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Brent Venables and Co. Say Oklahoma Needs to Turn Field-Goal Tries Into Touchdowns

Brent Venables and Co. Say Oklahoma Needs to Turn Field-Goal Tries Into Touchdowns

 Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle expressed a similar sentiment Tuesday that he did after Saturday’s 23-15 win over Mississippi State. “I want Tate Sandell kicking PATs, not field goals,” Arbuckle said in his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Oklahoma HC Porter Moser Has 'Very Strong Opinions' About State of College Basketball

Since the end of the 2025-26 season, countless court cases have decided whether or not certain athletes are eligible to play in the upcoming season. The Sooners have been at the forefront of these discussions.

Isaiah Sategna News / Heartland Sports / October 27

Weekly Stock Report: Sategna and Fresh Pass Rush Surge While Special Teams Units Plunge

Isaiah Sategna III gave Oklahoma’s passing game a much-needed explosive weapon, while David Stone and PJ Adebawore made their presence felt up front. But a disastrous afternoon on field-goal attempts nearly cost the Sooners a more comfortable victory in Starkville.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Brent Venables: Oklahoma Must Spread the Ball Out Among Wide Receivers

 A few days after Oklahoma's 23-15 win at Mississippi State and this Saturday's home matchup against South Carolina, Sooners coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Tuesday.

Tate Sandell News / A to Z Sports / October 27
Oklahoma Sooners coaches say exactly what needs to be said about kicker Tate Sandell struggling in 2026

Oklahoma Sooners coaches say exactly what needs to be said about kicker Tate Sandell struggling in 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners have a current problem that Tate Sandell is responsible for, but the coaches aren’t flinching. The Oklahoma Sooners just beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game they badly needed.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Oklahoma DEs Taylor Wein, Adepoju Adebawore Ready for Their Next Challenge

Oklahoma defensive ends Taylor Wein and Adepoju Adebawore both enrolled at OU in 2023. Now in their fourth year together, Wein and Adebawore have become inseparable.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 27

Oklahoma Looking to Sustain Rushing Success After Turnaround

 Lloyd Avant is in no mood to revel in Oklahoma’s new-found offensive success, especially when it comes to running the ball. The Sooners’ running back is turning his attention to how the Sooners can sustain that success.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma's Sean Hutton Greeted the Team, John Mateer Following Their Road Win

Oklahoma wore sticker decals on the back of their helmets in their 23-15 win over Mississippi State last in honor of offensive lineman Sean Hutton. Last Wednesday, the OU Daily reported that a player had been rushed to the hospital via ambulance during practice.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 26

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Rediscovered an Essential Element of His Game Against Mississippi State

John Mateer played with a confidence against Mississippi State that’s been lacking so far in 2026.  He completed 22-of-29 passes for 283 yards and two

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

Don't Look Now, but Oklahoma's Offense Is Slowly Building ... Slowly

STARKVILLE, MS — It's been a slog, at times downright ugly, but Oklahoma's offense has trudged along. After six games of mostly underachievement, it was that offense that helped the Sooners get back over .500 on Saturday with a 23-15 win at Mississippi State.

John Mateer News / HITC / October 25
John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win

John Mateer explains what made him wake up ‘in the middle of the night’ before Sooners win

John Mateer and the Sooners have not had the kind of season Oklahoma faithful would have hoped for, but he did deliver an excellent performance against Mississippi State.

Isaiah Sategna News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 25

'Dynamic' Isaiah Sategna's Big Day Helps Propel Oklahoma on the Road

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma's offense has been stuck in the mud all season. Typically when a unit is struggling to get going, the plan becomes simple: Try and get the ball to your playmaker.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Peyton Bowen Dealt With 'a Little Stinger' Following Late Interception, Exit

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Peyton Bowen has been exceptional over the last few weeks. Saturday's 23-15 was a continuation of the superb play. His fourth quarter interception in the end zone all but slammed the door shut on a desperate Mississippi State comeback.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

PFF Grades and Snap Counts for Oklahoma's Victory Over Mississippi State

Oklahoma's offense came to life Saturday in the Sooners' 23-15 win over Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. But the defense wasn't bad either.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Michael Fasusi's Return, for One Week, Made Oklahoma's Offense Look Functional

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma (4-3, 2-2) was never going to make vast strides on offense. Six games into the season, the Sooners' offense is what it is — not very good.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Oklahoma's Offense Turns in Best Game of the Season in Sooners' win at Mississippi State

Oklahoma's offense took a significant step forward Saturday. It still wasn't perfect, and the Sooners still had to go down to the wire, but OU came out with a 23-15 win over Mississippi State on Saturday in Stakrville, Miss.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / October 24
Oklahoma Sooners’ Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they’re completely different things

Oklahoma Sooners’ Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer have finally done what the offense has begged for, and they’re completely different things

The Oklahoma Sooners had their best offensive game of the year on Saturday against Mississippi State, and John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle had much better games.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 24

Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi Expected to Return Against Mississippi State

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a massive reinforcement. Michael Fasusi was not listed on the final availability report ahead of OU's matchup against Mississippi State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 23

What Does Friday's SEC Availability Report Mean for Oklahoma's Offensive Line?

Oklahoma Out: Ryan Fodje, OL; Trell Harris, WR; Taylor Heim, LB; Jacobe Johnson, CB; Eddy Pierre-Louis, G; Xavier Robinson, RB; Trynae Washington, TE. Doubtful: Elijah Thomas, WR Questionable: Eli Bowen, CB; Michael Fasusi, OT; Heath Ozaeta, OG.

Michael Hawkins News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Oklahoma Sooners’ quarterback issue is even worse when you really take a step back and look at what Michael Hawkins Jr. is doing

Oklahoma Sooners’ quarterback issue is even worse when you really take a step back and look at what Michael Hawkins Jr. is doing

The Oklahoma Sooners are missing Michael Hawkins Jr. right now as John Mateer keeps turning the ball over. The Oklahoma Sooners have a clear quarterback problem in John Mateer.

Brent Venables News / EssentiallySports / October 16
Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

Oklahoma Puts Limits on Brent Venables’ Safety Net as $63M Contract Comes with Major Terms

Just two weeks ago, Brent Venables’ Oklahoma looked like its 2026 season was about to end as it entered the Texas game after facing a 13-41 defeat at UGA.

Kenneth Murray News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners All-American Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. was released from the Houston Texans’ practice squad on Thursday, the Texans announced. Murray, a Missouri City, Texas, native who starred for the Sooners from 2017-19, had joined Houston in mid-September after starting linebacker Henry To’oTo’o landed on injured reserve.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them. 

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11
Jokes pour in after Arch Manning’s disastrous turnover against Oklahoma

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
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Adrian Peterson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
Adrian Peterson's son lands an offer from one SEC team

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.

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