Published: 05 November 2024

(by James D. Jackson) Now, as the head coach of Oklahoma, Venables' next look will be in a Saturday road matchup against the No. 22 Tigers at 6:45 p.m. CT. And although Missouri has shown some signs of slowing down over the past couple of weeks, Venables understands they're still a reputable foe, which is undefeated (5-0) at home this year...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 05 November 2024

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — It’s a small sample size, and this week will reveal a lot. But the early returns are that Version 2.0 of Jackson Arnold has been a major upgrade to Oklahoma’s offensive operating system. “I think he's more and more and more confident,” head coach Brent Venables said Monday night during his weekly...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 05 November 2024

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, November 5th ahead of the Sooners' Week 11 matchup at Missouri...from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 05 November 2024

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Published: 05 November 2024

(by Kyle McAreavy) The Missouri Tigers are coming off their bye week and entering the final third of the season as they host Oklahoma. The Sooners (5-4, 1-4 SEC) have had a rough first season after transitioning into the SEC. They ended a three-game losing streak Saturday with a 59-14 win against Maine, but their lone conference win of the season,,,read more from Mizzou Today (Rivals)

Published: 05 November 2024

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners jump back into SEC play this Saturday, as they’ll face off against the Missouri Tigers on the road. Brent Venables’ team will look to become bowl-eligible in 2024 with a victory this week. The Sooners go on the road as slight underdogs in the conference tilt. The Sooners and the Tigers were once...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma and Missouri isn't a "rivalry" game, but it's likely a game that both fanbases have had circled for some time. Though for the Sooners, the stakes might be a little higher. The Sooners (5-4, 1-4 SEC) got back on track last weekend against Maine, but they still face the task of attaining bowl eligibility. Considering their...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Chip Rouse) On Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the two-time defending and unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football. That's the main billing, but perhaps an even spicier storyline is the matchup of two former standout Big 12 quarterbacks...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Chip Rouse) Sooner fans have been waiting a couple of months to see an Oklahoma offense firing on all cylinders, like the high-scoring, explosive Sooner offenses of the past. There was plenty to like about the way Oklahoma played and overpowered an overmatched Maine team, dominating every phase of the game in a 59-14 runaway...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 November 2024

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners defense has been a bright spot in 2024. Despite their 5-4 season the defense has taken another step in its development. That’s due in large part to the return and the performance of senior linebacker Danny Stutsman. Stutsman was just named a semifinalist for the prestigious Butkus Award, given to...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Josh Callaway) With the calendar flipped to November, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green dive into all the angles of Oklahoma's dominant 59-14 win over Maine on Saturday, and what it could mean moving forward with three games left to go...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Walking out of the stadium after his team’s 59-14 win over Maine on Saturday afternoon, OU coach Brent Venables crossed paths with one of his staff. “Storm’s coming,” Venables said with a big grin. Venables, of course, was talking about the clouds and expected rain that were rolling through the state, causing the...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 04 November 2024

(by Bob Przybylo) OU gets the win, and it’s time to bring it back. The Sooners were, hopefully, able to find some things in the 59-14 victory against visiting Maine. Can it carry the rest of the way? We’ll find out together. But first? Time for SoonerScoop Sights & Sounds from video editor Eddie Radosevich...see video from the SoonerScoop

Published: 03 November 2024

(by Tom Green) Oklahoma will be a slight road underdog when it resumes SEC play against Missouri in Week 11. Oklahoma opened as a four-point game-week underdog against Missouri, according to Circa Sports. The Sooners originally opened as two-point underdogs against the Tigers back in mid-June. Missouri is still favored, and...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 03 November 2024

(by Ross Lovelace) Despite a slow start to the season, Philadelphia is starting to look like a wagon. And one of the main reason for the Eagles' ascension has been former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. With each passing week, Hurts has settled in next to Saquon Barkley and a revamped offensive line. An MVP candidate might be...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 03 November 2024

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma simply needed a win, and Maine presented a perfect opportunity. After a rough start, the Sooners cruised to a 59-14 victory. The game was also an opportunity for the Sooners' youth movement. More than 20 freshmen saw the field against the Black Bears. Here's a look at the snap counts and performance...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 03 November 2024

(by Bob Przybylo) After the first quarter, the OU game went the way it needed to. Because if it had gone in any other way, oh boy, don’t even want to think about it. A sluggish start, but OU found its footing and what it was supposed to in a 59-14 victory against visiting Maine on Saturday. Head coach Brent Venables preached all week about...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Published: 03 November 2024

(by John E. Hoover) Nighty night, Sooner Nation. Oklahoma on Sunday learned its official kickoff time for this week's Southeastern Conference clash at No. 25-ranked Missouri, and after four straight daytime kickoffs, the Sooners are back under the lights. OU and Mizzou kick off at 6:45 p.m. at Faurot Field in Columbia. It'll be OU's first night kickoff...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 03 November 2024

(by John Williams) At this point of the season, and after all of the injuries the Sooners have suffered, it’s hard to believe OU will get anyone back until they actually step foot on the field. But the Sooners are inching closer to getting a pair of playmakers back. After the Sooners’ win over Maine, Brent Venables offered updates on wide receivers...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 02 November 2024

(by James D. Jackson) NORMAN – Robert Spears-Jennings saw the running back break to the outside. Chasing him down on the third quarter's first drive, Spears-Jennings remembered something from his film study. "Saw when a running back tries to make someone miss," RSJ said, "they bring the ball up." OU cornerback Eli Bowen lowered his...read more from Sooners Illustrated