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On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 7 slate. The duo discusses the massive Top 10 MVFC matchup between No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 8 Southern Illinois, as well as a major Big Sky clash between No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 6 Illinois State. They also preview a Top 25 UAC matchup between No. 6 UC Davis and No. 14 Northern Arizona, as well as an intriguing matchup featuring No. 21 West Georgia against No. 19 Abilene Christian. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 7 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 6. The duo discusses North Dakota State's Top 10 win over Illinois State, South Dakota State's road victory over Youngstown State, Montana State's impressive defensive performance against Northern Arizona, and Austin Peay ending West Georgia's undefeated season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview the biggest FCS games on the Week 6 slate. The duo discusses the massive Top 15 Big Sky matchup between No. 5 Montana State and No. 13 Northern Arizona, as well as a major MVFC clash between No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 6 Illinois State. They also preview a Top 25 UAC matchup between No. 16 West Georgia and No. 22 Austin Peay, as well as an intriguing matchup featuring No. 2 South Dakota State against No. 24 Youngstown State. We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 6 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Playing for his teammates and with family on his mind, Nazareth senior and Illinois State recruit Jake Cestone went for 194 yards and 4 TDs in a win over Joliet Catholic. A three-time state champion, Cestone has fought through injuries and personal hardship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

On this episode, Sam and Zach discuss:-3 Game Balls and a Flag from Week 5-Discussing how we ranked the Top 5 nationally-Week 6 preview: No. 1 NDSU at No. 6 Illinois State, No. 2 SDSU at No. 24 Youngstown State, No. 5 Montana State at No. 13 Northern Arizona, No. 16 West Georgia at No. 22 Austin Peay-And moreThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit HERO Sports for FCS coverage and BetMGM for online betting odds.

Host Wynn Smiley opens the episode from Orlando, summarizing Alpha Tau Omega's 2025 National Awards Celebration. Along with ATO National President Jeff Miles, Smiley introduces the speeches from two honorees: National President's Award recipient Kevin Petschow and Thomas Arkle Clark Award winner Cadis Ammons.Miles details Petschow's long involvement with ATO, beginning as an undergraduate at Culver Stockton and Illinois State, and continuing through decades of volunteer service, advising multiple chapters, and supporting the foundation. In his speech, Petchow shares how being an only child led him to look for brotherhood, which he found in ATO. He expresses gratitude for those he has worked with and pledges to continue supporting the chapters he advises.Miles then introduces Ammons, who recently graduated at the top of his class in mechanical engineering, led recruitment for his chapter, and contributed to raising significant funds for charity. In his remarks, Ammons talks about his initial skepticism toward fraternities and how ATO changed his perspective, offering genuine friendships and opportunities for service. He describes how volunteering and faith-based activities were critical to his growth, and thanks mentors, family, and fraternity brothers for their support.Throughout the episode, both Petschow and Ammons emphasize how ATO gave them community, leadership experience, and meaningful ways to give back. Their stories highlight the fraternity's commitment to service, leadership, and personal development.

rWotD Episode 3067: 1947 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 26 September 2025, is 1947 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team.The 1947 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team represented Illinois State Normal University—now known as Illinois State University—as a member of the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1947 college football season. The team was led by third-year head coach Edwin Struck and played its home games at McCormick Field. The Redbirds finished the season with a 4–3–2 overall record and a 1–1–2 record in conference play, placing third in the IIAC.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:49 UTC on Friday, 26 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 1947 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joanna.

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Chris Lee and Blake Lovell discuss Oklahoma's road trip to Philadelphia to face Temple, which will host the Sooners at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will be shown on ESPN2 at 11 Central. Topics discussed include: Quarterback John Mateer leads the Southeastern Conference with 662 passing yards and also in total offense (760). Oklahoma needs more out of running back position, and particularly from Jayden Ott. The Sooners' defense has given up 3.3 and 5.1 ypp in wins over Illinois State and Michigan and is loaded in the front seven. Temple is a little better than it normally is. The Owls are 2-0 after beating UMass 42-10 and Howard 55-7. K.C. Keeler is a first-year coach at Temple; coached last two years at Sam Houston State. Offensive players to watch for Temple include quarterback Evan Simon (27-of-35, 422 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions) and running back Jay Ducker (29 carries, 219 yards, one touchdown). Is this a potential let-down spot for Oklahoma between an early kickoff in a large stadium with lots of empty seats and a big game ahead with Auburn following an emotional win over Michigan? GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

A conversation with Illinois State's Deputy Director of Athletics, Paul Kabbes, to discuss the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Senior Volleyball player, Hannah Reichensperger sits down with Jana Stevens, the VP of Marketing & Stategic Communications at CEFCU as part of Illinois State Athletics' Women's Leadership Initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 191- This is the one hundred ninety first episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin preview an exciting week two of the 2025 college football season. Can Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns bounce back from their loss against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes as they take on the San Jose State Spartans.  All eyes will be on Norman as the Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer got off to a good start against Illinois State but face a big test against the Michigan Wolverines and their ultra talented QB Bryce Underwood.  We also preview the other big games .  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk.

Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 191- This is the one hundred ninety first episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin preview an exciting week two of the 2025 college football season. Can Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns bounce back from their loss against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes as they take on the San Jose State Spartans.  All eyes will be on Norman as the Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer got off to a good start against Illinois State but face a big test against the Michigan Wolverines and their ultra talented QB Bryce Underwood.  We also preview the other big games .  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk. 

Allen, Brady and Payton recap the Illinois State game, preview the Michigan game and discuss the possibility that Texas sucks. Go check out our new website! www.keyholepod.com/ If you want more OU podcasts and written articles, go check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ThroughTheKeyhole Don't forget to follow us on social media! Twitter: @KeyholePod Instagram & Threads: @KeyholePodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeyholePod

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer put on a show versus Illinois State with 30 of 37 passing attempts completed. He's one of the Transfer Portal's biggest hits. Can Mateer lead the Sooners to the College Football Playoff?Similarly, Tennessee Transfer Portal quarterback Joey Aguilar had a big showing versus Syracuse. Did the Vols actually improve their quarterback position?The Sooners also cashed in with two recent commitments, and The Portal Podcast discusses more recent commits as well.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Use code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Oklahoma hosts Michigan in a massive Week 2 showdown under the lights in Norman. We break down John Mateer's debut vs Illinois State, OU's run defense vs Michigan's bell-cow back, Ben Arbuckle's play sheet opening up, and why home-field plus veteran QB play gives the Sooners the edge. We debate the RB rotation, O-line health, Wink Martindale chess match, special-teams trickery to watch, and where this ranks among OU's biggest home games in the last decade. Plus a fun Keep 4 Cut 4 segment on travel vacations and Clay's birthday banter.

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Oklahoma looked good against Illinois State on Saturday, while Michigan put on a failry solid performance against New Mexico. How much can we take from those two games? Not much I'm afraid. We will certainly learn more about both teams Saturday night in Norman. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Sooners, Toby Rowland.

The Sooners' offensive coordinator discusses last week's win over Illinois State and this week's game against Michigan! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oklahoma's head coach talks with the media about his team's win over Illinois State and this week's game with Michigan! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Greeson, Chris Lee and Chase Robinson preview Michigan's road trip to Oklahoma, a game shown on Saturday night on ABC at 6:30 Central. FanDuel favors Oklahoma by 6 1/2 points as of Monday morning, with an over-under of 46 1/2. Topics in the preview include: Oklahoma's John Matteer was everything the Sooners hoped in a 35-3 win over Illinois State, going 30-for-37 with 392 passing yards, one interception and one touchdown. Matteer's favorite target was Southern Illinois transfer Keontez Lewis, who caught nine balls for 119 yards and two scores. Running back Jadyn Ott, hampered with injuries in fall camp, carried the ball just once for three yards, but should have a bigger role this week. The Wolverines won a closer-than-it-should-have-been game with New Mexico by a 34-17 score in the opener. However, the score was a bit deceiving as Michigan out-gained the Lobos 7.2 yards per play to 3.6. Michigan's defense is loaded with pro prospects, including edge Derek Moore and DL Rayshawn Benny, who are potential top-2-round picks in the coming draft. Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill a top-four-round prospect too, and safeties TJ Metcalfe and Rod Moore are also draft-able prospects Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham, a preseason first team all-Big 10 pick, did play but recorded no stats as he was ejected for targeting. His appeal was denied, meaning, he'll miss the first half of this game. Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann led the team with 8 tackles vs. New Mexico. He was Phil Steele's pick on his preseason 2nd-team all-Big 10 team. Wolverines' coach Sherrone Moore will coach this one, and will serve his two-game, NCAA-mandated suspension later in September. Michigan's offense is led by talented freshman Bryce Underwood, who'll have his first road test as a collegiate. Alabama transfer Justice Haynes was Michigan's offensive MVP last week, rushing 15 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns. The Sooners are stout in the trenches with R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, David Stone and others leading a very talented front seven. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

Full Show over OU beats Illinois State, Hauss Hejny out, Week 1 recap, OU and OSU Practice Reports and more! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down all the angles of Oklahoma's 35-3 season-opening win over Illinois State and look ahead to Saturday's massive showdown with Michigan. 1:30 - Oklahoma handles Illinois State 35-3 5:37 - John Mateer breaks OU record for passing yards in a debut 15:38 - OL concerns after OU struggled to run the ball? 29:11 - Defense dominates holding Illinois State to 151 total yards 41:11 - Is OU ready to beat Michigan? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the good and the bad from the Sooners' win over Illinois State and what else stood out to them on the first full weekend of college football! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravis recaps the Sooners' win over Illinois State and the weekend of college football! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, August 30, 2025 McBride Orthopedic Hospital Game Time Post Game, driven by Lexus of OKC -W -Mateer sets record while the Sooners win their season opener. Jim and Al broadcast from the Dobson Fiber Mobile Studio delivered by Seth Wadley Ford. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Matt Meyer on X Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of The Plank Show with Chris Plank and Blake Gamble is jam-packed with a look back on OU's season-opening victory over Illinois State.

