DYNAMIC: Brent Venables Assembles ELITE Linebacker UNIT | Sooners being SLEPT on? | PORTAL Chatter

Oklahoma Sooners football enters 2026 with a linebacker unit ranked among the nation’s elite—can Kip Lewis and Owen Heinecke push them to the top spot? John Williams breaks down why OU’s defense is primed for a dominant season, spotlighting Cole Sullivan’s arrival from Michigan, the depth from James Nesta and Marcus James, and the leadership fueling Brent Venables’ aggressive scheme. The show also covers the Sooners’ No. 4 spot in the SEC power rankings, assessing challenges against heavyweights like Texas, Georgia, and Ole Miss. Discussion shifts to the softball diamond as Kasidi Pickering’s portal departure raises questions about leadership and outfield depth, while the arrival of Peyton Westra brings hope for continued offensive power. Roster needs, rotation battles, and potential transfer targets round out this all-encompassing look at Oklahoma’s championship ambitions. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.