The Schooner Pod: An Oklahoma Sooners Podcast

The Oklahoma Sooners had their SEC debut spoiled by the Tennessee Volunteers in a 25-15 defeat. We discuss the solid defensive performance, the offense's complete collapse, OU's sudden quarterback controversy, and how the Sooners can right the ship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

It's time to put the cupcakes away and rev up conference play! In this week's episode, we pick the best games from around the SEC and Big 12, including Tennessee @ Oklahoma, USC @ Michigan, Utah @ Oklahoma State, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Oklahoma Sooners wrapped up non-conference play (Maine doesn't count) with a solid 34-19 win over Tulane. Are they ready for Tennessee and the SEC? The Schooner Pod crew convenes to recap the win, highlight the key players and performances that led to the win, and focus on key areas needed for improvement ahead of a massive weekend in Norman. Bobby & Ty on The ChannelTN Podcast: https://ww...

College football's non-conference slate rolls along with another Week 3 slate packed with solid matchups. In this week's episode, we pick the best games from around the SEC and Big 12, including Arizona @ Kansas State, Alabama @ Wisconsin, Boston College @ Missouri, Tulane @ OU, and more! Also, yes: we address Vol Twitter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

Jiminy Christmas, it's time for Week 2 of college football! In honor of OU throwing it back to the 1950s for Saturday's game with Houston, we are doing the same with The Weekend Spread. This week, we look at barnburners across the slate, from Texas @ Michigan, NC State vs. Tennessee, Iowa State @ Iowa, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

The Oklahoma Sooners cruised 51-3 in their season-opening win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. In this episode of The Schooner Pod, Bobby and Jamison discuss the standout performances on both sides of the ball, as well as highlight points of improvement needed as the SEC schedule looms. Plus: gameday changes, the Toby Keith tribute, and more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:50 Offense 00:28:23 De...

Week 1 is here! Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of college football with The Weekend Spread crew. Join us as we pick the biggest games in college football against the spread, including Georgia vs. Clemson, Miami @ Florida, Notre Dame @ Texas A&M, USC vs. LSU, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

The Oklahoma Sooners are back! In this episode, we take a look at what to know ahead of OU's season opener against the Temple Owls. We break down the Sooner depth chart, gameday upgrades, what to watch for, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

College football is back this weekend, so it's time to kick off another season of The Weekend Spread! Bobby, Jamison, Ty, and Boatin' Blake discuss three of the best (small sample size) games this weekend: Florida State v. Georgia Tech, Montana State @ New Mexico and SMU @ Nevada! We also fully conclude the preview season by locking in our favorite win total picks and revealing our 12-Team Playoff...

In just two seasons, the Oklahoma Sooners defense has been transformed from a liability to the program's strength. As the Sooners enter the SEC, we must ask: how good can this unit get? In part 2 of our roster preview series, we take a look at how OU's stacked defense will fare against a schedule of dangerous offenses. We'll break down returning stars like Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman, as well...

After years of waiting, it's finally here: OU's first year in the SEC. Where will the Sooners rank among the ranks of the best college football conference in America? The Weekend Spread crew convenes to rank their Top 10 SEC teams entering the 2024 season. In addition to plenty of Oklahoma talk, we'll also break down where we think Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and more will end up in thi...

It's nearly football time in Oklahoma! Bobby, Jamison, and Ty break down OU's offense as we enter the 2024 season. Will Jackson Arnold thrive as QB1? Can the OL hold up? All this and more on The Schooner Pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

This ain't the Big 12 we're used to: so, who will win the conference in Year 1 of this brave new world? Each of The Weekend Spread crew members breaks down their Top 10 teams in the Big 12 in 2024. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

The Big Ten has undergone a seismic shift since Michigan lifted the national championship trophy in January. With Jim Harbaugh off to the NFL, the likes of Oregon, Washington, and USC joining the conference, Brian Ferentz finally getting sacked, and much more, 2024 will be a massive year of change. However, with all this change, will Ohio State return to the top of the league as they have for year...

With so many new SEC towns for OU fans to travel to, planning this season's Fall trips can be daunting. That's why we at The Schooner Pod are taking a look at each Away day on OU's SEC slate to get you ready for what to expect! In the season finale, we take a look at one of the best environments in college football: Death Valley in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, home of the LSU Tigers. We navigate the be...

It's officially conference preview season! To start off, Bobby and Boatin' Blake are breaking down the country's most geographically confused conference, the ACC. We answer the big questions around contenders like Florida State, Miami, Clemson, NC State, and Louisville, as well as look at how Cal, Stanford, and SMU will fare in their new digs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

With so many new SEC towns to travel to, it can be daunting to plan out Fall trips as a Sooner fan. That's why we at The Schooner Pod are taking a look at each Away day on OU's SEC slate to get you ready for what to expect! In this edition, we look at an old Big Eight/Big 12 spot: Columbia, Missouri! While the Sooner-Tiger Peace Pipe is no more, there's plenty to talk about this matchup between lo...

Next week, the day we've all been waiting over a decade for will finally arrive: we'll finally get a new College Football video game. To celebrate the occasion, we're getting the full Weekend Spread crew together to discuss the aspects of the upcoming release we are most excited about. Which schools are we starting our dynasty with? What players are we excited to play with that we missed from 2014...

With so many new SEC towns to travel to, it can be daunting to plan out our Fall trips. That's why we at The Schooner Pod are taking a look at each Away day on OU's SEC slate to get you ready for what to expect! Planning your trip to Oxford for the Ole Miss game? Not sure how to navigate 'The Grove'? Thankfully, we have a former Mississippi resident on hand on this podcast: Ty Lee! Bobby and Jamis...

It happened! The Oklahoma Sooners have finally joined the SEC. Bobby, Jamison, and Ty recap the welcoming events in Norman, recruiting, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com

With so many new SEC towns to travel to, it can be daunting to plan out our Fall trips. That's why we at The Schooner Pod are taking a look at each Away day on OU's SEC slate to get you ready for what to expect! First off: Auburn. From the War Eagle, to Toomer's Corner, we break down the must-see places to see, eat, drink, and tailgate for your trip to the plains. This is a public episode. If you...

Creating a perfect sports broadcast team is hard: just look at how ESPN's NBA show is going. You have to create the perfect blend of skill, chemistry, and most importantly, entertainment. So, what would happen if you gave four long-time college football fans free reign to create their perfect broadcast? On this episode, Ty, Bobby, Jamison, and Boatin' Blake will pick their teams, from the booth to...

On this episode of The Schooner Pod, Bobby and Jamison catch up on the latest news in Sooner athletics, including the SEC's time slot announcement, OU softball's fourth straight national title, and much more. More on Bobby's Substack, Channel IV: https://bobbyhoward.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

On a special episode of The Schooner Pod, Bobby is joined by award-winning journalist Jenni Carlson. The two discuss how much the WCWS has changed from OU softball's first title in 2000, the roadblocks the Sooners have had to overcome this season, and the biggest threats Oklahoma faces in pursuit of its fourth straight national championship. Bobby and Jenni also preview OU's upcoming SEC move, inc...

We rank the Big 12 hot dogs. It's a grand ol' time. ...you should probably watch this one on YouTube . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobbyhoward.substack.com