POSTGAME PODCAST: “That Was Ugly” | OU Avoids Disaster, but Offensive Woes Mount Before SEC Play

🔥 JOIN OUINSIDER — YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE! Get complete access to OUInsider’s sourced team intel, injury updates, recruiting coverage, premium content and the Lindsey Street Insider Board. Annual: First month FREE, then get your entire first year for only $19.99 — 80% off the regular $99.98 price. Monthly: First month FREE, then only $7.99 per month. 👉 JOIN OUINSIDER: https://ouinsider.com/become-an-insider/ Oklahoma won. The offensive concerns got louder. The Sooners escaped New Mexico 13–6, and Brandon Drumm and Travis Davidson have plenty to unpack before Georgia and the start of SEC play. On this OUInsider Postgame Podcast, we examine John Mateer’s hesitation and confidence, Ben Arbuckle’s offensive identity, the role of tempo and the growing problems in the running game. How much could Michael Fasusi’s return change the offensive line? Should OU settle on two running backs? Could simpler reads and a more consistent downfield threat help? We also discuss possible injury returns, the burden on the linebackers, PFF grades and why the defense continues to earn our confidence. David Stone, P.J. Adebawore, Peyton Bowen and Hayden Hanson get their due before we make our postgame MVP picks and close with a recruiting update. Follow the podcast, leave a rating and share this episode with another Sooners fan. Powered by Riverwind Casino and Jani-King. 🏈 PRIZEPICKS Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/OUINSIDER and use code OUINSIDER to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. #ad 🥾 BRUNT WORKWEAR Get $10 off at BRUNT with code OUINSIDER: https://www.bruntworkwear.com/OUINSIDER Enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends September 18, 2026. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod #ad Want the best Sooners' intel and info in the industry? Want to be a part of a community of THOUSANDS of Sooner fans that you can talk with on a daily basis? Become a member of OU Insider and stay updated daily with insights from the OUI staff!! 00:00 Welcome: OU escapes New Mexico, 13–6 01:21 Opening sponsor messages 03:14 Why the offense isn’t one change away from being fixed 06:30 Scheme, personnel and Arbuckle’s offensive identity 12:02 Tempo, coaching accountability and Mateer’s confidence 17:00 Stacked boxes and the missing downfield passing threat 19:30 Getting Elijah Thomas and Parker Livingstone involved 22:00 Play-action, timing and finding an offensive rhythm 23:30 Offensive line breakdown: snaps, blocking and personnel 26:10 Running back struggles: vision, health and production 29:26 Should OU commit to a two-back rotation? 33:50 How Michael Fasusi’s return could reshuffle the line 35:00 Injury outlook: Kip Lewis, Cole Sullivan and Boganowski 36:00 Mateer’s hesitation and the case for simpler reads 40:38 Defensive fatigue and the workload at linebacker 42:00 PFF grades and the eye test 43:43 Evaluating the safeties and fan criticism 46:03 Why Oklahoma’s defense still deserves confidence 48:40 Preseason expectations and Sooner Nation’s frustration 51:30 Did the Michigan loss shake the offense’s confidence? 54:45 David Stone’s rebound and defensive standouts 57:00 Offensive and defensive MVP picks 1:01:07 Closing thoughts and the OUInsider membership offer 1:02:16 Recruiting weekend intel and what’s next 🔗 Visit our Website: ouinsider.com 📲 Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/OUInsider 🖥 Check out our Instagram: instagram.com/ouinsiderofficial 👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.