Jay: Georgia -24.5, Duke -9.5, Oklahoma -22.5 Listener: Houston +8.5, Mississippi +2.5, SMU +2.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/under 6.5 OU players with a reception Steve: UnderConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 41-10Conner: 41-10Lucas: 27-10Jay: 34-10This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The loss itself isn't as bad as what the level of play implies about the team. The offense looks so inept that this serves as a great lowering of expectations for the season. We break it all down.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners take on the Wolverines this Saturday. Here is our take on keys to the game along with our predictions, LOTW, and more.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma -5.5, Alabama -10.5, Boise State -8.5 Conner: Oregon -22.5, ND State -2.5, Boise State -8.5 Lucas: Oklahoma -5.5, Mississippi State -1.5, LSU -34.5 Jay: Oregon -22.5, Tennessee -12.5, LSU -34.5 Listener: Oregon -21.5, Texas A&M -14.5, Illinois -6.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/under 5.5 wins for the SEC against P4 teams out of conference this week Steve: UnderConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: UnderOU - Mich Score PredictionsSteve: 24-13Conner: 34-13Lucas: 27-13Jay: 31-16This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Oklahoma looked very good in an opening season victory over UTEP. We discuss what worked, what met or exceeded expectations, what fell short, and how it positions the team after game one. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Ready or not, here we go. We preview game one against UTEP, discuss the kerfuffle with LSU trying to use NFL players, and then get to predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Auburn -7.5, Houston -20.5, SMU -3Conner: USC -21.5, James Madison -6.5, Oklahoma State -13.5Lucas: Indiana -40.5, Texas -29.5, Oklahoma -40.5Jay: Boise State +24.5, Fresno State +21.5, Oklahoma State -13.5Listener: USC -21.5, Texas -29.5, Oklahoma State -13.5Prop Bet of the Week - Over/under 194 yards rushing (avg of top 4 games' performance in 2025)Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: OverScore PredictionsSteve: 45-0Conner: 48-3Lucas: 48-0Jay: 44-6 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We predict the season team win over/unders for teams of interest, who will make the College Football Playoff (by seed), the Final Four, the SEC title game teams and winner, plus argue about how good OU is/can be expected to be. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

In our latest preseason pod we discuss the (limited) injury news, the running back room, and then transition into bigger topics. We consider what teams are legitimate national championship material over the next three years, a 24-team playoff (boo), and the five-year rule. Bonus: our preliminary predictions for OU's regular season record.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Football is coming whether we're ready or not. And (some of) our hopes are building for it. We breakdown some positions and players, argue about some big-picture questions (see below), and make a 5-part breakfast bet (also below). Questions:* What counts as success for OU football this upcoming season and over the next five years?* How far back do you think we have to go to find an OU team as well positioned for success in the preseason as this team is? 2018/17, 2009, 2004/3Breakfast Bet:This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

