HUGE game tomorrow night against Texas on ESPN.

Let's take a look at the stats and the film and get a better idea of how Oklahoma's new defensive coordinator, Zac Alley, might call the defense in Norman.

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Also, here's a summary of what I gathered from watching the film and how Alley's defense compares and contrasts to that of his mentor, Brent Venables. https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/fi...c-alley-s-defense-compare-to-venables-scheme-

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NICE

Both these young men are DOMINATING the polynesian bowl. They are both directly responsible for 2 of the 4 touchdowns for their team.

I don’t know if any of you guys watch the UFC, but if any of you do I would love to know your opinions on the title fight tonight.

POW: Baker Mayfield [I thought he played well enough to win despite the pick at the end]
HM: Trent Williams

AFC:
TE Blake Bell, Chiefs #81: Played, no stats
OC Creed Humphrey, Chiefs #52: Started, no stats
OT Wanya Morris, Chiefs #64: DNP (inactive)
LS James Winchester, Chiefs #41: Played, no stats

NFC:
QB Baker Mayfield, Bucs #6: Started, 26-41-349 PA (3 TD, 2 INT), 4 sacks (-30), 94.5 rtg, 2-15 RU
TE Brayden Willis, 49ers #9: Played, no stats
OT Trent Williams, 49ers #71: Started, unnecessary roughness penalty

Injured Reserve/PUP
TE Mark Andrews, Ravens #89 (IR)
DT Jordan Phillips, Bills #97 (IR)

Two of my favorites!

By my count:

OU has a analyst job open (Matt Wells)
OU has a analyst job open (Seth Litrell)
OU has a analyst/OL job open (Phil Loadholt)

As well as two or three other support positions and the On Campus recruiting coordinator……..

I seek information and intelligence about potential candidates/hires …… surely there is some scuttle-butt ?

And, it’s understood that ALL of the first three may not be filled.

This is the kind of “in the weeds information” I look for.

Not a criticism…….just a question.

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I don’t know what Oklahoma’s deal is as to why they can RARELY ever beat them. It’s annoying.

Has he been progressing as expected? *I’m not trynna be a hater* but I’ve seen him play and was not impressed. IMO we settled on him way too early and I think we can do better at qb 🤷🏻

OU has now tied their win total from last season after an impressive victory in Cincinnati.

The policy always been recruit 1QB per class. The 24 class is an exception, but when you consider NIL nowadays, coaches moving, transfer portal and playing time. It’s such an important position you can’t miss with recruiting just one. Look what happened to us last year DG goes down who comes in? This upcoming season if JA goes down you bring in a true freshman in the hardest conference! Recruit 2 most years a HS or portal QBs isn’t a bad idea is it??

Colin Kennedy is saying that the younger brother DID in fact make it to campus and both have been enjoying the visit through tomorrow afternoon. So did he make it or not?

BD said he got a text directly from the family so I assume he’s more accurate?

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Oklahoma, represented by safeties coach Brandon Hall, swung through Mesquite (Texas) Horn today. That’s where 2025 OL Lamont Rogers, 2026 S Markel Ford and 2026 ATH Legend Bey play their ball. The Sooners have offered all three, and in my judgment, they lead right now for Ford and Bey. I have a longstanding FutureCast to OU in Bey’s case.

Of note here, I’m told each member of the trio plans to visit Norman on the 27th.

Not sure if anybody watched that game last night, but I am pumped about the potential of those 2 guys!!

Stone got Defensive MVP and Jackson is a plug in the middle with quick movement.

Love what I see.

If the Sooners are going to make a run, it has to start with fixing the turnover issue.

Did a little of my own digging about these two guys and I do hope they both make their way to OU. Adding two guys that started as freshman has got to help. what really got my attention, though, was a quote from their mother asking the “keyboard warriors” to leave them alone while they make their decisions. I have a son who’s a freshman in college and I sympathize with her. Seeing the horrible things people who have never even met her kids are posting about them has got to be heart-breaking. Anyway…I hope they end up Sooners, but if not, I wish them well and hope they make the best decision for them and their mom.

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If Lance Heard picks OU at this point, it’ll be because Bill Bedenbaugh brought it on home. Sources have indicated to me that both Tennessee and Ole Miss have sweetened the pot significantly for the former five-star OT. The Sooners have done about all they’re willing to do, much as in the case of Chris McClellan, and now simply await the decision. Conversations with Heard and his camp have been ongoing, but the one and only question is whether Heard is willing to make some concessions in the short term for the potential long-term benefits of developing under Bedenbaugh.

The same goes for Terrence Ferguson, as multiple sources have noted that he’s got the same handler as one Walter Nolen. I want to emphasize that Oklahoma is NOT out for either player, as both have continued to be receptive to the Sooners’ overtures. But it’s worth understanding that OU isn’t going to budge on their principles when it comes to NIL. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it proposition at this point.

Caiden Woullard took it. McClellan left it. Deion Burks took it. Geno VanDeMark left it.

I can’t tell you what the outcome is here, but hopefully that helps to shed some light on what OU is up against.

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It's almost softball season, y'all.

I caught up with Boise State coach Spencer Danielson, where he talked with me about Zac Alley's development and why he's ready to be OU's new co-defensive coordinator:

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I’m starting to believe. Multiple sources have indicated to me that Oklahoma has the inside track to beat out Tennessee and the rest of the crowd for the former five-star lineman.

I’ve covered enough portal recruitments to know that there’s plenty of time and space for things to change on a dime, especially with such a highly valued player. But the optimism is real with the former LSU Tiger.

**** UPDATE 8:50pm ****

It does not sound like Oklahoma will end up with Terrence Ferguson… but I doubt any of y’all will care as long as the Sooners can pull Heard. I was also told that the Bedenbaugh factor has been VERY significant here. Yes, Heard would get a check at OU, and that much should be obvious. But it’s not as if the Sooners pulled a Godfather and decided to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Beyond the money, Oklahoma is selling development and a future in the NFL, and that has hit home with Heard and his camp. Bedenbaugh is what has given OU the leg up on the competition.

It’s gonna be a tough scene for the Bedenbaugh dissenters if the Sooners close the deal.

There should also be good portal news coming tonight — not related to the offensive line — as long as the OU creative department can finish up an edit by EOD.

**** UPDATE 11:25pm ****

The good news I teased will drop tomorrow.

**** UPDATE Mon 9:05am ****

And just like that, overnight, there is more optimism on Ferguson. I’m still skeptical, but just figured I would let y’all know there is a chance, and more of a chance than there seemed to be as of last check with sources. OU can haz elite OL transfers?!