In this episode of Locked On Sooners, your hosts John Williams and Jay Smith we dive into Running Back Coach DeMarco Murray gets suspended for one game due to recruiting violations, what are the charges, and does this change anything for the Oklahoma Sooners:

Next, what the DeMarco Murray Suspension means for the Temple Owls game and the Oklahoma Sooners welcome a new addition to the trenches.

Later, we recap Brent Venables weekly press conference and how he raves about two new starters on the depth chart with one of them being a freshman!

Tune in for all this and more on today's episode of Locked On Sooners—your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball!

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SEC eligibility chaos sparks debate—is common sense finally returning to college sports? Trinidad Chambliss gets his sixth year at Ole Miss, while Charles Bediako at Alabama and Joey Aguilar at Tennessee are denied, highlighting the NCAA’s inconsistent rulings. Is the NCAA’s arbitrary approach to eligibility making things worse? The crew explores potential fixes, NIL’s growing impact, and wild scenarios like LeBron James suiting up for Ohio State. The SEC Squad breaks down Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology, projecting 11 SEC teams for the NCAA tournament while spotlighting key matchups and dark horse contenders. The discussion moves to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina dynasty and the transformative power of SEC Network investments in basketball and baseball. Will the NCAA enforce tampering penalties, and is it time for Congress or a commissioner to finally step in?

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Oklahoma Sooners surge to the top of the Rivals 300 rankings, tying Ohio State and Texas A&M with seven elite recruits. Could Brent Venables’ squad secure its highest-ranked class yet? John Williams spotlights rising stars like Cooper Hackett, Kaeden Penny, and Keldrid Ben, unpacking Oklahoma’s recruiting strategy, SEC momentum, and the potential impact of adding top-100 targets.

Conference realignment rumors heat up as USA Today suggests moving Oklahoma back to the Big 12—would the Sooners ever leave the powerhouse SEC for nostalgia’s sake? John Williams dismisses the idea, emphasizing marquee matchups, financial incentives, and Oklahoma’s determination to build on playoff success. Hear insights on new assistant coaches LaMar Morgan and Deland McCullough and their commitment to development, discipline, and upholding the program’s championship standards.

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Oklahoma Sooners softball silence doubters with dominant 5-1 run at the Mary Nutter Classic, run-ruling top-25 opponents Duke and Washington. Despite a surprising upset by Long Beach State, John Williams highlights how the Sooners’ mix of standout veterans and impressive freshmen like Kendall Wells and Ella Parker signal a bright future for the program. Are early season lessons setting the championship tone for Oklahoma once again?

Key takeaways include clutch performances from Wells (six home runs, 13 RBIs) and Parker (three-home-run game vs. Washington), the value of learning from adversity, and the evolving depth of the batting lineup. John Williams explores how Oklahoma’s young talent is stepping up, why every at-bat counts, and what’s now at stake as SEC play looms. Can the Sooners translate early-season growth into another title run?

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