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Oklahoma makes its first football trip to Mississippi State on Saturday, and Toby Rowland welcomes Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Neil Price to preview the matchup. The two discuss Mississippi State's quarterback uncertainty, its offensive weapons, the Bulldogs' aggressive defense and the challenges Oklahoma will face in Starkville. Plus, Price shares what Sooners fans can expect from Mississippi State's famous cowbells, tailgating traditions and game-day atmosphere.

Toby Rowland welcomes Tom Leach, the longtime radio voice of the Kentucky Wildcats, to Oklahoma's Own Sports ahead of Saturday's matchup between Oklahoma and No. 15 Kentucky. Leach breaks down Kentucky's surprising 5-1 start under first-year head coach Will Stein, the emergence of quarterback Kenny Minchey and the excitement surrounding the Wildcats after wins over Texas A&M, South Carolina and LSU. They also discuss former Sooners Javontae Barnes and Nic Anderson, Kentucky's opportunistic defense, concerns about depth and the challenges awaiting the Wildcats in Norman. Plus, Leach shares memories of Oklahoma football and looks ahead to Kentucky's first trip to Norman since 1980. Oklahoma hosts Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Oklahoma just delivered one of the biggest upsets of the college football season. The Sooners stunned No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry, and Oklahoma's Own's Toby Rowland, Evan Kamikow and Haley McCormick are breaking down the unforgettable finish from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. From Danny Okoye's blocked punt and Dakota Fields' touchdown recovery to Peyton Bowen's 42-yard pick-six, Oklahoma found game-changing plays when it needed them most. John Mateer delivered in the closing seconds, connecting with Isaiah Sategna on two spectacular catches to set up Tate Sandell's game-winning 47-yard field goal. The crew discusses Mateer's composure, Lloyd Avant's impact on the running game, Brent Venables' defensive adjustments and the young Sooners who stepped up in crucial moments. Plus, what does this victory mean for Oklahoma's season? With Kentucky up next and a challenging SEC schedule ahead, Toby and Evan examine whether the Red River upset could be the spark the Sooners needed. It's a special postgame edition of Oklahoma's Own following a 27-24 win over the nation's top-ranked team.

It's OU-Texas week, and Toby Rowland is getting an inside look at the Longhorns ahead of the Red River Rivalry. Texas radio voice Craig Way joins Oklahoma's Own OU Pod to preview the Sooners' matchup with the No. 1 Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. They break down John Mateer's opportunity to bounce back, Arch Manning's season, the challenge of facing Texas' defense and the areas Oklahoma could exploit against a Longhorns team that hasn't always played up to its ranking. Plus, Toby and Craig revisit some of the most memorable moments in OU-Texas history and explain what makes this rivalry unlike any other game in college football. Can the Sooners find a way to pull off the upset?

It's OU-Texas week. Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow preview the 122nd meeting between Oklahoma and Texas at the Cotton Bowl. They discuss the pressure on John Mateer, his matchup with Arch Manning, whether Whit Newbauer could see the field if Oklahoma's offense struggles and Brent Venables' pointed assessment of the Sooners' offensive line. Toby and Evan also break down OU's defensive matchup with Texas, why turnovers and the running game have historically been so important in this rivalry, the potential impact of special teams and just how much Saturday's result could change the outlook for Oklahoma's season. Plus, Evan prepares for his first OU-Texas experience in Dallas.

Oklahoma enters the bye week at 2-2 with plenty to fix before heading to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry. On this edition of OU Update from Oklahom'as Own, Toby Rowland sits down with Sooners head coach Brent Venables for an in-depth conversation about where Oklahoma stands after four games and what has to change. Venables explains why John Mateer remains Oklahoma’s starting quarterback despite costly turnovers, what the Sooners need to do to finally establish a consistent running game and how OU is using the bye week to self-scout its personnel, scheme and tendencies. The Sooners coach also addresses the frustration surrounding the program’s start and delivers a message to Oklahoma fans: don’t lower the standard. Then it’s time to turn toward Texas. Venables discusses what makes the Red River Rivalry different, the atmosphere inside the Cotton Bowl and the challenge Arch Manning and the Longhorns will present in Dallas. OU Update from Oklahoma's Own is your home for Sooners football coverage from News 9 and Griffin Media.

