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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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Oklahoma Sooners found what they've been looking for all season long, and it was right in front of their face

The Oklahoma Sooners have not had a great run game in 2025. In fact, they have one of the worst running games in the SEC. On Saturday, at least in the first half, you wouldn't have known that.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 17

Trio of Oklahoma Players Downgraded to out vs. South Carolina

A pair of Oklahoma offensive players were downgraded and another surprising player appeared as "out" on the SEC availability report Friday ahead of Saturday's game at South Carolina (11:45 a.m., SEC Network).

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16

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.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 16

With Experience Brings Leadership for Oklahoma Running Back Jovantae Barnes

With the Auburn Tigers coming to Norman (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, everyone wants to know about a former Sooner quarterback making his return to Owen Field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

True freshman offensive playmaker provides crucial spark for Oklahoma Sooners in season opening win

Entering the Oklahoma Sooners' Week 1 showdown against Illinois State, the Sooners' offense was looking for playmakers to emerge and provide a spark the team needed, both on the ground and through the air.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28

How Oklahoma RBs Jovantae Barnes, Tory Blaylock Earned Top Spots on Week 1 Depth Chart

While Jaydn Ott rightfully generated a significant buzz when he arrived in Norman, he won’t start on offense in Week 1. Ott, who transferred to OU from Cal in April, is widely expected to lead the Sooners’ run game during the 2025 season.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29, 2024

Brenen Thompson, Jovantae Barnes active for Oklahoma’s game against LSU

A couple of key offensive players will be active for Oklahoma’s final regular season game against LSU. Neither wide receiver Brenen Thompson nor running back Jovantae Barnes were listed in Friday’s SEC Availability Report, meaning the two will play against the Tigers on Saturday.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 20, 2024

SEC Drops Oklahoma's Player Availability Report for Alabama Game

Oklahoma was hoping to get a few more bodies available for Saturday’s big showdown with Alabama. And the Sooners just might. The Southeastern Conference released this week’s initial player availability report on Wednesday night and running back Jovantae Barnes is listed as questionable while wide receiver Deion Burks is listed as doubtful.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 4, 2024

Barnes Blazes: Oklahoma’s Offensive Resurgence Fueled by Breakout Performance

Jovantae Barnes’ career day powered Oklahoma to a resounding 59-14 victory over Maine. The running back’s explosive performance sparked the Sooners’ offense, which had been…

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 2, 2024

Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Starred in Career Day Against Maine

Oklahoma crawled out of the locker room against Maine. The Sooners punted and allowed the Black Bears to score a touchdown, an early setback that brought

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 2, 2024

Three Quick Takeaways From Oklahoma's Victory Over Maine

The first two drives on Saturday proved to be a hiccup. Oklahoma fell behind 7-0 on a gray morning at Owen Field, but quickly got right to blow out the