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Ep. 440 - OU Fans Still Support Brent Venables. But for How Long? Even after OU’s 2-2 start, a new fan survey says that more than 60% of Oklahoma fans still do not want a change at head coach. Lee and Grant react to the poll, compare it with the West of Everest audience results and discuss whether expectations around Oklahoma football have changed under Brent Venables. Should Oklahoma stick with John Mateer, or is it time to see what Whitt Newbauer can do? Later, Lee and Grant answer a Spotify listener question about possible future offensive coordinators, react to the huge response to Grant’s OU coaching hot board. The show closes with a look around college football and this week’s picks against the spread. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take - OU fan polls reveal two very different views of Brent Venables 04:05 — More than 62% of fans still don’t want a coaching change 08:48 — West of Everest poll: 53% checked out on the Venables era 10:50 — Have Oklahoma’s standards changed? 15:37 — 72% want a quarterback change 21:39 — The best argument for trying Newbauer 23:39 — What do you actually want from Oklahoma football? 24:49 — Venables says John Mateer is still QB1 30:00 — Everest Club update and listener engagement 31:55 — Listener question: Chip Kelly or Hue Jackson at OC? 33:16 — If Venables stays, does the entire offensive staff have to go? 37:28 — Making the playoff should be the expectation at Oklahoma 39:21 — Grant’s coaching hot board blew up on YouTube 41:05 — Viewer reactions to the coaching hot board 41:26 — Is it time to move on from Bill Bedenbaugh? 43:20 — New OC, new O-line coach — or a full offensive reset? 45:23 — Why some fans still aren’t ready to move on from Venables 47:24 — “One more chance” for Venables? 48:00 — Is hiring great assistants the most important head-coach skill? 51:55 — More coaching candidates: Kalani Sitake, Jamie Chadwell and others 52:43 — Grant adds Blake Baker to the hot board 53:32 — Jim Harbaugh? Make the call anyway 58:41 — Does Venables get too much benefit of the doubt? 59:57 — The bigger concern: Oklahoma’s administration 1:02:08 — Buster Faulkner rises on Grant’s coaching hot board 1:03:07 — Jon Gruden? Absolutely not 1:04:41 — Around college football and Lee wants no part of James Franklin 1:07:04 — Miami-Clemson and the Week 5 slate 1:09:08 — Last week’s picks and Lincoln Riley fallout 1:13:31 — Alabama at Mississippi State 1:17:10 — Missouri vs. Florida 1:19:13 — Minnesota vs. Michigan 1:21:37 — Iowa vs. Ohio State 1:24:29 — Washington at USC 1:26:42 — Picks recap Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast.

Ep. 439 - Georgia Blows Out OU. Where Do We Go From Here? Oklahoma is 2-2 after a 41-13 loss at Georgia, and Lee and Grant break down another disastrous offensive performance for the Sooners. John Mateer committed three turnovers and made several game-changing mistakes, but the problems go far beyond the quarterback. The guys discuss whether benching Mateer would actually solve anything, Ben Arbuckle’s role in the offensive failures, Oklahoma’s quarterback evaluation and development issues, and why the same problems continue to surface under Brent Venables. They also revisit Venables’ recent contract extension, the expectations for Oklahoma football and whether the people responsible for the program’s biggest decisions can be trusted if another coaching change eventually becomes necessary. The guys also read your “3-word reviews”.   Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Georgia exposes the same problems of the Venables era 04:35 — John Mateer’s catastrophic mistakes 08:55 — Grant: the entire offensive culture is rotten 09:26 — Should Oklahoma bench John Mateer? 10:08 — OU’s history after starting 2-2 12:00 — Where can this season realistically go? 14:32 — Offensive line injuries and another major disappointment 16:50 — Has apathy started to set in again? 20:13 — Are 8-4 and 9-3 expectations already too low for Oklahoma? 20:49 — Why the latest contract extension matters so much 24:23 — Can Oklahoma’s leadership be trusted with the next hire? 25:34 — What should the standard be for Oklahoma football? 28:17 — Roger Denny and the Brent Venables extension 31:20 — A few positives from the Georgia loss 31:36 — David Stone surprisingly plays and looks healthy 32:30 — Kip Lewis stands out against Georgia 34:10 — Film room: breaking down Georgia’s explosive touchdown pass 39:19 — Oklahoma has become Lincoln Riley-era OU in reverse 41:42 — Looking ahead to Texas 43:45 — Mateer showed flashes despite the turnovers 46:04 — Could the offense improve against weaker defenses? 49:04 — Three-word reviews begin 50:13 — Has Venables turned OU into a “laughing stock”? 51:52 — Is Ben Arbuckle gone after this season? 52:19 — Venables closes in on Gary Gibbs’ loss total 54:34 — “Pay the buyout” and Nebraska comparisons 55:33 — NIL spending and Oklahoma’s roster problems 56:57 — Who could play quarterback for OU next season? 59:47 — Financial questions around the program 01:05:42 — The human side of Mateer, Arbuckle and Venables struggling 01:08:04 — Oklahoma isn’t the only major program struggling 01:09:37 — “It’s a circus” 01:11:04 — “I am done” and “extend him again” 01:13:15 — Watching other fan bases have fun again 01:14:27 — Everest Club reaches its first two members 01:16:12 — Plans for the bye-week episode Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 438 - What Would it Take For OU to Shock Georgia? Lee and Grant open the show by discussing the latest David Stone injury news, the conflicting reports surrounding how he was injured, and what his availability could mean for an already banged-up Oklahoma defense. Then the conversation turns back to OU’s offensive problems, including missed assignments, poor execution and questions about how well Ben Arbuckle, Bill Bedenbaugh, Kevin Wilson and the rest of the offensive staff are fitting together. Then the guys break down OU’s path to victory as a 14-point dog at Georgia. Finally, Grant answers a listener question about who Oklahoma should consider if it eventually moved on from Brent Venables? The show closes with OU-Georgia score predictions and the weekly college football picks against the spread. