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Oklahoma Sooners shake up their coaching staff as Jay Valai departs for Buffalo, sparking speculation on the next cornerbacks coach. Will Brent Venables turn to in-house candidate Xavier Brewer or pursue Clemson’s Mike Reed for a fresh defensive spark? John Williams and Jay Smith weigh the pros and cons, debate bringing back former Sooners like Dominique Franks or Gabe Lynn, and discuss how these choices could shape Oklahoma’s SEC future.The conversation shifts to breakout candidates from Oklahoma’s 2025 recruiting class, spotlighting Elijah Thomas at wide receiver and Trent Wilson on the defensive line as pivotal rising stars. The hosts break down the Sooners’ 2026 schedule, highlighting challenging road trips to Georgia and Florida, trap games against Ole Miss and Texas A&M, and Oklahoma’s chances at repeating a 10-2 season. Is a return to the College Football Playoff within reach? Don’t miss this energized look at the Sooners’ roster moves, key recruits, and SEC obstacles ahead.INTRIGUE: Oklahoma Sooners’ DB Coach Vacancy FUELS Speculation—Venables Eyes BIG Names0:00 – Sooners Cornerbacks Coach Search13:34 – 2025 Recruits: Breakout Candidates25:22 – 2026 Season Predictions & Trap GamesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…? https://link.chtbl.com/LOSooners?sid=YouTube?: Locked on Sooners Discord:https://discord.gg/7dTBkxSFaFLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege#Oklahoma #OklahomaSooners #OklahomaFootballEverydayer 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!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointmen
