Everything Brent Venables said after Oklahoma's 17-13 win against LSU

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma's regular-season finale wasn't pretty, nor was it easy. Nothing really has been this season for the Sooners, so why should it start in Week 14? None of that mattered once again. No. 8 Oklahoma overcame three interceptions by John Mateer, who delivered a pair of late touchdowns that — paired with...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Brent Venables never lost faith in John Mateer despite struggles against LSU

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Things couldn’t have felt worse for John Mateer on Saturday. The OU quarterback threw his third interception against LSU in the third quarter, a bad pass intended for Javonnie Gibson. His second interception — which came on the previous drive — led directly to an LSU touchdown, which put the Sooners in...read more from the OUInsider

Brent Venables isn't worried about hosting CFP game: 'I'd just love an invitation'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — For the last month, Brent Venables has never played the politics game when it comes to the College Football Playoff. Venables never made arguments about Oklahoma’s resume or tried to plead his case to the playoff committee. The focus has always been on the next game, and doing the things the...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables postgame (OU 17 LSU 13) - 11/29/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with with the media following the Sooners' 17-13 win over LSU on Saturday, November 29th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

OU 17, LSU 13: Sooners survive in regular-season finale

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The Sooners keep doing it. They keep finding a way. And with their season on the line on Saturday, the Sooners again made enough plays to seal the win. The Sooners beat LSU, 17-13, at Owen Field to finish the regular season with a 10-2 record and all-but-certainly seal their spot in the College Football Playoff...read more from the OUInsider

INSTANT REACTION: No. 8 Oklahoma COMES BACK to defeat LSU


...from Adapt & Respond with RJ Young

We Beat LSU! WE'RE GOING TO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF!!!


...from onikuno

Three Quick Takeaways From Oklahoma's Dramatic Victory Over LSU

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — These Sooners really are hard to kill. John Mateer put Oklahoma’s College Football Playoff hopes on the brink by throwing three interceptions against LSU. But down 13-10 with time dwindling in the fourth quarter, he had to shake off three poor quarters. And he did. Mateer dropped back near midfield and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Nic Anderson suddenly disappears from injury report right before Oklahoma return

(by Dekota Gregory) It was to no surprise to Oklahoma fans when LSU wide receiver Nic Anderson was initially listed as out before his return to Norman, but it was a shock just over an hour before kickoff on Saturday when Anderson all of a sudden was removed from the SEC Availability Report. Anderson, who transferred from OU this...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Make a Big Impact Against LSU?

(by Ryan Chapman) P Grayson Miller: I was going to pick Tate Sandell here as the player who contributes under the radar as touchdowns continue to avoid the OU offense, but that ship has sailed. There’s nothing under the radar about a Lou Groza Award finalist who drops 50-yard field goals like Santa drops butterscotch...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma availability report: Jake Maikkula ruled out for LSU game, Jayden Jackson cleared to play

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma will officially be without starting center Jake Maikkula for its regular-season finale against LSU. Maikkula was downgraded from doubtful to out on the latest availability report released Friday evening ahead of Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff in Norman (ABC). With Maikkula out, Oklahoma is expected to...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma receives commitment from edge rusher Dane Bathurst

(by Steve Wiltfong) Carmel (Ind.) High edge rusher Dane Bathurst has committed to Oklahoma. The Sunshine State native who played his senior season in the Indianapolis area chose to play for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners over Vanderbilt, Purdue and many others. Bathurst is a former Duke commit that also had a late offer...read more from Rivals.com

For Oklahoma, One Big Thing is Right in Front of Them, Right Here, Right Now

(by John E. Hoover) No one’s really talking about it — that’s bad juju, after all — but playoff madness is about to envelop Norman. Oklahoma is ranked No. 8 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings, meaning if the Sooners beat LSU on Saturday and don’t somehow drop to 9 or below, they’ll host the first playoff game in OU history...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Whit Weeks injury update: LSU at Oklahoma Thursday availability report revealed

(by Nick Schultz) As LSU gets ready to take on Oklahoma in Week 14, the two teams released their latest injury updates. The Thursday availability report is out. For the Sooners, defensive lineman R Mason Thomas showed up as doubtful on Wednesday as he continues to work his way back. He also missed last week’s game against Missouri...read more from On3.com

Oklahoma's Gracen Halton Showcases Sooners' Defensive Development

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Sometimes we take jobs without knowing the full scope of what we are tasked with doing. "I'll learn on the job," "I'm a fast learner," typically is the rallying cry of those who interview well. Gracen Halton's football acumen spoke for itself. As a four-star recruit out of San Diego, CA with offers from Texas...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jayden Petit from Wisconsin

(by Steve Wiltfong) Naples (Fla.) St. John Neumann Rivals Industry four-star receiver Jayden Petit has flipped his commitment from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. He decommitted from the Badgers Wednesday night and announced for OU a little more than 12 hours later. The 6-foot-4, 196-pound Petit becomes commit No. 23 for head coach...read more from Rivals.com

Sooners Hosting Massive 2026, 2027 + 2028 Recruiting Weekend for OU–LSU | Flip Targets, Five-Stars and Key Decision Dates

(by Brandon Drumm) Oklahoma is slated to have one of their bigger visit weekends this coming Saturday as the Sooners are set to host a HUGE group of targets in 2026 — along with a massive group of Rivals300 targets in the 2027 class. Oklahoma will also have a really solid and talented 2028 group arriving on campus Saturday morning...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma's Senior Day Will be Special for Brent Venables

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Saturday’s Senior Day festivities will be special for Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. He’s four quarters away from taking the Sooners back to the College Football Playoffs for the first time as a head coach, and the program will be honoring the first class of seniors who spent their entire time at OU with Venables...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Can Red October Ever Be Matched? 2025 Oklahoma Hopes Red November Can Do the Trick

(by Brady Trantham) Brent Venables has coached in, at last count, five of the biggest games of his head coaching career this season. It comes with the territory when you're the CEO of one of the football institutions known as a blue blood. Need more evidence? This Saturday's game between No. 8-ranked Oklahoma and unranked LSU is...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Availability Report: Jake Maikkula questionable to play vs. LSU

(by Jesse Crittenden) The first SEC Availability Report for this weekend’s regular-season finale between Oklahoma and LSU was released on Wednesday. It includes a significant name for the Sooners on the offensive line. Starting center Jake Maikkula is listed as questionable to play against the Tigers. As OUInsider’s Parker Thune reported...read more from the OUInsider

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