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Another OU injury and a trip to No. 2 Georgia 02:02 — David Stone injury news and conflicting reports 08:14 — John Hoover’s report and clarification 12:49 — What is Oklahoma’s path to upsetting Georgia? 13:29 — West of Everest launches the Everest Club on YouTube 16:22 — OU-Georgia preview begins 17:06 — What Georgia has done well through three games 18:36 — Can Oklahoma stop Georgia’s run game? 19:28 — The upset formula: turnovers, defense and shortening the game 20:31 — OU desperately needs takeaways 24:52 — Could OU’s offense somehow match up better with Georgia? 25:32 — Venables points out busted tight end blocks against New Mexico 27:58 — Does Oklahoma’s offensive staff have too many cooks? 30:53 — What exactly is Kevin Wilson’s role? 31:33 — Remember when OU had “no chance” against Alabama? 33:19 — John Mateer vs. Arch Manning comparisons 34:55 — What Lee wants to see from OU’s defense 36:27 — Grant’s defensive key: make Gunner Stockton uncomfortable 38:51 — Oklahoma is a rare two-touchdown underdog 43:44 — What does Oklahoma need from the offense? 46:35 — Grant wants to see 2024 John Mateer again 48:38 — OU-Georgia score predictions 50:09 — Listener question: if Venables is out, who replaces him? 51:58 — The dream-candidate tier 54:34 — Coordinator candidates for Oklahoma 57:56 — Grant’s head-coaching candidate list begins 01:03:24 — Grant’s top four candidates 01:09:25 — Weekly college football picks begin 01:09:43 — Texas at Tennessee 01:11:16 — Ole Miss at Florida 01:12:10 — Michigan at Iowa 01:13:38 — Oregon at USC 01:14:11 — Missouri at Mississippi State 01:15:48 — Picks recap Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 437 - OU Wins, But This All Feels Way Too Familiar The guys are back after OU tops New Mexico 14-6. Although the Sooners just played a game, the most interesting topic is OU’s future. What happens next? Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — OU survives New Mexico 14-6, but the offense sputters again 01:09 — Grant reaches his breaking point with the Brent Venables era 02:02 — What would it take to hit the “eject button” on this regime? 03:07 — The Michigan loss exposed the offseason optimism 04:03 — New Mexico’s undersized defense still controlled OU’s offense 04:30 — Grant: “I’m out” on the current Oklahoma regime 05:02 — Revisiting the frustration of the 2024 season 06:07 — Why OU’s offense still looks broken 06:45 — Tight ends and offensive line fail to create a run game 08:03 — The SEC schedule will expose every offensive weakness 08:46 — OU returns to 12 personnel but still can’t execute 09:40 — Has John Mateer actually gotten worse? 10:15 — Grant: Oklahoma doesn’t understand its offensive problems 11:09 — OU’s running back room has no punch 11:38 — Is Bill Bedenbaugh’s offensive line room the biggest disappointment? 12:00 — Grant: changing one offensive coach won’t fix this 12:45 — Questions about Oklahoma’s leadership and future hires 13:29 — OU’s reported roster spending raises another red flag 14:29 — Why did Oklahoma extend Brent Venables? 15:29 — Venables admits there’s nothing to hang your hat on offensively 15:51 — Why didn’t the staff see the offensive problems coming? 17:11 — The danger of buying into offseason optimism 17:33 — Could OU miss a bowl game? 17:51 — “Mediocrity is a choice” 18:18 — Grant: the program is “rotten to the core” 18:34 — OU’s defense looks elite while the offense sinks again 19:07 — Oklahoma’s brutal remaining schedule 19:50 — Grant plants his flag: Venables isn’t taking OU where it wants to go 20:13 — What would college football fans outside Oklahoma think of this program? 21:22 — Oklahoma is back to being one-sided — just reversed from Lincoln Riley 22:10 — Why are we talking about the future of the program before Georgia week? 22:52 — Grant explains his breaking point during the New Mexico game 23:20 — ESPN’s incorrect timeout graphic changes the end-of-half discussion 24:19 — Jonathan Hatton and OU’s lack of juice at running back 25:23 — Three-word reviews begin 26:16 — Michael Hawkins is thriving at West Virginia — and coaching matters 27:16 — Peyton Bowen’s dropped interceptions and OU’s takeaway problem 28:14 — More listener reactions: “2024. Not again.” 28:39 — Could Jason Eck eventually become an OU coaching candidate? 29:27 — Could Oklahoma actually fire Venables after extending him? 30:33 — The defense may have to carry the entire season 31:01 — Could a strong defense save a mediocre season? 31:40 — David Stone finally flashes dominance 32:12 — OU still doesn’t have the offensive athletes other SEC teams have 33:12 — Programming note and Georgia preview schedule 34:02 — The Venables extension looks increasingly unnecessary 34:37 — How much influence does Joe Harroz have over Oklahoma football? 35:51 — What could the Venables buyout look like? 36:39 — Looking ahead: Georgia week becomes a bigger-picture program discussion 37:09 — Closing thoughts Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 436 - John Mateer Is Who He Is. Can OU Make It Work? Lee and Grant go back through the Michigan game and take a closer look at the Mateer-Ben Arbuckle dynamic. They also revisit Oklahoma’s offensive identity, the dramatic shift away from the Week 1 approach against UTEP, the use of 12 personnel and empty formations, Mateer’s field vision, the lack of a consistent run game and whether OU truly understands what it is offensively. Trell Harris is expected to miss significant time after suffering a serious injury. Kip Lewis could also miss several weeks, creating another major concern on the defensive side. Lee and Grant also discuss Oklahoma’s defense, why missed tackles and players trying to do too much remain a problem, and whether the pressure of carrying an inconsistent offense is already affecting that side of the ball. Then it’s on to New Mexico. The Lobos are one of the more interesting G6 teams in the country. NM is well coached and experienced, and should provide a useful test for an Oklahoma team trying to get back on track. The guys also make their weekly college football picks against the spread. