PREGAME PODCAST: OU Needs More Than a Win Before Georgia + HUGE Recruiting Weekend

🔥 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/ What would an Oklahoma win over New Mexico need to look like to restore confidence before Georgia? Brandon Drumm, Travis Davidson and JP preview the Sooners' response to the Michigan loss, with a close look at John Mateer's confidence, Ben Arbuckle's play-calling, the running game and potential offensive line changes. The guys also debate tight-end personnel packages and examine the challenges New Mexico's misdirection presents to OU's defense. Then, a HUGE recruiting weekend in Norman: commitments, top targets and names to watch across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes. Plus, Oklahoma–New Mexico score predictions and national game picks, including LSU–Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin's return. The OUInsider Pregame Podcast is powered by Riverwind Casino and Jani-King. Follow the show and leave a five-star review to support our coverage. Topic timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Oklahoma–New Mexico preview 01:13 Sponsor messages 03:30 Moving forward after the Michigan loss 08:00 John Mateer's struggles & Oklahoma's quarterback options 13:18 Restoring Mateer's confidence & Arbuckle's adjustments 16:00 Should OU lean more on Mateer's running ability? 19:30 Leadership, fan frustration & the Baker/Tebow comparisons 24:00 Mateer's confidence behind the scenes 33:30 What would restore confidence before Georgia? 37:00 Hatton, Blaylock & finding an explosive running game 38:15 Fasusi, Fodje & potential offensive line changes 40:19 New Mexico's misdirection & OU's defensive discipline 44:00 The tight-end personnel debate & running back concerns 52:56 HUGE recruiting weekend: Visitors & names to watch 55:36 The 2029 class & potential new offers 57:20 Weekend picks: Texas Tech, Georgia, Texas A&M & more 1:03:46 Mississippi State–South Carolina & Florida State–Alabama 1:06:43 Michael Hawkins & West Virginia–Virginia 1:08:00 LSU–Ole Miss & Lane Kiffin's return 1:11:42 Oklahoma–New Mexico score predictions 1:13:05 Closing thoughts & how to support OUInsider 🏈 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.