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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.

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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.

Isaiah Sategna News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

'Dynamic' Isaiah Sategna's Big Day Helps Propel Oklahoma on the Road

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma's offense has been stuck in the mud all season. Typically when a unit is struggling to get going, the plan becomes simple: Try and get the ball to your playmaker.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Peyton Bowen Dealt With 'a Little Stinger' Following Late Interception, Exit

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Peyton Bowen has been exceptional over the last few weeks. Saturday's 23-15 was a continuation of the superb play. His fourth quarter interception in the end zone all but slammed the door shut on a desperate Mississippi State comeback.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

PFF Grades and Snap Counts for Oklahoma's Victory Over Mississippi State

Oklahoma's offense came to life Saturday in the Sooners' 23-15 win over Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. But the defense wasn't bad either.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Michael Fasusi's Return, for One Week, Made Oklahoma's Offense Look Functional

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma (4-3, 2-2) was never going to make vast strides on offense. Six games into the season, the Sooners' offense is what it is — not very good.

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.

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 / 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.

Jake Kreul News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

Jake Kreul the Latest Sign of Oklahoma's Improving Depth on Defensive Line

While Oklahoma’s offensive line is being held together by duct tape and baling wire, the Sooners’ defensive front continues to be a fountain of riches.

Tory Blaylock News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 21

How Oklahoma Plans to Get Running Back Tory Blaylock More Involved

Tory Blaylock made an immediate impact when he arrived on campus last year. But the sophomore running back has yet to earn a high volume of carries in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 20

Forcing Turnovers Part of Oklahoma Defense's 'Formula for Success'

It’s hard to pin any of Oklahoma’s struggles on the defense. The Sooners, who are 3-3 after falling 21-13 to Kentucky on Saturday, are second in the SEC in total defense, allowing only 260.7 yards per game.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Oklahoma Sooners have been predicted to land three new commits in the 2028 recruiting class who can be elite players

The Oklahoma Sooners have some really good players in their 2027 recruiting class, and 2028 could end up being similar after being predicted to land some.

Brent Venables 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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15

Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them.

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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.

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

Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win

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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.

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.