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Oklahoma RB Trending in Wrong Direction Ahead of South Carolina Game

It appears more and more likely that Oklahoma will be without one of its top running backs against South Carolina. Tailback Jovantae Barnes was listed as doubtful on Thursday’s SEC Availability Report.

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Can Oklahoma WR Elijah Thomas Turn Special Teams Production Into Opportunities on Offense?

Freshman Elijah Thomas has yet to get a real chance to make a difference for OU’s offense. The Checotah, OK, product drew rave reviews from the coaching

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16

Oklahoma Freshman OL Michael Fasusi Embracing Lessons of Texas Defeat

To hear Michael Fasusi tell it, last week’s 23-6 Oklahoma loss to Texas was a step in the right direction for him. “Going against guys like Colin (Simmons) and Zina (Umeozulu, Texas’ defensive ends), that whole day was amazing,” Fasusi said.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16

Why Patty Gasso Believes Pitcher Sydney Berzon Will Fulfill Her Potential at Oklahoma

Patty Gasso believes the best is yet to come for Sydney Berzon. The senior right-hander enjoyed three productive years at LSU before entering the transfer

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / October 16

It's time for the Oklahoma Sooners to pull the plug on a longtime offensive assistant if they want to fix their rushing attack

I'm normally hesitant to call for a coach to outright lose their job. It's a tough industry with plenty of variables that are completely out of the coach's control, and sometimes the results don't match with the process because of dozens of other factors affecting the game.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Oklahoma Sooners get the best news they could have hoped for heading into their game against South Carolina

Earlier in the week, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables provided an injury update before the team is set to play South Carolina this week. Venables mentioned right tackle Derek Simmons, who left their game vs.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16

Oklahoma Must Harness 'Technical Violence' for Ground Attack to Take Step Forward

Oklahoma has to find a running game, fast. The Sooners, 5-1 on the season and 1-1 in SEC play after Saturday’s loss to Texas, rank 105th nationally in

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's Fall Exhibition With OCU

Oklahoma set a new fall attendance record on Wednesday night. OU hosted Oklahoma Christian University in a 10-inning scrimmage in front of 2,837 fans at Love’s Field. The Sooners rolled to a 35-0 victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Oklahoma Running Back's Status Murky for Sooners' Game Against South Carolina

The Sooners saw seven of their players listed on the first SEC Availability Report of the week, released on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Derek Simmons, though, wasn't one of them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Why Oklahoma Coach Porter Moser is Now 'Leaning Into' the Transfer Portal

There are big shoes to fill in Norman. But Porter Moser thinks he found some perfect fits in the transfer portal. Moser greeted the press on Wednesday

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Oklahoma Chasing an Even Better SEC Finish This Season (and Fewer Turnovers)

When asked Wednesday about some of the areas Oklahoma basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk wants to see improvement this year, she immediately interjected.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Why Oklahoma Believes Its 'Tremendously Important' to get WR Javonnie Gibson the Ball

Oklahoma hopes to feature a new weapon in the back half of the regular season. Receiver Javonnie Gibson drew rave reviews from OU’s coaches and players

Brent Venables News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 15

TRENDING: Brent Venables Must Have Short-Term Memory

Oklahoma is 5-1 and enjoying a successful season, despite just suffering their first loss of the season to rival Texas. And because of that, head coach Brent Venables has quieted some of the critics, at least for now.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Oklahoma DTs Jayden Jackson and David Stone Made the Most of Their Lone Offensive Snap

One of the most memorable moments for Oklahoma’s offense came when a pair of defensive players entered the fray on Saturday. The Sooners were facing fourth-and-1

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 14

Oklahoma DE Taylor Wein Not Satisfied with Strong Start to 2025 Season

There’s no denying that Taylor Wein has been one of Oklahoma’s most valuable defensive players so far in 2025. Wein, a redshirt sophomore defensive end, leads the Sooners with 8.5 tackles for loss.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 14

Oklahoma's Ben Arbuckle on the RB Rotation, Why He 'Can't Take Tory Blaylock Off Field'

Oklahoma’s rushing attack has sputtered all season, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry — among the worst in the SEC — and the struggles continued in Dallas against the Texas Longhorns.

John Mateer News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 14

NIL valuation of John Mateer plummets after Week 7

For John Mateer, Week 7 of the college football season was fairly painful. Not only did Mateer, in his return from a broken bone in his throwing hand, struggle on the field, but his NIL valuation took a significant hit because of the loss.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / October 14

Oklahoma's Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back

Whether Venables intentionally took a jab at the Big 12 or not, it's a bad look. He is deservingly getting roasted.

Big 12 social media account takes brutal shot at Brent Venables

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Brent Venables News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Big 12 social media account takes brutal shot at Brent Venables

Oklahoma Sooners coach Brent Venables is taking some heat from the Big 12 over comments he made about the quality of the league. Venables on Tuesday discussed how difficult the SEC is to play in and how many of the games come down to a single possession.

LaNorris Sellers News / 5 GOATs / October 12

Oklahoma vs. South Carolina odds: Opening point spread released

Oklahoma and South Carolina are ready for a Week 8 showdown in the SEC and the odds are in! All odds and lines are courtesy of BetMGM. Funny enough, these two schools have only faced each other once in their histories!

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11