Oklahoma's Defensive Togetherness — on the Field — at High Under Brent Venables

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — In the middle of an answer to a question about linebacker Owen Heinecke on Tuesday, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables offered some insight into the reasons for the Sooners’ defensive success thus far in 2025. “He understands how he fits into his role and everybody around him,” Venables said ahead of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU freshman Tory Blaylock proving he's 'tough as nails'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Tory Blaylock had some goals when he arrived at Oklahoma in the spring. He put on 15 pounds before the season started, a result of working with OU strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt. He wanted to watch more film and help the game slow down for himself. But mainly, Blaylock just wanted to...read more from the OUInsider

3 true freshmen to watch for Oklahoma against Temple

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will look to improve to 3-0 when they pay a visit to the Temple Owls on Saturday. After wins over Illinois State and Michigan, OU will play its first game away from home in the 2025 season. Coming off a big win for the program against the Wolverines last week, OU gets an easier test this week in Philadelphia...read more from the Sooners Wire

Brent Venables provides update on Javonnie Gibson

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma’s 2-0 start to the season has come without key playmaker Javonnie Gibson. However, the Sooners are hoping to get him back in the fold soon. OU coach Brent Venables provided an update on Gibson’s status during the SEC coaches teleconference on Wednesday. Gibson missed all of preseason camp after...read more from the OUInsider

Column: Why 'Willing' QB John Mateer Will Continue to Carry Oklahoma's Run Game

(by John E. Hoover) Brent Venables didn’t care much for the question on Saturday night. But Tuesday at his weekly press conference, he seemed more tolerant. How does he feel about quarterback John Mateer having to run the football 19 times in Saturday’s 24-13 win over Michigan? “How I feel about it?,” Venables echoed. “I thought he did...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What's the plan for quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. this season?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — If John Mateer wasn’t clearly the quarterback for Oklahoma entering the season, he certainly solidified it in last Saturday’s win over Michigan. He logged 344 total yards and three touchdowns, including 74 yards and two scores on the ground. More importantly, the Sooners have showed their willing to...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma vs. Temple: How to watch, weather, odds, announcers and more

(by Dekota Gregory) For the first time in the 2025 college football season, the Oklahoma Sooners will leave Norman. Fresh off a massive 23-13 win over then-No. 15 Michigan, the No. 13 Sooners will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to play the 2-0 Temple Owls, who have thumped UMass and Howard. Traveling to play a...read more from Stormin' in Norman

COMMIT: Oklahoma lands four-star 2027 speedy wide receiver Demare Dezeurn

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners have added one of the fastest recruits across the 2027 cycle to their commit class. Demare Dezeurn out of Pacific Palisades (Calif.) Palisades High has announced via social media his official OU commitment. Dezeurn becomes the second member of Oklahoma's 2027 recruiting class. He's the...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Everything Brent Venables said about turning the page to Temple after Oklahoma's win against Michigan

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma celebrated its win over Michigan on Saturday night, but Brent Venables made one thing clear to his team in the locker room afterward: Beating the Wolverines was only part of the journey for the Sooners, not their destination. Oklahoma is 2-0 on the season, and the win against Michigan was a...read more from Sooners Illustrated

How are the Sooners moving on from special teams miscues against Michigan?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The Sooners took care of business last Saturday against Michigan. John Mateer made enough explosive plays offensively and the defense mostly stifled the Wolverines en route to an 11-point win. If there was one glaring issue, it was on special teams. The Sooners committed several miscues in...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference (Temple Week) - 9/9/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference ahead of the Sooners' Week 3 matchup with Temple on Saturday morning in Philadelphia, PA...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle press conference (Temple Week) - 9/9/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 9th ahead of the Sooners' Week 3 matchup with Temple on Saturday morning in Philadelphia, PA...from Sooners Illustrated

OU Football: Brent Venables Press Conference Reaction 9-9-25


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Temple to Host No. 13 Oklahoma at Home Saturday

(by Temple Athletics Communications) PHILADELPHIA - Temple remains home at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 13 when the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners pay a visit to Philadelphia. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can be heard on OwlSports.com/listen. Temple now sits at 2-0 for...read more from OwlSports.com (Temple athletic website)

COLUMN: Temple has more to prove despite 2-0 start

(by Colin Schofield) Temple is off to a historic start in 2025. The team is putting up numbers they haven’t seen in years and it looks like both offense and defense are connecting on every facet of the game. The Owls scored 97 points through their first two games, their highest start to a season since 2011. They are unbeaten through two...read more from The Temple News (Temple student)

Sooners agree: ‘We’ve got to take these guys seriously’

(by Shawn Pastor) Oklahoma players were unanimous in voicing their respect for Temple – even if they weren't entirely accurate with the facts – in interviews with local reporters after practice on Monday. Two more things that were also clear: They won't allow for a letdown after beating Michigan this past Saturday are they're looking forward...read more from the OwlsDaily (247)

Temple will have its hands full with Oklahoma QB John Mateer

(by John DiCarlo) Katin Surprenant remembers watching Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer play at Washington State. “He’s a hard runner, he’s hard to take down,” Temple’s redshirt senior linebacker said during the team’s weekly Monday press conference. “You saw it with Michigan. They ran him a lot.” This Saturday, instead of watching...read more from the OwlScoop (On3)

Oklahoma DL David Stone's Growth Was On Display Against Michigan

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — David Stone chose the right time for the best game of his college career. Stone, a sophomore defensive tackle, made four tackles in Oklahoma’s 24-13 win over No. 15 Michigan on Saturday. Through two games, Stone has already recorded six tackles, matching his total from the 2024 season, his freshman year...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables Hopes Oklahoma Can 'Respond to Success' Against Temple

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma coach Brent Venables doesn’t have to look back very far for a good history lesson for his 2025 football team. OU is suddenly the flavor of the week after dominating Michigan 24-13 on Saturday night in Norman. A national television audience — worked up a bit by the Sooners’ hosting ESPN’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Pleased with Offensive Balance Through Two Games

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Two games into his tenure at Oklahoma, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle’s creativity has been on full display. Arbuckle, the 29-year-old coach who previously served as the offensive coordinator at Washington State and Western Kentucky, has helped the Sooners start the 2025 season 2-0...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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