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Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables just stood on all ten when it comes to a decision he’s making that won’t sit well with some

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners will stick with quarterback John Mateer as the starter. The Oklahoma Sooners have their quarterback answer heading into the Red River Rivalry.

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Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen Believes John Mateer 'Needs His Swagger Back'

NORMAN — Peyton Bowen knows the spot his quarterback is currently in. Bowen draws from personal experience seeing a teammate and friend going through what John Mateer has gone through over the last few weeks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30

Oklahoma's Fall Opener Cut Short by Rain

Oklahoma's Battle Series fall opener started off with a bang. It ended with a strike. The opener at Love's Field didn't even make it through the second "inning" as lightning in the area caused a postponement and then a cancellation.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30

The Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Rest of Oklahoma’s Season

OU’s 2026 season is in danger of spiraling. The Sooners are in the midst of their bye week after losing 41-13 to No. 2 Georgia on Saturday. Two weeks before that lopsided defeat, OU fell 17-10 to Michigan in Ann Arbor.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / September 30

Oklahoma Sooners Coach Considers Benching Key Player

Oklahoma came into Athens with a shot to make a real statement in its first season navigating true SEC road games. Instead, Saturday turned into the kind of afternoon that raises real questions about the direction of the program.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 30

What to Watch as Oklahoma Opens Fall Schedule With Battle Series Matchup

Coming off a season where Oklahoma finished short of the Women’s College World Series since 2015, Patty Gasso’s Sooners are ready to open their fall schedule.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 28

Oklahoma Continuing to Build on Its Stellar 2028 Recruiting Class

The first month of Oklahoma’s 2026 season has been dismal. But that hasn’t stopped the Sooners from continuing to build momentum on the recruiting trail.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 28

For Oklahoma’s Defense, Belief in the Offense Is Becoming a Test

A decade ago, Baker Mayfield had to keep answering for a defense that couldn’t get off the field. Now Oklahoma’s defense keeps answering for an offense that seems allergic to staying on it.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 28

What Does Oklahoma Need to Focus on During Bye Week?

The first four games of the season have not gone how Oklahoma envisioned. The Sooners' offense has been moribund, especially the rushing attack. Oklahoma

Whitt Newbauer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 27

Is Turning to Backup QB Whitt Newbauer a Viable Option for Oklahoma?

Saturday couldn’t have gone much worse for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer. The fifth-year senior turned third-and-goal into a Georgia touchdown with a blooper-reel fumble, then turned the ball over twice more in the second quarter in Athens to help the Bulldogs wipe the Sooners out 41-13.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 27

Ben Arbuckle Says Oklahoma Must ‘Continue to Coach’ Offense Despite Few Answers

Ben Arbuckle isn't a fool. He had a better seat to Oklahoma's 41-13 thrashing at the hands of Georgia than anyone reading this. The second-year offensive coordinator knows what worked against the Bulldogs and what didn't.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 27

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says ‘Honest Conversations’ Coming After 2-2 Start

ATHENS, Ga. — The Sooners are skating on very thin ice. Oklahoma lost 41-13 to No. 2 Georgia on Saturday and dropped to 2-2. The Sooners have been unable to find any semblance of an offensive identity, and they have committed 10 turnovers through four games.

David Stone News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 27

Oklahoma DL David Stone 'Grateful' to Play vs. Georgia Despite Blowout Loss

ATHENS, Ga. — Just about everything went wrong for Oklahoma in Saturday’s 41-13 loss to No. 2 Georgia. But David Stone’s presence and ability to compete was definitely a positive.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Brent Venables Gets Brutally Honest on John Mateer Change, Admits Team’s Biggest Concern After Two Losses

Two losses in four games is not a disaster on its own. The bigger concern is how Oklahoma keeps getting there. The Sooners have repeatedly hurt themselves with turnovers, and John Mateer has been at the center of that problem.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 26

Oklahoma's PFF Grades, Snap Counts for the Sooners' Abysmal Showing at Georgia

Oklahoma's offense sank to a new low following a 41-13 thrashing at the hands of No. 2 Georgia in the first regular season meeting between the two programs.

David Stone News / ESPN / September 26

Sooners' Stone, Lewis return from injuries vs. No. 2 Dawgs

Oklahoma star defensive tackle David Stone, who suffered a knee injury in practice earlier this week, was in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at No.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / College Football News / September 24

Oklahoma vs Georgia Prediction: Now the Bulldogs Play a Real Game

At the time, it seemed ridiculous that the meeting between these two in the Rose Bowl at the end of the 2017 season was the first time they had played.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Oklahoma Sooners land even more bad news regarding their already nightmare of an injury-riddled season in the trenches

The Oklahoma Sooners have gotten bad news regarding offensive lineman Michael Fasusi, who’s shoulder injury could keep him out of the game vs. Georgia.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 23

Oklahoma vs. Georgia prediction, odds, pick for SEC clash in Week 4

Two contenders in the SEC are set to face off on Saturday in Athens, Georgia as the Oklahoma Sooners visit the Georgia Bulldogs. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with an Oklahoma-Georgia prediction and pick.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Oklahoma Sooners HC Brent Venables delivers some details regarding David Stone’s injury that should put fans at ease

The Oklahoma Sooners could be perfectly fine with David Stone’s injury, but only time will tell. Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle David Stone suffered a knee injury during Monday’s practice, and the timing could not be worse for a team preparing to face Georgia on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / The Spun / September 19

Paul Finebaum Declares War Against 'Horrible' Big Ten This Season

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum doesn’t seem to subscribe to the idea that two things can be true at the same time. His recent remark about the Big Ten Conference might be proof of that.

College Football News / College Football News / September 18

Oklahoma vs New Mexico Prediction: The Sooners' Dangerous Gut Check Game

There’s absolutely no time for Oklahoma (1-1) to sulk. It has a brutal run of SEC games coming up starting next week, and after the 17-10 loss at Michigan, it can reasonably afford just one more loss if it wants to get back to the College Football Playoff.