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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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

In this episode of Sooner State of Mind, stoke levels are rising. The NFL Draft has come and gone. While only two Sooners, Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman, heard their names called, it had been well over twenty years since OU had that few players drafted. That is something Brent Venables and Jim Nagy are expected to change, and change quickly. The good news is that several other Sooners did score camp invites with various NFL teams. We will let you know who is going where. The Sooners are also coming off a transfer portal scare. David Stone's brief entrance into the portal had Sooner Nation losing their collective minds, however, Stone quickly exited the portal and will remain with the Sooners. Unfortunately, Gavin Sawchuk was one of eight Sooners to also enter the portal. The good news is Jaydn Ott traded in his California address for an Oklahoma addy. Ott joins John Mateer as the two biggest portal wins for the 2025 Oklahoma Sooners. Speaking of portal wins, Porter Moser has been cooking in the portal with some big-time gets for the Oklahoma basketball team. Speaking of big time, Patty Gasso and her crew are coming off a 3-game sweep of the Longhorns to reclaim their spot on top of the SEC, with their sights set on a 5th straight National Championship. So much Sooner goodness! It's time to get into a Sooner State of Mind! footballdudesla footballdudeslaIG footballdudesfacebook