Bowen Brothers Playing Huge Part in Oklahoma's November Hot Streak
(by Ryan Aber) Many of the biggest plays during the monumental three-game winning streak that has Oklahoma on the brink of a College Football Playoff berth have come courtesy of the Bowen family. In each game, one or both of brothers Eli, a cornerback, and Peyton, a safety, have come up with pivotal plays that help turn the tide...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 230 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU still VERY active in 2026 in final week to Signing Day
(by Josh Callaway) With the clock winding down until National Signing Day, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to hit on a bunch of recruiting updates for Oklahoma. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy kick things off by breaking down the newest commitment for OU in 2026 as they...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma flips 2026 safety Markel Ford from SMU
(by Hunter Shelton) Lancaster (Texas) Horn three-star safety Markel Ford has flipped his commitment from SMU to Oklahoma. Pledged to the Mustangs since April 25, Ford is now headed to Norman after the Sooners got him to campus for an official visit this month. He’s also a former Texas A&M commit. Ford is the No. 814 overall...read more from the Rivals.com
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak Looking Forward to ‘Surreal’ Senior Day vs. LSU
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Jaren Kanak’s path from Game 1 to Game 51 has been unconventional. Kanak, the Sooners’ linebacker turned tight end, has seen the highs and lows within Oklahoma’s program since 2022. Whether on offense, defense or special teams, Kanak has regularly been a factor, appearing in all 50 of OU’s games...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Has Done Exactly What He Promised
(by John E. Hoover) After the private jet had delivered a new conquering hero to Norman deep into the night, after his 2 a.m. wait in the drive-thru line at Whataburger, after a quick morning jog around his old neighborhood, Brent Venables wanted to make one thing clear to Oklahoma fans. Sooner Football was going to look very different...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Biggest game of my life': Kendal Daniels, OU defense look to close season with statement win
(by Laurie Jones) Brent Venables’ defense has become the defining engine of OU in 2025, with the 17-6 win over Missouri (7-4, 3-4) continuing that identity. OU (9-2, 5-2 SEC) ranks No. 6 nationally in scoring defense and third against the run. Against Missouri, OU’s defensive line generated constant pressure, recorded four sacks and...read more from the OU Daily
Sooners remain at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma remains in a good position to make the College Football Playoff. The Sooners stayed put in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, remaining at No. 8. The CFP Committee kept the Sooners at eight following their 17-6 win against Missouri over the weekend. The rankings remain largely the...read more from the OUInsider
Why Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson Treasures Playing for 'Winning' Sooners Team
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Saturday’s game against LSU is massive for Oklahoma wide receiver Javonnie Gibson — for multiple reasons. Gibson, who transferred to Oklahoma from Arkansas-Pine Bluff ahead of the 2025 season, hails from Opelousas, LA. The wide receiver grew up rooting for LSU and, as a child, dreamed of playing for the Tigers...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Playing smart, complementary football': OU offense seeks consistency ahead of historic LSU visit
(by Laurie Jones) No. 8 OU's (9-2, 5-2 SEC) offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and head coach Brent Venables addressed the media Tuesday after a 17-6 win over No. 22 Missouri (7-4, 3-4). The Sooners will face Louisiana State University (7-4, 3-4) next at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on ABC...read more from the OU Daily
Everything Brent Venables said ahead of Oklahoma's regular-season finale against LSU
(by Tom Green) NORMAN — The final week of the regular season is here, and with it a chance for Oklahoma to shore up a spot in the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma (9-2, 5-2 SEC) hosts LSU (7-4, 3-4) on Saturday inside Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. on ABC. The Sooners head into the weekend on a three...read more from Sooners Illustrated
How 'Short, Easy' Passes From John Mateer Can Bolster Oklahoma's Offense
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — For Oklahoma to get out of its offensive rut, quarterback John Mateer believes that the Sooners will need to be creative. And that starts with him. Mateer has started the Sooners’ last six games after missing OU’s 44-0 win against Kent State on Oct. 4 with a hand injury. The quarterback, playing his first...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
John Mateer not discouraged by lack of success in passing game
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma has played well enough to win three consecutive games and put itself in great position to make the College Football Playoff. But OU quarterback John Mateer knows the offense needs to be better. The Sooners struggled again offensively in last Saturday’s 17-6 win over Missouri. Mateer threw for...read more from the OUInsider
One Year Later, Brent Venables' Vision for Oklahoma Football is Becoming More Realized
(by Brady Trantham) The throne upon which the head coach at the University of Oklahoma sits wasn't a smoldering ruin during the 2024 season. There was no total loss — just a slow burn that refused to die out. The OU football program suffered a multitude of major stumbles in 2024, many of those self-inflicted: making the wrong hire at...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 229 | Oklahoma's defense bullied Missouri - can OU keep winning despite a scuffling offense?
(by Josh Callaway) With Oklahoma now sitting just one win away from reaching the College Football Playoff, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green break down all the angles of the Sooners' 17-6 win over Missouri on Saturday in Norman. "The word of the day...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma flips four-star RB Jonthan Hatton Jr. from Texas A&M
(by Steve Wiltfong) Cibolo (Texas) Steele Rivals300 running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. has flipped his commitment from Texas A&M back to Oklahoma, bringing his process full circle. The Aggies turned Hatton their way in March but with just over a week until the three-day National Signing Day period begins on Dec. 3, he found his way back...read more from Rivals.com
(by Ryan Chapman) If the Sooners take care of business on Senior Day, they will punch their ticket back to the College Football Playoff. It’s as simple as that. Oklahoma (9-2, 5-2) hosts LSU (7-4, 3-4) in the final game of the regular season on Saturday in Norman. Here are more details on the contest against the Tigers...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Forecasted to Land Handful of Key Prospects
(by Carson Field) The wins keep rolling in for Oklahoma football. The Sooners took down No. 22 Missouri 17-6 on Saturday, following up their road wins against ranked Tennessee and Alabama squads. OU is ranked No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings and can punch its ticket to the CFP with a win against LSU this week...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
