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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 12

Brent Venables, Oklahoma Keep Winning but Recognition Lags Behind

The Oklahoma Sooners' improvement from 6-7 a year ago to now is best symbolized by their place in the College Football Playoff. You can also find the success echoed in the Sooners' all-conference lists that have trickled out over the last few days.

Brent Venables News / College Football Talk / December 11

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 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.

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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 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 / 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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 8

OU football head coach Brent Venables acknowledged a major issue that has to be fixed before their playoff game

Friday, December 19, the Oklahoma Sooners are set to host the Alabama Crimson Tide in a playoff game. Last season, the Sooners looked like a program who may not make the College Football Playoff for a while.

College Football 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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Brent Venables isn’t afraid to admit what most head coaches are during this new era of college football

Adjusting to the new era of college football hasn’t been easy or natural for everyone. The Oklahoma Sooners certainly had their fair share of struggles at the beginning of the NIL and transfer portal era.

Oklahoma Sooners 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.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 7

Oklahoma secures 4-star commit over USC, Nebraska and Oregon after CFP bid

Oklahoma football secured two significant spots Sunday. The Sooners learned they’ll be the eighth seed in the College Football Playoffs. But OU additionally defeated USC, Nebraska and CFP representative Oregon — by landing a four-star defender.

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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 7

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Rules Out Veteran Defensive Player for Alabama Rematch

Oklahoma will be down at least one veteran piece for its College Football Playoff contest against Alabama. OU coach Brent Venables announced that cornerback Gentry Williams will be unavailable for the rematch with the Crimson Tide.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 7

College Football Playoff Selection Committee just blessed the Oklahoma Sooners in more ways than one

The Oklahoma Sooners have come a long way since last season. They won just six games and lost their bowl game to Navy. The offense was easily the worst in the SEC.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Sooners are carrying the momentum from National Signing Day over to their 2027 class with prediction to land elite defender

The Oklahoma Sooners are in an extremely good position not only for the 2025 season but also for the future. Head coach Brent Venables has finally figured it out and has put this team into the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 5

Oklahoma’s 2026 Class Won’t Win the Winter, But Development Will Win Future Falls to Come

The Oklahoma Sooners’ 2026 recruiting class won’t be the talk of the offseason on college football shows. Outside of a few names — Bowe Bentley, Jonathan Hatton Jr., and Jake Kreul — there aren’t many players on Oklahoma’s newest commitment list that casual fans would recognize.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 5

How Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Prioritized ‘Grimy’ Players in 2026 Recruiting Class

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has regularly used the word “grimy” to describe his 2025 football team. The Sooners finished the regular season 10-2 overall and 6-2 in SEC play.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma Added 'Length and Versatility' on the Defensive Line in 2026 Class

Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis reloaded Oklahoma’s defensive line with five signees on Wednesday. The Sooners landed 4-star edge rusher Jake Kreul, as well

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Credits Brent Venables' 'Positive Culture' in Helping Retention

Another regular season has come and gone in the transfer portal era. Programs across the nation have begun to naturally file into a typical process by which to do business.

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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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27

Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

You never want to lose a game when you've got a top recruit that you're trying to flip in town for an official visit. The Oklahoma Sooners' loss to the Ole Miss Rebels mattered not in that regard, though.

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