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Reggie Powers III News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 23

How Oklahoma DB Reggie Powers III Has Become Staple in Sooners' Secondary

The crowd at Williams-Brice Stadium took a collective gasp when Reggie Powers III leveled South Carolina wide receiver Jayden Sellers on Saturday. Powers, a sophomore defensive back, met Sellers in the flat immediately after he caught a pass in the third quarter of OU’s 26-7 win over the Gamecocks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 23

Javonnie Gibson's 'Abnormal' Preparation Habits Helping Fuel Oklahoma WRs Return

Ben Arbuckle’s flight to South Carolina last week was a bit more cramped than he’s used to. Usually Arbuckle shared a row with offensive analyst Blaise Bentsen, with the middle seat between them open.

Gentry Williams News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

Oklahoma May Have to Battle No. 8 Ole Miss Without DB Gentry Williams

Oklahoma could potentially be without a key piece in the secondary against No. 8 Mississippi on Saturday. Defensive back Gentry Williams was listed as “questionable” on the week’s first SEC Availability Report on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 22

Tory Blaylock’s SEC Test: From Breakout to Bellcow

When true freshman Tory Blaylock sprinted into the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the Oklahoma Sooners’ 26-7 win at South Carolina Gamecocks, it…

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

'Selfless' QB John Mateer Built Trust With Oklahoma Teammates in South Carolina

Nobody puts more pressure on John Mateer than John Mateer. The Oklahoma quarterback is his own toughest critic, a quality that was apparent after the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

Oklahoma’s Offensive Line Answered the Call After Red River Reckoning

As Oklahoma players trudged off the Cotton Bowl turf following a harrowing 23-6 defeat to Texas, the questions began to spill past the rim, crimson hopes devastated by another bitter sip of the Red River under Brent Venables.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

How Oklahoma Kicker Tate Sandell Can Be Difference-Maker in Final Stretch

It’s hard to overlook the dominance of Oklahoma’s defense and the immediate sparks that John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle have brought to the offense. But Tate Sandell has also been a major factor in the Sooners’ winning formula.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Heaps Praise on Defensive Staff, Cheetah Position

Heading into 13th-ranked Oklahoma's matchup with No. 8 Ole Miss on Saturday, Sooners coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Tuesday. There

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

Oklahoma's Ben Arbuckle Knew Early On That Tory Blaylock Was a 'Stud'

Nobody wins a national championship during spring ball. In most cases, individual players don't solidify starting spots until teams reach fall camp. But that doesn't take away from the benefits a player could gain from performing during late-March and April football.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 21

The Prove-It Game: Can Oklahoma’s Defense Hold Serve Against an Explosive Ole Miss Offense?

When the Oklahoma Sooners walked off the field in Columbia after a 26–7 victory over South Carolina, it felt like something more than just a…

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

Why Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Applauds Beleaguered Offensive Line

The one unit on the Oklahoma football team that reached the midway point of the season with a desperate need to improve did exactly that last week. The

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Stresses Efficiency in Matching Dynamic Ole Miss

The No. 13-ranked Oklahoma Sooners have made strides on offense from 2024. Ben Arbuckle's first seven games have been an overall welcome site. But this is the University of Oklahoma — a school that wrote and re-wrote offensive record books.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Sooners OC Ben Arbuckle is learning from his mistakes, and that should make the rest of the SEC worried

One of the storylines of the 2025 season for the Oklahoma Sooners has been their lack of a run game on offense. The Sooners sit 97th in the country in rushing yards per game at 129.3, placing them 12th out of the 16 teams in the SEC.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 20

After Loss to Texas, Oklahoma's Ben Arbuckle Answers Disappointment With Grit

Sometimes it's best to take a bad day and throw it in the trash. No one would blame Oklahoma or especially offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle for having that mentality following the loss to Texas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 20

Oklahoma Running Back Earns Second SEC Weekly Honor of 2025 Season

Oklahoma’s run game woke up in its 26-7 win against South Carolina, and much of the Sooners’ success on the ground can be traced to true freshman running back Tory Blaylock.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 19

Sunday Offering: 4-star Quarterback Schedules Visit to Oklahoma

Breathe, Sooner fans: You’re back in the win column. Oklahoma rebounded from its Red River Rivalry loss to Texas with a 26-7 win at South Carolina on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 19

Sooners Climb, but the Real Test Begins: Oklahoma Enters Crucial Stretch with Playoff Hopes Alive

For all the noise that swirled around Oklahoma following its stumble in Dallas, the Sooners answered in the most convincing way possible — with a…

Lane Kiffin News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Ole Miss at Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

Ole Miss and Oklahoma are ready for Week 8 of college football in the SEC and the odds are in! All odds and lines are courtesy of BetMGM. Ole Miss and Oklahoma are coming off games vs. Georgia and South Carolina, respectively.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 19

A Defense That's 'Hungry to Overcome Adversity' has Oklahoma Back on Track

The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (5-1) have a defense that punishes its opponents. That's exactly where Brent Venables wanted his defense when he was hired in December of 2021.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Winners and losers: Oklahoma Sooners have one of their most complete games of the season in first true road test

The Oklahoma Sooners played their most complete game of the season against the South Carolina Gamecocks. They did pretty much everything right. However, don't get it twisted, they still did some things that you don't really want your team doing.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / October 16

It's time for the Oklahoma Sooners to pull the plug on a longtime offensive assistant if they want to fix their rushing attack

I'm normally hesitant to call for a coach to outright lose their job. It's a tough industry with plenty of variables that are completely out of the coach's control, and sometimes the results don't match with the process because of dozens of other factors affecting the game.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / October 14