Takeaways from Oklahoma Football's win vs. Illinois State.

Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 189- This is the one hundred ninetieth episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin recap an exciting week one of the 2025 college football season. Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns offense struggled in Columbus in their loss against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.  The Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer got off to a good start against Illinois State. We also recap all the other big games.  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk. 

Toby, Gabe, Teddy, and Plank recap the Sooner win over Illinois StateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and James D. Jackson give some instant reaction and analysis to No. 18 Oklahoma's 35-3 win over Illinois State on Saturday, August 30th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Parker and Jesse recap Oklahoma's Week 1 victory over Illinois State, including John Mateer's record-setting performance and breakout showings from two true freshmen, Courtland Guillory and Tory Blaylock. 

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Bud Light Game Time Post Game, driven by Lexus of OKC -No. 18 Oklahoma opens the 2025 season - hosting Illinois State on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X, George Stoia on X, Mark Rodgers on X Matt Meyer on X Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 189- This is the one hundred ninetieth episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin recap an exciting week one of the 2025 college football season. Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns offense struggled in Columbus in their loss against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.  The Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer got off to a good start against Illinois State. We also recap all the other big games.  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk. #football #texasfootball #collegefootball #oklahomafootball #sec #oufootball #Ohiostatefootball

It's time for the 2025 season to kick-off... It's time for the Scenesetter with The Voice of the Sooners Toby RowlandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green set the table for No. 18 Oklahoma's season opener on Saturday night against Illinois State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravis previews the Sooners' season opener and the rest of the weekend in college football! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss OSU beating UTM, Micah Parsons being traded to Green Bay, OU's season opener, and the rest of the weekend schedule in college football! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Khenon Hall, the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach at Baylor University. Coach Hall shares his coaching journey, how he overcame a career-ending injury, and his approach to developing running backs at the college level. From growing up in the Dallas high school football scene to coaching stops at New Mexico, Illinois State, Texas Southern, SMU, and now Baylor, Hall explains how resilience and perseverance have shaped his path. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast. It helps more coaches and fans discover Inside the Headset. Show Notes with Timestamps 1:12 – Introduction 2:34 – When did you know you wanted to coach? 4:00 – Growing up in Texas high school football 8:00 – Transitioning into a student assistant role after injury 10:48 – Adjusting to the coaching lifestyle 13:31 – Early rewarding moments 17:15 – Opportunity to become a GA at New Mexico 23:26 – Considering coaching at the high school level 29:38 – Overcoming adversity as a GA and mentoring younger coaches 33:20 – First position group as DB coach at Illinois State 37:25 – Importance of developing as a recruiter and RB coach 41:08 – Being let go from Illinois State 47:07 – Opportunity at Texas Southern 51:06 – The value of the running back position 54:50 – Transition to SMU as RB coach and Run Game Coordinator 59:25 – Coaching differences between public and private schools 1:02:00 – Decision to join Baylor 1:08:08 – Growth as Baylor's Associate Head Coach 1:11:57 – One sentence of advice for young coaches 1:12:30 – Conclusion

In this episode, Parker and Brandon are joined by Travis Davidson to break down the Sooners season opener against the Illinois State Redbirds. 

In this week's live stream, Parker and Brandon bring you the latest from the Switzer Center as the Sooners prepare for their Week 1 kickoff with Illinois State. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code INSIDER at shopmando.com! #mandopod Download the PrizePicks app today and use code OUINSIDER to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/OUINSIDER

Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 189- This is the one-hundred-eighty-ninth episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin go in depth on their week one preview of the 2025 college football season. Can the Texas Longhorns and their QB Arch Manning get a huge win in Columbus against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes? Can the  Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer get off to a good start against Illinois State? We also preview all the other big games.  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk. 

Hour 2 of The Plank Show with Chris Plank and Blake Gamble starts with a discussion about the strengths of the OU football team this season.  The guys are then joined by Lee Sterling (@paramountsports) to hear his picks on a few of the weekends biggest matchups in college football.  Then, the hour is wrapped up with a preview of the Week 1 opponent - Illinois State with their Play-by-Play voice John Fitzgerald.

Boomer Bevo Podcast - Episode 189- This is the one-hundred-eighty-ninth episode of the only podcast dedicated to the greatest rivalry in college football, The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma. John and Kevin go in depth on their week one preview of the 2025 college football season. Can the Texas Longhorns and their QB Arch Manning get a huge win in Columbus against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes? Can the  Sooners and their quarterback John Mateer get off to a good start against Illinois State? We also preview all the other big games.  Subscribe for more Texas/OU football talk. 

OU's offensive coordinator meets with the media to talk about the Sooners' season opener against Illinois State! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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