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Oklahoma's Senior Day Will be Special for Brent Venables

Saturday’s Senior Day festivities will be special for Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. He’s four quarters away from taking the Sooners back to the College

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A special thank you to George Schroeder, Berry Tramel and Mike Brooks for their invaluable help and added perspective for this story. Brent Venables has coached in, at last count, five of the biggest games of his head coaching career this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Oklahoma Flips 2026 Defensive Back From SMU

Oklahoma’s big recruiting week continued on Wednesday as the Sooners landed another verbal commitment from yet another flip. Defensive back Markel Ford, who was previously committed to SMU, told On3 recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett that he has switched his pledge to OU. In March, Ford flipped to SMU after previously committing to Texas A&M.

Brent Venables News / Heartland Sports / November 26

Built for the Moment: Oklahoma Enters Final Week With Playoff Stakes, Momentum, and a Program Mindset Under Brent Venables

The final week of the regular season has arrived, and for the Oklahoma Sooners, it brings more than a rivalry atmosphere or senior speeches. It…

Damonic Williams News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Why Oklahoma DL Damonic Williams Believes Sooners are Championship-Caliber Team

Oklahoma defensive lineman Damonic Williams knows what it takes to make a late-season run. Before arriving in Norman ahead of the 2024 season, Williams played at TCU.

Kirk Herbstreit Names Best Defense in College Football

The final week of the 2025 college football regular season is upon us, and there have been several surprises throughout the sport. One of the biggest surprises of the season has been the No.

Jaren Kanak News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak Looking Forward to ‘Surreal’ Senior Day vs. LSU

Jaren Kanak’s path from Game 1 to Game 51 has been unconventional. Kanak, the Sooners’ linebacker turned tight end, has seen the highs and lows within Oklahoma’s program since 2022.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma Remains in Position to Host Playoff Game in New CFP Rankings

Oklahoma enters the final week of the regular season in position to host a College Football Playoff contest. The Sooners held steady at No. 8 in the newest CFP rankings that were released on Tuesday night. If the season ended today, OU would host No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says what needs to be said about the offense as the season nears an end

The Oklahoma Sooners are a defensive juggernaut in the SEC. They have the best defense in the country, and that is why they have won the games they have won.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma's Kendal Daniels Embraces Bittersweet Finale: 'Time is My Enemy'

Kendal Daniels is no stranger to football in the state of Oklahoma. When Daniels made the move to the Sooners last January, it marked a new chapter — and now, as he prepares to face LSU on Saturday, the moment carries a special, bittersweet weight only someone deeply rooted in the state's football tradition could fully appreciate.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

How 'Short, Easy' Passes From John Mateer Can Bolster Oklahoma's Offense

For Oklahoma to get out of its offensive rut, quarterback John Mateer believes that the Sooners will need to be creative. And that starts with him. Mateer has started the Sooners’ last six games after missing OU’s 44-0 win against Kent State on Oct.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

As Oklahoma Found Its Identity, Brent Venables Recognized Some Hard to Kill Qualities

One opportunity. One game. One win. With all apologies to Eminem, Oklahoma has a chance to make the College Football Playoff with a win on Saturday not because they lose themselves in the moment.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Oklahoma Sooners are now projected to land another talented quarterback in a future recruiting cycle

The Oklahoma Sooners are on fire on the field and off the field. They're currently 9-2 and have a spot in the College Football Playoff if they beat the LSU Tigers.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Oklahoma Flips Four-Star Running Back From Texas A&M

Jonathan Hatton Jr. was Oklahoma's first 2026 commit. Now, the 4-star running back is back in the Sooners' fold. Nearly a year after decommitting from OU, Hatton flipped from Texas A&M on Monday, becoming the 22nd commitment of the class for OU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Oklahoma Loses 2026 Linebacker Commit, per Report

With National Signing Day just over a week away, Oklahoma has lost one of its verbal commitments from the incoming recruiting class. Linebacker Jakore Smith, a 2026 prospect from Bryant (AR), told On3 recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett on Monday that he’s decommitting from his pledge to the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Oklahoma Sooners fans shouldn't panic about latest recruiting news as bigger things are on the horizon

If you've kept up with the recruiting of the Oklahoma Sooners, you'd know they are aiming to finish the season hot on and off the field, closing on a College Football Playoff appearance and pushing for a top-15 recruiting class in 2026 just before Early Signing Period begins.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24

Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. suffers Achilles tear

During Friday’s walk-through leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Three Oklahoma Players Land This Week's SEC Honors

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — University of Oklahoma redshirt sophomore defensive end Taylor Wein was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, senior defensive

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Sooners in the NFL: Former Oklahoma Star Injured in Sunday Night Football Loss

Baker Mayfield’s stellar season hit a speed bump on Sunday. Mayfield, the Tampa Bay’s star quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma, suffered a game-ending injury in the Buccaneers’ 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Brian Kelly News / 5 GOATs / November 23

LSU vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

LSU travels to Oklahoma for a Week 14 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons place Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison on IR

The Atlanta Falcons will be notably shorthanded on defense for the foreseeable future. Billy Bowman Jr.‘s Achilles injury will leave him sidelined for at least the next four games.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

Oklahoma Sooners Expected Not to Have Star Player in Week 13 Matchup vs. Misssouri

The eighth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are going to be ready for a massive SEC battle against the 22nd-ranked Missouri Tigers. With this game meaning a lot for the College Football Playoff rankings, one star player is expected to miss this game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 21

Oklahoma Sooners reveal a new project that makes future Saturdays in Norman a bit underwhelming

The Oklahoma Sooners have been teasing a new project for Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for some time now. Fans, media members, and others have asked for upgrades to the stadium for some time now, as it’s extremely old and kind of small compared to other SEC schools.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17