Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 18

Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners Preview, Prediction & Odds | College Football Playoff First Round – December 19

It is rare for two college football heavyweights to get this familiar with one another so quickly, but that is what we will see in prime time. When Oklahoma and Alabama collide on Friday night, it will mark the third time in just 13 months that these titans have crossed paths.

Gracen Halton News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 18

Oklahoma's Gracen Halton is Carrying More Than Just Himself, Sooners Into CFP

The picture is a bit weathered now. But the smile still shines bright. Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton rarely removes the emblem dangling from a chain around his neck — a reminder of how far he’s come and that he’s not alone on his journey with the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Oklahoma Running Back Upgraded on Second College Football Playoff Availability Report

Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes was upgraded on the second College Football Playoff availability report of the week. Barnes appeared on Tuesday’s report as probable, but he was left off Wednesday’s report, meaning he will be available for Friday’s contest against Alabama.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides update on QB John Mateer

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides injury update on QB John Mateer

According to Venables, Mateer still has some pain, but his grip of the football has improved.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Brent Venables Gives Surprising Update on Oklahoma QB John Mateer's Hand Ahead of CFP

Oklahoma’s lengthy layoff from the end of the regular season to the start of the College Football Playoff has been spent preparing for Alabama while trying to get as healthy as possible. Quarterback John Mateer is no different.

Kendel Dolby News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Oklahoma Defensive Back Expected to Enter Transfer Portal, per Report

Oklahoma defensive back Kendel Dolby is expected to enter the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3. Dolby is the first player from the 2025 team to reportedly be headed to the portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Oklahoma's Special Teams Success Goes Far Beyond Tate Sandell, Grayson Miller and Isaiah Sategna.

Kicker Tate Sandell, punter Grayson Miller and punt returner Isaiah Sategna have received the bulk of attention among Oklahoma’s players for the Sooners’ special teams success this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Oklahoma’s Stars Lead Sooners to Dominant Win Over Kansas City

Oklahoma avoided any and all stress on Tuesday. The Sooners beat Kansas City 89-67 just three days after taking down former conference foe Oklahoma State on Saturday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 16

Loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for DeBoer, Alabama

Why a loss to Oklahoma would be 'disastrous' for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

Kalen DeBoer is walking the line between glory and disaster with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama not letting Kalen DeBoer rumors become a distraction

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer makes important announcement amid Michigan rumors

Oklahoma offense among the biggest questions of CFP first round

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Says RBs Have Been 'Really Tough' Throughout Rehab Process

The Sooners are hoping that their running back room will be a bit fresher when they take on Alabama on Friday. Oklahoma went 4-0 in its grueling final four-game stretch that included games against Tennessee and Alabama on the road and Missouri and LSU at home.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Former Oklahoma Pitcher to Transfer to Texas

Former Oklahoma pitcher Sophia Bordi is headed south across the Red River. Bordi announced her commitment to Texas on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon. Bordi was originally rated as the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Tate Sandell's History of Hard Work has Made His Journey at Oklahoma Even 'Sweeter'

The value of hard work was instilled in Tate Sandell long before he arrived at Oklahoma. Before the Lou Groza award winner was booming big kicks to help

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Oklahoma Sweeps This Week's SEC Basketball Awards

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — Oklahoma women’s basketball claimed a share of both SEC weekly honors on Tuesday, as Raegan Beers was named Player of the Week and Aaliyah Chavez earned her fourth overall and third consecutive Freshman of the Week honor.

Jayden Jackson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

How Oklahoma DL Jayden Jackson Treasured 'Beneficial' Rest Ahead of CFP

Jayden Jackson is nearing full health at the right time. Jackson, a sophomore defensive lineman for the Sooners, combined for only 44 snaps in the Sooners’ final three regular-season games due to a lingering lower-body injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 16

College Football Playoff | Three Sooners Alabama Must Solve

The Oklahoma X-Factors Who Could Decide the Rematch In rematches at the highest level of college football, games aren’t decided by surprise. They’re decided by…

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 16

‘I Like to Be Doubted’: Venables Reflects on Oklahoma Tenure and Sends Strong Message to Doubters

Brent Venables stood in front of the media on Monday with a combination of reflection and determination. The head coach at Oklahoma, who has endured his

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

‘One Day at a Time’: Oklahoma’s John Mateer Ready for ‘Dream Come True’ in CFP Matchup

John Mateer has had time to reflect on the regular season in these last two weeks. As his No. 8 Sooners prepare to take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night, he knows the standard at the University of Oklahoma — particularly with its quarterbacks — demands nothing less than excellence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / December 16

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables has got to be feeling good about where the Oklahoma Sooners are in his fourth season with the program. There have certainly been ups and downs for him in Norman, but he currently has the Sooners ranked No.

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