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Oklahoma's Brent Venables dropped one of the best quotes of year before playing Tennessee, but it wasn't accurate at all

Oklahoma's Brent Venables dropped one of the best quotes of year before playing Tennessee, but it wasn't accurate at all

The atmosphere in Neyland Stadium for the Tennessee Vols' game against the Oklahoma Sooners this past weekend was easily one of the best in college football so far this season.

Danny Okoye News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 7
Oklahoma DE Danny Okoye ‘Improving in Multiple Areas’ in Second Season

Oklahoma DE Danny Okoye ‘Improving in Multiple Areas’ in Second Season

Because of Oklahoma’s depth at defensive end, Danny Okoye doesn’t yet have a major role on the Sooners’ defense. But when called upon, Okoye has been stellar.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's Final Battle Series Scrimmage of the Fall

The Sooners closed their fall slate on a cool Thursday night at Love’s Field.  An impressive 1,565 fans gathered to watch the fall finale, bringing Oklahoma’s total fall attendance to a record 11,044 fans over the last month and a half.  Here are three takeaways from the final fall showcase.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 7
Oklahoma Sooners have the unexpected happen to their program as one player decides to go a different route

Oklahoma Sooners have the unexpected happen to their program as one player decides to go a different route

Earlier this week, the Oklahoma Sooners basketball program got word that one of their scholarship players would be leaving the program and going to play baseball for head coach Skip Johnson.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6
Oklahoma's Trio of Freshman Offensive Linemen Were Forged by Neyland Noise

Oklahoma's Trio of Freshman Offensive Linemen Were Forged by Neyland Noise

The Tennessee Volunteers knew they had a potential advantage in the trenches. The Sooners trotted out not only mainstay starter and true freshman Michael Fasusi, who was mirrored by Ryan Fodje at right tackle making his second career start, but redshirt freshman Eddy Pierre-Louis entered the fray at left guard.

John Mateer News / Gridiron Heroics / November 6
'I Didn’t Think He’d Tell the Whole World': John Mateer Confirms Chipotle Message Board Rumor Was Real

'I Didn’t Think He’d Tell the Whole World': John Mateer Confirms Chipotle Message Board Rumor Was Real

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer finally addressed what became one of the stranger subplot stories of his transfer to Norman. The Chipotle message board rumor that circulated among Oklahoma fans turned out to be legitimate, and Mateer acknowledged his role in how the story leaked.

Eddy Pierre-Louis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

How Eddy Pierre-Louis has Pushed Oklahoma's OL Forward Ahead of Season-Defining Stretch

True freshman offensive tackle Michael Fasusi was actually the inspiration for the viral headbutt from redshirt freshman Eddy Pierre-Louis.  Tennessee

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Five Players That Will Need to Have Big Novembers for an Oklahoma Run to the Playoff

Following the Sooners' 33-27 win over the Tennessee Volunteers, the Oklahoma social media team relased a video dubbed "Red November." No doubt, a nod to 2000's famous "Red October" — three consecutive victories over No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 6
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman makes big statement about Neyland Stadium that Tennessee Vols fans will appreciate

Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman makes big statement about Neyland Stadium that Tennessee Vols fans will appreciate

The Tennessee Vols weren't able to get a win against the Oklahoma Sooners last Saturday night, but the environment at Neyland Stadium for "Dark Mode" was still elite.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 5
Brent Venables Outlines How Oklahoma Spent Its Bye Week

Brent Venables Outlines How Oklahoma Spent Its Bye Week

Oklahoma made the most of its second bye week.  The Sooners landed at No. 12 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the year following their 33-27 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 5

Five Oklahoma Players Who Have Surprised So Far in 2025

With just three games left in the 2025 regular season, Oklahoma is still in the mix. The Sooners (7-2) are 3-2 in SEC play after defeating Tennessee 33-27 on Saturday.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 5
Oklahoma’s Brent Venables on Playoff Push: “Improve and Win These Last Few Weeks”

Oklahoma’s Brent Venables on Playoff Push: “Improve and Win These Last Few Weeks”

The Oklahoma Sooners sit at 12th in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. They're behind the Texas Longhorns at 11, Ole Miss, who defeated OU two weeks ago, at 6th, and have a road date with No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 5
Plenty of Paths to the College Football Playoff Lie Ahead of Oklahoma

Plenty of Paths to the College Football Playoff Lie Ahead of Oklahoma

Oklahoma still has multiple paths to the College Football Playoff. The Sooners debuted at No. 12 in Tuesday night's first CFP rankings of the season. OU would technically be outside the field, as the CFP would have to bump the Sooners and the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 4
Oklahoma is Well-Positioned Following First College Football Playoff Rankings Reveal

Oklahoma is Well-Positioned Following First College Football Playoff Rankings Reveal

Oklahoma debuted at No. 12 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season on Tuesday night.  Following Saturday’s 33-27 victory over Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, the Sooners vaulted up to No.

Xavier Robinson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 4

Oklahoma RB Xavier Robinson Providing 'Spark' for Sooners' Offense, Run Game

The “Oklahoma can’t run the ball” narrative seems to be a thing of the past. Running back Xavier Robinson scored a touchdown for the third game in a row in the Sooners’ 33-27 win over No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4
NFL Draft intel: Risers include Carnell Tate, R Mason Thomas

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Oklahoma DL R Mason Thomas

From an Ohio State wide receiver to a South Carolina quarterback, here are five players we're tracking.

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NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 3
Baker Mayfield trolls Peyton Manning by wearing Oklahoma hat on ManningCast

Baker Mayfield trolls Peyton Manning by wearing Oklahoma hat on ManningCast

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield trolled Peyton Manning by wearing an Oklahoma Sooners hat during the ManningCast. Manning, a former Tennessee Volunteers star, asked Mayfield if they could not talk about the game between the two schools this past weekend.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / October 27
Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

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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