How Brent Venables, Steve Sarkisian last coordinator stops brought them to OU-Texas

(by Aaron Gelvin) The 120th edition of the iconic Red River Rivalry is days away from coming to fruition. The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners will face off yet again in Dallas at a neutral site in the Cotton Bowl at the State Fair of Texas in one of the greatest rivalry games sports has to offer. There’s simply nothing like it. The atmosphere...read more from the Sooners Wire

What did Sooners work on in bye week to shore up rest of season?

(by Chip Rouse) In Bob Stoops' reign as head coach at Oklahoma, you didn't want to play the Sooners coming off a bye week. In Stoops 18 seasons at Oklahoma, his teams were 19-4 coming off a bye week. Brent Venables is 2-0 coming out of a bye week, but that perfect record could be in jeopardy this time around with No. 1 Texas being the...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 256

(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present Episode 2567 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: Oklahoma's plans to face Texas as both teams come in off a bye week, how much QB Michael Hawkins can handle, the latest injury updates, the matchup of OU's offense against Texas' defense, the matchup of OU's defense...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

9 Oklahoma players listed on initial availability report for Red River Rivalry

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma came out of the bye week somewhat healthier on the injury front. The SEC on Wednesday released the initial availability report for this weekend's Red River Rivalry between 19th-ranked Oklahoma and top-ranked Texas, with nine Sooners listed on the first of the week's four reports. Oklahoma had a dozen...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Red River Rivalry gets ESPN's lead broadcast crew on Saturday

(by Aaron Gelvin) ESPN “College GameDay” may not be going to the Red River Rivalry this week, but the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns will still have ESPN’s top broadcast crew on the call for Saturday’s game. Despite “GameDay” choosing to go to Eugene, Oregon in Week 7 for Ohio State vs. Oregon, the Sooners and the Longhorns...read more from the Sooners Wire

Brent Venables says Michael Hawkins Jr. is 'easy to bet on'

(by John Williams) When the No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners take the trip to Dallas, Texas, to take on the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in the Red River Showdown, they’ll be making history. Michael Hawkins Jr. will become the first true freshman to start for the Sooners in the Red River Showdown. This comes two weeks after he was the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Kobie McKinzie, Kip Lewis making big strides in Year 3

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — In the midst of a forgettable blowout against Texas in 2022, there was a sign of things to come for Oklahoma. Kip Lewis and Kobie McKinzie, who were both true freshmen, entered late in the fourth quarter for the first collegiate snaps of their careers. Lewis actually came away with a half-tackle for loss in...read more from the OUInsider

'Texas Fears Oklahoma:' How Danny Stutsman Found the 'Passion and Energy' to Spark His Teammates Over Texas

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — The vibe in the Oklahoma locker room was solemn. The last time the Sooners had faced their arch-rival Texas Longhorns, they had been handed a 49-0 beatdown — their worst loss in the history of the Red River Rivalry. The outcome in 2022 wasn’t indicative of either program, nor of the trend this series has followed...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Dr Pepper didn't tell Boz that Texas QB Quinn Ewers was his deputy until last minute

(by Trey Luerssen) The Red River Rivalry can even impact commercial shoots. This year, Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers is starring in Dr Pepper’s ‘Fansville.’ ‘Fansville’ is a satirical episodic drama from Dr Pepper set in a fictional college town. The popular series of commercials is in its seventh season. The Texas QB plays ‘Deputy Ewers’...read more from the Longhorns Wire (USA Today)

SEC football, pay heed: Nothing you've had to this point tops the Red River Rivalry

(by Jenni Carlson) The Southeastern Conference is serious about football, pageantry and tradition. It’s not afraid to tell people about it either. Just look at the hours of programming on the SEC Network celebrating all of it. You can binge till your eyes bleed on "SEC Storied" or "TrueSouth" or "Saturdays in the South." Check out this part of the...read more from The Oklahoman

'They haven’t played a defense like us': Trace Ford embraces challenge ahead of matchup against No. 1 ranked Texas

(by Gracie Rawlings) For Trace Ford, Texas is a paradox. The school has represented both triumph and tribulation for the Edmond native. After not getting recruited by Texas out of high school, Ford, who was at Oklahoma State for four seasons before transferring to OU in 2023, had something to prove. While with the Cowboys, Ford beat...read more from the OU Daily

Slowing Down Texas' 'Explosive' Passing Attack is a Must for Oklahoma

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Brent Venables downplayed the coaching matchup between himself and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian on Tuesday, but all eyes will without a doubt be on Oklahoma’s defense as it tries to slow down the Longhorns’ high-powered offense on Saturday. Regardless of if Quinn Ewers or Arch Manning has been tasked...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

2024 Texas vs. Oklahoma Matchup Is Most Expensive Red River Rivalry Ticket On Record

(by Matt Galatzan) Hoping to head to Dallas to take in the latest edition of the Texas Longhorns vs. the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry? Well, you better be ready to pay a pretty penny. According to TickPick, the 2024 edition of the matchup is currently the most expensive ticket on record in the rivalry's history, with an average...read more from Texas Longhorns on SI

5 players to know on the Texas Longhorns

(by Bryant Crews) It is once again that time. Oklahoma and Texas are set to renew their rivalry once again. On Saturday, history will be made as this is the first iteration of this iconic college football rivalry under the SEC brand. Texas will also enter this game as the No. 1 team in the country. After falling short in the College Football Playoff...read more from the Sooners Wire

Trace Ford emerging for OU's defense in 'hybrid' role

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Trace Ford had largely been pigeon-holed through the first five years of his career. Heading into his sixth season, and second at OU, he was largely expected to play his familiar role as a reserve defensive end who specializes in pass rushing. But Ford always had a feeling he could handle more responsibility...read more from the OUInsider

Column: How Last Year's Goal Line Stand vs. Texas Set the Stage for What Oklahoma's Defense Has Become

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — First and goal at the 1-yard line. Who wouldn’t want to be in that situation? Well, a defense might not appreciate it all that much. But last year in the Cotton Bowl, against hated rival Texas, Brent Venables’ Oklahoma defense embraced the heat, thrived in it, and grew from it. In OU’s 34-30 comeback victory over...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Quinn Ewers, Michael Hawkins star in Dr Pepper NIL campaign ahead of Red River Rivalry

(by Pete Nakos) Quinn Ewers and Michael Hawkins are starring in a new social media campaign for Dr Pepper ahead of Saturday’s Red River Rivalry. The quarterbacks will battle on the field at the Cotton Bowl this weekend as Texas and Oklahoma play in their 120th consecutive meeting. Ewers is expected to make his return after missing two games...read more from On3.com

OU Football: Brent Venables Full Press Conference | Red River Rivalry Week (10/8/2024)


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OU Football: Brent Venables Press Conference Reaction 10-8-24 | TEXAS WEEK


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As Texas embraces emotions associated with Red River Rivalry, it also looks to keep its composure to avoid costly mistakes

(by Emma Hutchinson) This year’s Red River Shootout game will be the 120th rendition of the historic rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. That’s over a century of Sooners throwing a ‘Horns down’ on national television, Longhorns screaming “OU sucks” for an hour, last-minute game-winning touchdowns followed by pure silence from one half...read more from The Daily Texan

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