Oklahoma enters the bye week with a major question looming ahead of the Red River Rivalry: Who starts at quarterback against Texas? On the Oklahoma’s Own OU Update, Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow break down the Sooners’ 41-13 loss at Georgia and the costly turnovers that once again put John Mateer in the spotlight. Mateer helped OU move the football against a talented Georgia defense, but his mistakes proved devastating. So what does Brent Venables do now? Toby and Evan debate whether Oklahoma should stick with Mateer or use the bye week to prepare Whit Newbauer for an opportunity against Texas. They discuss what each quarterback potentially gives the offense and why the timing makes this such an important decision.

Oklahoma is heading to Athens for the first time. Toby Rowland is joined by Georgia Bulldogs play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler for an in-depth preview of the Sooners' matchup with Georgia and the excitement surrounding OU's first-ever football trip to Athens. Dantzler explains why Oklahoma's defense could be the best Georgia faces all season, what makes quarterback Gunnar Stockton dangerous and the challenges the Bulldogs could present for the Sooners. Toby and Jeff also break down the importance of the tight ends, Georgia's defense and the matchups that could determine the game. Plus, Dantzler shares the Georgia perspective on the historic matchup, the connections between the two programs and why Oklahoma's first visit to Athens has become what he calls “the hot ticket.” Topics include: Oklahoma's first-ever football trip to AthensWhy OU's defense presents a major challenge for GeorgiaGunnar Stockton and the Bulldogs' offenseGeorgia's strengths and potential weaknessesThe tight end matchupKirby Smart and Georgia's sustained successThe history connecting Oklahoma and GeorgiaKeys to the game 0:00 – Jeff Dantzler joins Toby Rowland 2:31 – Assessing Georgia's start to the season 3:26 – What awaits Oklahoma in Athens 5:48 – Kirby Smart behind the scenes 6:59 – Georgia's strengths and weaknesses 7:18 – Could OU be Georgia's best defensive test? 8:27 – What makes Gunnar Stockton successful? 11:28 – Oklahoma and Georgia's surprising historical connections 12:52 – Why the tight ends could shape the game 14:10 – Breaking down Georgia's defense 14:49 – Why OU-Georgia is “the hot ticket” 16:11 – Keys to a Georgia win 17:06 – Why special teams could decide it 17:46 – Final thoughts

Oklahoma escaped New Mexico with a win, but now the Sooners head to Athens with plenty to fix before opening SEC play against Georgia. On this episode of Oklahoma’s Own OU Update, Toby Rowland and Evan Kamikow break down OU’s offensive struggles and what has to change against the Bulldogs. Can Oklahoma establish a physical running game? Can the offensive line find some stability? And can the Sooners protect the football well enough to give themselves a chance on the road? Toby and Evan also look at the challenge presented by Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, the Bulldogs’ running game and tight end Lawson Luckie. With Oklahoma’s defense carrying much of the load early in the season, containing Stockton and limiting explosive plays could be critical in Athens. Plus, the latest on David Stone Jr.’s knee injury, the possibility of Kip Lewis and Cole Sullivan returning, Michael Fasusi and the offensive line, OU’s questions at wide receiver and the mounting injury concerns as SEC play begins. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Can OU’s offense score enough against Georgia? 00:18 — Oklahoma’s Own OU Update begins 00:45 — Latest on David Stone Jr.’s knee injury 02:30 — Could Stone play against Georgia? 04:55 — OU’s offensive problems entering Georgia 06:35 — Turnovers could decide Oklahoma-Georgia 07:45 — Can OU contain Gunner Stockton? 09:10 — Georgia TE Lawson Luckie presents a challenge 10:15 — Who steps up on OU’s defensive line? 11:25 — Could Kip Lewis and Cole Sullivan return? 12:40 — Michael Fasusi and OU’s offensive line 13:35 — OU’s mounting injury problems 14:10 — Questions at wide receiver 14:50 — More Oklahoma-Georgia coverage from Athens