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Brent Venables Talks Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy, Oklahoma's CFP Chances and More

Coming off last week's 23-21 win over Alabama and heading into back-to-back home games to end the regular season, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Tuesday.

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Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Lays Out Reasons for OU's Passing Game Troubles

John Mateer missed 17 days before returning from surgery required for his fractured thumb. Going into his return, the Oklahoma passing attack was fairly good.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 18

Oklahoma Lands Commitment from 2027 Cornerback

Riding the momentum from two big road wins, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is building his defense for the future. The Sooners landed a verbal commitment for the 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday morning as 2027 cornerback Mikyal Davis offered his pledge to OU.

Sooners cash in on momentum after taking down Alabama to add underrated West Coast blue chipper who could elevate defense

The Oklahoma Sooners are flying high after an upset victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, taking down the Tide 23-21. That victory puts them

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 18

Sammy Omosigho’s All-Out Effort Lifts Oklahoma’s Vicious Defense and Special Teams

Sammy Omosigho's smile is infectious. The junior linebacker can light up any room with his positive personality. Omosigho has found himself in many rooms this season — the linebacker room and the special teams room.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Oklahoma Sooners commit lets the entire fan base know he's not doing what the rumor mill might be saying

The Oklahoma Sooners really needed that win against the Alabama Crimson Tide for their College Football Playoff hopes. But also for recruiting. After the win, their recruiting staff immediately went to work, ensuring that every commit, target, and anyone potentially interested saw what occurred in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 18

Oklahoma QB John Mateer on Sooners' Offense: 'We Can Get A Lot Better'

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has long dreamed of opportunities like the ones that await him. Mateer has led the Sooners to back-to-back road wins at Alabama and Tennessee, and OU now sits at 8-2.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17

Alabama, Oklahoma going in two different directions after massive Sooners' win

It's going to go down as a watershed moment for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 17

For Oklahoma's Reggie Powers, Bone-Crushing Hits are Just a Part of Having Fun

Reggie Powers committed to play for Brent Venables and the University of Oklahoma during a day the Sooners would go on to lose to Kansas. The former Michigan State commit's decision was bright spot on a day where OU's chances to play in their final Big 12 championship went out the window.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 17

Sooners in the NFL: Former Oklahoma QB Gets Another Win on Sunday Night Football

The defending Super Bowl champions have played like it in 2025, and Jalen Hurts is a major reason for the Philadelphia Eagles’ success. Hurts, a former Oklahoma and Alabama quarterback, led the Eagles to a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening.

Blaine Gabbert News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Missouri vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

Missouri travels to Oklahoma for a Week 13 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 16

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Predicted to Land Pair of Major 2027 Prospects

With two weeks left in the regular season and two home games left on the schedule, the Sooners have a couple more opportunities to host recruits at games in 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 16

If Oklahoma's Offense Can Find Another Level, the Sooners Can Shake Up the CFP

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Oklahoma’s offense did just enough to beat Alabama. But if the Sooners want to truly dream of a late-season surge through the College Football Playoff, Ben Arbuckle’s unit must round into form. OU’s 212 total yards were the fewest in a win since the Sooners put up 206 yards in the 14-3 victory over Texas in 2001.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 16

Oklahoma DE Taylor Wein Delivered Again in the Sooners' Win Over Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Down defensive end R Mason Thomas, somebody was going to have to step up for Oklahoma to beat Alabama. Taylor Wein answered the call. The redshirt sophomore made a pair of game-changing plays for the Sooners to help OU knock off the Crimson Tide 23-21 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. “He was fantastic.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 16

Sooners proved they belong in the College Football Playoffs in two very different ways that really no one else can claim

After beating the No. 4 team in the country on the road, the Oklahoma Sooners now have a chance to finish out their schedule and head into the College Football Playoffs.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 16

Oklahoma’s Defensive Identity Is No Longer a Trend — It’s the Reason They Beat Alabama, and the Reason They Now Look Like a Playoff Team

For weeks, Oklahoma has flirted with being the team its numbers suggested it could be. A stifling, opportunistic, fully realized Brent Venables defense.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 15

Like Its Head Coach, Oklahoma Showed Grit, Toughness and 'Sheer Will' to Topple Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Brent Venables has been through some things — hardships that might break most men. The Oklahoma coach has stood beside his partner of nearly 30 years, wife Julie, and their kids as she has fiercely battled breast cancer for three years.