Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brent Venables Pushes the Right Buttons in November, Oklahoma Headed to College Football Playoff

Just a couple days after Oklahoma’s loss to Ole Miss in late October, Brent Venables did something that goes against his nature. During a team meeting, Venables brought up the ESPN College Football Playoff Predictor and showed his team the numbers.

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Oklahoma Gains Commitment from Class of 2027 Blue-Chip Edge Rusher

Oklahoma added a massive piece to its 2027 recruiting class on Saturday, following the Sooners' win over LSU. Edge rusher Krew Jones of Millville, UT, pledged with the Sooners, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29

Oklahoma Defense Leads the way in Positional Report Card Following Sooners' win Over LSU

Oklahoma’s offense certainly didn’t look College Football Playoff ready for much of Saturday. But the defense did, and the offense came up with a couple critical plays at the right time to help the eighth-ranked Sooners come from behind to beat LSU 17-13 and virtually assure the team would make its first CFP appearance since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 29

Sooners are on the verge of potentially extending their 2027 class lead with possible addition of elite difference maker

The Oklahoma Sooners currently have the No. 1 recruiting class for 2027, with the help of five-star offensive tackle Cooper Hackett and three four-star players.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29

Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Make a Big Impact Against LSU?

I was going to pick Tate Sandell here as the player who contributes under the radar as touchdowns continue to avoid the OU offense, but that ship has sailed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29

What X-Factors Could Shape Oklahoma’s Contest Against LSU?

The last thing this Oklahoma offense needs is a 65-percent chance of rain with 20 mph winds and temperatures in the high 40s. That’s currently the forecast for Norman early Saturday afternoon.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29

Oklahoma Gameday Policies and Procedures, A to Z

By OU Media Relations Here are the latest updates on OU's stadium policies and procedures for fans entering Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for this week's game.

LSU Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners prediction: Who wins, and why?

Oklahoma, or more accurately its tough defense, has put itself back on the right side of the College Football Playoff picture, but with two losses, there is no room for error as they host LSU in the regular season finale game on Saturday.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 28

Sooners' Offensive Linemen Downgraded in Friday SEC Availability Report

Oklahoma will be without several offensive linemen for Saturday's regular-season finale against LSU. The Sooners take on the Tigers at 2:30 p.m. at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, hoping to all but clinch their first College Football Playoff berth since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 28

Ryan Aber's Three Bold Predictions for Oklahoma-LSU

Oklahoma faces LSU on Saturday with plenty on the line. The game is the Sooners’ most meaningful late-November home game since maybe the “Jump Around” game against Texas Tech in 2008.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 28

Strong Second Half Carries Oklahoma to Neutral-Site Win Over Marquette

Oklahoma took advantage of a major opportunity on Friday afternoon. The Sooners beat Marquette 75-74 in a neutral-site game at the United Center in Chicago.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Oklahoma Sooners continue surprise everyone with their 2026 class time and time again just when it seems they’re done

The Oklahoma Sooners added to their 2026 class, yet again, on Friday. Just when we continue to think that the Sooners’ 2026 class is wrapping up, they flip or add another commit.

Gracen Halton News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 27

Oklahoma’s Gracen Halton Showcases Sooners’ Defensive Development

Sometimes we take jobs without knowing the full scope of what we are tasked with doing. "I'll learn on the job," "I'm a fast learner," typically is the rallying cry of those who interview well.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 27

Oklahoma Keeps up Recent Recruiting Streak With Thanksgiving Addition

Oklahoma football got a Thanksgiving treat Thursday, picking up a commitment from four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit. Petit (6-foot-4, 195 pounds) is the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 27

Oklahoma Sooners have something else to be thankful for after massive recruiting win just in time for the holidays

The Oklahoma Sooners are stacking up wins on and off the field to close out their 2025 season. After taking down the Tennessee Volunteers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Missouri Tigers all in a row on the field, the Sooners have flipped several recruits off the field away from big time schools like Texas A&M and SMU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 27

Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis is Thriving Under Brent Venables

Kip Lewis didn’t originally sign up to play in Brent Venables’ defense, but he’s become a key piece for Oklahoma’s dominant unit. Lewis verbally committed

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 27

Sooners flip an elite playmaker which only helps make sense of some of the other moves Oklahoma has been making in their recruiting

The Oklahoma Sooners have been making some moves in their recruiting, specifically in their 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, the Sooners had something new to be thankful for – a flip from 2026 safety Markel Ford.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 27

Oklahoma's Senior Day Will be Special for Brent Venables

Saturday’s Senior Day festivities will be special for Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. He’s four quarters away from taking the Sooners back to the College

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 27

Can Red October Ever Be Matched? 2025 Oklahoma Hopes Red November Can Do the Trick

A special thank you to George Schroeder, Berry Tramel and Mike Brooks for their invaluable help and added perspective for this story. Brent Venables has coached in, at last count, five of the biggest games of his head coaching career this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Oklahoma Flips 2026 Defensive Back From SMU

Oklahoma’s big recruiting week continued on Wednesday as the Sooners landed another verbal commitment from yet another flip. Defensive back Markel Ford, who was previously committed to SMU, told On3 recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett that he has switched his pledge to OU. In March, Ford flipped to SMU after previously committing to Texas A&M.

Brent Venables News / Heartland Sports / November 26