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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.

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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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 28

How Does the Sooners on SI Staff Think Oklahoma Will Fare Against LSU?

The Sooners on SI staff — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field, Ryan Aber and Brady Trantham — logged their score predictions for Oklahoma’s final contest of the 2025 regular season against LSU.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 28

For Oklahoma, One Big Thing is Right in Front of Them, Right Here, Right Now

No one’s really talking about it — that’s bad juju, after all — but playoff madness is about to envelop Norman. Oklahoma is ranked No. 8 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings, meaning if the Sooners beat LSU on Saturday and don’t somehow drop to 9 or below, they’ll host the first playoff game in OU history.

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.

Brent Venables 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 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.

Damonic Williams News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Why Oklahoma DL Damonic Williams Believes Sooners are Championship-Caliber Team

Oklahoma defensive lineman Damonic Williams knows what it takes to make a late-season run. Before arriving in Norman ahead of the 2024 season, Williams played at TCU.

Kirk Herbstreit Names Best Defense in College Football

The final week of the 2025 college football regular season is upon us, and there have been several surprises throughout the sport. One of the biggest surprises of the season has been the No.

Jaren Kanak News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 26

Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak Looking Forward to ‘Surreal’ Senior Day vs. LSU

Jaren Kanak’s path from Game 1 to Game 51 has been unconventional. Kanak, the Sooners’ linebacker turned tight end, has seen the highs and lows within Oklahoma’s program since 2022.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma Remains in Position to Host Playoff Game in New CFP Rankings

Oklahoma enters the final week of the regular season in position to host a College Football Playoff contest. The Sooners held steady at No. 8 in the newest CFP rankings that were released on Tuesday night. If the season ended today, OU would host No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says what needs to be said about the offense as the season nears an end

The Oklahoma Sooners are a defensive juggernaut in the SEC. They have the best defense in the country, and that is why they have won the games they have won.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Why Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson Treasures Playing for 'Winning' Sooners Team

Saturday’s game against LSU is massive for Oklahoma wide receiver Javonnie Gibson — for multiple reasons. Gibson, who transferred to Oklahoma from Arkansas-Pine Bluff ahead of the 2025 season, hails from Opelousas, LA.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Addresses the Team's Plan at Cheetah for LSU

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables held his final weekly press conference of the regular season on Tuesday ahead of the eighth-ranked Sooners' matchup with LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Brent Venables Clarifies Jovantae Barnes' Status Amidst Oklahoma's Running Back Issues

Don’t expect major changes to Oklahoma’s running back rotation against LSU, even with Xavier Robinson banged up. The sophomore is far from 100 percent, but he’s continually suited up to carry the rock for the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Ben Arbuckle Believes Oklahoma's Struggling Offense Starts With Him

Outside of some timely plays, Isaiah Sategna III and Xavier Robinson's two-game stretch against Ole Miss and Tennessee, the Oklahoma offense doesn't project much confidence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma Kicker Tate Sandell Named Finalist for Groza Award

By OU Media Relations University of Oklahoma redshirt junior kicker Tate Sandell was named as one of three finalists for the 34th Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Tuesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Oklahoma's Kendal Daniels Embraces Bittersweet Finale: 'Time is My Enemy'

Kendal Daniels is no stranger to football in the state of Oklahoma. When Daniels made the move to the Sooners last January, it marked a new chapter — and now, as he prepares to face LSU on Saturday, the moment carries a special, bittersweet weight only someone deeply rooted in the state's football tradition could fully appreciate.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24

Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. suffers Achilles tear

During Friday’s walk-through leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17