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Manny Choice News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 19

Oklahoma WR Manny Choice Hopes to 'Build On' Breakout Performance

Sophomore wide receiver Manny Choice was arguably Oklahoma’s brightest star on offense in the Sooners’ 21-13 loss to No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday. Choice caught five passes for a game-high 98 yards.

Jake Kreul News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 19

Oklahoma Freshman Edge Rusher Earns SEC Weekly Honor

Despite the Sooners’ 21-13 loss to No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday, Jake Kreul took home some hardware for the first time of his collegiate career. Kreul, a first-year edge rusher from Florida, was named the SEC’s Freshman of the Week on Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 19

At Oklahoma, One Side of the Ball Expects and the Other Side Hopes

It is a frightful thing to fall into the hands of a dysfunctional football team. Immediately the question becomes, “How can a team with such a strong defense and what appears to be a talented and experienced offense be so comically bad at times?” With any good question, the first task is to go out and find information and evidence.

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

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.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 18

John Mateer 'Battled His Butt Off' Yet Mistakes Continue to Doom Oklahoma

When you lose three games before Halloween at Oklahoma — while showing little hope that improvements can be made — communicating moral victories to the public falls on deaf ears.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 18
Where Does Oklahoma's Offensive Line Go From Here?

Where Does Oklahoma's Offensive Line Go From Here?

All momentum is out the window.  The Sooners succumbed to No. 15 Kentucky 21-13 Saturday at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and while there were good moments

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 17
Oklahoma Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Sooners

Oklahoma Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Sooners

Porter Moser found impressive success as head coach at Loyola-Chicago, though he hasn’t quite had that same level of breakthrough with the Sooners. He’s already been Oklahoma’s head coach for half a decade and has taken the program to the NCAA Tournament just one time.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 17
What X-Factors Will Shape Oklahoma's Battle With No. 15 Kentucky?

What X-Factors Will Shape Oklahoma's Battle With No. 15 Kentucky?

Beating Texas was quite the accomplishment. Now, can this roster get refocused quickly and lock in — this week on No. 15 Kentucky — and continue to show that kind of improvement each week?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16
Two Oklahoma Players Ruled Out of Clash With Kentucky

Two Oklahoma Players Ruled Out of Clash With Kentucky

Oklahoma had a trio of players downgraded on Friday’s SEC availability report.  Receiver Parker Livingstone and cornerback Eli Bowen were both ruled out

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

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.

John Mateer News / Stadium Rant / October 16
Can Mateer, Sooners’ Offense, Use Upset Win To Turn Around 2026?

Can Mateer, Sooners’ Offense, Use Upset Win To Turn Around 2026?

This season is off to a nightmare start for Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer, but his game-winning drive against Texas might just be the catalyst to jumpstart his and the offense’s campaign.

Brent Venables News / EssentiallySports / October 16
Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16
Why Oklahoma's Seniors Are the One Big Thing That Can Put Texas in the Rearview Mirror

Why Oklahoma's Seniors Are the One Big Thing That Can Put Texas in the Rearview Mirror

What does Brent Venables do for an encore? Venables is a man of monotonous repetition. So somehow finding a way to step beyond what Oklahoma did last week seems painfully unimportant.

Kenneth Murray News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

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 News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15
Did Oklahoma Find an Answer by Shaking up the Offensive Line Against Texas?

Did Oklahoma Find an Answer by Shaking up the Offensive Line Against Texas?

A small tweak may have helped Oklahoma’s offensive line moving forward.  Freshman Noah Best made his fifth start against Texas, but through September,

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

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

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

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
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11
Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

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

The Red River Rivalry lived up to the hype on Saturday as Oklahoma knocked off No. 1 Texas, 27-24, thanks to a walk-off 47-yard field goal from Tate Sandell as time expired. 

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with walk-off field goal
Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win
Jokes pour in after Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma
Analyst explains why Manning isn't the best QB prospect
Kentucky pulls off bizarre feat with second straight overtime win
Brent Venables News / The Spun / October 10
Brent Venables Blamed For Lack Of Hype Surrounding No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma

Brent Venables Blamed For Lack Of Hype Surrounding No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma

Usually, the Red River Rivalry is appointment viewing for college football fans when they see that matchup on the schedule. That isn’t the case this year though.

Mohamed Wague News / Hoops Rumors / October 8
Jazz Sign Mohamed Wague

Jazz Sign Mohamed Wague

The Jazz have signed Mohamed Wague, the team announced in a press release. A Bronx native who started his college career playing juco ball in Pennsylvania, Wague had relatively modest roles with West Virginia, Alabama and Oklahoma from 2022-25.

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

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

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.

Brent Venables, Oklahoma banking on upside at QB

Brent Venables, Oklahoma banking on upside at QB

Head coach Brent Venables had a tough decision to make this week as his Oklahoma Sooners are on a bye.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
Five-star Oklahoma TE commit chokeslams opponent after INT

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.

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