In this first podcast of the new season, we talk with former associate director of donor engagement & premium services, Elizabeth (Liz) Dopieralla, about what is it like behind the scenes of Sooner Club hospitality. We discuss the ins and outs of making gamedays special for the big donors, what is working and what is not with stadium operations, and what plans are in store for those who attend OU games. In particular we tackle how every season ticket holder is going to see changes in the coming years.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss what we saw during the Spring Red-White Game, NFL draft expectations, and a few “too-early” predictions.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The boys come together over beers to banter. Lots to discuss. They iron out the main and get right to the nub. Cheerio! And Happy April Fools Day!This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We start with a deep dive into the recent coaching changes as well as the new AD, Roger Denny. Following that we do a ‘25 NC roundup and then a little talk of OU stadium rumors.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss the latest on the Sooners' portal success and then preview tomorrow's title game. It's the Fightin' Mellencamps versus the Booger Sugars from South Beach. Here's who we picked.The Final Realist Deal Lock of the Week for the 2025 SeasonSteve: Indiana -7.5 Conner: Indiana -7.5 Lucas: Miami (FL) +7.5 Jay: Miami (FL) +7.5 Listener: Indiana -7.5This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We talk Nagyball (OU transfer portal) and the CFP including predictions PLUS a lively debate on hosting second-round games.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5Conner: Mississippi +3.5, Indiana -3.5Lucas: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5Jay: Miami (FL) -3.5, Indiana -3.5Listener: Mississippi +3.5, Indiana -3.5,Prop Bet of the WeekLargest margin of victory in a semifinal game being over/under 6.5 (avg MoV has been 17.25) Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: OverThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We are starting to step away from the season, but it is early yet. So the disappointing end is fading slowly. Still, it was a great year. We recap plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Texas Tech +2.5, Indiana -6.5, Mississippi +6.5 Conner: Tennessee -2.5, Iowa +5, Oregon -1.5 Lucas: Tennessee -2.5, Vanderbilt -4.5, Alabama +7 Jay: USC -6.5, Oregon -1.5, Utah -14 Listener: Tennessee -2.5, Vanderbilt -4.5, Texas -7.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/Under 2.5 SEC > B1G bowl wins not including CFP semifinals or championship games Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: OverThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Our emotions range from disappointment to deep frustration to bits of anger. Here is our breakdown of what went wrong in the playoff loss to Alabama.Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners begin their title chase facing the formidable Crimson Tide. We give our keys to the game plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma +1.5, Tulane +17.5, James Madison +21.5 Conner: Miami (FL) +3.5, UNLV -5, Tulane +17.5 Lucas: Clemson -3.5, Minnesota -2.5, Georgia Tech +4.5 Jay: Clemson -3.5, Miami (FL) +3.5, Missouri -7 Listener: North Carolina State -4.5, Tulane +17.5, Texas A&M -3.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/Under 299.5 offensive yards for OU Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: UnderScore PredictionsSteve: 31-17Conner: 27-20Lucas: 24-20Jay: 20-16This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We're discussing playoffs including how we would rank the actual top 12. The excitement is building!This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We make our case for OU to hold its position as a CFP host as we await the conference title games. We preview those, discuss and rant on the CFP committee, and make predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Texas Tech -12.5, Georgia -2.5, North Texas -2.5 Conner: Jacksonville State -2.5, Western Michigan -1.5, North Texas -2.5 Lucas: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Virginia -3.5 Jay: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, UNLV +4.5 Listener: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Tulane +2.5Prop Bet of the WeekDoes OU host a playoff game? Steve: YesConner: NoLucas: YesJay: YesThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Sooners win, and we are ecstatic. It wasn't pretty, but in the end we got it done.Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

A victory over LSU is all that stands between OU and the CFP. We breakdown the game ahead, the CFP, and coaching dominoes.The Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Duke -1.5, BYU -17.5, New Mexico State -4 Conner: Iowa -5.5, Arizona State +2.5, Alabama -5.5 Lucas: Illinois -6.5, Utah -11.5, Oregon -6.5 Jay: Alabama -5.5, Tennessee -3.5, Oregon -6.5 Listener: Michigan -9.5, Miami (FL) -6.5, Arizona State +2.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/Under Mateer being responsible (running, passing, or receiving) for 2.5 touchdowns Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: UnderOU Score PredictionsSteve: 27-10Conner: 31-10Lucas: 20-14Jay: 20-13This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We break down the victory, our frustration with the offense, and rant about the stadium expansion plans.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Can the Sooners “close”? To do so begins by beating Missouri. Here is our outlook as well as our CFP analysis.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Illinois -7.5, Vanderbilt -9.5, BYU -2.5 Conner: Western Michigan -6.5, Liberty -1.5, Houston -1 Lucas: Iowa State -4.5, Southern Miss -1.5, California -2.5 Jay: USC +9.5, Houston -1, Arizona State -7.5 Listener: Oklahoma -7.5, Ohio State -31.5, USC +9.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/Under 161.5 rushing yards for Mizzou Steve: UnderConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 38 - 17Conner: 27 - 20Lucas: 20 - 17Jay: 19 - 13This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners are in position for a CFP birth now that they have yet again conquered Alabama. We talk about the remarkable victory and the CFP implications.Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/ Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

OU controls its own destiny facing a daunting visit to Tuscaloosa. Here is how we see the match up plus discussion of CFP and predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Indiana -29.5, Louisville -2.5, Marshall -7.5 Conner: Old Dominion -11.5, Cincinnati -6, Oklahoma +6 Lucas: Louisville -2.5, Cincinnati -6, Georgia -5.5 Jay: Mississippi -14.5, Georgia Tech -16.5, Duke -4.5 Listener: Kansas State -19.5, Texas +6, UAB +18.5Prop Bet of the WeekAlabama's 3rd-down conversion percentage over/under 39% Steve: UnderConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 31-24Conner: 34-28Lucas: 28-23Jay: 24-20This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

