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'Go get 20 Yards': Oklahoma's Brent Venables Puts Faith in Ben Arbuckle, John Mateer to Pull off Stunner

DALLAS — Brent Venables’ instructions to Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle were clear Saturday night after Courtland Guillory’s interception gave the Sooners another chance in the Red River Rivalry.

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Oklahoma's Offense Laid a Foundation it Needs to Build on in Second Half of Red River Rivalry

DALLAS — Oklahoma didn’t win the rushing battle Saturday, but it did enough to knock off No. 1 Texas. Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal as time expired

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / October 10

Instant Reaction: 3 Quick Takeaways from Oklahoma’s Red River Rivalry Win Over Texas

Oklahoma didn’t need four quarters of pretty football to pull off the upset. The Sooners needed resilience, timely execution, and a few game-changing plays when…

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 10

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

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Kentucky pulls off bizarre feat with second straight overtime win

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 10

Status Still Unclear for Key Piece of Oklahoma Secondary

DALLAS — Oklahoma avoided some potential bad news heading into their annual matchup with the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. Cornerback Eli Bowen, who suddenly appeared on the SEC availability report Friday evening, has been listed as a "game time decision" on the availability report ahead of the Red River Rivalry.

College Football News / The Spun / October 10

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.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 10

What X-Factors Could Shape Oklahoma's Upset Bid in the Red River Rivalry?

Here’s the tricky thing for John Mateer and the OU offense: he’s good enough to beat No. 1-ranked Texas. He’s a good football player who spent the offseason working on his body and his fundamentals, and he’s somehow regressed.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 9

Oklahoma Defense Dealt a Blow Ahead of Red River Rivalry

A new name has emerged on the Friday SEC availability report that may hold significant influence on the outcome of the game. The unranked Oklahoma Sooners are an underdog against the No.

Mohamed Wague News / Hoops Rumors / October 8

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.

Jahsiear Rogers News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 8

Oklahoma WR Jahsiear Rogers Dismissed From Team

Oklahoma freshman wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers has been dismissed from the team, a Sooners spokesman confirmed Thursday. Rogers had played in just one game — the opener against UTEP, where he played six snaps.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 8

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Confident in Backup DBs With Jacobe Johnson Out

Evidently, Oklahoma’s bye week didn’t go as planned from an injuries perspective. Seven players who weren’t listed on the SEC availability reports leading up to the Georgia game on Sept.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 8

Does Oklahoma's Offense Have Any Surprises in Store for Texas?

The bye week can serve a few purposes. For an offense like Oklahoma's, it can be a reset where tough decisions are made about what actually works. The Sooners, 2-2 through the first month of the season, rank 131st in rushing yards per game, 80th in passing yards per game, 109th in scoring offense and 120th in total offense.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 8

John Mateer's Toughest Memory as Oklahoma's Quarterback Could Serve for a Big Rebound

This time last year, the story was different. Oklahoma was undefeated, riding off of early season victories over then-ranked opponents like Michigan and Auburn.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Where Does Oklahoma's OL Stand According to Initial SEC Availability Report Ahead of Red River Shootout?

Oklahoma could get a pair of key defenders back Saturday when they take on Texas in the Red River Shootout at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. But the Sooners might be even more limited up front and in the running back room than they have been — not a good sign for a team looking for solutions on the offensive line and in the running game.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Saturday's Cotton Bowl Showdown a Fork in the Road for Oklahoma's Head Coach

History has not smiled on Oklahoma coaches who started off with poor records against the Texas Longhorns. Of OU's 23 head coaches, Brent Venables is the 10th to have at least five chances against UT.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Every Game is a Must-Win for Oklahoma, Reggie Powers Says 'No Other Option' for Saturday

At 2-2. Oklahoma is not where they wanted to be heading south the the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners knew their schedule was tough; it was a rallying cry for the team during the offseason.

Jonathan Hatton News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Oklahoma Freshman RB Jonathan Hatton Jr. Becoming 'More and More Comfortable'

None of Oklahoma’s running backs have had much success through four games. The Sooners are averaging 2.9 yards per carry and only 99 yards per game, both of which rank 15th in the SEC.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables 'Wouldn't Change' Anything About Red River Rivalry

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables hasn’t had much success against Texas as the Sooners’ head coach, but he still holds the Red River Rivalry in high regard.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7

Oklahoma Looking Under Cushions and Behind Curtains to Find Offensive Improvement

Oklahoma was looking for offensive solutions during the bye week. “Like anything, when you’re not having the success you want, you’ve got to really peel it back,” Sooners coach Brent Venables said Tuesday.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / October 1

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.

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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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / College Football News / September 24

Oklahoma vs Georgia Prediction: Now the Bulldogs Play a Real Game

At the time, it seemed ridiculous that the meeting between these two in the Rose Bowl at the end of the 2017 season was the first time they had played.