Two Homers and a Realist

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-supp...

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 Week Steve: 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, W...

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 -4.5 Prop Be...

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 Week Steve: 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, N...

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 Week Steve: 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 +35.5 Prop Bet of the W...

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 Week Steve: 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 -4.5 Prop...

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 l...

We predict OU’s record, discuss the upcoming season, and look ahead to game one specifically. OU Season Predictions: regular | overall Steve: 10-2 | 12-3 Conner: 10-2 | 14-2 Lucas: 8-4 | 9-4 Jay: 9-3 | 10-4 Realist 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: Mi...

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

We preview our upcoming fall prediction pod with talk about OU’s offense & defense ceilings, discuss the latest with Nagy and OU Moneyball, plus rant about Texas. 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

We discuss the many good developments in the Oklahoma football program and then turn to CFP talk, conference re-realignment, and the future of FBS structure. Wide ranging and provocative. 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/su...

The team total over/under moved up to seven wins for the Sooners’ 2025 season. Is this justified? Is this an “easy” over? We argue that plus speculate on the future SEC schedule/alignment design, what that means for college football, and how college coaching is becoming more NFL like. Enjoy! This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or pa...

Hope springs eternal as our thoughts for the 2025 season grow more optimistic. It isn’t all rainbows and sunshine, but it’s getting there. Perhaps there is some realism as Joey joins the pod here in mid-offseason. 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 twohomersa...

We cover the BIG Nagy hire and its implications. After a game of “You’re Fired!”, we transition to MBB, Moser, and other OU sports in general talking about the landscape of college athletics. It may be the offseason, but we aren’t resting. Two Homers and a Realist is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full acce...

The 2024 CFB season is complete. Now is the time to recalibrate for the future—in other words begin to get our hopes up. We discuss the defensive coordinator search and other topics as we enter the offseason. Enjoy. 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....

A discussion of the loss to end a terrible season transitions to a heated discussion of how good OU will be, can be, and should be. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Boise State +11, Notre Dame +2, Alabama -12.5 Conner: Texas -13.5, Notre Dame +2, Oregon +2.5 Lucas: Boise State +11, Notre Dame +2, South Carolina -10 Jay: Mississippi -17, Ohio State -2.5, South Carolina -10 Listener: Boise Stat...

After the portal losses, OU has substantial gains. We debate the long view. Plus we look at the game against Navy. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Oklahoma -3, Texas A&M -3.5, Iowa +3 Conner: Nebraska -2.5, Colorado -5, Kansas State -6.5 Lucas: Oklahoma -3, Georgia Tech -3, Miami (Fla) -3 Jay: Oklahoma -3, Colorado -5, Miami (Fla) -3 Listener: Oklahoma -3, Arkansas -1, Kansas State -6.5 Prop...

We cover the opening salvo of the portal and what we expect and desire out of it; plus we cover the beginning of bowl season. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Army -6.5, SMU +8.5, Tennessee +7.5 Conner: Army -6.5, Penn State -8.5, Notre Dame -7.5 Lucas: Memphis -4, Ohio -2.5, Notre Dame -7.5 Jay: Memphis -4, Florida -14, Notre Dame -7.5 Listener: UNLV +2, Clemson +11, Tennessee +7.5 Prob Bet...

We dive into our views on the new OC, Ben Arbuckle, as well as a run down on signing day. Plus we discuss championship week along with our predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Louisiana +5.5, Ohio +2.5, Penn State +3.5 Conner: Boise State -4, Tulane -5, Georgia +2.5 Lucas: Arizona State -2, Oregon -3.5, SMU -2 Jay: Arizona State -2, Oregon -3.5, Clemson +2.5 Listener: Boise State -2,...

Sooners end the regular season on a loss to finish 6-6. After recounting the loss, we turn to rebuilding for the future. Special thanks to our sponsors: Title sponsor: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - The world's tastiest treats; the top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars. https://www.littledebbie.com/ Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, sele...

Live from Vegas, we’re gearing up for the final game of the regular season. Sooners have a chance for a little more redemption in this season of trial. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Oklahoma +6, Texas -6, Notre Dame -7.5 Conner: SMU -13.5, Illinois -7.5, Army -7 Lucas: Texas Tech -3, Missouri -3, North Carolina -3 Jay: Oklahoma +6, South Carolina +3, Ohio State -21 Listener: Colorado -16,...