Oklahoma-Texas Film Review: How the Red River Rivalry Turned So Suddenly

(by John E. Hoover) Now the real work begins for Oklahoma. Exactly half of OU’s 2024 season is behind us — six games, one open date — and now the Sooners (4-2 overall, 1-2 SEC) get to see what they’re made of. Saturday’s 34-3 loss to rival Texas was another setback for Brent Venables — and not just in the loss column. It was a reality check...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners in the NFL: Five Former Oklahoma Quarterbacks Make Headlines Sunday

(by Ross Lovelace, John E. Hoover) Oklahoma already had four former players starting at quarterback this season. But Sunday’s NFL slate became extra interesting for OU fans when the Saints announced last week that starting QB Derek Carr would miss some time. New Orleans had options, but ultimately gave the nod to current rookie and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Baker Mayfield responds to Texas football planting flag through his Oklahoma jersey

(by John Leuzzi) On Saturday following Oklahoma football's loss to No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield caught some strays as Longhorns' defensive players Anthony Hill Jr. and Barryn Sorrell planted a Texas flag at midfield through Mayfield's Oklahoma jersey. The former Sooners quarterback responded...read more from The Oklahoman

In Brent Venables' third year, Oklahoma has too many different problems to not be worried

(by Chris Vannini) DALLAS — Oklahoma knew it was a heavy underdog entering its annual rivalry game with No. 1 Texas. The Sooners knew they’d need to force some turnovers, as they did a year ago en route to a 34-30 upset of the Longhorns. So when Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers’ first pass was intercepted, the Sooners had exactly what they needed...read more from The Athletic

SoonerScoop postgame podcast: A rough, inept showing by OU offense

(by Bob Przybylo) One magical classic sandwiched between two of the worst OU showings ever in the Red River Rivalry. That’s the legacy right now for head coach Brent Venables. A head-shaking, fist-making, questions-looming type of embarrassing loss, whipped 34-3 by No. 1 Texas on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. It’s not good. Period...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

South Carolina at Oklahoma odds: Early point spread released, How to Watch

(by Matt Connolly) South Carolina and Oklahoma are both coming off of big games this weekend and are now settling in for another SEC battle. The Gamecocks faced Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, while Oklahoma and Texas met in the Red River Rivalry. The early point spread for the South Carolina vs. Oklahoma game has been released...read more from On3>com

Oklahoma falls out of AP Poll for 1st time since 2022

(by Louis Raser) Oklahoma dropped out of the AP Top 25 after suffering a 34-3 loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry. The last time the Sooners were outside the top 25 was during their 6-7 season in 2022. OU sits at 4-2 and is tied for 10th in the SEC standings with a 1-2 conference record. Eight of its SEC counterparts are ranked - No. 1 Texas...read more from the OU Daily

Oklahoma fallout from Sooners loss in weekly US LBM Coaches Poll (OU not ranked)

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have fallen out of the US LBM Coaches Poll after their 34-3 loss to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Last week, the Sooners were considered the No. 16 team in the nation by the coaches. Oklahoma is the leading vote-getter, sitting just outside the top 25. It’s a stark fall from grace for a Sooners...read more from the Sooners Wire

2024 AP Poll Week 7 Reaction | Oregon SURVIVES Late Ohio State Rally | OU Drops Out of Top 25


...from onikuno

Missed tackles plague Oklahoma's defense in deflating performance against Texas

(by Tom Green) DALLAS — Oklahoma had an early blueprint for an upset against top-ranked Texas in the 120th Red River Rivalry. The Sooners forced a turnover on the Longhorns' opening drive. The defense limited Texas to just nine plays and 13 total yards in the first quarter, and the offense managed to get points on the board—albeit not as...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma's Defense Must Fight the Urge to Press to 'Make Plays' Amidst Offensive Struggles

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — The first quarter couldn’t have gone much better for Oklahoma’s defense. The Sooners held Texas to 13 yards of offense and Billy Bowman Jr. intercepted Quinn Ewers. But the offense was only able to muster a field goal for all the good work, and the Longhorns’ fortunes turned. Ewers gave Texas its first...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU's offense officially embarrassing in 34-3 loss to Texas


The Sooners' offense has become one of the most inept units in the country. And today's 34-3 loss to Texas took things to a new low...from the SoonerScoop

South Carolina-Oklahoma kick time, TV network announced

(by Kevin Miller) South Carolina fans now know what time they will be in front of their televisions next Saturday. Per an announcement from the SEC, the Gamecocks will kick off their road game against the Oklahoma Sooners at 11:45 a.m. CT. SEC Network will carry the game, and the ESPN app will make it available for streaming. Earlier in the week...read more from GamecockCentral (On3)

OU Football: Brent Venables (and Players) Postgame Press Conference | Texas 34, Oklahoma 3


...from the OUInsider

#1 Texas CRUSHES #18 Oklahoma 34-3 (Just a Sad Performance)


...from onikuno

Instant analysis: No. 18 Oklahoma has no answers for No. 1 Texas in 34-3 Red River Rivalry loss

(by Tom Green) DALLAS — The nature of the Red River Rivalry and the setup of the Cotton Bowl, with the fanbases split down the 50-yard line, makes it so that the momentum swings at the State Fair of Texas can be felt throughout the stadium. That pendulum, known to swing wildly when Oklahoma and Texas meet, swiftly and violently swung away...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Texas 34, OU 3: Takeaways from an ugly loss

(by Jesse Crittenden) DALLAS, Texas — It started great. Then, it got worse. Eventually, it fell apart. Despite great efforts from the defense, the offense was again stilted in a 34-3 loss to Texas Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns shook off a sluggish start and found a rhythm fueled by OU's turnovers and lack of execution. It was one of the...read more from the OUInsider

Red River Rivalry quick-hit: Miscues costly, OU downed vs. Texas

(by Bob Przybylo) DALLAS – A bye week for both OU and Texas gave the Red River Rivalry a little bit of a different flavor Saturday afternoon. The Sooners brought out some wrinkles, but not the positive results. After a fired up start, everything went downhill in a hurry. The Golden Hat is going back to Austin as No. 1 Texas had its way with OU 34-3 in...read more from the SoonerScoop

Three Quick Takeaways From Oklahoma's Loss to Texas

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — Oklahoma left the Cotton Bowl one year ago with a weight lifted off its shoulders after exacting revenge for 2022. This year, it was Texas who was able to bounce back. The No. 1-ranked Longhorns shook off a slow start to roll the Sooners 34-3 in a contest that didn’t even feel that close in the second half. Texas...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma-Texas GameDay Preview: X-Factors

(by John E. Hoover) Expectation Texas is a two-touchdown favorite, right? Who in their right mind expects the Longhorns to actually cover that spread? The reality is that Oklahoma has come to expect to win this game, no matter what the oddsmakers or the standings or the recruiting services or the NFL Draft analysts say. That’s the culture...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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