The Oklahoma Sooners got the win over New Mexico…but somehow it felt a whole lot more like a loss.

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey breaks down another brutal offensive performance from Oklahoma, including a rushing attack that managed just 61 yards, continued inconsistency from John Mateer, and an offense that still seems completely devoid of rhythm, identity, and reliable playmaking. Meanwhile, the Sooners defense once again came to the rescue, with David Stone, Owen Heinecke, PJ Adebawore, the Bowen brothers and company delivering another monster performance.

But how long can the defense keep carrying this team?

With undefeated #2 Georgia waiting in Athens, Casey asks whether it’s time for drastic measures. Should Kevin Wilson take over the play-calling? Is Ben Arbuckle officially on the hot seat? And if the offensive struggles continue, should Oklahoma reopen the quarterback competition? The Sooners are still 2-1 and everything they hoped to accomplish this season is technically still in front of them — but something has to change quickly.

Plus, we look around a wild weekend of college football, preview a loaded Week 4 slate, and get ready for Oklahoma’s first-ever trip to Athens to face the Georgia Bulldogs.

The Sooners survived New Mexico. Now comes the real test.

Can Oklahoma’s defense keep them alive long enough for the offense to finally wake up?

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Sooner Nation, it’s time for a BIG one.

The Oklahoma Sooners are heading into the Big House for a massive showdown with the Michigan Wolverines, and on this episode of Sooner State of Mind, Casey Mallon is breaking down everything you need to know before kickoff.

Joining the show is Jared Stormer, host of Out of the Blue: A Michigan Sports Podcast, to give us the Wolverines’ perspective. We dive into the beginning of the Kyle Whittingham era at Michigan, the Wolverines’ wild 13-12 season-opening escape, a defense that held Western Michigan to just 221 total yards, and the major questions surrounding Bryce Underwood and Michigan’s struggling offense.

Could Whittingham actually make a quarterback change if Underwood struggles? Who are the Michigan defenders Oklahoma fans need to know? And after last year’s battle between these two programs, how does Jared see Saturday playing out?

Then it’s all Sooners.

We’ve got encouraging news along the offensive line with Jake Maikkula and Ryan Fodje back at full speed, but concern remains surrounding Michael Fasusi’s availability. Casey explains why Oklahoma needs to establish the running game, why we could see more of John Mateer’s legs, and how a fast start could turn the Big House into the Big Quiet House.

The Sooners dropped to No. 11 despite a 51-0 win — maybe that’s exactly the motivation this team needs.

We also hit some of Saturday’s biggest games, including Missouri-Kansas, Oregon-Oklahoma State, Arizona State-Texas A&M, Iowa State-Iowa, and Ohio State-Texas.

And finally, some love for one of the most beloved Sooners ever: Baker Mayfield just got PAID, signing a massive three-year, $165 million extension. Baker now has 165 million reasons to be completely gruntled.

Michigan. Oklahoma. The Big House. A huge early-season test.

Play clean Sooner football, silence 100,000-plus Wolverines fans, and come home 2-0.

BOOMER SOONER!

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Oklahoma Sooners football is officially back, and the stoke levels are OFF THE CHARTS. Casey Mallon gets you ready for OU’s Friday night season opener against UTEP, breaking down the matchup, what Brent Venables’ defense could unleash on Miners quarterback EJ Colson Jr., and why this could be a huge night for the Sooners to make an early statement.

We dive into the biggest things to watch: can Oklahoma establish a dominant running game, will the offensive line find its rhythm with Ryan Fodje starting at center, how much 12 personnel will we see from Jason Witten’s revamped tight end room, and can John Mateer command the offense without giving too much away before bigger tests against Michigan and Georgia?

Plus, we look at UTEP’s inspiring Code Blue tradition honoring Luke Laufenberg, take a few shots at the empty seats across town at USC, and preview a glorious FIVE STRAIGHT DAYS of college football featuring Boise State-Oregon, Clemson-LSU, Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Louisville-Ole Miss and more.

Football is back. Norman is about to be rocking. The Sooners are ready to roll.

UTEP vs. Oklahoma. Friday night. Let’s ride.

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