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – John Mateer is who he is 06:59 — Michigan rewatch: how much blame belongs on Arbuckle vs. Mateer? 07:26 — Mateer misses an easy timing throw to Trell Harris 08:29 — The quarterback counter Mateer could have broken for a huge gain 09:39 — Hayden Hansen throwback was there, but Mateer could not complete it 10:09 — Empty 12 personnel creates a QB-run opportunity Mateer misses 10:47 — The fourth-and-7 miss to Rocky Beers 11:28 — Were Oklahoma’s receivers really “wide open”? 12:38 — The bigger question: how does Arbuckle simplify things for Mateer? 16:21 — Grant: Arbuckle can draw up plays, but he has to know his personnel 18:03 — Did Oklahoma’s staff misunderstand its own offense? 19:11 — Mateer will still have good moments, but the Michigan performance was alarming 19:56 — Mateer needs his confidence rebuilt 20:34 — Ben Arbuckle’s offenses have never consistently run the ball well 24:24 — How many first reads is Mateer simply not seeing? 29:01 — Elijah Thomas and Parker Livingston now need bigger roles 33:45 — Michigan’s seven-minute drive that quietly helped win the game 36:23 — Is OU’s defense pressing because it does not trust the offense? 39:05 — Is another “season from hell” developing for Oklahoma? 39:31 — Grant: Venables’ history of responding to adversity is mixed 41:59 — New Mexico is a legitimate G6 test under Jason Eck 42:52 — Could Oklahoma actually lose this game if the Michigan problems remain? 46:26 — How Oklahoma wins matters more than simply winning 46:46 — Grant: run the core offense until OU actually gets good at it 47:23 — New Mexico’s experienced defense presents a useful test 48:31 — OU’s defense should dominate New Mexico’s offense 49:38 — New Mexico’s three-quarterback rotation 50:42 — Jason Eck’s rise from the FCS ranks 53:18 — New Mexico has created takeaways; Oklahoma has not 54:01 — What Grant wants to see from OU’s offense 54:17 — Lee wants a return to the UTEP offensive blueprint 54:55 — Arbuckle needs to create easy completions for Mateer 55:11 — Defensive key: stop trying to do too much 55:37 — Grant’s defensive priority: tackle better 56:22 — OU-New Mexico score predictions 59:32 — What would a convincing win mean before Georgia? 01:00:33 — Early look at how big an underdog OU could be at Georgia 01:01:03 — Around college football: SEC and national games to watch 01:02:11 — Michael Hawkins and West Virginia hit the road at Virginia 01:02:27 — James Franklin discussion 01:03:14 — Weekly picks against the spread begin 01:03:36 — Houston at Texas Tech 01:05:39 — SMU at Louisville 01:06:42 — Mississippi State at South Carolina 01:08:50 — Florida at Auburn 01:09:55 — LSU at Ole Miss 01:12:09 — Back to Mateer’s running ability and field vision 01:13:30 — Does Mateer need an eye exam? Jameis Winston tangent 01:14:56 — New Mexico postgame podcast scheduling update Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 435 - OU’s Offense Fails in 17-10 Loss at Michigan Oklahoma went to Ann Arbor with a chance to make a national statement. Instead, the Sooners left Michigan with a 17-10 loss and a lot of familiar questions about the offense. Lee and Grant react to Oklahoma’s disappointing road loss at Michigan and read your “3-Word Reviews”. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Oklahoma makes West of Everest look stupid 04:16 — Oklahoma’s offense was bad again 05:16 — Grant: the game exposed offseason concerns 09:31 — The offensive sequencing felt weird from the opening drive 13:20 — Offensive line injuries mattered 13:44 — Fodje and the tackles struggled with Michigan’s edge rushers 18:56 — Empty 12 personnel was the failed new wrinkle 22:46 — Mateer had too many misses that should not be missed 24:58 — OU still had a chance despite the offensive mess 27:00 — The standard for Oklahoma’s defense is extremely high 29:12 — Pass rush concerns and lack of disruption 30:57 — Kip Lewis’ non-contact injury   36:24 — Mateer remains the key to Oklahoma’s season 36:40 — Grant: good teams can lose that game, really good teams do not 38:42 — Could OU still bounce back against Georgia and Texas? 40:54 — Three-word reviews begin 42:22 — “Nice extension, Denny” 43:40 — End-of-half time management failure 46:45 — Michigan’s offensive coordinator knew Underwood’s limitations 48:12 — Was Elijah Thomas open for a touchdown? 48:50 — Michigan took away Sategna and Beers in high-leverage moments 49:22 — JJ Buchanan’s third-and-long explosive still bothers Grant 50:32 — Running backs are mid and not dynamic 51:05 — Fans pile on the offense, Venables and the extension   56:23 — Grant: year five at Oklahoma should not look like this 59:45 — Michigan fumbled twice on the same series and OU recovered neither 01:00:22 — OU forces zero takeaways after Western Michigan forced three 01:04:60 — Lee still did not expect Oklahoma to lose 01:06:38 — Grant: this was the perfect script for Michigan to win 01:07:06 — OU failed to punch Michigan in the mouth early Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 434 - OU-Michigan Preview: Is Michigan Really That Bad? The show opens with leftover thoughts from OU’s win over UTEP, followed by the latest injury news involving key offensive linemen. Later, the guys begin their OU-Michigan preview by talking about how the Wolverines should be 0-1. Grant compares Michigan’s offense to Oklahoma’s 2024 offense, while Lee explains why Michigan’s heavy sixth-offensive-lineman “Rhino” package may play right into the strength of Oklahoma’s defense. The guys discuss Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s struggling run game, Kyle Whittingham’s rocky start, and why OU’s defense should be eager for this matchup. On the other side, Lee and Grant discuss what Oklahoma’s offense must show against Michigan’s defense. The episode closes with Week 2 picks against the spread: Missouri at Kansas, Alabama at Kentucky, Mississippi State at Minnesota, Iowa State at Iowa, and Ohio State at Texas. