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Like Its Head Coach, Oklahoma Showed Grit, Toughness and 'Sheer Will' to Topple Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Brent Venables has been through some things — hardships that might break most men. The Oklahoma coach has stood beside his partner of nearly 30 years, wife Julie, and their kids as she has fiercely battled breast cancer for three years.

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Oklahoma’s Defensive Identity Is No Longer a Trend — It’s the Reason They Beat Alabama, and the Reason They Now Look Like a Playoff Team

For weeks, Oklahoma has flirted with being the team its numbers suggested it could be. A stifling, opportunistic, fully realized Brent Venables defense.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 15

Bowen brothers help Oklahoma upset Bama, keep CFP hopes alive

Bowen brothers help strengthen Oklahoma's playoff chances with upset of Alabama

Oklahoma got the win, and the secondary duo of brothers Eli Bowen and Peyton Bowen were the biggest difference-makers.

No. 11 Oklahoma pulls off road upset of No. 4 Bama to keep CFP hopes alive

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 14

Oklahoma Softball's 2026 Schedule Announced

Oklahoma softball begins the 2026 season with 15 consecutive games away from home, playing in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas before returning to Love's Field.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / November 15

Raegan Beers leads No. 6 Oklahoma past North Alabama

Raegan Beers had 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots as No. 6 Oklahoma rolled to an 89-61 win against North Alabama.

25 women's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 14

Raegan Beers, Aaliyah Chavez Lift Oklahoma to Blowout Win Over North Alabama

Aaliyah Chavez elevated for a baseline jumper and swished it through, and the crowd screamed. A few moments later, Chavez reached out for a steal and Sahara Williams finished with a layup. More screams.

Alabama coach is using the perfect approach with his players that the Oklahoma Sooners are going to have to deal with

The Oklahoma Sooners are about to play one of the most important games they have played in a very long time. This is a prestigious football program, but it's been a little while since they've been able to firmly place themselves in the College Football Playoffs.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 13

Oklahoma Defensive Back Downgraded Ahead of Alabama Game

Oklahoma cornerback Gentry Williams was listed as “doubtful” to play against Alabama in the second SEC Availability Report of the Week, released on Thursday..

Joel Klatt News / A to Z Sports / November 13

'I really want to take the Sooners in this game' - Fox Sports' Joel Klatt predicts the final score of Oklahoma vs Alabama

Alabama will host the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in what's essentially a "revenge game" for the Crimson Tide. Oklahoma beat Alabama 24-3 in Norman last season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 13

Oklahoma Embracing Its 'Road Dog' in Hopes to 'Kick Down the Door' in Tuscaloosa

With Bryant-Denny Stadium rarely forgiving visitors, No. 11 Oklahoma enters with the right mentality. Throughout the 2025 season, the team has adopted a "road dog" moniker.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 13

Alabama football fatal flaw Oklahoma must expose in Week 12 battle

Oklahoma football must continue to win to remain in the race for a spot in the College Football Playoff. This week presents a major test as Oklahoma visits Alabama.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 12

Three Takeaways From No. 6 Oklahoma's Win Over Kansas City

It wasn’t always pretty, but the sixth-ranked Oklahoma women’s basketball team bounced back from their first loss of the season, beating Kansas City 89-61 at Lloyd Noble Center on Wednesday.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 12

Two Oklahoma Defensive Lineman Questionable on Initial SEC Availability Report

Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas is listed as "questionable" on the initial SEC Availability report Wednesday ahead of the Sooners' matchup at Alabama this weekend.

Kaden Helms News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 12

How Oklahoma TE Kaden Helms Has Gotten ‘Into Rhythm’ After Previous Injuries

Oklahoma practically overhauled its tight end room after the 2024 season. One of the only constants? Kaden Helms. Helms — a redshirt junior — and redshirt sophomore Kade McIntyre are the only two players from last year’s tight end group who are still on the team.

College Football News / Sporting News / November 12

Brent Venables gives update on Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's stock-shifting injury

Mateer has been operating at less than 100%.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Oklahoma Sooners have a legit shot at getting one of the 25 best high school players in the country

Porter Moser and the Oklahoma Sooners are recruiting pretty much as good as any school in the country right now that isn't considered a blue blood. This basketball program is so obviously headed in a positive direction, and it's largely because of the work that Moser and his recruiting staff are putting in.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 12

Oklahoma Gains Momentum Through Balanced Depth in Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

After the sting of a tough road loss to Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Oklahoma Sooners responded in the right way. With a 95-69 victory over Arkansas–Pine…

John Mateer News / Sporting News / November 12

John Mateer Chipotle rumor, explained: How one employee got ultimate Oklahoma injury scoop

The Oklahoma QB trusted an employee at the fast-casual restaurant with injury info. Turns out, that was a bad choice.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / November 12

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Oklahoma

It’ll be a (slightly) new era for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2026. The school lost their entire rotation in the summer, as well as their most productive hitter from 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 11

Oklahoma Sooners reveal a special project they have planned that is sure to make them more competitive at home

The Oklahoma Sooners Board of Regents met Tuesday to go over some stadium things with the football stadium. In that, there was also some discussion and reveal of a project the Sooners have been working on for a while -- the baseball stadium upgrades, renovations, and renderings.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 10

Oklahoma at Alabama odds: Opening point spread released

A fascinating matchup inside the SEC is on the docket for Week 12. Oklahoma will take their show on the road to face off against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4