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Handing Out Oklahoma's Regular Season Awards

Before Oklahoma kicks off its College Football Playoff campaign against Alabama, Sooners on SI stopped to hand out some regular season awards. The awards were voted on by a committee of one, so all hate mail can be addressed to Ryan Chapman.

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Oklahoma 'Excited' to Renew Bedlam Hostilities in Top 25 Battle

OKLAHOMA CITY — After taking a year off, Bedlam is back for Jennie Baranczyk’s Sooners. While the men’s programs clashed at Paycom Center last year, the women’s programs were passing ships. Now, Saturday’s Bedlam double-header in Oklahoma City will close with a true main event — a top 25 clash between the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 13

Oklahoma HC Porter Moser Emphasizes ‘Togetherness’ Ahead of Bedlam Game

Now is not the time to panic, per OU coach Porter Moser. The Sooners fell 86-70 to Arizona State in a neutral-site game last week after picking up wins against Marquette and Wake Forest.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 12

Bedlam at Paycom Center: Pace, Pressure, and a Pivotal Nonconference Test

There are rivalry games, and then there is Bedlam. On Saturday afternoon in downtown Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will meet…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 12

Oklahoma’s 2026 Football Schedule Proves the SEC Keeps Its Promises — The Hard Way

The Southeastern Conference didn’t lie to Oklahoma. When the Sooners made the jump, administrators preached better games, deeper schedules, and a weekly grind unmatched anywhere…

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Sooners' 2026 schedule has a wrinkle that would have been nice to have in Oklahoma's first two seasons in the SEC

The Oklahoma Sooners and all SEC teams got their 2026 schedules on Thursday, revealing who plays whom and which weeks they play on the road or at home.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 12

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma’s 2026 Schedule Release

Oklahoma’s complete 2026 schedule was revealed on Thursday night. Opponents for the next four years are known for the Sooners, but the official dates for all of the Sooners’ contests were announced on the SEC Network.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Sooners' non-conference games in 2026 will have them more prepared for SEC play than other teams in the conference

The 2026 schedules were released on Thursday for all SEC teams. The Oklahoma Sooners have a tough schedule, as every SEC team does. However, they also have some tough non-conference games in addition to their conference games, which could help them be better prepared for conference play.

Brent Venables 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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 11

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.

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.