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening take: OU’s a 12 personnel team 04:13 — Leftover thoughts from the UTEP win 05:30 — OU used 12 personnel on 82.7 percent of snaps 09:30 — Danny Saili’s size and role on the defensive line 09:59 — Grant still thinks Saili looks undersized 13:02 — Jake Maikkula and Ryan Fodje trending toward a return 13:29 — Michael Fasusi availability becomes the major concern 14:00 — What does OU’s offensive line look like without Fasusi?   24:23 — Michigan should be 0-1 after Western Michigan 24:41 — Kyle Whittingham’s rough start at Michigan 25:22 — Bryce Underwood remains Michigan’s starter “right now” 26:01 — Underwood’s awkward response to Whittingham’s comments 26:25 — Michigan’s offense, Jason Beck and the Wolverines’ main weapons 27:01 — Western Michigan ending controversy 28:01 — Grant: Michigan’s offense looked like 2024 Oklahoma 31:16 — Why Western Michigan may have a real gripe 36:50 — Back to Michigan being a dumpster fire 37:09 — What Oklahoma’s defense needs to do against Bryce Underwood 38:31 — Michigan’s “Rhino” package plays into OU’s hands 40:04 — Why using a sixth offensive lineman only works if those linemen can block 42:40 — Stop the run and put Michigan in obvious passing situations 43:24 — JJ Buchanan may be Michigan’s only scary skill player 45:35 — Lee wants three takeaways from Oklahoma’s defense 47:57 — Grant: Michigan may improve, but the offense is not good 52:18 — Michigan’s yards per play and time-of-possession context 53:39 — What Oklahoma’s offense needs to show against Michigan 56:26 — Grant’s No. 1 offensive key: play a clean game 57:17 — Michigan’s penalty issues against Western Michigan 59:54 — John Mateer needs to keep building off Week 1 01:03:31 — Get the ball to Sategna, Trell Harris and Rocky Beers 01:05:56 — Lloyd Avant can keep Oklahoma on schedule 01:06:20 — Grant’s prediction 01:08:48 — Lee’s prediction   01:15:13 — OU needs to punch Michigan in the mouth early 01:16:15 — Programming note: Lee on 107.7 The Franchise postgame show 01:18:42 — Around college football and Week 2 setup 01:20:02 — Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Auburn and Gavin Freeman thoughts 01:22:12 — Ole Miss-Louisville and LSU-Clemson thoughts 01:25:24 — Oregon-Boise State and Boise as a G6 contender 01:26:21 — Week 2 picks begin 01:26:54 — Missouri at Kansas 01:29:26 — Alabama at Kentucky 01:31:25 — Mississippi State at Minnesota 01:35:38 — Iowa State at Iowa 01:36:51 — Ohio State at Texas 01:38:50 — Final thoughts before OU-Michigan weekend Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 433 - OU’s Offense Actually Looks Different in 51-0 Shutout Of UTEP The Sooners opened the 2026 season by shutting out UTEP 51-0 Friday night at Owen Field. The guys discuss their likes and dislikes from the game and read your 3-Word Reviews! Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Oklahoma opens the season with a 51-0 shutout 03:44 — Tight end usage was not just offseason talk 04:37 — Grant: 12 personnel looked like OU’s base offense 08:05 — John Mateer looked comfortable and the offense looked balanced 10:31 — Easy explosive plays in the passing game 11:04 — Rocky Beers looks like a real weapon 11:56 — Mateer looked like his pre-injury version 12:48 — Noah Best starts at center as a true freshman 14:58 — Likes on Offense -- Isaiah Sategna looked like the best player on the team 18:15 — Lee liked Lloyd Avant’s debut 19:47 — Grant liked the easy downfield passing game 20:44 — Ben Arbuckle deserves credit for adjusting the offense 21:15 — Jonathan Hatton flashes on his second carry 22:53 — John Mateer’s efficiency and Hayden Hansen’s catch 26:21 — Elijah Thomas gets involved early 28:10 — Trell Harris wins immediately against zero coverage 28:40 — Dislikes on offense 35:53 — Overall offensive verdict: good, but run-game explosiveness remains a question 36:06 — Likes on defense 37:24 — OU pitched a shutout and people still had defensive complaints 42:15 — Taylor Wein and P.J. Adebawore stood out 45:15 — Wyatt Gilmore and Cole Sullivan stand out 47:17 — OU forces two takeaways in Week 1 47:56 — Dislikes on defense   55:56 — 3-word reviews 01:07:17 — Final verdict: OU looked like a good team 01:07:39 — Mateer’s yards per attempt and deep passing encouragement 01:08:08 — Why Jake Maikkula is needed for Michigan 01:08:34 — Encouraging signs on Maikkula’s status Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 432 – OU-UTEP Preview: What The Sooners Must Show in Week 1 The show begins with the latest injury news on Oklahoma’s offensive line. Just when Jake Maikkula appeared to be the main injury concern at center, Ryan Fodje — listed as the top center on OU’s Week 1 depth chart — suffered a lower-body injury. The good news: reports indicate Fodje’s MRI was negative, and Jake Maikkula is progressing well. Lee and Grant also break down Oklahoma’s Week 1 depth chart, revisit their pre-fall camp “unanswerable questions” and ask which ones actually got answered. Then Lee and Grant preview Oklahoma vs. UTEP. They discuss UTEP quarterback EJ Colson, the Miners’ new-look offensive line, UTEP’s defensive strengths, and what OU’s defense should do against an overmatched opponent. For Oklahoma, the big questions are mostly on offense: can the Sooners run the ball consistently, can the tight ends help in the run game, will Ben Arbuckle show more 12 personnel and 13 personnel, and can John Mateer push the ball downfield while staying healthy? The episode ends with the return of the weekly picks segment. Lee and Grant pick five Week 1 games against the spread: Coastal Carolina at West Virginia, Baylor vs. Auburn, Clemson at LSU, Louisville vs. Ole Miss, and SMU at Florida State. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take: Football is finally here 02:58 — Kickoff weather at Owen Field and a hot Friday night vs. UTEP 03:19 — OU, UTEP and the 2000 season opener comparison 05:07 — Lee’s OU hat falls, and Grant has thoughts on the old OU logo 06:22 — Ryan Fodje and Jake Maikkula injury updates 09:32 — Is OU telling us Caleb Nitta just isn’t very good? 12:40 — Maikkula’s MCL timeline and possible Michigan return 15:16 — Week 1 depth chart nuggets begin 15:38 — Parker Livingstone or Elijah Thomas at X receiver 19:44 — Running back depth chart: Lloyd Avant or Xavier Robinson 20:33 — Tory Blaylock injury status and Jonathan Hatton’s opportunity 24:14 — Defensive depth chart lists 12 positions 25:09 — Wyatt Gilmore backing up Taylor Wein 26:47 — Tank Carrington fourth on the depth chart despite strong buzz 27:10 — Bishop Thomas, Nigel Smith and interior defensive line depth 28:21 — LeBron Bauer shows up at cheetah 28:56 — Tristan Haynes vs. Dakota Fields as the fourth corner battle 29:49 — Omarion Robinson’s flexibility at both safety spots 31:15 — Revisiting the pre-fall camp unanswerable questions 31:53 — Trell Harris makes it through Fall Camp healthy 35:42 — Is the running back room healthy going into Week 1? 37:02 — Did Bo Bentley win the backup quarterback job? 40:09 — Elijah Thomas becomes the obvious fall camp riser 40:49 — Did OU’s offense ever have its way with the defense? 44:02 — OU vs. UTEP preview begins 44:36 — Line update: Oklahoma favored by 40.5 45:38 — UTEP’s move to the Mountain West and EJ Colson’s path 47:05 — Colson’s 2025 production at Incarnate Word 47:31 — UTEP’s new offensive line and veteran defense 48:21 — UTEP’s sack production and healthy receiver additions 50:28 — Grant’s No. 1 defensive goal: no explosives 51:38 — OU’s run defense opener history under Brent Venables 52:37 — EJ Colson’s mobility and potential broken-play threat 53:20 — Can OU completely strangle UTEP’s offense? 54:24 — Can OU pitch a shutout or hold UTEP to one score? 54:49 — Defensive players to watch: Tank Carrington, PJ Adebawore and Cole Sullivan 55:47 — Wyatt Gilmore, Jake Kreul, Danny Okoye and Michael Boganowski 56:49 — What Oklahoma’s offense needs to show 57:29 — Hayden Hansen says OU is not one-dimensional anymore 58:03 — How much 12 personnel and 13 personnel will OU actually use? 58:26 — Grant wants to see whether the run scheme has really changed 59:20 — OU needs to impose its will in the run game 59:57 — Grant wants John Mateer to push the ball downfield 01:01:09 — Lee wants OU to average at least six yards per carry 01:01:55 — Why last year’s opener showed OU could not run consistently 01:03:42 — Grant’s No. 1 offensive goal: stay healthy 01:04:06 — OU-UTEP predictions 01:08:10 — Other Week 1 games worth monitoring 01:12:01 — Coastal Carolina at West Virginia pick 01:14:53 — Baylor vs. Auburn in Atlanta 01:16:58 — Clemson at LSU preview and pick 01:21:40 — Louisville vs. Ole Miss in Nashville 01:23:21 — SMU at Florida State on Monday night 01:25:10 — Last year’s picks records and Week 1 context 01:27:08 — Football is back and Grant is going to Minnesota’s opener Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 431 - The Big Season Preview Is Back! Game week is finally here, and the Big Season Preview is back! But first, Grant can’t believe a stat he just learned about a SEC team from the 70’s, the guys discuss the ongoing battle for the starting center spot, and acknowledge that OU recently announced its 2026 team captains. Then, it’s time for the Big Season Preview as Lee and Grant go through five preseason prompts built around certainty, cautious optimism, skepticism, crazy-but-possible outcomes, and things they may not want to say too loudly. Topics include Oklahoma’s dominant run defense, whether OU will force more takeaways, whether the Sooners could have the best defense in college football, whether Deland McCullough fixes the running back room, whether John Mateer becomes OU’s most dynamic runner, whether the 12 personnel and under-center buzz is real, Elijah Thomas and Jonathan Hatton hype, PJ Adebawore’s NFL upside, the possibility of a 1,000-yard rusher, whether OU could produce two 800-yard receivers, and the uncomfortable possibility that Oklahoma could still finish 7-5 or worse. The guys also include predictions from the West of Everest community, including thoughts on Mateer, Ben Arbuckle, the tight end room, Danny Okoye, OU’s turnover total, Brent Venables’ contract extension and the Sooners’ 2026 floor. Finally, Lee and Grant revisit their past preseason predictions from 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 before making their final 2026 record picks. The show closes with quick Week Zero thoughts on TCU, Memphis, Jackson Arnold, CJ Bailey, USC, Lincoln Riley, Gary Patterson and the arrival of real college football. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take - Oklahoma’s goal: three takeaways per game 04:20 — Grant reacts to the 1970 Tennessee takeaway record 08:43 — West of Everest moves to two episodes per week during the season 09:27 — Center position remains the biggest pre-UTEP storyline 10:08 — Ryan Fodje may be leading the center battle 16:48 — Oklahoma names nine captains 17:29 — Big season preview begins and the show is about to get better because the offseason content machine is almost over 22:02 — Prompt 1: “I am so certain of this that I haven’t even considered an alternative” 28:20 — Prompt 2: “I’m pretty sure this will happen, but I’m not ready to commit” 36:50 — Prompt 3: “I’m hearing the positive talk, but I still need to see it” 44:06 — Prompt 4: “That’s crazy, but it could happen” 59:28 — Grant’s boldest prediction 01:00:51 — Prompt 5: “I’m just going to keep my thoughts to myself” 01:02:29 — Predictions from the West of Everest community 01:11:03 — OU’s floor should be higher with a great defense and returning QB 01:12:46 — Looking back at West of Everest preseason predictions 01:13:19 — 2024 prediction review: Lee 9-3, Grant 8-4, OU finished 6-6 01:14:23 — 2023 prediction review: both picked 9-3, OU finished 10-2 01:16:47 — 2022 prediction review and maybe Grant’s worst take ever 01:20:55 — 2021 prediction review: Lee 11-1, Grant 12-0, OU finished 10-2 01:23:46 — Lee clarifies criticism of Venables is not an endorsement of Riley 01:24:44 — Final 2026 OU record picks 01:29:05 — Quick national college football thoughts from Week Zero 01:30:20 — TCU, Jaden Craig and Josh Hoover’s value 01:31:21 — Memphis, Jackson Arnold and pressure issues 01:32:33 — CJ Bailey, Virginia and the offseason quarterback hype machine 01:33:46 — USC, San Jose State and another Lincoln Riley-style game 01:35:39 — Looking ahead to UTEP Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 430 - OU Makes Big Bet On Brent Venables Before Massive 2026 Season OU and Brent Venables agreed to a new six-year contract that reportedly pays Venables an average of $10.5 million per year. Did OU have to make this move now? The guys also discuss the latest on Jake Maikkula’s injury and the plan at center moving forward. The latest news out of fall camp includes Reggie Powers’ growth at cheetah, OU’s run-game talk, and more under-center work for John Mateer. Later, Brady Trantham from Oklahoma Sooners on SI and Through the Keyhole joins the show to give his perspective from fall camp. Brady discusses the center situation, Xavier Robinson, Jonathan Hatton, OU’s wide receiver questions, the tight end room, Tank Carrington, the defensive line, and the bigger-picture debate over Venables’ contract extension and Oklahoma’s standard in the SEC. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – Brent Venables gets a new contract 06:21 — Jake Maikkula injury clarity and the plan at center in the short term 17:27 — Reggie Powers buzz from fall camp 20:42 — Kip Lewis, Owen Heinecke and linebacker rotation questions 23:57 — Bigger bodies, tight ends and more command in the run game 24:19 — Tight ends as extra blockers in Oklahoma’s offense   27:06 — John Mateer talks under-center work and more 12 personnel discussion 34:16 — Brent Venables contract discussion begins 35:46 — Venables now reportedly among the top 10 highest-paid coaches 37:52 — Grant’s opening reaction: why do this right now? 40:39 — Lee: why not wait and see what happens in 2026? 46:01 — Oklahoma’s bet on front-office structure, Venables and development 49:41 — Listener question for Grant: did OU do enough to improve the offense? 50:57 — Grant’s answer: year five should mean national-level expectations 54:47 — Brady Trantham joins to talk fall camp 58:14 — Brady’s biggest fall camp takeaway outside Venables and Maikkula   01:02:19 — Brady on the Jake Maikkula injury and center options   01:06:00 — Is Ryan Fodje at center a real option or emergency planning?    01:12:10 — Tory Blaylock hamstring concern 01:12:48 — Xavier Robinson, Jonathan Hatton and Lloyd Avant as the healthy trio 01:14:05 — Jonathan Hatton’s physical tools and Adrian Peterson/Joe Mixon comparisons    01:19:00 — Elijah Thomas buzz and whether OU has a real playmaker emerging 01:24:00 — Tight end room talk: Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers and Jack Van Dorselaer 01:26:00 — Can Jason Witten and Deland McCullough change OU’s offensive identity? 01:30:16 — Tank Carrington hype keeps growing 01:33:06 — Brady reacts to the Brent Venables contract extension 01:38:43 — Brady puts stock in the 2025 playoff season and the challenge of SEC play 01:41:01 — Grant’s concern: OU thought things were fine before 2024 too 01:43:25 — When should Oklahoma expect more than “good”? 01:44:11 — Should OU be a national title contender in year five? 01:45:44 — Comparing Venables’ path to Bob Stoops and the old Big 12/Big Eight reality 01:49:52 — How the SEC exposes your flaws 01:53:37 — The glass-half-full case for Oklahoma’s bet on Venables 01:58:37 — Whether the extension looks good depends on what you think 2026 will be 02:00:02 — What is the eject button for Venables?   02:10:46 — What if OU goes 9-3 but makes real offensive and defensive jumps? 02:14:59 — Georgia expectations and when OU should expect 11-1 or 12-0 again 02:16:34 — Where to find Brady Trantham’s work 02:17:32 — Closing: follow West of Everest Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 429 – A Potentially Crushing Injury Overshadows a Good Week of Practice Lee and Grant react to the report that Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula was injured during the Sooners’ first full scrimmage of fall camp. The guys discuss what Maikkula means to the offensive line, why center is such a difficult position to replace, and what Caleb Nitta and true freshman Noah Best could bring if Oklahoma must adjust up front. There was actually a lot of good news this week as there’s suddenly Elijah Thomas buzz coming out of practice, Trell Harris appears to be practicing in full, Tank Carrington has a trait shared by Jayden Jackson, and OU adds Arkansas transfer Danny Saili to the defensive line room. Later, the guys answer listener questions about Oklahoma’s offensive line, the run game, the running back room, how much better John Mateer really needs to be, what Ben Arbuckle must prove in year two, whether OU’s secondary can be considered the strength of the team, and which Sooners could get drafted after the 2026 season. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – A good week ends with bad news 03:59 — Brandon Drumm reports Jake Maikkula was injured in Saturday’s scrimmage 09:03 — Noah Best hype and whether he could factor into the center battle 12:15 — Why losing Maikkula would be a significant downgrade 16:35 — Elijah Thomas suddenly becomes a major name to watch 22:18 — Trell Harris appears to be practicing in full and making plays 28:27 — James “Tank” Carrington hype keeps growing 30:27 — Comparing Carrington’s block recognition to Jayden Jackson as a freshman 35:19 — Oklahoma adds Arkansas transfer Danny Saili 38:40 — Todd Bates’ credibility and why the defensive staff gets benefit of the doubt 39:31 — Listener poll: if OU has the best defense, how good must the offense be? 41:08 — West of Everest YouTube subscriber update and community growth 41:57 — Why total offense can be misleading 42:23 — Does OU need a top-10 offense to win a national title? 