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Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables doesn’t seem to be budging on a stance he has that may need to change before it’s too late

The Oklahoma Sooners are on the bye week, and Brent Venables is sticking with John Mateer as his quarterback. The Oklahoma Sooners are on a bye week after an embarrassing loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Oklahoma Set to Host Top Ranked Running Back from 2028 Class, per Report

The Sooners had the week off and, as a result, didn’t host any prospects for gameday visits. But over the next two months, Oklahoma will have several blue-chip visitors in town.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Oklahoma Sooners 2028 commit just did the unthinkable before letting everyone know he’s still locked in with OU

The Oklahoma Sooners have to be excited about 2028 quarterback commit Trey Tagliaferri. The Oklahoma Sooners are on the bye week. So, why not take a look at some of their committed players and what they did this week?

Tory Blaylock News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 4

Could Oklahoma RB Tory Blaylock Give the Sooners’ Run Game a Spark?

Oklahoma’s run game is at the point where it must try just about anything to get a rhythm going. The Sooners are averaging only 99 rushing yards per game, which ranks 15th in the SEC.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables just sent a powerful message to the entire fanbase and his team during the bye week

The Oklahoma Sooners are in a rut and need to get out of it, or Brent Venables could be on the hot seat. The Oklahoma Sooners are 2-2, and the rest of the schedule doesn’t get any easier.

Jayden Jackson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 4

Oklahoma DT Jayden Jackson is Playing His Best Season Yet

Jayden Jackson has been impactful since the day he stepped foot on Oklahoma’s campus — and he’s taken it to another level in 2026. Through four weeks of his junior season, Jackson has already logged 15 total tackles, eight solo tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3

The Good, Bad and Ugly Stats Behind Oklahoma’s First Month of 2026

The first third of Oklahoma’s 2026 season is in the books. The Sooners are 2-2 with wins over UTEP and New Mexico and losses to Michigan and Georgia. Oklahoma will battle No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3

Ranking the Impact of Oklahoma’s Transfers Through Four Games

In January, the Sooners enlisted 16 players to join the roster from the transfer portal. Oklahoma added to that number in the weeks leading up to the season, signing four transfers who were granted a temporary restraining order by the Cleveland County District Court.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 3

Brent Venables Is Defending John Mateer. Now He Has to Fix the Offense Around Him

Brent Venables made one thing perfectly clear this week. John Mateer is still Oklahoma’s quarterback. “John’s our starting quarterback,” Venables said during a Wednesday media…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 3

What Are the Most Disappointing Seasons of Oklahoma Football?

If this continues, 2026 will be one of the more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma football history. Now, the Sooners have every opportunity to course correct.

James Nesta News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma LB James Nesta is 'Putting it All Together' in Year 3

The Sooners badly needed one of their linebackers to step up, and junior James Nesta has done just that. Nesta, who played sparingly over his first two seasons at Oklahoma, has logged 16 total tackles, seven solo tackles, a quarterback hurry, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery through four games.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Oklahoma DB Peyton Bowen Not ‘Pointing Fingers’ Amid Team’s Struggles

Oklahoma’s defense, for the most part, hasn’t been the problem early in 2026. The Sooners — 2-2 with losses to Michigan and Georgia — are allowing only 16 points and 238 yards per game through four weeks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

After Rough Start, Oklahoma's Tackling has Improved

While Oklahoma’s defense didn’t perform poorly overall in the first two games of the season, there was a troubling trend among the group. Missed tackles.

Rocky Beers News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 2

Rocky Beers on the Oklahoma's Offensive Struggles: 'The Dam Will Burst Eventually'

As tempting as it may be to lay the blame for Oklahoma's offensive problems at the feet of one person, remember that football is a team sport. Yes, John Mateer's turnovers have killed the Sooners.

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.

Brent Venables 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.