OU's playoff destiny is in its own hands. We discuss that along with big-picture questions and of course predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Memphis -5.5, Notre Dame -25.5, Clemson -2.5 Conner: SMU -10.5, BYU +10.5, Oregon -6 Lucas: TCU -6.5, Texas A&M -6.5, Vanderbilt -6.5 Jay: Houston -1.5, Alabama -10.5, Indiana -14.5 Listener: Indiana -14.5, BYU +10.5, Vanderbilt -6.5Prop Bet of the WeekTop ten losses this week over/under 2.5Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: Under Jay: UnderThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Sooners score another great win in this up and down season keeping their goals alive. It wasn't pretty as we discuss, but it was effective. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners face the Volunteers in what is a big road test for OU. We discuss that, the status of the Sooners, and the coaching carousel. Plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Michigan -20.5, Kansas -24.5, Troy -7.5 Conner: Vanderbilt +2.5, Liberty -3, Georgia Tech -5.5 Lucas: Houston -13.5, UNLV -3.5, Arizona -4.5 Jay: Tulane -3.5, Louisville -9.5, Georgia -7.5 Listener: Vanderbilt +2.5, Georgia -7.5, USC -6.5Prop Bet of the WeekWill Robinson or Blaylock have more rushing yards?Steve: RobinsonConner: RobinsonLucas: RobinsonJay: RobinsonOU Score PredictionsSteve: 35-31Conner: 21-31Lucas: 27-35 Jay: 30-34This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

It is not that they lost but how they lost that leaves us so frustrated. The Sooners have to be better. But can they be better?This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

OU faces Ole Miss—the first of five top 20 opponents in a row. The defense will get tested. The offense will need to keep pace. Here is our take plus predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Texas Tech -38.5, Rutgers -2.5, Michigan -14.5 Conner: Virginia -10.5, Nebraska -7.5, LSU +2.5 Lucas: Alabama -12.5, Cincinnati -3.5, Minnesota +8.5 Jay: Arkansas -2.5, BYU +2.5, Alabama -12.5 Listener: Virginia -10.5, Houston +7.5, UCLA +25.5Prop Bet of the WeekOver/Under 165.5 rushing yards for OU Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: OverJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 31-24Conner: 20-24Lucas: 27-24Jay: 30-28This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

CLEARLY the OU coaches are listening to the pod because they are doing what we've been asking. Seriously, a great get-right win. Not all perfect, but lots to be excited about.Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Texas loss still burns and has us questioning the offense in particular. Can OU regain some swagger? More importantly the Sooners need to win this game to keep their playoff hopes in front of them. Our predictions and more!Realist Deal Locks of the Week:Steve: Bowling Green -4.5, Louisiana +3.5, Indiana -27.5 Conner: Mississippi +7.5, Oregon -17, Missouri -1.5 Lucas: Texas A&M -7.5, Texas -11.5, Cincinnati -21.5 Jay: Vanderbilt -2.5, Georgia Tech +1.5, Houston +1.5 Listener: Oklahoma -5.5, Mississippi +7.5, Nebraska -7.5Prop Bet of the Week:Over/Under 2.5 offensive TDs for OU Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score Predictions:Steve: 24-14Conner: 23-17Lucas: 16-13Jay: 20-16This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We break it ALL down—from the frustration with a loss (yes, those do and will happen) to what it might have exposed in our program itself. You be the judge of how justified our reactions and pessimism are.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Generally everything turns on this game for the Sooners. This year might be different, but it will still be very pivotal. We break it down including LOTW and score predictions. Texas Sucks!Locks of the Week:Steve: Minnesota -7.5, Indiana +7.5, Kansas +14.5 Conner: Alabama -3, Oregon -7.5, Oklahoma +1.5 Lucas: Tennessee -11.5, Texas A&M -7.5, Georgia -3.5 Jay: Georgia -3.5, Oklahoma +1.5, Houston -14.5 Listener: BYU -1.5, Iowa State -2.5, Oklahoma +1.5Prop Bet of the Week:Rushing yards for OU over/under 137.5 Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: UnderOU Score Predictions:If Mateer starts:Steve: 31-14Conner: 27-17Lucas: 27-7Jay: 27-17If Hawkins starts:Steve: 24-17Conner: 10-20Lucas: 17-10Jay: 24-20This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners win with Hawkins at QB. Defense was solid. Offense showed moments of flash amongst generally average play. Running game still isn't where we need it. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

