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Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 7

Weekly Stock Report: Who Soared and Who Slipped in Oklahoma’s Week 1 Rout?

Oklahoma did exactly what a No. 10-ranked team was supposed to do Friday night. The Sooners overwhelmed UTEP from the opening possession, scored 51 points,…

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 6

Oklahoma Sooners OC Ben Arbuckle hilariously couldn’t believe what he saw from one of his players in the win over UTEP

The Oklahoma Sooners beat up on UTEP pretty badly, and Ben Arbuckle loved every moment of it. The Oklahoma Sooners‘ aggressive pursuit of tight end talent in the transfer portal is already paying dividends.

Lloyd Avant News / A to Z Sports / September 6

Oklahoma Sooners got the best return on investment from the player the fan base likely expected the least from

The Oklahoma Sooners went to the transfer portal where they found running back Lloyd Avant, who was great vs. UTEP. The Oklahoma Sooners needed running back depth after a 2025 season that left their backfield battered and thin.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 6

Oklahoma Hosts Top-Ranked Uncommitted Prospect at Season Opener

Because the Sooners kicked off their 2026 season on a Friday evening — the same day as countless high school games across the country — they didn’t host as many prospects as usual.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former Oklahoma Sooners Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners tight end Brayden Willis is looking for work again. The San Francisco 49ers waived the 26-year-old on Saturday to promote long

Lloyd Avant News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 6

Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant Pleased — but not Content — With Game 1 Performance

Running back Lloyd Avant didn’t break any records in his Oklahoma debut, but he did live up to the praise he received throughout the offseason. Avant, who transferred to OU from Colorado State in January, led the Sooners with 79 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in Friday’s 51-0 season-opening win against UTEP.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 6

Brent Venables Backs His Defense to Improve After 'Sloppy' Performance in Oklahoma's Opener

Oklahoma shut UTEP out in Friday’s opener, but Brent Venables is far from satisfied with how his defense played. “There's plenty of things we got to clean up,” Venables said after the 51-0 win.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 6

After Rolling in the Opener, Oklahoma's First Major Road Test is Here

With UTEP in the rearview, the real fun begins for Oklahoma. The No. 10 Sooners travel to The Big House to take on No. 16 Michigan next week in the return

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 5

Five Takeaways From Oklahoma’s Dominant 51-0 Win Over UTEP

Oklahoma was supposed to beat UTEP on Friday night. The No. 10 Sooners were favored heavily. They were playing at home in front of another…

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners just took a massive win on Saturday night in Week 1, and they didn’t even play in a game

The Oklahoma Sooners just found out that the Michigan Wolverines may not be as good as their ranking may indicate. The Oklahoma Sooners took a massive win on Saturday night, while they watched the college football slate for Week 1 from the comfort of their own beds.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners already did in Week 1 what they attempted to do all year in 2025, and it’s clearly translatable to the rest of the season

The Oklahoma Sooners ran a ton of 12 personnel in Week 1, almost as much as they did the entire season last year. The Oklahoma Sooners offense looked significantly better in their season opener against UTEP than it did at any point last season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Notes & Quotes: Sooners Open 2026 With Statement Win Over UTEP

There wasn’t much for Oklahoma to complain about following a 51-0 season-opening victory over UTEP on Friday night. There was, however, plenty for Brent Venables…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 5

Oklahoma's PFF Grades, Snap Counts for the Sooners' Season Opening Shutout over UTEP

The No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners scored half-a-hundred for the first time since 2024 and produced their third shutout of the Brent Venables era. With much of the offseason chatter revolving around the offense and the new personnel the staff brought into the fold, the Sooners looked crisp and clean against an inferior opponent in the UTEP Miners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 5

Oklahoma 51, UTEP 0: Sooners Make a Statement Before Michigan

There are blowouts, and then there are statements. Oklahoma was supposed to beat UTEP on Friday night. A top-10 team playing at home against an…

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables had the perfect thing to say after beating UTEP that should give fans much-needed relief

The Oklahoma Sooners beat UTEP 51-0, and they still walked away from the game in good shape “health-wise.” Coming into the Oklahoma Sooners‘ first game of the season, there was a bit of worry.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners’ big win over UTEP in the season opener has already shown they may have nailed the transfer portal in the perfect way

The Oklahoma Sooners were up 27-0 at halftime, and the game stayed in their favor throughout. The 2025 season brought a major issue for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 5

Report Card: John Mateer, Special Teams Lead the Way in Oklahoma's Romp

The season opener certainly wasn’t perfect for 10th-ranked Oklahoma. There was some sloppiness on the defensive side, some uneven play from a bit of a patchwork offensive line, and the Sooners committed a turnover late that severely threatened the scoreboard.

Rocky Beers News / TWSN / September 5

Rocky Beers Delivers Insane Highlight In Oklahoma Season Opener

Oklahoma began its 2026 season on Friday night against UTEP and used it as an absolute showcase. John Mateer was spinning it, Isaiah Sategna III and Trell

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 4

John Mateer, Oklahoma Receive Major News Ahead of UTEP Game

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is getting another weapon just in time for the Sooners’ matchup with UTEP. Wide receiver Parker Livingstone has been cleared to play and will be available for Oklahoma against UTEP, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 4

Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Announce Themselves Against UTEP?

With Ryan Fodje and Jake Maikkula back on the practice field this week and aiming to return to full strength for next week’s trip to Michigan, the offense’s priority will be simply to execute and get to the sideline so the backups can get some playing time — and that depth can continue to be developed.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Oklahoma AG calls court ruling a ‘slap in the face’ to college sports

The LSU Tigers are set to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to their rosters after the two spent nearly the entire summer on NFL rosters while also being in training camps.

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Michael Hawkins News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe joins lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Defensive Players in Oklahoma Sooners Football History

Only two schools in the country feature at least two players who were named to the Associated Press’ All-Time All-American team: Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.