45:28 — Listener Questions lead to O-line talk about Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta 47:22 — Why the offensive line should improve, but may not be elite yet 50:50 — 12 personnel, offensive philosophy and how OU may build its offense 55:38 — Under-center run game discussion 59:18 — Hunter asks about run blocking and run game health 59:32 — Shane asks if any running back is emerging as the top guy 01:00:42 — Why Xavier Robinson’s quick return suggests the early injury may not be severe 01:01:48 — Grant’s concerns about Tory Blaylock as a top-two running back 01:04:33 — What offensive success against OU’s defense would mean in camp 01:06:00 — John Mateer listener question: how much better does he really need to be? 01:06:55 — Did upgraded personnel change the standard for Mateer? 01:07:50 — Why a small statistical improvement may not be enough 01:08:17 — Mateer’s injury prevented OU from learning how much he could improve last season 01:12:48 — What a realistic Mateer statistical improvement could look like 01:14:02 — Can Mateer improve pocket movement, reads and timing? 01:16:23 — Jeff asks what Ben Arbuckle must do to help the offense thrive 01:16:44 — Arbuckle has to be intentional with personnel and play-calling 01:18:29 — How the offense can thrive in the SEC 01:20:21 — James asks whether the secondary could be the strength of the defense 01:23:29 — Peyton Bowen, Reggie Powers, Omarion Robinson and safety depth   01:28:11 — Big defensive package possibilities 01:31:07 — Final listener question: how many Sooners get drafted? 01:34:42 — What double-digit draft picks would mean for Oklahoma’s season 01:36:09 — Looking ahead to season preview content and show close Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook. #OklahomaFootball #OUFootball #Sooners #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #BrentVenables #JohnMateer #FallCamp #WestOfEverest

Ep. 428 - John Mateer’s Championship Chance and Fall Camp is Here! John Mateer’s got an incredible opportunity to win a National Championship this season. He’s got the defense, but what must he and the offense do in order for the Sooners to win Number 8? The guys react to early Fall Camp video and practice buzz. Topics include Courtland Guillory’s impressive clips, David Stone’s dominance, Trent Wilson’s development, defensive line depth, PJ Adebawore’s role, Michael Boganowski becoming more technical, safety depth concerns and the possibility that OU’s defense may be even better in 2026. On offense, the conversation shifts to Deland McCullough and the running back room. We liked his comments about yards after contact. Thoughts on Tory Blaylock and Trell Harris, a possible surprise wide receiver may break out, and will Jason Witten influence Ben Arbuckle’s offense so much that the style changes? Plus brief thoughts on the Coaches Poll, the new five-year eligibility ruling, Taylor Tatum’s departure from Michigan, and more hot Lincoln Riley/Brent Venables talk! Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – John Mateer’s massive opportunity 05:03 — Week Zero is getting close 07:12 — Fall Camp practice videos, a lot has stood out to Grant 08:10 — Deacon Schmitt may be ready to play early 08:31 — Manny Choice looks the part physically 09:00 — Cole Sullivan’s length and Austin Stogner flashbacks 09:34 — Courtland Guillory’s aura and defensive back clips 11:00 — Deland McCullough’s running back drill philosophy 12:38 — Why “yards after contact” matters for OU’s run game 15:07 — Tight ends, receivers and who looks comfortable in practice clips 17:04 — Running back talk begins with Lloyd Avant and Xavier Robinson 19:00 — Lee declares he’s not concerned with the D-line depth 21:00 — Trent Wilson as a potential breakout defensive lineman 25:00 — Defensive tackle depth and the benefit of the doubt for OU’s defensive staff 26:13 — Jayden Jackson and the question of durability 30:00 — Venables downplaying defensive line strength 30:56 — Edge rusher questions behind the defensive line hype 32:00 — PJ Adebawore entering a huge season 35:00 — Defensive front possibilities and pressure packages 36:00 — Michael Boganowski becoming more technical 37:00 — Safety play, deep passing concerns and OU’s secondary 44:00 — Peyton Bowen, Reggie Powers and young safety depth 46:00 — Linebacker depth behind Kip Lewis and Owen Heinecke 51:00 — Length on the edge and disrupting screens 54:41 — YouTube community poll: which offensive position group worries fans most? 56:00 — Tory Blaylock not available for Practice number 3 57:00 — Lloyd Avant appears to be RB1 if the game were tomorrow 01:00:00 — Lloyd Avant’s experience at Tulsa and Colorado State 01:01:00 — Avant’s wiggle, burst and potential fit at Oklahoma 01:03:00 — Xavier Robinson’s instant impact when healthy 01:04:00 — Deland McCullough compares Lloyd Avant to Damien Williams 01:06:00 — Trell Harris participates in individual drills with cameras present 01:10:10 — John Mateer says Manny Choice has grown a lot   01:15:07 — Tight end room discussion begins 01:15:28 — Hayden Hansen as a massive blocking presence 01:15:48 — Gabe Ikard’s interest in OU running out of 12 personnel 01:17:06 — Jason Witten’s influence on Oklahoma’s tight ends 01:19:47 — Ben Arbuckle’s Washington State personnel usage 01:23:32 — Is Arbuckle’s run scheme good enough?   01:28:54 — Offensive line thoughts and remaining offensive questions 01:30:11 — Grant’s frustration with OU’s transfer portal approach 01:31:58 — Oklahoma ranked No. 9 in the preseason coaches poll 01:32:58 — Five-year eligibility ruling and possible roster impacts 01:34:49 — Would Jaren Kanak help OU if he could return? 01:35:36 — Taylor Tatum no longer with Michigan 01:37:14 — Responding to Brady Trantham’s rebuttal to the Venables/Lincoln Riley debate 01:40:25 — Why that debate still matters today Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook. #OklahomaFootball #OUFootball #Sooners #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #BrentVenables #JohnMateer #FallCamp #WestOfEverest