How will the Sooners respond with Hawkins at the helm? We discuss the gamesmanship that goes into a warm up game to Texas and the heart of the schedule. Plus lots of predictions.Realist Deal Lock of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma -45.5, Memphis -20.5, Illinois -9.5 Conner: Clemson -13.5, Louisville -7, Texas Tech -11 Lucas: Oklahoma -45.5, Michigan -16.5, UNLV -3.5 Jay: Iowa State +1.5, Florida +6.5, Washington -5.5 Listener: Iowa State +1.5, Virginia Tech -6.5, Florida State +4.5Prop Bet of the WeekJavonnie Gibson to have over/under 5.5 receptions Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 63-7Conner: 52-3Lucas: 52-0Jay: 48-6This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We break down Mateer's break, the SEC schedule release, and all the other big news from this “bye” week. Locks of the Week:Steve: Tulane -15.5, Kansas -4.5, Notre Dame -4.5 Conner: Florida State -6.5, USC -6.5, Ohio State -7.5 Lucas: Iowa State -5.5, Indiana -7.5, Notre Dame -4.5 Jay: Florida State -6.5, TCU +3.5, Houston -13.5 Listener: Florida State -6.5, Ohio State -8.5, Note Dame -4.5Prop Bet of the Week:Will OU's on-schedule SEC teams have over/under 2.5 wins against off-schedule SEC opponents? Steve: UnderConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: UnderThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners get the win, but it wasn't easy or pretty . . . until it was beautiful. We break it all down.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners look to keep momentum as Jackson Arnold looks to show them up. We break it down with predictions including locks of the week.Locks of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma -6.5, USC -17.5, Memphis +7.5 Conner: Boise State -10, Miami (FL) -17.5, Illinois +6 Lucas: Oklahoma -6.5, Michigan -1.5, Vanderbilt -26.5 Jay: Oregon -34.5, Arkansas -7.5, Missouri -10.5 Listener: Oregon -34.5, Michigan -1.5, NC State +3.5Prop Bet of the WeekJackson Arnold's rushing touchdowns over/under .5 Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: OverJay: UnderOU Score PredictionsSteve: 45-10Conner: 31-17Lucas: 27-17Jay: 27-20This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We are very happy with the win in nearly every fashion. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners need to keep the momentum. Here is what we think it takes. Plus LOTW and more!Locks of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma -21.5, Notre Dame -6.5, Navy -13.5 Conner: Mississippi -7, Virginia Tech -7, LSU -7.5 Lucas: Oregon -27.5, Missouri -7.5, LSU -7.5 Jay: Georgia Tech +3.5, Tennessee +3.5, Arizona State -14.5 Listener: South Florida +17.5, Kentucky +22.5, Massachusetts +35.5Prop Bet of the WeekOU's created turnovers over/under 1.5Steve: UnderConner: OverLucas: UnderJay: OverOU Score PredictionsSteve: 56-10Conner: 45-14Lucas: 42-17Jay: 41-17This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

The Sooners made a statement Saturday. We discuss the new level OU has achieved, what stood out Saturday, and where we are headed.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Can the Sooners deliver against a historical blue blood? What will it take to win. That plus LOTW and more.Locks of the WeekSteve: Oklahoma -4.5, South Florida +17.5, Oklahoma State +29.5 Conner: Illinois -2.5, SMU -2.5, Mississippi -9.5 Lucas: Mississippi -9.5, Oregon -27.5, BYU -18.5 Jay: Texas -36.5, Vanderbilt +1.5, Oklahoma -4.5 Listener: Michigan State -4.5, Tulsa -4.5, Oklahoma -4.5Prop Bet of the WeekWill Jaden Ott be the first OU running back to carry the ball:Steve: YesConner: Yes Lucas: Yes Jay: YesOU Score PredictionSteve: 31-17Conner: 27-10 Lucas: 20-17Jay: 27-17This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Sooners win, but a lot of questions remain as the offensive debut wasn't as good as hoped. Defense was solid. We discuss this, the new season's fan experience, and look ahead to Michigan.PS: No clue why Steve got the score wrong nor why no one corrected him. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.https://bestcigarsok.com/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We predict OU's record, discuss the upcoming season, and look ahead to game one specifically.OU Season Predictions: regular | overallSteve: 10-2 | 12-3Conner: 10-2 | 14-2Lucas: 8-4 | 9-4Jay: 9-3 | 10-4Realist Deal Locks of the Week:Steve: Oklahoma -35.5, Nebraska -6.5, Notre Dame -2.5 Conner: Boise State -6, Nebraska -6.5, Kentucky -7.5 Lucas: Boise State -6, Utah -6, Oklahoma -35.5 Jay: Miami (FL) +2.5, Georgia Tech -4, Utah -6 Listener: Oklahoma -35.5, Old Dominion +22.5, Baylor +2.5Prop Bet of the Week:Will Mateer start a drive in the fourth quarter? Steve: NoConner: NoLucas: NoJay: No This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

We predict team over/unders as well as the CFP and SEC Title Game. Plus we get into a raging debate on if OU should play in Dublin PLUS what it takes to call this season successful.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

By what game will we know how good the Sooners can be? Michigan? Auburn? Texas? And what will be the components of success position by position?Enjoy!This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe