Episode Notes: Oklahoma Sooners Live #208 Hosts: Rob Fontenot (MCM Raj / Rob Bass) & Roger Schilling Date: June 28, 2026 Platform: OklahomaVOCFB (new hosts taking over) Sponsor: FanDuel Length: ~1 hour 50 minutes (first episode with new hosts)
Overall Summary
Rob and Roger, lifelong friends since 1984 from Kerr Junior High in Dell City, Oklahoma, debut as the new hosts of Oklahoma Sooners Live. The show blends nostalgia, baseball excitement from OU’s recent College World Series national championship (first since 1994), and a deep 2026 football season preview. They predict the Sooners’ record game-by-game, discuss roster strengths (especially QB John Mateer and the #1-ranked defensive line), tough road venues, betting odds skepticism, transfer portal additions, and historical context. Chat interaction is lively, with strong fan enthusiasm for optimism. Tone is casual, fun, and die-hard Boomer Sooner.
Key Highlights & Timestamped Segments (approximate, based on transcript)
- 00:00 - 00:30: Intro, technical hiccups, hosts introduce themselves. 42-year friendship from Oklahoma roots (Rob born in Ohio but “Okie at heart”).
- 00:30 - 03:00: Celebration of OU Baseball national title in Omaha. References to Longhorn fans’ reactions, “destined to win,” comparisons to underdog stories.
- 03:00 - 08:00: Transition to football. Last year’s 10-2/12-2 season (playoffs), returning production (Mateer, Blalock, Santaga, O-line, D-line). Skepticism on SEC betting odds (#7) and comparisons to Notre Dame/Indiana hype. Pro team talk (Roger: Broncos; Rob: Texans).
- 08:00 - 12:00: Baseball championship vibe carrying over to football locker room (Venables’ speech, players like Murray attending). Nostalgia about 2000 OU football title run.
- 12:00 - 20:00: Roster optimism — Mateer’s health and decision-making key. #1 defensive line. “Love being doubted.” Chat predictions start rolling in (11-1, 12-0, 8-4 to 10-2 range).
- 20:00 - 35:00: Schedule preview & game-by-game record prediction begins.
- UTEP (W) → 1-0
- @Michigan (W, tough venue #12 but optimistic) → 2-0
- New Mexico (W) → 3-0
- @Georgia (Rob modest 3-1; chat/optimism leans win in Athens) → 4-0
- Texas (W, huge rivalry emphasis) → 5-0
- Kentucky (W) → 6-0
- @Ole Miss (potential trap, #25 toughest) → possible loss discussion
- South Carolina (W) → 7-1
- @Florida (W, Swamp #7 toughest) → 8-1
- Mississippi State (possible late stumble)
- A&M (W), Missouri (W) → Rob lands on 11-1; Roger also high (multiple 12-0 calls from chat).
- 35:00 - 50:00: Toughest places to play list (OU faces 4: Georgia #4, Florida #7, Michigan #12, Ole Miss/Mississippi State #25). Confidence from last year’s @Alabama win. Run/pass balance talk (60/40 to 70/30 pass lean, Mateer scrambles). RBs: Blaylock + Xavier Robinson.
- 50:00 - 1:05:00: Historical coaching rants (John Blake era struggles). Softball/baseball powerhouses. Rivalry talk (Texas > Oklahoma State these days). “Whole purpose is to beat Texas” debate (natty vs. rivalry win).
- 1:05:00 - 1:25:00: Transfer portal & personnel.
- Parker Livingston (6'3" transfer from Texas, deep threat, 17.8 ypc).
- Other tall WR additions (Jaden Gibson 6'5", Manny Choice 6'4", etc.) — addressing past lack of big targets.
- Kenny Ozawalu (DL transfer from UTSA, local San Antonio ties).
- Future QB Bowie Bentley (highly rated dual-threat recruit).
- 1:25:00 - End: NIL/transfer portal era discussion (loyalty concerns, one-and-done feel). John Mateer NIL value (~$2.6-3M). Fan chat love, subscription calls. Nostalgia, old age jokes, closing with “We’re the Sooners and you suck.” Next show tease: Sundays at 6:30 PM.
Notable Quotes
- “I am Boomer Sooner for life, Roger. For life.”
- “Number seven in the SEC? What are y’all smoking?”
- “We went to Alabama last year and won... Why not Georgia?”
- “I’d rather beat Texas” (rivalry passion).
- “We’re the Sooners, and you’re not."
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