Ep. 427 - OU Fall Camp Questions & the Brent Venables Reality Check Our Fall Camp preview poses unanswerable questions at this time. Will Trell Harris make it through fall camp healthy? Can OU’s RB room get to Week 1 without a wave of injuries? Which position group could produce a surprise camp star, and more! Later, we take a deeper look at Brent Venables through four seasons at Oklahoma. How does Venables compare historically to other first-time head coaches? Is there a realistic national championship blueprint for Venables based on college football history? The episode closes with a detailed conversation about the idea that Lincoln Riley “left the cupboard bare” when he departed Oklahoma. Lee and Grant revisit the 2022 roster, including Dillon Gabriel, Eric Gray, Marvin Mims, Brayden Willis, Anton Harrison, Tyler Guyton, Wanya Morris and others, and debate whether OU’s 6-7 season in Venables’ first year was really about talent, culture, coaching, injuries, or all of the above. Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – Fall Camp is upon us 06:05 — Will Trell Harris make it through fall camp healthy? 12:29 — What makes a true No. 1 wide receiver? 15:14 — National title expectations vs. where OU actually is 17:48 — Can Oklahoma get to UTEP with a healthy running back room? 21:25 — Which position group could produce a surprise camp superstar? 29:25 — Could Bowe Bentley win the backup quarterback job? 33:16 — If Mateer gets hurt again, can OU trust its QB2? 35:04 — Remembering backup quarterbacks from the Lincoln Riley era 41:17 — Side quest to talk about Lincoln Riley at Big Ten Media Days 43:05 — Will OU’s offense ever have its way with the defense in fall camp? 46:41 — Health is still the No. 1 fall camp priority 48:28 — Brent Venables first four seasons at OU in perspective 53:01 — Comparing first-time OU head coaches through four seasons 57:12 — Is there a national championship blueprint for Venables? 01:02:08 — Where Venables ranks among first-time head coaches historically 01:05:01 — Random detour: Charlie Weis, Notre Dame and college football YouTube rabbit holes 01:08:43 — Revisiting Lee and Grant’s initial reaction to Venables being hired 01:10:44 — OU’s 2022 floor should have been higher than 6-7 01:14:52 — Did Lincoln Riley really gut the program? 01:23:19 — Why the 2022 offense was the most functional part of the team 01:25:37 — Comparing OU’s 2021 offensive personnel to the 2022 offense 01:28:24 — Defensive roster comparison from 2021 to 2022 01:29:54 — What “cupboard was bare” may actually mean   01:34:00 — Offensive red flags heading into 2026 Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook. #OklahomaFootball #OUFootball #Sooners #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #BrentVenables #JohnMateer #FallCamp #WestOfEverest

Ep. 426 - OU Has 3 Future NFL Tight Ends? SEC Media Days have come and gone, and one of the most interesting comments of the week came from Sooners general manager Jim Nagy. Does OU really have three tight ends on the roster who will be playing on Sundays? Lee and Grant also react to Brent Venables’ correctly acknowledging OU’s flaws from 2025 and mentioning that nine offensive linemen can play winning football. The guys answer listener questions about the effectiveness of Tory Blaylock, and whether their opinions have changed on Brent Venables. Later, Brady Trantham of Oklahoma Sooners on SI and Through the Keyhole joins the show to give his boots-on-the-ground perspective from SEC Media Days in Tampa. Brady discusses what actually mattered from Media Days, Brent Venables’ confidence in the tight end room, Oklahoma’s offensive questions, Trell Harris, the difficulty of adjusting to the SEC, Greg Sankey’s comments about the future of college football, the possibility of the SEC and Big Ten reshaping the sport, and more! Chapters/Timecodes 00:00 — Opening Take – Jim Nagy’s Bold Claim at SEC Media Days 06:50 — Could OU really have three future NFL tight ends? 10:12 — Can better tight ends actually fix Oklahoma’s run game? 19:26 — Brent Venables correctly identifies OU’s biggest 2025 problems 21:41 — Receiver room changes and Trell Harris questions 25:14 — Venables says OU has nine offensive linemen who can play winning football 25:32 — Who are Oklahoma’s offensive line depth pieces? 28:36 — Listener question: Why does Grant not like Tory Blaylock? 35:33 — Listener question: Has your view of Brent Venables changed? 42:48 — Brady Trantham joins the show to talk SEC Media Days 48:49 — Brent Venables’ confidence in OU’s tight end room 01:03:36 — Greg Sankey, OU hate watching, and what a SEC breakaway looks like   01:06:33 — The case for a 35-to-45 team highest level of college football 01:13:03 — Bedlam, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and the future “big boy table” 01:15:31 — Is college football trying to grow like the NFL or NBA? 01:17:48 — Why the Big 12 did not make Oklahoma better for the playoff 01:25:04 — Mid-majors, expensive football and who belongs in a playoff 01:28:55 — Could some programs eventually stop playing major football? 01:33:26 — OU’s Big 12 years, playoff failures and defensive depth issues 01:38:06 — Why beating bad Big 12 teams became an unhealthy fan experience 01:42:04 — Why a softer league can hide flaws 01:43:47 — SEC Preseason Poll and no defensive players on First Team All-SEC Subscribe to the West of Everest YouTube channel Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and please leave a five-star rating and review if you enjoy the podcast. Follow West of Everest on X, Instagram and Facebook.