🏈 Sooner State of Mind – 17 Days ‘Til Kickoff & the John Mateer Story

What’s up, Sooner Nation?! Casey here, and you are now IN A SOONER STATE OF MIND! We’re just 17 days—that’s 17 Marvin Mims Jrs.—away from the 2025 Oklahoma Sooners storming into Memorial Stadium to curb stomp the Illinois State Redbirds, and the stoke level is officially off the charts.

This episode, we’re talking:

• The John Mateer Venmo rumors – the late-night screenshots, Pete Thamel’s report, Mateer’s official statement, and where things stand with OU and the NCAA.

• Brent Venables’ young defensive playmakers – Kendal Daniels, Reggie Powers III, Robert Spears-Jennings, Jaydon Jackson, David Stone, Damonic Williams, Gracen Halton – and why BB says they just need to “be consistent” before locking down starting spots.

• Why this offseason has felt non-stop, even in the so-called “dead period,” and how we’re about to hit the greatest stretch of the year: college football every day from August 28 through Labor Day Monday.

Plus, I’ll give you my “get stoked” philosophy, why this Saturday is the perfect day to knock out those last pre-season to-dos, and how to catch all our content on Bleav.com and The Football Dudes YouTube channel.

It’s almost time, folks. Wave that flag. Stay stoked. And get ready—Sooner football is here.

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Sooner State of Mind: Joe Castiglione's Farewell, Big Recruiting Wins, and Game Day Upgrades!

In this can't-miss episode of Sooner State of Mind, we dive into the monumental news out of Norman: legendary Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione will step down in 2028 after a historic run that reshaped Sooner athletics. We break down his legacy, from 26 national championships to OU’s bold move to the SEC—and the ripple effect it left across college sports.

🏈 We also talk Sooner football future—including:

• The commitment of 4-star TE Tyler Ruxer and 5-star kicker Trace Rudd to the 2026 class

• The buzz around dual-threat QB Bentley, who’s drawing comparisons to John Mateer

• The reaction to Jaden O'Neal's flip to Florida State and what it means for QB depth

🔥 Plus: OU is changing the tailgating game with free public tailgating on the iconic North Oval, starting August 30. We cover everything fans need to know about this game day upgrade—including performances, food trucks, giveaways, and more!

And don’t forget: SEC Media Days are just around the corner—get ready for the sights, sounds, and Sooner energy as we head into an electrifying 2025 season.

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Boomer Sooner, baby. You’re in a Sooner State of Mind.

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In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, the Sooners continue to build for the future as GM Jim Nagy makes another key hire and Oklahoma lands a massive 2026 commitment in 6'4", 290-pound DT Brian Harris. We dive into the latest College Football Playoff reseeding chatter and the ongoing arms race across programs, including Steve Sarkisian's denial that Texas shelled out $40 million on its roster. Meanwhile, Kirby Smart wants to close one of the portal windows—find out why. And it’s championship season: Patty Gasso and her OU softball dynasty are just steps away from a historic fifth straight national title. So much Sooner goodness! It's time to get into a Sooner State of Mind! footballdudesla footballdudeslaIG footballdudesfacebook