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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.

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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.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

How 'Short, Easy' Passes From John Mateer Can Bolster Oklahoma's Offense

For Oklahoma to get out of its offensive rut, quarterback John Mateer believes that the Sooners will need to be creative. And that starts with him. Mateer has started the Sooners’ last six games after missing OU’s 44-0 win against Kent State on Oct.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

As Oklahoma Found Its Identity, Brent Venables Recognized Some Hard to Kill Qualities

One opportunity. One game. One win. With all apologies to Eminem, Oklahoma has a chance to make the College Football Playoff with a win on Saturday not because they lose themselves in the moment.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Oklahoma Sooners are now projected to land another talented quarterback in a future recruiting cycle

The Oklahoma Sooners are on fire on the field and off the field. They're currently 9-2 and have a spot in the College Football Playoff if they beat the LSU Tigers.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Oklahoma Flips Four-Star Running Back From Texas A&M

Jonathan Hatton Jr. was Oklahoma's first 2026 commit. Now, the 4-star running back is back in the Sooners' fold. Nearly a year after decommitting from OU, Hatton flipped from Texas A&M on Monday, becoming the 22nd commitment of the class for OU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Oklahoma Loses 2026 Linebacker Commit, per Report

With National Signing Day just over a week away, Oklahoma has lost one of its verbal commitments from the incoming recruiting class. Linebacker Jakore Smith, a 2026 prospect from Bryant (AR), told On3 recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett on Monday that he’s decommitting from his pledge to the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Oklahoma Sooners fans shouldn't panic about latest recruiting news as bigger things are on the horizon

If you've kept up with the recruiting of the Oklahoma Sooners, you'd know they are aiming to finish the season hot on and off the field, closing on a College Football Playoff appearance and pushing for a top-15 recruiting class in 2026 just before Early Signing Period begins.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Three Oklahoma Players Land This Week's SEC Honors

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — University of Oklahoma redshirt sophomore defensive end Taylor Wein was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, senior defensive

Brian Kelly News / 5 GOATs / November 23

LSU vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

LSU travels to Oklahoma for a Week 14 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma's Players Have Spoken: 'Many Men' Must Stay as the Sooners' Fourth Quarter Anthem

Oklahoma has trotted out a few different things between the third and fourth quarter in search of a new tradition since the Sooners entered the Southeastern

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma in Great Position in the Polls Entering Final Week of the Regular Season

Oklahoma held steady in the polls entering the final week of the regular season. The Sooners stayed put at No. 8 in both the AP Poll and the USA Today

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma's Offense Again Struggled to Sustain Drives in Win Over Missouri

Nothing about Oklahoma’s offense has been flashy in SEC play, but the Sooners added another turnover-free game to beat Missouri. Brent Venables’ team,

Taylor Wein News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Sooners DE Taylor Wein goes out of his way to make sure everyone knows one area of the team that’s playing nearly flawlessly

The defense is the money maker for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025. It’s the side of the ball that usually gets all the praise, creates all the crazy plays, and has the spotlight on it 24/7.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Said John Mateer Was ‘Really Good’ vs. Missouri

There were plenty of lowlights from John Mateer’s outing against Missouri on Saturday. Of the 30 passes that the Oklahoma quarterback threw, 16 of them went incomplete.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons place Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison on IR

The Atlanta Falcons will be notably shorthanded on defense for the foreseeable future. Billy Bowman Jr.‘s Achilles injury will leave him sidelined for at least the next four games.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Oklahoma Sooners Knock Off Missouri In Top 25 SEC Showdown

If you like offensive fireworks, precision passing, and games that look like track meets, you probably wanted to turn your TV off during the first quarter in Norman.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22

Oklahoma vs. Missouri prediction: Who wins, and why?

There is still some sorting to do in the College Football Playoff bracket, and what happens this weekend between Oklahoma and Missouri could have an effect on what it looks like next week.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

Oklahoma Sooners Expected Not to Have Star Player in Week 13 Matchup vs. Misssouri

The eighth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are going to be ready for a massive SEC battle against the 22nd-ranked Missouri Tigers. With this game meaning a lot for the College Football Playoff rankings, one star player is expected to miss this game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17