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Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma's Brent Venables Says Backup QB Market Could Shift

All of Oklahoma’s eggs are in John Mateer’s basket. That has been clear but was made even more clear Wednesday when Sooners coach Brent Venables gave Mateer a vote of confidence despite his recent struggles.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

'Incremental Improvement': Oklahoma Offensive Line Still Needs to Make a Leap Forward

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was fairly complimentary of his offensive line after the Sooners’ 41-13 loss at Georgia last weekend. After Wednesday’s practice, Venables remained optimistic about the direction that the group is heading in, at least in one area.

John Mateer News / Heartland Sports / October 1

The Mateer Debate Is Missing the Bigger Problem

At some point during Oklahoma’s miserable Saturday afternoon inside Sanford Stadium, the question stopped being whether John Mateer could save the Sooners.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners aren’t letting poor football on the field affect their recruiting, not yet anyway

The Oklahoma Sooners haven’t played well this year, but they’re still recruiting well, as they landed in Kamieon Compton-Nero’s top-five. The Oklahoma Sooners are going through a rough patch right now.

Kip Lewis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

Why Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Remains Optimistic Despite Team’s Struggles

Linebacker Kip Lewis has been there for the highs and the lows of Brent Venables’ tenure at Oklahoma. Lewis enrolled at OU in 2022, just after Venables replaced Lincoln Riley as the Sooners’ head coach.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 1

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 30

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.

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.

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 29

Which Weapons Should Oklahoma Rely On for Offensive Improvement?

There isn’t one quick fix that will suddenly make Oklahoma’s offense good. Quarterback John Mateer has turned the ball over six times over the last three weeks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 29

Oklahoma’s Eight Other Captains Believe in John Mateer, But Belief Isn't Enough

Jake Maikkula said that he believes John Mateer to be "a great leader," following Oklahoma's 41-13 defeat at Georgia that featured a turnover festival by the starting quarterback.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 29

Getting Michael Fasusi Back Could Fix Some — Not All — of Oklahoma’s Offensive Woes

It has been over three weeks since offensive lineman Michael Fasusi exited the Sooners’ season opener against UTEP with a shoulder injury. After that game, OU coach Brent Venables was optimistic — but not elaborate — regarding Fasusi’s health.

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