🔴 Rise & Shine CFB: Why OU Can Win Big in 2025 Without John Mateer

On this episode of Rise & Shine College Football with Jason Watkins, we’re flipping the script on the John Mateer conversation. If you think losing Mateer to injury or the baseless gambling allegations would tank Oklahoma’s season, think again. Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman just backed up what I’ve been saying since December — Michael Hawkins is more than ready to take the reins of the Sooners’ offense in 2025 without missing a beat. We’ll dive into Hawkins’ rapid growth under OU’s new QB coaches, why the hype around Mateer has overshadowed Hawkins’ potential, and what this offense could look like with him at the helm. Plus: Coach Karl joins the show to discuss Ty Simpson winning the QB job at Alabama, we’ll have a laugh at Texas fans’ over-the-top Mateer takes, and break down which SEC teams face the most pressure — and the most danger — in Week 1, just 17 days away.