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Sunday Offering: Oklahoma WR Commit Shuts Down Recruitment

After the Sooners went on the road and took down No. 14 Tennessee, they enjoyed their second open weekend. But while Oklahoma’s players and coaches didn’t take the field at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, the Sooners continued to make plenty of headway on the recruiting trail.

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Oklahoma Sooners score massive win for College Football Playoff hopes without even playing a game

It was a bye week for the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, with the team enjoying some much-needed rest after a grueling back-to-back series against Ole Miss and Tennessee, where they fought a physical game for four quarters of each and pulling out a monumental victory over the Volunteers last week.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 8

How Big Plays, an Improved Run Game and More Efficiency Can Power Oklahoma Down the Stretch

In addition to the usual tried and true tropes of winning the turnover battle and field position and line of scrimmage, Oklahoma might be able to thrive over the next three games if the Sooners are able to deliver one key thing.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 8

Oklahoma Defense Still has Plenty of Room for Growth During Stretch Run

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables can describe in intricate detail the plays his Sooners’ defense missed on last week vs. Tennessee and what went wrong. “We missed the tackle on the screen, they throw the ball a yard behind the screen,” Venables said in breaking down a 37-yard completion on the game’s first drive.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 8

Oklahoma Guard Dayton Forsythe Embraces Leadership Role in Sophomore Season

Porter Moser stood at the podium during SEC Media Day in Birmingham and proudly declared that he embraced the transfer portal. This was a far cry from the man who, when he was hired in 2021, said he wanted to build his program through retention and development.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 8

Oklahoma Star Ella Parker 'Feels Good' After Productive Fall Scrimmages

Ella Parker’s injury struggles are a thing of the past. The Oklahoma star battled a lower-body injury through most of SEC play last year, but she’s fully healthy and enjoyed getting back to her best during the Sooners’ fall slate.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7

Oklahoma Needs Freshman Aaliyah Chavez to 'Just Go Play' Against No. 3 UCLA

Monday represents the first major test for Oklahoma and the nation’s top freshman, Aaliyah Chavez. The No. 6 Sooners (1-0) will travel to Sacramento, CA, to clash with No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7

Major Changes (at Major Costs) Coming to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, per OU Regents

Oklahoma’s next big renovation project to Memorial Stadium — and perhaps Joe Castiglione’s final master stroke as OU’s athletic director — is taking shape.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7

Oklahoma Adds Elite RB Prospect from California to 2027 Recruiting Class

Oklahoma has landed a verbal commitment from a promising California running back. Jaxsen Stokes, a 5-foot-9, 175 pound junior at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA, gave OU his pledge on Friday just past noon, according to Rivals recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7

Six Games This Weekend That Could Help Shape Oklahoma's CFP Chances

Oklahoma fans need something to do with their weekend without the Sooners in action. But even though OU isn’t playing Saturday — as it has its final bye week of the season ahead of a three-game closing stretch — there are plenty of games going on that concern the Sooners.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Elite offensive playmaker who could change the offense should become top priority for Oklahoma Sooners in 2026 class

The Oklahoma Sooners have slowly but surely rebuilt their 2026 recruiting class after a very slow start. Their class, at one point, mainly consisted of just four-star wide receiver Daniel Odom.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Oklahoma's Brent Venables dropped one of the best quotes of year before playing Tennessee, but it wasn't accurate at all

The atmosphere in Neyland Stadium for the Tennessee Vols' game against the Oklahoma Sooners this past weekend was easily one of the best in college football so far this season.

Danny Okoye News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7

Oklahoma DE Danny Okoye ‘Improving in Multiple Areas’ in Second Season

Because of Oklahoma’s depth at defensive end, Danny Okoye doesn’t yet have a major role on the Sooners’ defense. But when called upon, Okoye has been stellar.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's Final Battle Series Scrimmage of the Fall

The Sooners closed their fall slate on a cool Thursday night at Love’s Field. An impressive 1,565 fans gathered to watch the fall finale, bringing Oklahoma’s total fall attendance to a record 11,044 fans over the last month and a half. Here are three takeaways from the final fall showcase.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Oklahoma Sooners have the unexpected happen to their program as one player decides to go a different route

Earlier this week, the Oklahoma Sooners basketball program got word that one of their scholarship players would be leaving the program and going to play baseball for head coach Skip Johnson.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Oklahoma's Trio of Freshman Offensive Linemen Were Forged by Neyland Noise

The Tennessee Volunteers knew they had a potential advantage in the trenches. The Sooners trotted out not only mainstay starter and true freshman Michael Fasusi, who was mirrored by Ryan Fodje at right tackle making his second career start, but redshirt freshman Eddy Pierre-Louis entered the fray at left guard.

John Mateer News / Gridiron Heroics / November 6

'I Didn’t Think He’d Tell the Whole World': John Mateer Confirms Chipotle Message Board Rumor Was Real

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer finally addressed what became one of the stranger subplot stories of his transfer to Norman. The Chipotle message board rumor that circulated among Oklahoma fans turned out to be legitimate, and Mateer acknowledged his role in how the story leaked.

Eddy Pierre-Louis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

How Eddy Pierre-Louis has Pushed Oklahoma's OL Forward Ahead of Season-Defining Stretch

True freshman offensive tackle Michael Fasusi was actually the inspiration for the viral headbutt from redshirt freshman Eddy Pierre-Louis. Tennessee

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Five Players That Will Need to Have Big Novembers for an Oklahoma Run to the Playoff

Following the Sooners' 33-27 win over the Tennessee Volunteers, the Oklahoma social media team relased a video dubbed "Red November." No doubt, a nod to 2000's famous "Red October" — three consecutive victories over No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman makes big statement about Neyland Stadium that Tennessee Vols fans will appreciate

The Tennessee Vols weren't able to get a win against the Oklahoma Sooners last Saturday night, but the environment at Neyland Stadium for "Dark Mode" was still elite.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Carnell Tate, R Mason Thomas

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Oklahoma DL R Mason Thomas

From an Ohio State wide receiver to a South Carolina quarterback, here are five players we're tracking.

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Baker Mayfield trolls Peyton Manning by wearing Oklahoma hat on ManningCast

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield trolled Peyton Manning by wearing an Oklahoma Sooners hat during the ManningCast. Manning, a former Tennessee Volunteers star, asked Mayfield if they could not talk about the game between the two schools this past weekend.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / October 27

Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

You never want to lose a game when you've got a top recruit that you're trying to flip in town for an official visit. The Oklahoma Sooners' loss to the Ole Miss Rebels mattered not in that regard, though.

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