Paul Finebaum Slams Oklahoma Sooners and Brent Venables 2025 Season | Transfer Portal News

Oklahoma Sooners silence critics with a gritty 10-2 season and College Football Playoff berth despite Paul Finebaum’s claims they didn’t belong. Did key defensive stops and clutch plays prove the doubters wrong? Jay Smith and John Williams break down Oklahoma’s biggest wins, controversial officiating moments, and the rollercoaster ride through SEC competition, including close battles against Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee. Roster shakeups heat up as the transfer portal frenzy begins. The hosts analyze the impact of portal departures like Jacob Sexton and Jovante Barnes, speculate on veteran running back Xavier Robinson’s role, and question how Brent Venables’ recruiting hits and misses will shape next season. Is more youth at wide receiver and offensive line destined to get their shot? With retention strategies and NIL negotiations in focus, Oklahoma’s blueprint for SEC success faces pivotal changes—will the Sooners retool for another playoff run? Everydayer Club   If 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!   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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.