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Oklahoma wore sticker decals on the back of their helmets in their 23-15 win over Mississippi State last in honor of offensive lineman Sean Hutton. Last Wednesday, the OU Daily reported that a player had been rushed to the hospital via ambulance during practice.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Rediscovered an Essential Element of His Game Against Mississippi State

John Mateer played with a confidence against Mississippi State that’s been lacking so far in 2026. He completed 22-of-29 passes for 283 yards and two

Overreaction Index: Is Oklahoma’s Passing Game Finally Unlocked, or Did Mississippi State’s Secondary Just Cooperate?

The Sooners found explosive plays and protected the football in a much-needed 23-15 win, but one productive afternoon doesn’t mean every offensive concern has disappeared.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 25

Notes & Quotes: Oklahoma Bounces Back in Starkville as John Mateer, Isaiah Sategna Lead 23–15 Win

The Sooners piled up season highs in total offense, passing and rushing while the defense delivered four sacks, two takeaways and a dominant third-down performance to earn a much-needed road victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

Blue-Chip DL Recruit, Local TE Prospect Schedule Gameday Visits to Oklahoma

The Sooners earned a much-needed win over the weekend, as they defeated Mississippi State 23-15 in Starkville on Saturday. This week, Oklahoma will host South Carolina, fresh off the Gamecocks’ upset win over Tennessee.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

Don't Look Now, but Oklahoma's Offense Is Slowly Building ... Slowly

STARKVILLE, MS — It's been a slog, at times downright ugly, but Oklahoma's offense has trudged along. After six games of mostly underachievement, it was that offense that helped the Sooners get back over .500 on Saturday with a 23-15 win at Mississippi State.

John Mateer News / HITC / October 25

John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win

John Mateer and the Sooners have not had the kind of season Oklahoma faithful would have hoped for, but he did deliver an excellent performance against Mississippi State.

College Football News / Heartland Sports / October 25

Instant Reaction: Oklahoma Survives Mississippi State, but the Sooners Still Have Work to Do

Isaiah Sategna delivers a breakout performance, John Mateer bounces back, and the defensive front takes over as Oklahoma escapes Starkville with a much-needed SEC victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Oklahoma's Offense Turns in Best Game of the Season in Sooners' win at Mississippi State

Oklahoma's offense took a significant step forward Saturday. It still wasn't perfect, and the Sooners still had to go down to the wire, but OU came out with a 23-15 win over Mississippi State on Saturday in Stakrville, Miss.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / October 24

Oklahoma Sooners’ Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they’re completely different things

The Oklahoma Sooners had their best offensive game of the year on Saturday against Mississippi State, and John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle had much better games.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi Expected to Return Against Mississippi State

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a massive reinforcement. Michael Fasusi was not listed on the final availability report ahead of OU's matchup against Mississippi State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 23

What Does Friday's SEC Availability Report Mean for Oklahoma's Offensive Line?

Oklahoma Out: Ryan Fodje, OL; Trell Harris, WR; Taylor Heim, LB; Jacobe Johnson, CB; Eddy Pierre-Louis, G; Xavier Robinson, RB; Trynae Washington, TE. Doubtful: Elijah Thomas, WR Questionable: Eli Bowen, CB; Michael Fasusi, OT; Heath Ozaeta, OG.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 23

The Trench Trauma: Oklahoma’s Offensive Line Crisis Has Reached a Breaking Point

With Ryan Fodje and Eddy Pierre-Louis ruled out and Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta still questionable, the Sooners face another major test of their depth, their protection schemes and their preseason roster construction.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 22

Turning the Page: Recalibrating Oklahoma’s Postseason Options

At 3–3, the Sooners have little margin for error left. Bowl eligibility remains within reach, but the path to a nine-win regular season requires a complete turnaround—and it starts in Starkville.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

Why Oklahoma's Defense Has a 'Fireman' Outlook

Turnovers, three-and-outs and, at times, an inability to do anything basic have all continued to plague Brent Venables in his hunt for a decent offense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

Why Oklahoma DTs Coach Todd Bates has Stayed ‘Planted’ in Norman

Oklahoma defensive tackles coach Todd Bates doesn’t plan on jumping ship any time soon. Bates, who has been on OU’s staff since 2022, has helped the Sooners’ defense improve in each year since his arrival. Only 43 years old, Bates will have plenty of opportunities to become a defensive coordinator or head coach if that’s what he chooses.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 22

Which Oklahoma Defensive Position Group Grades out Best in Mid-Season Report Card?

With the bad out of the way with the Oklahoma offensive mid-season report card, it’s now time to turn the attention to the defense. The Sooners have been mostly excellent on defense, entering Saturday’s game against Mississippi State (2:30 p.m., SEC Network) No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 22

Freshmen Flex, Veterans Return as Oklahoma Softball Wraps Up Battle Series

EK Smith’s grand slam, Kendall Wells’ power and Nelly McEnroe-Marinas’ return highlight Oklahoma’s final fall intrasquad game as the Sooners turn their attention toward outside competition.

Michael Hawkins News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Oklahoma Sooners’ quarterback issue is even worse when you really take a step back and look at what Michael Hawkins Jr. is doing

The Oklahoma Sooners are missing Michael Hawkins Jr. right now as John Mateer keeps turning the ball over. The Oklahoma Sooners have a clear quarterback problem in John Mateer.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

Just two weeks ago, Brent Venables’ Oklahoma looked like its 2026 season was about to end as it entered the Texas game after facing a 13-41 defeat at UGA.

Kenneth Murray News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. was released from the Houston Texans’ practice squad on Thursday, the Texans announced. Murray, a Missouri City, Texas, native who starred for the Sooners from 2017-19, had joined Houston in mid-September after starting linebacker Henry To’oTo’o landed on injured reserve.

Oklahoma Sooners beating Texas has allowed some huge results in an area you would think has taken a hit given their recent struggles

The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry, and the recruiting is doing great. The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns in the 2026 Red River Rivalry, and the win should do a lot for the program.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Jokes pour in after Arch Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

Disaster struck the No.1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday, with quarterback Arch Manning at the center of it. The Longhorns star quarterback committed a costly turnover late in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

Analyst explains why Texas' Arch Manning isn't the best QB prospect

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

Adrian Peterson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

Adrian Peterson is a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and now his son is trying to make a name for himself. Adrian Peterson Jr., who plays at Ridge Point High School in Texas, has now received an offer from Texas A&M, according to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / October 4

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Oklahoma

Skip Johnson’s Oklahoma Sooners got their national title in 2026, as the school went from on the brink of elimination in Atlanta to champions in Omaha.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

Five-star Oklahoma TE commit chokeslams opponent after INT

Seneca Driver already looks like a man among boys at 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds. On Friday night in Kentucky, the Boyle County two-way star made that mismatch look even more lopsided.