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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28

Brent Venables 'Expects' Oklahoma's John Mateer to Play Like he Did Last Week Moving Forward

The question has never been about if John Mateer can win at Oklahoma, it's always if he can avoid mistakes. Specifically, if he makes mistakes, does he flush them away or do they snowball?

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28

Oklahoma's Offense Can Build Confidence Around Michael Fasusi's Return

Michael Fasusi’s return was a boon for Oklahoma’s offense.  The sophomore left tackle stepped back into the lineup against Mississippi State after missing

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Thinks 'Roster Depth' Leading to Uptick in SEC Injuries

Through eight weeks of the 2026 season, Oklahoma has dealt with dozens of injuries. Key players — like offensive lineman Michael Fasusi, linebacker Cole Sullivan and wide receiver Trell Harris — missed multiple games as a result of early-season injuries.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28

Brent Venables: Parity Isn't Going Anywhere in College Football

 With most teams having passed the midpoint in SEC play, and the others set to pass the mark this weekend, the race to the SEC Championship Game is murkier than it was even before the season.

Lloyd Avant News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28

Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant's Blocking Skills, Versatility Boosting Sooners' Offense

Even though it didn’t show up on the stat sheet, running back Lloyd Avant made one of the biggest plays in Oklahoma’s 23-15 win over Mississippi State on Saturday.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Hopes to Replicate Saturday's Showing by 'Staying in the Moment'

John Mateer hopes his outing at Mississippi State will be a breakthrough.  The Oklahoma quarterback “forgave” himself and put together an efficient performance.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Oklahoma HC Porter Moser Has 'Very Strong Opinions' About State of College Basketball

Since the end of the 2025-26 season, countless court cases have decided whether or not certain athletes are eligible to play in the upcoming season. The Sooners have been at the forefront of these discussions.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27
Brent Venables and Co. Say Oklahoma Needs to Turn Field-Goal Tries Into Touchdowns

Brent Venables and Co. Say Oklahoma Needs to Turn Field-Goal Tries Into Touchdowns

 Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle expressed a similar sentiment Tuesday that he did after Saturday’s 23-15 win over Mississippi State. “I want Tate Sandell kicking PATs, not field goals,” Arbuckle said in his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Brent Venables: Oklahoma Must Spread the Ball Out Among Wide Receivers

 A few days after Oklahoma's 23-15 win at Mississippi State and this Saturday's home matchup against South Carolina, Sooners coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Tuesday.

Tate Sandell News / A to Z Sports / October 27
Oklahoma Sooners coaches say exactly what needs to be said about kicker Tate Sandell struggling in 2026

Oklahoma Sooners coaches say exactly what needs to be said about kicker Tate Sandell struggling in 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners have a current problem that Tate Sandell is responsible for, but the coaches aren’t flinching. The Oklahoma Sooners just beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game they badly needed.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Rediscovered an Essential Element of His Game Against Mississippi State

John Mateer played with a confidence against Mississippi State that’s been lacking so far in 2026.  He completed 22-of-29 passes for 283 yards and two

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

Blue-Chip DL Recruit, Local TE Prospect Schedule Gameday Visits to Oklahoma

The Sooners earned a much-needed win over the weekend, as they defeated Mississippi State 23-15 in Starkville on Saturday. This week, Oklahoma will host South Carolina, fresh off the Gamecocks’ upset win over Tennessee.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

Don't Look Now, but Oklahoma's Offense Is Slowly Building ... Slowly

STARKVILLE, MS — It's been a slog, at times downright ugly, but Oklahoma's offense has trudged along. After six games of mostly underachievement, it was that offense that helped the Sooners get back over .500 on Saturday with a 23-15 win at Mississippi State.

College Football News / HITC / October 25
John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win

John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win

John Mateer and the Sooners have not had the kind of season Oklahoma faithful would have hoped for, but he did deliver an excellent performance against Mississippi State.

Isaiah Sategna News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

'Dynamic' Isaiah Sategna's Big Day Helps Propel Oklahoma on the Road

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma's offense has been stuck in the mud all season. Typically when a unit is struggling to get going, the plan becomes simple: Try and get the ball to your playmaker.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Peyton Bowen Dealt With 'a Little Stinger' Following Late Interception, Exit

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Peyton Bowen has been exceptional over the last few weeks. Saturday's 23-15 was a continuation of the superb play. His fourth quarter interception in the end zone all but slammed the door shut on a desperate Mississippi State comeback.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

PFF Grades and Snap Counts for Oklahoma's Victory Over Mississippi State

Oklahoma's offense came to life Saturday in the Sooners' 23-15 win over Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. But the defense wasn't bad either.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / October 24
Oklahoma Sooners’ Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they’re completely different things

Oklahoma Sooners’ Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they’re completely different things

The Oklahoma Sooners had their best offensive game of the year on Saturday against Mississippi State, and John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle had much better games.

Michael Hawkins News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Oklahoma Sooners’ quarterback issue is even worse when you really take a step back and look at what Michael Hawkins Jr. is doing

Oklahoma Sooners’ quarterback issue is even worse when you really take a step back and look at what Michael Hawkins Jr. is doing

The Oklahoma Sooners are missing Michael Hawkins Jr. right now as John Mateer keeps turning the ball over. The Oklahoma Sooners have a clear quarterback problem in John Mateer.

Brent Venables News / EssentiallySports / October 16
Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

Just two weeks ago, Brent Venables’ Oklahoma looked like its 2026 season was about to end as it entered the Texas game after facing a 13-41 defeat at UGA.

Kenneth Murray News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. was released from the Houston Texans’ practice squad on Thursday, the Texans announced. Murray, a Missouri City, Texas, native who starred for the Sooners from 2017-19, had joined Houston in mid-September after starting linebacker Henry To’oTo’o landed on injured reserve.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them. 

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11
Jokes pour in after Arch Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

Jokes pour in after Arch Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

Disaster struck the No.1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday, with quarterback Arch Manning at the center of it.  The Longhorns star quarterback committed a costly turnover late in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

Analyst explains why Texas' Arch Manning isn't the best QB prospect
Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas
Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win
CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11
Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

The Red River Rivalry lived up to the hype on Saturday as Oklahoma knocked off No. 1 Texas, 27-24, thanks to a walk-off 47-yard field goal from Tate Sandell as time expired. 

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with walk-off field goal
Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win
Jokes pour in after Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma
Analyst explains why Manning isn't the best QB prospect
Kentucky pulls off bizarre feat with second straight overtime win
Adrian Peterson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

Adrian Peterson is a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and now his son is trying to make a name for himself. Adrian Peterson Jr., who plays at Ridge Point High School in Texas, has now received an offer from Texas A&M, according to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.

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