Final: South Carolina's Offensive Struggles Lead to a 20-10 Loss to LSU

(by Joey Walraven) Despite keeping it close for the bulk of the game, the South Carolina Gamecocks were ultimately defeated by a final score of 20-10. While the defense was able to force turnovers and get the Tigers off the field, ultimately the Gamecock offense was unable to match their efforts, which ultimately contributed to the final...read more from South Carolina Gamecocks on SI

Oklahoma Football Red River Rivalry Postgame Press Conference (OU 6 Texas 23) - 10/11/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kobie McKinzie meet with the media following the Sooners' 23-6 loss to Texas in the 2025 Red River Rivalry on Saturday, October 11th at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle postgame (OU 6 Texas 23) - 10/11/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media following the Sooners' 23-6 loss to Texas in the 2025 Red River Rivalry on Saturday, October 11th at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX...from Sooners Illustrated

OU Football: Texas 23 Oklahoma 6 Recap | Texas Was More Physical


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Takeaways from OU's 23-6 loss to Texas

(by Jesse Crittenden) DALLAS, Texas — What started out as a good day for Oklahoma on Saturday soon turned into a disaster. The Sooners fell to the Longhorns, 23-6, at Cotton Bowl Stadium, dropping their first game of the season. The Sooners (5-1, 1-1 SEC) scored the first six points of the game and went into halftime with a 6-3 lead...read more from the OUInsider

Red River Rivalry: Arch Manning, Texas defeat John Mateer, No. 6 Oklahoma

(by Nick Schultz) The Red River Rivalry has arrived. Oklahoma and Texas are squaring off at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday in one of the most anticipated games of Week 7. Of course, for the Sooners, all eyes were on John Mateer and his health. He will suit up for OU and set up a battle with Arch Manning, who’s looking to help the...read more from On3.com

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's Loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — Brent Venables officially has a Texas problem. The OU coach was embarrassed by the Longhorns in two of his first three trips to the Cotton Bowl as head coach, defeats that were broken up by a dramatic 34-30 win. Texas entered the 2025 Red River Rivalry unranked, 3-2 overall and reeling from a loss to Florida...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma QB John Mateer officially available to play against Texas

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma’s starting quarterback is officially available to play today against Texas. John Mateer was not included on the final SEC availability report, which was released 90 minutes prior to kickoff (2:30 p.m. ABC). Mateer’s absence on the report indicates he is available to play against the Longhorns...read more from the OUInsider

What X-Factors Could Shape Oklahoma's Performance in the Red River Rivalry?

(by Ryan Chapman) Arch Madness: Arch Manning, he Texas quarterback literally has done almost nothing in his college career, yet every Oklahoma defender got to hear all offseason how great he was, how he should have been starting over Quinn Ewers, how he would be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft next year and how he...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma availability report: Friday update on John Mateer, Keontez Lewis ahead of Red River Rivalry

(by Tom Green) DALLAS — John Mateer is still trending toward a return for Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Texas. The Oklahoma quarterback, who underwent surgery on his throwing hand 16 days ago, was listed as probable for the second day in a row on the SEC availability report released Friday evening. Mateer received an...read more from Sooners Illustrated

4-star LB Jacob Curry commits to the Sooners: 'I love everything about OU'

(by Steve Wiltfong) Ponte Vedra Beach (Fla.) Nease Rivals300 linebacker Jacob Curry has committed to Oklahoma. The four-star prospect chose to play his college football for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners over Ohio State, Florida State and Baylor among others. “OU felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus...read more from Rivals

OU Football: Final Thoughts Before Oklahoma Beats Texas


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Red River Rivalry odds immediately swing in Oklahoma's favor after John Mateer update

(by Dekota Gregory) And just one SEC Availability Report later, Vegas is full of fans of the Oklahoma Sooners. Injured OU quarterback John Mateer was upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday’s availability report ahead of the Red River Rivalry, meaning the No. 6 Sooners will likely have their starting quarterback against...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Previewing College Football's Week 7

(by John Brice) Seven weekends. Seven. Not even including this weekend. College football has seven weekends left on its regular-season calendar, regardless of what happens across the nation in a weekend slate that features undefeated Big Ten Titans Indiana at Oregon. But forget those seven weekends and 50-plus days of season that...read more from FootballScoop.com

Oklahoma Gets Good News on QB John Mateer Ahead of Red River Rivalry

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded for the Red River Rivalry. Mateer is now probable for OU’s game against Texas, per the SEC Availability Report released on Thursday evening. The quarterback was listed as questionable in the SEC’s initial report, released on Wednesday. Mateer suffered a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Newest report reveals what could keep John Mateer from playing in Red River Rivalry

(by Dekota Gregory) As what seems to be a moment-by-moment case leading up to the Red River Rivalry this week, there was a new update on injured Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer with still no real answers. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Thursday evening that Mateer "is in line to play" against unranked Texas at 2:30 p.m. CT...read more from Stormin' in Norman

State of the Sooners: Week 7 vs Texas

(by Blake Antkowiak) Oklahoma enters Red River weekend as the favorite in a must-win game for both sides. A loss for Texas would just about sink any remaining playoff hopes the program is clinging to, while a loss for Oklahoma would end the team's top 10 stay and put them behind schedule at 1-1 in conference play. A win for Texas would...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Gameday Preview: Uniqueness of Red River Rivalry, Mateer status, add to the intrigue


The first injury report is out for OU-Texas and John Mateer is listed as questionable. Eddie and George breakdown what that means and where things head next. But players are used to this being a war regardless of who starts under center for the Sooners...from the SoonerScoop

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How Oklahoma's Secondary, Pass Rush Can Exploit Texas' Struggling Passing Game

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Through five games, Oklahoma hasn’t given opposing quarterbacks much room to work. The Sooners are second nationally in passing defense, allowing 118.4 yards per game. Between a stout pass rush and a deep secondary, OU has made passing almost non-existent for its opponents. Will that change...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The truth about home-field advantage in the Red River Rivalry

(by Chip Rouse) Cotton Bowl Stadium will be filled to the gills on Saturday for the annual gridiron reunion between Oklahoma and Texas, otherwise known as the Red River Rivalry. The historic venue located on the grounds of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas has been the neutral site of this game since 1932. Half of the 92,100-seat stadium will be...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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