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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 15

Is Oklahoma More Injury-Prone Than Other SEC Teams?

Oklahoma’s offensive line have been regulars on the SEC availability reports over the last three years since the reports began. Just this season, Michael Fasusi, Heath Ozaeta, and Eddy Pierre-Louis have appeared on the reports through the first two full weeks and in the initial report ahead of Saturday’s game against No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 14

Oklahoma's Rushing Game Showing Slight Improvement but Needs to Continue to Progress

Oklahoma’s running game remains flawed. The 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas doesn’t change that, even if two third-quarter runs by Lloyd Avant were the longest the Sooners had had since the season opener and helped OU put up 10 points on those drives.

Jake Kreul News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 14

Oklahoma Freshman DE Jake Kreul Earning ‘More and More Opportunities’

Freshman defensive end and former blue-chip prospect Jake Kreul has already earned a prominent role on Oklahoma’s defense. Kreul has appeared in all five of the Sooners’ games so far in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 13

Noah Best and Oklahoma O-Line Found Confidence from Lloyd Avant's Big Run vs Texas

Oklahoma hadn't generated an explosive run all season. With time ticking away at the Cotton Bowl, the Sooners needed something uncharacteristic to present itself.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 13

'Relief' Coming up for Oklahoma's Offense After Facing a String of the Nation's top Defenses

Three days removed from his team's 27-24 upset of then-No. 1 Texas, Oklahoma's Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Tuesday. Venables looked back at the win over the Longhorns, his team's progress on both sides of the ball.

Oklahoma Sooners beating Texas has allowed some huge results in an area you would think has taken a hit given their recent struggles

The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry, and the recruiting is doing great. The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Texas Longhorns in the 2026 Red River Rivalry, and the win should do a lot for the program.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 13

Oklahoma QB John Mateer 'Confident' After Playing Clean Game vs. Texas

John Mateer’s final stat line at the Cotton Bowl wasn’t flashy. But it didn’t need to be. The Sooners scored a touchdown in all three phases of their 27-24 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 12

Former Oklahoma DL Gracen Halton Makes Crucial Play in 49ers’ Massive Win

Defensive lineman Gracen Halton is stating his case for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Halton, who spent four seasons at Oklahoma, was a key force in the San Francisco 49ers’ 32-29 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 12

Oklahoma Kickoff Time Confirmed for Program's First Game Against Mississippi State

Oklahoma avoids a night game for the program's first trek to Starkville to take on former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby's Mississippi State Bulldogs.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 12

Oklahoma Earns Two SEC Players of the Week Following Red River Victory

Oklahoma needed their leaders to step up in big moments to knock off the No. 1 Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. Thanks to Peyton Bowen and Tate Sandell's crucial plays, the Sooners took home the Golden Hat.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 11

Brent Venables Avoids Unenviable Streak as Oklahoma Finds Victory at the Cotton Bowl

DALLAS — Losing three in a row to the University of Texas is rarely tolerated at Oklahoma. Since the end of World War II, there's not many instances where the Sooners have found themselves leaving the State Fair of Texas as losers of three consecutive games in the historic series.

Lloyd Avant News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 11

Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant’s ‘Will and Mentality’ Shined Late in Win vs. No. 1 Texas

DALLAS — Oklahoma didn’t run all over Texas on Saturday, but the Sooners were more efficient on the ground than they had been in the last few weeks. And Lloyd Avant was a key reason why OU escaped the Cotton Bowl with a win.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 11

Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen Savors 'Surreal' Red River Rivalry Moment

DALLAS — In the lead up to Saturday’s Red River Rivalry showdown, Brent Venables showed his team clips of some of the game-defining moments in the series’ storied history.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 10

'Go get 20 Yards': Oklahoma's Brent Venables Puts Faith in Ben Arbuckle, John Mateer to Pull off Stunner

DALLAS — Brent Venables’ instructions to Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle were clear Saturday night after Courtland Guillory’s interception gave the Sooners another chance in the Red River Rivalry.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Jokes pour in after Arch Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

Disaster struck the No.1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday, with quarterback Arch Manning at the center of it. The Longhorns star quarterback committed a costly turnover late in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

Analyst explains why Texas' Arch Manning isn't the best QB prospect

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 11

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

The Red River Rivalry lived up to the hype on Saturday as Oklahoma knocked off No. 1 Texas, 27-24, thanks to a walk-off 47-yard field goal from Tate Sandell as time expired.

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with walk-off field goal

Video shows John Mateer trolling Texas after Oklahoma’s win

Jokes pour in after Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

Analyst explains why Manning isn't the best QB prospect

Kentucky pulls off bizarre feat with second straight overtime win

Brent Venables News / The Spun / October 10

Brent Venables Blamed For Lack Of Hype Surrounding No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma

Usually, the Red River Rivalry is appointment viewing for college football fans when they see that matchup on the schedule. That isn’t the case this year though.

Mohamed Wague News / Hoops Rumors / October 8

Jazz Sign Mohamed Wague

The Jazz have signed Mohamed Wague, the team announced in a press release. A Bronx native who started his college career playing juco ball in Pennsylvania, Wague had relatively modest roles with West Virginia, Alabama and Oklahoma from 2022-25.

Adrian Peterson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

Adrian Peterson is a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and now his son is trying to make a name for himself. Adrian Peterson Jr., who plays at Ridge Point High School in Texas, has now received an offer from Texas A&M, according to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Oklahoma Sooners 2028 commit just did the unthinkable before letting everyone know he’s still locked in with OU

The Oklahoma Sooners have to be excited about 2028 quarterback commit Trey Tagliaferri. The Oklahoma Sooners are on the bye week. So, why not take a look at some of their committed players and what they did this week?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / October 1

Brent Venables, Oklahoma banking on upside at QB

Head coach Brent Venables had a tough decision to make this week as his Oklahoma Sooners are on a bye.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

Five-star Oklahoma TE commit chokeslams opponent after INT

Seneca Driver already looks like a man among boys at 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds. On Friday night in Kentucky, the Boyle County two-way star made that mismatch look even more lopsided.