Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The state of Oklahoma isn't playing around when it comes to the playoff game against Alabama, and OU followed the trend

You know it’s been a tough road to the College Football Playoff when several public high schools in your area, and the Oklahoma Sooners themselves, are cancelling class for the playoff game on Friday, December 19.

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The 2025 All-SEC Oklahoma Sooner Snubs

Yesterday, the SEC annouced their all-conference first, second and third teams — as voted on by the coaches. The Oklahoma Sooners boasted 10 players, good enough for second best in the conference behind Georgia's 11.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Playoff Schedule Sets up Nicely for Sooners, Gives Chance to Keep Building Momentum

Oklahoma will not only have the benefit of home-field advantage when the eighth-ranked Sooners take on No. 9 Alabama in a first-round College Football Playoff matchup Dec.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Sooners' big-time rival with a new change just asked for something he may end up regretting in a few years

There aren’t many rivalries like the one the Oklahoma Sooners have with the Texas Longhorns. I mean, where else can you have a game played at the same time every year, at a state fair, where the fans are split down the middle at the stadium between crimson and burnt orange?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 9

Oklahoma G Aaliyah Chavez Takes the Hat Trick of SEC Honors

Oklahoma freshman Aaliyah Chavez is now 3-for-3. Not at shooting the basketball, but at taking home the Southeastern Conference’s weekly awards. For the

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 9

Why Brent Venables Believes Oklahoma is Ready for 'Magnitude' of First Round Game

There’s no denying the magnitude of Oklahoma’s next game. The No. 8-ranked Sooners will host No. 9 Alabama on Friday, Dec. 19. Not only is it a rematch of a game that OU won 23-21 on the road in November, it’s a College Football Playoff first-round game.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Sooners head coach Brent Venables gets deep and personal about the seriousness of Oklahoma’s playoff game

No one really thought Brent Venables would get the Oklahoma Sooners to where they’re at now. Last season, the Sooners looked like they could be stuck in a bad situation that could carry over into 2025.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 8

This Oklahoma Team of Mantras Goes Into The CFP With Yet Another Chip on Its Shoulder

Team 131. Hard to Kill. Road Dogs. Curtis Jackson's least favorite song on his album Get Rich or Die Trying. Grimey. Brent Venables isn't short of rallying cries or superlatives to focus his team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Among Finalists for Class of 2027 Athlete

College Football Playoff scenarios were the main focus for Sooner fans this week, but it was also a massive week in terms of recruiting. The Sooners heard their name called eighth in the CFP selection show, setting up for a rematch against Alabama in Norman on Dec.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

From Their Backyards to Back Home: The Sooners Finally Get a CFP Reward in Norman

The week before Christmas will feel different around the Oklahoma football program. OU isn’t just lining up against Alabama in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Oklahoma Lands Pledge from 4-Star Class of 2027 Defensive Lineman

Just days after the Sooners put the final stamp on their 2026 recruiting class, they landed a major prospect from the Class of 2027. Defensive lineman Elija Harmon announced his pledge with OU on Sunday.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Rules Out Veteran Defensive Player for Alabama Rematch

Oklahoma will be down at least one veteran piece for its College Football Playoff contest against Alabama. OU coach Brent Venables announced that cornerback Gentry Williams will be unavailable for the rematch with the Crimson Tide.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

How Can Oklahoma Fans Get Tickets for the College Football Playoff?

Oklahoma is officially in the field. The Sooners are the 8-seed in the 2025 College Football Playoff, and OU will host the 9-seed, Alabama, to kick off this year’s CFP. The rematch between the Sooners and the Crimson Tide will be on Dec.

When is the Sooners' College Football Playoff game? Oklahoma set to host Alabama Crimson Tide

The Oklahoma Sooners were blessed by the College Football Playoff Committee. Not only do they get to host a playoff game at home in Norman, Oklahoma, but they also get to play the Alabama Crimson Tide, whom they have already beaten.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Oklahoma Officially Back in the College Football Playoff, and Here's How (and Why) It Happened

Oklahoma is back where it belongs — in the College Football Playoff. Not the Alamo Bowl, or the Cheez-It Bowl, or the Armed Forces Bowl, or any other minor event in a major city, but an actual postseason game with something on the line besides a shiny trophy.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Where Will Oklahoma Land on Sunday’s College Football Playoff Bracket Reveal?

Finally, Oklahoma will learn its path on Sunday. The Sooners sat out conference championship weekend knowing that they’ll be on the bracket when the College Football Playoff field is announced (11 a.m., ESPN).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 6

Five Most Impactful Players During Oklahoma's 'Red November'

Before the season, Oklahoma’s November schedule looked daunting. And though a couple of the games had a bit less bite than they might’ve appeared early in the season, it was still as tough of a closing stretch as there was in college football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Sooners are carrying the momentum from National Signing Day over to their 2027 class with prediction to land elite defender

The Oklahoma Sooners are in an extremely good position not only for the 2025 season but also for the future. Head coach Brent Venables has finally figured it out and has put this team into the College Football Playoff.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 6

How Owen Heinecke Emerged as one of the Stars of Oklahoma's Defense

Owen Heinecke went to Brent Venables’ office on a mission in the spring. He left with disappointment. It was one he understood, but came away from that meeting vowing to do whatever it took to be noticed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Sooners general manager Jim Nagy had to learn the hard way about the biggest wildcard in recruiting

When you first hire someone to be the general manager of your football program, a newer position in college football, you’re looking for someone who can evaluate talent.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 6

Porter Moser’s Sooners Lean on DCOs for Another 'Neutral-Site' Test vs. Arizona State

Another game, another dominant defensive performance that leads to — this time, a true — road victory at Wake Forest, 86-68. At 6-2, the Oklahoma Sooners have had only a few pieces of evidence to show that Porter Moser's hopes that his 2025-26 squad can be a strong defensive team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 5

Oklahoma Pitcher Announces Intentions to Transfer

Oklahoma pitcher Sophia Bordi announced on Friday afternoon that she will enter the transfer portal. Bordi made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) revealing her intentions to depart from the program.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Early 2026 NFL Draft Profile: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma

R Mason Thomas was one of the most impactful defensive players for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024. With high expectations headed into the season, Mason finished top-ten in the SEC with 6.5 sacks for the second straight season.