Sooner State of Mind

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION! On this episode of Sooner State of Mind , Casey Mallon is back after a finger-safe Fourth of July weekend and ready to turn the page toward what really matters: Oklahoma Sooners football is less than two months away. Casey reacts to OU’s season opener against UTEP being moved to Friday night, September 4th , giving the Sooners a primetime home opener and one extra day to...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION — the boys are back in a championship state of mind! On this episode of Sooner State of Mind , we recap Oklahoma Baseball bringing home the National Championship and what this title means for the Sooners’ athletic dominance across the board. Then we jump into Austin Reaves landing a massive new contract and why the former Sooner continues to prove everybody wrong at the ne...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… Casey Mallon is back with a MASSIVE breakdown of why the 2026 Oklahoma offense might be ready to explode under John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle. From Mateer’s wild playmaking ability at Washington State to the loaded Sooners tight end and receiver rooms, this episode dives deep into the film, the stats, the swagger, and the reasons Sooner fans should believe this offense coul...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… YOU ALREADY KNOW THE VIBES. The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and Oklahoma showed up in a big way—sending a loaded class of seven Sooners into the league, tying its largest draft haul since 2022. From R Mason Thomas landing with the Kansas City Chiefs to a wave of Day 3 steals and intriguing undrafted signings, Casey breaks down where each Sooner landed, which fits coul...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Make sure you subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Amazon Music… Sooner Nation, we’ve got a loaded episode that hits every corner of the crimson and cream universe. We kick things off with the big news surrounding Owen Heinecke winning his appeal against the NCAA—a massive development with ripp...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Spring has officially sprung in Norman, and you can feel it—Sooner football is BACK. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the electric return of spring ball as Oklahoma hits the practice field, the countdown to the Spring Game is ON, and the hype is building with every rep, every route, and every snap floodin...

Sooner Nation… the NFL Combine spotlight was shining bright on OU, recruiting momentum is heating up with Future Freaks Weekend, and the Sooners are building the kind of roster that can compete in the SEC, compete for National Championships, and eventually compete on Sundays. In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we break down a huge moment for the program as Oklahoma Sooners football sends 10...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon and you are officially in a SOONER STATE OF MIND . If you bleed crimson and cream, hit that SUBSCRIBE button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and YouTube so you never miss breaking Oklahoma Sooners news, recruiting intel, coaching updates, and deep-dive analysis. THREE Coaches Out. THREE Big-Time Replacements In. This “offseason” has...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION — YOU’RE OFFICIALLY IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND. This episode is an emotional roller coaster , a reality check , and a shot of optimism all wrapped into one wild Sooner night. We open with an instant classic (and near-disaster) in OU men’s hoops , snapping a brutal 9-game losing streak in the most Oklahoma way possible — panic, hope, dread, relief, and just enough chaos to...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon — and you are officially IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND . The long, strange trip of the college football season is finally in the rearview mirror, a first-time national champion has been crowned , and the offseason storylines are already hitting at full throttle. But before we look ahead, this episode brings MASSIVE news for Oklahoma football — the kind of ne...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION! I’m Casey Mallon , and you are officially IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND . Before we dive in — SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music , and YouTube so you never miss an episode. New OU football content, college football playoff breakdowns, and elite-level analysis every week. Nine mile skid on a ten mile ride… nothing left to do but...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon , and you are officially back in a SOONER STATE OF MIND . The portal is WIDE open, the NIL landscape is shifting under everyone’s feet, and Oklahoma football is at the center of it all. In this episode, we break down the 21 Sooners currently in the transfer portal , including a few names that absolutely raised eyebrows—and we dig into the uncomfortable b...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION… I’m Casey Mallon , and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND . In this episode of Sooner State of Mind , we break down one of the most heartbreaking, gut-punch losses of the season as Oklahoma lets a golden opportunity slip away against Alabama — not because of effort, not because of heart, but because of a brutal series of catastrophic mistakes at the worst possible mom...

WHAT IS UP, SOONER NATION?! I’m Casey Mallon , and you are officially locked into a SOONER STATE OF MIND . We are five days away from Oklahoma playoff football, and the hype is REAL. In this must-listen episode, we set the table for a massive College Football Playoff first-round showdown as the #8 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) host the #9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3) on Friday, December 19th in Norman ....

