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Sooners’ 2026 football schedule release: Oklahoma dealt another bad hand, but this time at a different part of the year

The Oklahoma Sooners have been dealt a bad hand in terms of their schedule, their first two seasons in the SEC. Both years, they had one of the toughest schedules in the country.

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Brent Venables’ aggressive defense gives Oklahoma a different look than past Sooners playoff teams

The eighth-ranked Sooners (10-2) feature a rugged, aggressive defense that leads the nation in tackles for loss.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 11

Oklahoma's Task Gets Even Tougher as SEC Drops 2026 Football Schedule

A nine-game conference schedule should be no big deal for Oklahoma. The Sooners played nine league games every year in as a member of the Big 12 Conference from 2012-23, and did all right: seven conference championships and an 84-23 record (.785).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 11

Two Oklahoma Players Make Freshman All-SEC Team, But One Big One Does Not

Oklahoma landed two deserving players on the All-SEC Freshman Team on Thursday. But one major first-year contributor for the Sooners was omitted from the list.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 11

Oklahoma's All-SEC Snubs Give Sooners 'More to Play For' in College Football Playoff

With 12 players named to the 2025 All-SEC teams, Oklahoma had the second-most selections this season behind only Georgia. Still, the Sooners believe they deserved more.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 11

For Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell, the CFP and Groza Are 'What Me In Eighth Grade Dreamed Of’

To say that Oklahoma's Tate Sandell has become a legitimate weapon for the College Football Playoff-bound Sooners would be putting it lightly. The Sooners' dynamite placekicker has already wrapped up First Team All-SEC honors and Special Teams Player of the Year in the conference.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 11

ESPN is going out of their way to make Oklahoma Sooners fans happy before playing playoff game against Alabama

Everyone loves a bit of positive national attention, right? When it comes to the football team you root for, and the city you live in or love, I’m not sure anyone would not want positive national attention.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Why Oklahoma's Players are 'Very Excited' to Open College Football Playoff at Home

After Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13 in its final regular-season game, the Sooners knew they were in. But much had yet to be determined about the Sooners’ draw as far as seeding, opponent and location of their College Football Playoff first-round game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Six Oklahoma Players Land on AP's All-SEC Team

Two Oklahoma players who might have been hoping for a spot on the 2025 All-SEC team on Tuesday simply had to wait a day, while a third Sooner was elevated to first team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Special Teams Making a Major Difference for Oklahoma Heading Into College Football Playoff

Oklahoma’s defense is certainly front and center in the Sooners’ run to the College Football Playoff. But OU’s special teams have been a significant piece as well.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Oklahoma Kicker Tate Sandell Lands Massive Honor from SEC

University of Oklahoma redshirt junior kicker Tate Sandell was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year, the conference office announced Wednesday.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

How Did Oklahoma Spend Its Week Off to Prepare for the CFP?

While Alabama was preparing to take on Georgia, Oklahoma got a rare week to focus on itself. The Sooners couldn’t start preparations for the College Football Playoff without an opponent last week.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Even in a 'down year', Brent Venables' eye for talent has set up the Sooners for success in the years to come

When Brent Venables first took over as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, the Sooners' momentum on the recruiting trail skyrocketed. Venables reeled in three straight top-ten classes in a row, laying the foundation for their current College Football Playoff bound team.

Oklahoma-Alabama Needed a Little More Spice, so ESPN Brings a Tasty Treat

Because the Playoff Party at the Palace wasn’t quite big enough … ESPN is bringing one more element to the spectacle. “College GameDay” will originate from Norman next week when the No.

The state of Oklahoma isn't playing around when it comes to the playoff game against Alabama, and OU followed the trend

You know it’s been a tough road to the College Football Playoff when several public high schools in your area, and the Oklahoma Sooners themselves, are cancelling class for the playoff game on Friday, December 19.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

The 2025 All-SEC Oklahoma Sooner Snubs

Yesterday, the SEC annouced their all-conference first, second and third teams — as voted on by the coaches. The Oklahoma Sooners boasted 10 players, good enough for second best in the conference behind Georgia's 11.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 10

Playoff Schedule Sets up Nicely for Sooners, Gives Chance to Keep Building Momentum

Oklahoma will not only have the benefit of home-field advantage when the eighth-ranked Sooners take on No. 9 Alabama in a first-round College Football Playoff matchup Dec.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Sooners' big-time rival with a new change just asked for something he may end up regretting in a few years

There aren’t many rivalries like the one the Oklahoma Sooners have with the Texas Longhorns. I mean, where else can you have a game played at the same time every year, at a state fair, where the fans are split down the middle at the stadium between crimson and burnt orange?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 9

Oklahoma G Aaliyah Chavez Takes the Hat Trick of SEC Honors

Oklahoma freshman Aaliyah Chavez is now 3-for-3. Not at shooting the basketball, but at taking home the Southeastern Conference’s weekly awards. For the

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 9

Why Brent Venables Believes Oklahoma is Ready for 'Magnitude' of First Round Game

There’s no denying the magnitude of Oklahoma’s next game. The No. 8-ranked Sooners will host No. 9 Alabama on Friday, Dec. 19. Not only is it a rematch of a game that OU won 23-21 on the road in November, it’s a College Football Playoff first-round game.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Sooners head coach Brent Venables gets deep and personal about the seriousness of Oklahoma’s playoff game

No one really thought Brent Venables would get the Oklahoma Sooners to where they’re at now. Last season, the Sooners looked like they could be stuck in a bad situation that could carry over into 2025.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 8

This Oklahoma Team of Mantras Goes Into The CFP With Yet Another Chip on Its Shoulder

Team 131. Hard to Kill. Road Dogs. Curtis Jackson's least favorite song on his album Get Rich or Die Trying. Grimey. Brent Venables isn't short of rallying cries or superlatives to focus his team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Among Finalists for Class of 2027 Athlete

College Football Playoff scenarios were the main focus for Sooner fans this week, but it was also a massive week in terms of recruiting. The Sooners heard their name called eighth in the CFP selection show, setting up for a rematch against Alabama in Norman on Dec.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

From Their Backyards to Back Home: The Sooners Finally Get a CFP Reward in Norman

The week before Christmas will feel different around the Oklahoma football program. OU isn’t just lining up against Alabama in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Oklahoma Lands Pledge from 4-Star Class of 2027 Defensive Lineman

Just days after the Sooners put the final stamp on their 2026 recruiting class, they landed a major prospect from the Class of 2027. Defensive lineman Elija Harmon announced his pledge with OU on Sunday.