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Two Homers and a Realist

Two Homers and a Realist covers OU football from the perspective of the most well informed and thoughtful fans in the world

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Sunday · 55 min
Sooners Lose 25-42 to South Carolina
Like a predictable, broken record, the Sooners lay their biggest egg of the season in this win-loss-win-loss... season. All goals for competing for championships this year are now dead. What changes can now be made? We answer with our critical take on it all. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
Wednesday · 1 hr 23 min
South Carolina Preview
OU takes on South Carolina. We discuss what needs to happen and what cannot happen (turnovers) for a victory. That plus predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Liberty -13.5, Jacksonville State -3.5, New Mexico -14.5 Conner: UCF -1.5, Oregon -3.5, Oklahoma -4.5 Lucas: UCF -1.5, Ohio State -6.5, Minnesota +20.5 Jay: Kansas State -1.5, Georgia -10.5, Texas -20.5 Listener: Mississippi State +20.5, Oklahoma -4.5, Ohio State -6.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 0.5 turnovers for Mateer Steve: OverConner: OverLucas: OverJay: Over OU Score Predictions Steve: 31-20Conner: 27-16Lucas: 21-24Jay: 21-30 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 25 · 32 min
Sooners Win 23-15 Over Mississippi State
It was tight, but the Sooners prevailed. We break down the win including some hope and some caveats. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 21 · 1 hr 26 min
Mississippi State vs. OU Preview
We breakdown the awful situation that is the OU offense looking for answers and finding just the same lingering problems. We discuss coaching changes, preview the upcoming Mississippi State game, and make predictions as usual. The Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: James Madison -10.5, Troy -15.5, Texas Tech -10.5 Conner: North Carolina State -6.5, Indiana -7, Utah -6.5 Lucas: LSU -7.5, Oklahoma State -12.5, USC -2.5 Jay: Oklahoma -3.5, Indiana -7, Mississippi +3.5 Listener: Tennessee +2.5, Indiana -7, BYU -6.5 Prob Bet of the Week Over/under 9.5 carries for Lloyd Avant Steve: UnderConner: UnderLucas: OverJay: Over OU - Mississippi State Score Predictions Steve: 31-6Conner: 24-13Lucas: 20-16Jay: 20-10 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 18 · 56 min
Sooners Lose to Kentucky 13-21
The Sooners couldn’t find answers when they had to. Mateer and the offensive line continue to doom the team. Our breakdown is harsh. Our outlook is dim. Our hopes for a restart from the Texas victory have faded away. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 14 · 1 hr 4 min
Kentucky - OU Preview
The win over Texas is just the start if the Sooners are going to make a run. And running is a key question—like, can they do it at all? We preview the game and make our predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Notre Dame -9.5, Texas Tech -14.5, New Mexico -14.5 Conner: Ohio State -3.5, Northwestern -7.5, Oklahoma State +4.5 Lucas: Duke -3.5, Georgia -20.5, Baylor -5.5 Jay: Ohio State -3.5, Northwestern -7.5, Oklahoma -6.5 Listener: Alabama -8.5, Vanderbilt -6.5, Oregon -7 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 10.5 plays from under center for OU Steve: OverConner: UnderLucas: UnderJay: Under OU Score Predictions Steve: 35-13Conner: 24-16Lucas: 20-17Jay: 27-20 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 11 · 1 hr 13 min
Sooners Beat Texas 27-24 - Sooner Magic!
The Sooners pulled out some Sooner Magic to finish off Texas with a walk-off field goal. It was stunning, ugly, and beautiful all at the same time. We break down what happened and what it means. Is this the catalyst the team needed? Are all our goals still in front of us? This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
October 7 · 1 hr 19 min
OU versus Texas Preview
We debate OU’s chances with none of us feeling very good about this. There is a siderail conversation about intentional interceptions you just have to hear. Then we focus on predictions including OU against the Longhorns. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Notre Dame -37.5, Nevada -8.5, UCF +9.5 Conner: Indiana -7, James Madison -7.5, ND State -3 Lucas: Wake Forest -3.5, Ohio State -34.5, James Madison -7.5 Jay: West Virginia +3, Missouri -3.5, Texas -7.5 Listener: Pittsburgh -4.5, Nevada -8.5, Nebraska +7.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 1.5 offensive touchdowns scored by OU Steve: Over Conner: Over Lucas: Under Jay: Under OU Score Predictions Steve: 24-27 Conner: 17-21 Lucas: 10-24 Jay: 16-24 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 30 · 1 hr 4 min
THE Decision of the Bye Week
Special guest Todd Lisenbee joins us to discuss if Mateer will get replaced at QB. Steve paints the picture that this is the pivotal moment for Venables to make a key head-coaching decision. While we ponder if it should happen (mostly we all agree it should), we debate if it will happen. That discussion plus predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Notre Dame -21, New Mexico -22.5, James Madison -18.5 Conner: Notre Dame -21, Penn State -2.5, North Dakota State -18.5 Lucas: Tennessee -7.5, Kentucky +2.5, USC -9.5 Jay: Alabama -5.5, Georgia -24.5, Florida -5.5 Listener: Ohio State -14, Florida -5.5, Wisconsin -9.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 11.5 victories for ranked teams in the 13 ranked vs. unranked matchups this week. Steve: Over Conner: Over Lucas: Under Jay: Under This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 27 · 45 min
Sooners Lose 13-41 to Georgia
A change must be made. Is it just Mateer as QB? Is it just that for now? Can Venables do what it takes—in this situation and in general regarding being head coach? We cover all of that breaking down the awful showing in Athens. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 23 · 1 hr 35 min
