Keontez Lewis injury: Sooners WR status updated on Oklahoma-South Carolina Thursday report

(by Dan Morrison) The Oklahoma Sooners and South Carolina Gamecocks are set to meet this weekend, with both teams hoping to bounce back from a tough loss. Ahead of that game, though, each team has released its availability report for Thursday. There is a kind of reflection of last season’s game in this one for South Carolina. Just as...read more from On3.com

OU Football: Big 12 Twitter Drama | South Carolina Game


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Oklahoma Special Teams Coach Offers New Perspective on Texas' Punt Return TD

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma special teams coordinator Doug Deakin has a slightly different perspective on Texas’ 75-yard punt return last week that essentially clinched the Longhorns’ 23-6 victory over the Sooners. Like everyone else wearing Crimson and Cream, Deakin said the play was “very much” a moment of great frustration...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 218 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU in position to capitalize on winding coaching carousel

(by Josh Callaway) With the coaching carousel already rapidly spinning around the country, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy start things off by breaking down the commitment of 2026 linebacker/safety hybrid Jacob Curry, who jumped...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

How Far did the Sooners Fall?

(by Josh McCuistion) Coming off Oklahoma’s first loss a downward fall was inevitable for Oklahoma. But just how far did they tumble in our SoonerScoop.com SEC rankings? Beyond that, with Texas A&M quickly becoming one of the darling’s of the sport did they overtake the league’s top spot? Take a look at all of it as three Scoop...read more from the SoonerScoop

Venables, Arbuckle confident that John Mateer will bounce back vs. South Carolina

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — John Mateer didn’t have his best performance in last week’s loss to Texas. In fact, it might’ve been arguably the worst of his career. The OU quarterback finished with 197 total yards, the lowest output of any game he’s started. He also threw three interceptions, the most of any game in his career...read more from the OUInsider

How Oklahoma's Offense Matches Up With South Carolina's 'Stout' Defensive Front

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — After a disastrous display of offense against Texas, the Sooners must strive for the rhythm that they had in their first five games. That won’t be easy to accomplish this week against South Carolina. Oklahoma hits the road to battle the Gamecocks — who have forced nine turnovers in their first six games...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU tackle Derek Simmons not listed on initial SEC Availability Report

(by Jesse Crittenden) The first SEC Availability Report was released Wednesday ahead of Oklahoma’s clash at South Carolina this weekend. There will be a few names to monitor the rest of the week. Notably, right tackle Derek Simmons is not listed on the initial report, indicating he will be available against the Gamecocks. Simmons suffered...read more from the OUInsider

5 Oklahoma players who have exceeded expectations halfway through 2025 season

(by Dekota Gregory) Even after a full offseason of hyping up some Oklahoma players, it's obvious halfway through the season that some were not mentioned near enough. Some fans will argue they saw every breakout player coming, but based on a consensus preseason expectations, some Sooners have already exceeded what was...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Three Sooners to Watch: No. 14 Oklahoma at South Carolina

(by Josh Callaway) After suffering their first loss of the season to Texas in the Red River Rivalry, No. 14 Oklahoma is getting back out on the road for the first time this year in SEC play as they take on South Carolina on Saturday morning at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. On every Wednesday during the season, we take a look at three...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma WR Jayden Gibson is no longer with the team, per Brent Venables

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma wide receiver Jayden Gibson is no longer with the team, head coach Brent Venables disclosed Wednesday. Venables confirmed Gibson’s status after he was asked about the redshirt junior wideout during the SEC Teleconference. Gibson has not played for the Sooners since the 2023 season...read more from the OUInsider

How Oklahoma's Defense Plans to Contain South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers didn’t need to put up video-game numbers in his first game against Oklahoma. Sellers, a redshirt freshman in 2024, led the Gamecocks to a 35-9 win over the Sooners last year in the first-ever meeting between the programs. Oklahoma imploded in that game...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Rivalries take center stage in 5 college football games to watch for Week 8 of the season

(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2025 college football season rolls on to Week 8, as we're about halfway through what's been an incredible regular season so far this year. The college football calendar is far too short, and every week matters so much. The Oklahoma Sooners, after losing against Texas in one of the biggest games of Week 7, will be...read more from the Sooners Wire

Everything Brent Venables said about facing South Carolina, OU's response to 1st loss and John Mateer

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma has turned the page from its first loss of the season. Following a 23-6 setback in the Red River Rivalry against Texas last weekend, Oklahoma has put that loss behind it as the team shifts focus to its next challenge—the Sooners' first SEC road trip of the season. No. 6 Oklahoma (5-1, 1-1 SEC)...read more from Sooners Illustrated

OU notepad: Elijah Thomas continuing to progress in 'deep' receiver room

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle each held their weekly press conferences on Tuesday. And there was a lot to talk about. Here are a few of the notes from the head coach and offensive coordinator ahead of Saturday’s clash (11:45 a.m. CT, SECN) at South Carolina: Ben Arbuckle on Elijah Thomas...read more from the OUInsider

Brent Venables discusses absence of Jovantae Barnes, Taylor Tatum from OU's RB rotation

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There’s been a noticeable player missing from the Sooners’ running back rotation the last two games. That’d be senior Jovantae Barnes. Barnes started two of the Sooners’ first four games and appeared in all four. He logged 12 snaps in the SEC opener against Auburn as the No. 2 running back behind...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference (South Carolina Week) - 10/14/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, October 14th ahead of the Sooners' Week 8 matchup at South Carolina on Saturday in Columbia, SC...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle press conference (South Carolina Week) - 10/14/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, October 14th ahead of the Sooners' Week 8 matchup at South Carolina on Saturday in Columbia, SC...from Sooners Illustrated

OU Football: Rebounding After Red River | Brent Venables Press Conference Reaction 10-14-25


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Oklahoma Eyes Redemption in South Carolina, Aims to 'Not Let Texas Beat Us Twice'

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN -- The Red River Rivalry is an emotional rollercoaster. The game, the atmosphere, the build-up and the aftermath combine to an altogether frenzied state. Victory demands quick composure, as the winners must refocus for the challenges ahead instead of lingering on the high. Meanwhile, those on the losing...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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