SIP Ep. 130 | Oklahoma OC search taking shape + Michael Fasusi & other key recruiting updates
(by Josh Callaway) Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Collin Kennedy and James D. Jackson dive into the latest comments from Brent Venables as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator search starts to take shape and hit on a medley of important recruiting updates including the latest developments with 5-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Venables unsure of Jackson Arnold's future, but 'we believe in him'
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma put out its weekly list of team captains on Monday, which included a noteworthy face. Alongside veterans Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman, Woodi Washington, Ethan Downs and Troy Everett was quarterback Jackson Arnold. The quarterback situation appeared uncertain after the Sooners' 30-23 loss...read more from the OUInsider
Out of Left Field: Why I'm Excited to Cover Oklahoma for Sooners on SI
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — I’ve been told that the people of Norman bleed Crimson. I’m excited to see why. Today, Thursday, is my first day as a reporter for Sooners on SI, where I’ll produce articles, videos, photos and more for the site. It’s going to be a blast. The Sooners have one of the nation’s most storied athletic departments...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Making a Bowl Game is Important to Oklahoma's Players
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma needs just one more to get one more. At 5-5, the Sooners need to beat either Alabama or LSU the next two weeks to reach bowl eligibility and extend the program’s streak to 26 years of playing in a bowl game. It’s the second-longest bowl streak in the country only behind Georgia’s 27. If OU fails to notch a win before the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Know the foe: An opposing look at Alabama's matchup against Oklahoma
(by Henry Sklar) Tide Illustrated staff writer Henry Sklar spoke with OUInsider beat writer Jesse Crittenden to get some insight on this week's matchup between No. 7 Alabama and Oklahoma. With two games remaining in the regular season, how would you grade Oklahoma's first season as a program in the SEC from a state-of-the-program point of view?...read more from Tide Illustrated
Maurice Linguist Warns Alabama Secondary About Oklahoma's 'Misleading, Tricky' Stats
(by Hunter De Siver) TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— This offseason, the Southeastern Conference welcomed Texas and Oklahoma to a group that "Just Means More," and while the Longhorns have thrived against this highly touted competition, the same can't exactly be said for the Sooners––No. 7 Alabama's next opponent. Oklahoma was 4-0 prior to...read more from Alabama Crimson Tide in SI
Which OU football players will be recognized on Senior Day when Sooners host Alabama?
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — OU’s core of seniors — in particular Billy Bowman, Ethan Downs, Jalil Farooq, Danny Stutsman, and Woodi Washington — have been through plenty of transition during their time with the Sooners. They started under Lincoln Riley in the Big 12 before spending the last three seasons under Brent Venables with this season in the SEC...read more from The Oklahoman
SoonerScoop podcast: OU-Alabama is this week, but eyes on offensive coordinator search
(by Bob Przybylo) It has been a bit of a strange week covering OU football. The Sooners are getting ready for a massive showdown against No. 7 Alabama. It is senior night at OU, all the emotions. Head coach Brent Venables and Team 130 still vying for that magic win No. 6 to become bowl eligible. Like it’s a big game, right? But honestly? A lot of...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
Alabama's offense vs. Oklahoma's defense: The game within the game
(by Collin Kennedy) The Alabama offense is on a roll going into this Week 13 matchup with Oklahoma. The Tide have put up a combined 128 points over the current three-game win streak they carry and have outscored their opponents by a 108 point differential. Led by quarterback Jalen Milroe and a strong offensive line, Bama is top-eight...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SEC Drops Oklahoma's Player Availability Report for Alabama Game
(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma was hoping to get a few more bodies available for Saturday’s big showdown with Alabama. And the Sooners just might. The Southeastern Conference released this week’s initial player availability report on Wednesday night and running back Jovantae Barnes is listed as questionable while wide receiver Deion Burks...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma-Alabama gets ESPN's lead broadcast crew on Saturday
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will play just their seventh game all-time against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Two of the undeniable blue bloods in college football will square off in Norman in front of a primetime, national TV audience in Week 13. ABC will broadcast the game as part of an “SEC on ABC” tripleheader, that concludes...read more from the Sooners Wire
'Not just for us': Woodi Washington nears end of six-year college career, awaits final home game against Alabama
(by Laurie Jones) As Oklahoma gears up for its final regular-season games against No. 7 Alabama and LSU, Woodi Washington has started to reflect on the closing chapter of his collegiate career. The senior defensive back arrived in Norman in 2019, and after six seasons with the Sooners, he is approaching the end of a journey that has shaped...read more from the OU Daily
Three Oklahoma players to watch on Saturday night against No. 7 Alabama
(by Josh Callaway) After a welcomed week off from game action following a brutal 30-23 loss to Missouri, Oklahoma is back on home soil for the final time this season when they host No. 7 Alabama on Saturday night in Norman. Just as we do on every Wednesday during the season, let's take a look at three OU players in particular to keep an eye on...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma Still 'Believes' in QB Jackson Arnold After Tough Missouri Outing
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — The bye week was Oklahoma’s final chance to reset before ending the year with the gauntlet of Alabama and LSU in consecutive weeks. To have a chance to pull off an upset either in Norman on Saturday night or in Baton Rouge after Thanksgiving, the Sooners will need much better play from their quarterback...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Alabama Football 2024 Preview: What you need to know about the Oklahoma Sooners' Offense
(by Brent C. Taylor) Let’s get this out of the way early: Oklahoma’s offense has been a disaster this season, with their QB getting benched and then getting put back in when his replacement was worse. They’re averaging 15 points per game against P5 opponents, and that includes a Houston team that’s technically P5 in the Big 12 now...read more from Roll Bama Roll
Alabama moves up in College Football Playoff rankings before Oklahoma game
(by Mike Rodak) Alabama moved up three spots in the weekly College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening by the selection committee. The Tide was ranked No. 10 last week and beat Mercer last Saturday, and this week jumped Miami, which did not play Saturday. Alabama also moved ahead of Tennessee, which dropped to...read more from Bama247
Alabama Players Share 'Killer Instinct' Mindset for Final Games of Regular Season
(by Hunter De Siver) TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama football's first season of the Kalen DeBoer era has certainly flown by as only two weeks remain in the regular season. The Crimson Tide currently sit at No. 7 in the AP Poll and its No. 7 spot in Tuesday's College Football rankings show placed Alabama as the ninth-seed if the inaugural 12-team...read more from Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
Oklahoma Sooners promising freshman running back won't redshirt this season
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will have the services of one of their youngest players over the final two weeks of the season. True freshman Xavier Robinson broke onto the scene against Maine and Missouri, and as OU chases a bowl berth, the team has decided to burn his redshirt in 2024 and play him in the final two games...read more from the Sooners Wire
Brent Venables: Looming 'carnage' of roster limits for 2025 creating angst
(by Tom Green) NORMAN — As Brent Venables juggles the end of Oklahoma football's 2024 season, the approach of the early signing period and the ongoing search for the Sooners' next coordinator, there's something else that is giving the OU coach anxiety: the new roster limits for the 2025 season. The House v. NCAA settlement has set in place...read more from Sooners Illustrated
'I want to get it right': Brent Venables starts process of offensive coordinator hire, talks Jackson Arnold's future
(by Louis Raser) Brent Venables has already started his offensive coordinator search. After firing co-offensive coordinator and play caller Seth Littrell, who Venables promoted from offensive analyst less than a year ago, after just seven games, Oklahoma’s head coach knows how crucial the looming decision is to the program. “We've talked to...read more from the OU Daily