Georgia Preview
Doom Pod #4 picks up where we left off. We have little (no) hope. We make our predictions, and then close with more doom. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Notre Dame -27.5, Indiana -20.5, West Virginia -1.5 Conner: Indiana -20.5, UCLA -1.5, Mississippi +3 Lucas: Michigan -5.5, Mississippi State -5.5, Penn State -9.5 Jay: Kansas State -6.5, Georgia Tech -3.5, Georgia -14 Listener: Michigan -5.5, Mississippi State -5.5, LSU -8.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 1.5 redzone appearances by OU Steve: Over Conner: Over Lucas: Under Jay: Over Score Predictions Steve: 10-24 Conner: 10-24 Lucas: 10-31 Jay: 6-31 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 20 · 1 hr 5 min
Sooners Defeat New Mexico 14-6
We discussed the poor performance in the 14-6 win over New Mexico. Our deep frustration with the offense, particularly John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle, ranges from the play-calling to the lack of production and rests with an inability to make necessary changes—benching Mateer for Whitt Neubauer. The defense deserves high praise for its strong performance despite being on the field for a long time. To say we have a bleak outlook for the rest of the season is an understatement. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 16 · 1 hr 12 min
New Mexico Preview
We aren’t happy. We aren’t optimistic. But we do have solutions for the problems OU faces. We just aren’t very confident they will be accepted much less adopted. That discussion plus predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Notre Dame -29.5, Indiana -44.5, South Carolina -3.5 Conner: Oklahoma -22.5, LSU -2.5, Boise State -23.5 Lucas: Mississippi State +3.5, Florida -2.5, UCLA -14.5 Jay: Georgia -24.5, Duke -9.5, Oklahoma -22.5 Listener: Houston +8.5, Mississippi +2.5, SMU +2.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 6.5 OU players with a reception Steve: Under Conner: Under Lucas: Under Jay: Over OU Score Predictions Steve: 41-10 Conner: 41-10 Lucas: 27-10 Jay: 34-10 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 13 · 51 min
Sooners Lose to Michigan 10-17
The loss itself isn’t as bad as what the level of play implies about the team. The offense looks so inept that this serves as a great lowering of expectations for the season. We break it all down. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 9 · 1 hr 33 min
Michigan Preview
The Sooners take on the Wolverines this Saturday. Here is our take on keys to the game along with our predictions, LOTW, and more. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Oklahoma -5.5, Alabama -10.5, Boise State -8.5 Conner: Oregon -22.5, ND State -2.5, Boise State -8.5 Lucas: Oklahoma -5.5, Mississippi State -1.5, LSU -34.5 Jay: Oregon -22.5, Tennessee -12.5, LSU -34.5 Listener: Oregon -21.5, Texas A&M -14.5, Illinois -6.5 Prop Bet of the Week Over/under 5.5 wins for the SEC against P4 teams out of conference this week Steve: Under Conner: Over Lucas: Under Jay: Under OU - Mich Score Predictions Steve: 24-13 Conner: 34-13 Lucas: 27-13 Jay: 31-16 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 5 · 55 min
Sooners Win 51-0 Over UTEP
Oklahoma looked very good in an opening season victory over UTEP. We discuss what worked, what met or exceeded expectations, what fell short, and how it positions the team after game one. Special thanks to our sponsor: Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, and expert advice in the metro. Visit them at any of their three locations: Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. https://bestcigarsok.com/ This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
September 3 · 1 hr 42 min
UTEP Preview
Ready or not, here we go. We preview game one against UTEP, discuss the kerfuffle with LSU trying to use NFL players, and then get to predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Auburn -7.5, Houston -20.5, SMU -3 Conner: USC -21.5, James Madison -6.5, Oklahoma State -13.5 Lucas: Indiana -40.5, Texas -29.5, Oklahoma -40.5 Jay: Boise State +24.5, Fresno State +21.5, Oklahoma State -13.5 Listener: USC -21.5, Texas -29.5, Oklahoma State -13.5 Prop Bet of the Week - Over/under 194 yards rushing (avg of top 4 games’ performance in 2025) Steve: Over Conner: Over Lucas: Over Jay: Over Score Predictions Steve: 45-0 Conner: 48-3 Lucas: 48-0 Jay: 44-6 This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
August 27 · 1 hr 30 min
Season Predictions
We predict the season team win over/unders for teams of interest, who will make the College Football Playoff (by seed), the Final Four, the SEC title game teams and winner, plus argue about how good OU is/can be expected to be. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
August 20 · 1 hr 11 min
What Teams Are Legitimate Title Contenders?
In our latest preseason pod we discuss the (limited) injury news, the running back room, and then transition into bigger topics. We consider what teams are legitimate national championship material over the next three years, a 24-team playoff (boo), and the five-year rule. Bonus: our preliminary predictions for OU’s regular season record. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe
August 14 · 1 hr 8 min
Preseason 2 - Breakfast Bets and Debate Begins
Football is coming whether we’re ready or not. And (some of) our hopes are building for it. We breakdown some positions and players, argue about some big-picture questions (see below), and make a 5-part breakfast bet (also below). Questions: * What counts as success for OU football this upcoming season and over the next five years? * How far back do you think we have to go to find an OU team as well positioned for success in the preseason as this team is? 2018/17, 2009, 2004/3 Breakfast Bet: This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

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