The Sooners On SI Podcast

SI Sooners (Postgame) Podcast, Ep. 88

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down the Sooners' 52-31 win over TCU on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, including quarterback Caleb Williams' first career start (it's better than you think), what's wrong with the defense (it's simpler than you think) and whether this team can still compete for a national title (it's easier than you think).

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 87

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway revisit the Red River Shootout, pull apart Lincoln Riley's press conference, assess the report on Caleb Williams getting starting reps in practice, discuss why Spencer Rattler missed practice and what's next for him, shed light on the enormity of OU's newest verbal commitment from 5-star DT Gabe Dindy's, and handicap the second half of the season for the Oklahoma Sooners. 

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 86

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway examine all the details of Oklahoma's 55-48 victory over Texas in what was probably the craziest game in the history of the Red River Rivalry. The guys talk Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler, Kennedy Brooks and Marvin Mims, the Sooner defense and much more.

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 85

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway discuss the Lincoln Riley press conference ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry showdown with Texas.

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 84

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, Deputy Editor Ryan Chapman and Multimedia Director Josh Callaway escaped the grips of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and hit the road to recap Oklahoma's 37-31 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats. Josh guided the ship through the poorly lit Kansas State Highway system as OU finally beat Chris Klieman behind a much improved performance from the Oklahoma o-line and offense as a whole. Spencer Rattler responded to the "haters" and carded perhaps his best performance to date in a Sooner uniform, while the defense still has some work to do to be considered one of the nation's elite units. 

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 83

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into the Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch press conferences ahead of Oklahoma's game this week at Kansas State.

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 82

What is wrong with 4-0 Oklahoma? Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway offer difficult answers to some hard questions after the Sooners escape 16-13 over West Virginia. From the quarterback to the offensive line to the receivers, from the linebackers to the defensive backs to the coaching, there's a lot going on in Norman that needs to be better.

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 81

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into Tuesday's Lincoln Riley press conference, break down the Alex Grinch press conference, recap the good and bad from Nebraska and preview West Virginia.

SI Sooners (Postgame) Podcast, Ep. 80

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway break down every angle of the Sooners' 23-16 win over Nebraska on Saturday, including the incredible atmosphere, all the biggest plays, a frank assessment of the offense and the defense, and the honest truth about this team's national championship chances.

SI Sooners Podcast, Ep. 79

Sports Illustrated Sooners publisher John Hoover, deputy editor Ryan Chapman and multimedia director Josh Callaway dive into the Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch press conferences, pull apart the 76-0 win over Western Carolina, break down this week's game against Nebraska, and catch you up on OU recruiting, Sooners in the NFL and much more.