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… I AM CASEY MALLON — AND YOU ARE NOW IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! Buckle up, fam… because LSU came into Norman and tried to turn Saturday into pure SEC chaos — wind swirling, refs doing SEC-ref things, turnovers flying, momentum swinging like crazy — and yet again, these Sooners refused to break . In this episode, we dive deep into OU’s gritty, gutsy showdown against LSU: Pe...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION?! I am Casey Mallon, and YOU are now in a Sooner State of Mind , the place where passion meets playoff dreams and Brent Venables’ defense hits like a midnight flyer rolling straight out of Birmingham. OU walked into last weekend with two teams between them and the College Football Playoff. After handling business in Norman against Mizzou, that number is down to ONE . The S...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION — you are now in a Sooner State of Mind ! In this episode, Casey breaks down the Sooners’ massive win over the Alabama Crimson Tide , including the turning-point moments, standout performances, and what this victory means for Oklahoma’s SEC trajectory. We roll through the new Top 25 , react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings , and talk through which teams are...

Sooner State of Mind: “Crimson Collision in Tuscaloosa” What’s up, Sooner Nation! Casey Mallon here, and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind! After a much-needed bye week, Oklahoma heads to Tuscaloosa for a massive showdown with the Alabama Crimson Tide — a clash of college football blue bloods with College Football Playoff stakes on the line. The Sooners sit at No. 11 and have history on their...

What is up, Sooner Nation — I’m Casey Mallon , and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND! The Oklahoma Sooners went into Knoxville and came out with a hard-fought 33-27 win over the Tennessee Volunteers , surviving a wild night filled with penalties, big defensive plays, and clutch kicks from the human highlight reel himself — Sandel in short shorts (and maybe a thong by the end). From RMT’s scoop...

What is up, Sooner Nation! I’m Casey Mallon , and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind! This week, the Sooners take on the Tennessee Volunteers , and we’re breaking down everything you need to know heading into this SEC showdown in Knoxville. From Oklahoma’s relentless defense (29 sacks and 89 TFLs!) to an offense still searching for its rhythm under Ben Arbuckle , we’re talking about what needs...

SOONER STATE OF MIND — “Red Hot in Norman: Sooners Surge Past South Carolina, Rebels Up Next” WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! I’m Casey Mallon , and you are now in a SOONER STATE OF MIND! The Oklahoma Sooners just handled business, taking down the South Carolina Gamecocks in impressive fashion — and now it’s time to turn the page to another SEC showdown. The Ole Miss Rebels roll into town this week, and...

What is up, Sooner Nation! Casey Mallon here, and you are now in a Sooner State of Mind . This week, we take a hard look at Oklahoma’s bounce-back moment after a gut-check loss — and we’ve got special guest Rixon Lane , host of Bleav in South Carolina , to help us break down this Week 8 clash between #14 Oklahoma (5-1) and South Carolina (3-3) in Columbia. We’ll talk Jayden Gibson’s departure , ho...

The Red River Showdown: Friend of the Devil, Enemy of the Horns” WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION! Casey Mallon is BACK and locked into that Sooner State of Mind! This week, it’s all about OU vs. Texas — the ultimate border battle, fried food, burnt orange heartbreak, and pure crimson chaos inside the Cotton Bowl. From John Mateer’s return rumors to David Stone’s breakout performance and the Sooner D shut...

Welcome to Sooner State of Mind... Boomer Sooner! After a bye week filled with chaos across college football, the Oklahoma Sooners jump to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 without even taking the field. In this week’s episode of Sooner State of Mind , Casey Mallon breaks down all the upsets that shook the top 10, from Florida State falling to Virginia in OT to Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss knocking off LSU and Ore...

WHAT IS UP SOONER NATION… Casey Mallon here, and you are now officially in a Sooner State of Mind! This week was supposed to be all about how the Sooners wrecked Jackson Arnold’s homecoming—9 sacks, 14 TFLs, holding Auburn to just 67 yards on the ground, and Jayden Jackson earning Outland Trophy National Player of the Week honors. Oh, and let’s not forget John Mateer’s perfect clutch passing and g...