Locked On Sooners: Joshua Bates’ Rise, CBS Sports’ Top 151, & Previewing Oklahoma vs. Alabama

Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your trusted source for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Join hosts John Williams and Jay Smith as they break down the latest developments surrounding the Sooners. In today’s episode, we dive into: The emergence of center Joshua Bates and what his rise could mean for Oklahoma in 2024. With veterans Branson Hickman and Troy Everett in the mix, can Bates secure a starting role? CBS Sports' Top 151 players for the 2024 season. Who's ranked too high, who's underrated, and did CBS Sports get Billy Bowman's ranking right? A look ahead at the highly anticipated matchup between Oklahoma and Alabama in Norman. With potential College Football Playoff implications, what challenges will the Crimson Tide bring? Don’t miss this in-depth discussion! Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up-to-date with the latest Sooners news. Available on YouTube and all major audio platforms. Boomer Sooner! Keywords: Oklahoma Sooners, Joshua Bates, Branson Hickman, Troy Everett, CBS Sports Top 151, Billy Bowman, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, College Football Playoff, Sooners Football, Locked On Sooners, Boomer Sooner Hashtags: #OklahomaSooners #SoonersFootball #JoshuaBates #BillyBowman #AlabamaFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SoonersVsAlabama #BoomerSooner #LockedOnSooners Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSooners?sid=YouTube 🎧 https://linktr.ee/locked_on_sooners Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast ! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com . Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FanDuel Now through September 22nd, ALL FanDuel customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get a THREE WEEK free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit FANDUEL.COM/LOCKEDON t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.