Sooners Recruiting

Sooners On SI (Portalpalooza) Podcast, Ep. 273

The staff breaks down every position of need and who's being offered in the transfer portal, plus previews the bowl game, dives into the 2025 schedule and more.

John E. Hoover
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Sooners On SI (Portalpalooza) Podcast, Ep. 273

The staff breaks down every position of need and who's being offered in the transfer portal, plus previews the bowl game, dives into the 2025 schedule and more.

John E. Hoover
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