OU-Auburn quick-hitters: Sack party fuels Sooners victory
(by Bob Przybylo) Is OU a fraud? Is Auburn for real? Honestly, you probably feel good and bad about both squads. Both have room for improvement but delivered a solid SEC opener. Everything left out there. A couple of lead changes in the fourth quarter. But it’s OU moving to 4-0 and 1-0 with a hard-fought 24-17 victory Saturday afternoon...read more from the SoonerScoop
Oklahoma availability report: Final pregame update ahead of OU's SEC opener against Auburn
(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma will have a near-full complement of players available for its SEC opener against Auburn. The SEC released its final pregame availability report Monday afternoon, 90 minutes before Oklahoma and Auburn kick off at Owen Field, and every player who was listed as probable, questionable and...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Former SEC Quarterback on Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle: 'I Think He's That Good'
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — The first three games of the Ben Arbuckle era have been a success for the Sooners. Arbuckle, who became OU’s offensive coordinator after the 2024 season, helped the Sooners score 101 points in their first three contests of the 2025 campaign. OU's hot offensive start has allowed the Sooners to begin the season...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's John Mateer No. 2 in USA TODAY Sports QB rankings heading into Week 4
(by Eric W. Bolin) John Mateer ranked as the second-best quarterback in the SEC on one college football analyst's list already this week. Now, another national outlet has the Oklahoma quarterback as the second-best in the whole country. USA TODAY Sports, specifically college football writer Paul Myerberg at USA TODAY Sports...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU vs. Auburn availability report (Friday): Keontez Lewis available for Sooners
(by George Stoia) OU got just a little bit more of a good news with the final availability report. Several guys who were ‘probable’ Thursday are now off the board Friday. They are good to go. Wide receivers Keontez Lewis, Zion Kearney and defensive ends Danny Okoye, Marvin Jones Jr. now fully expected to be ready for Auburn...read more from the SoonerScoop
Oklahoma-Auburn Preview: Sooners on SI Staff Picks
(by Ryan Chapman) John Hoover: Count on Oklahoma finally getting a few takeaways on defense, and like last year’s win at Auburn, that’ll be the difference. The Sooner defense is fearsome, but Hugh Freeze, Jackson Arnold and the best running game OU has seen so far this year will have moments of success. The key will be getting...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(by Josh Callaway) The time for conference play has come as No. 11 Oklahoma hosts former quarterback Jackson Arnold and No. 22 Auburn on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in the SEC opener. On Thursday's edition of the Sooners Illustrated Podcast and Friday's Sooners Illustrated...read more w/video from Sooners Illustrated
OU-Auburn: Keys to victory for the Sooners
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Conference play is here for Oklahoma, and there’s no shortage of storylines. The No. 11-ranked Sooners begin SEC play at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC), hosting No. 22 Auburn. The Sooners beat the Tigers last season behind an 11-point fourth-quarter comeback, and the Sooners are favored to beat the Tigers...read more from the OUInsider
Get to know: Oklahoma
(by Jonathan Wallin) Auburn opens SEC play Saturday with a road test against No. 11 Oklahoma. Quarterback Jackson Arnold will face his former team for the first time since transferring to Auburn last winter. The Tigers will look to make a statement in Norman after a 27-21 loss to the Sooners last season. But with Oklahoma appearing...read more from The Auburn Plainsman
Auburn Tigers' Plan to Stop Oklahoma QB John Mateer
(by Terrance Biggs) John Mateer brings the Oklahoma offense what they hoped last year's starter would be. Ironically, that player currently plays for the Auburn Tigers, Jackson Arnold, is enjoying the best ball of his college career. Meanwhile, in Norman, Mateer brings Auburn a slew of issues and problems that defensive coordinator...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI
Oklahoma-Auburn Preview: One Big Thing ... And It's Not Jackson Arnold
(by John E. Hoover) Everyone agrees that emotions will be high this week when Jackson Arnold returns to Owen Field. And if they don’t, they’re lying. But Sooners’ old quarterback going up against his old defense isn’t the most important matchup of this showdown. No. 11-ranked OU hosts No. 22 Auburn at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Both teams are 3-0...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU's Jake Maikkula, Michael Fasusi, Febechi Nwaiwu now "probable" to play against Auburn
(by Jesse Crittenden) The Sooners received some big injury news in the latest SEC Availability Report. Left tackle Michael Fasusi, right guard Febechi Nwaiwu and center Jake Maikkula are all now listed as “probable” to play in Saturday’s game against Auburn, according to Thursday’s report. The offensive line trio — who are all expected to...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma's Secondary Preparing for Biggest Test of the Season
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s secondary has been excellent through the first three weeks of the season. The No. 11-ranked Sooners rank second in passing defense and fourth in team passing efficiency defense, but they’ve yet to face a wide receiver duo as explosive as Auburn’s in 2025. Cam Coleman, the Tigers’ 6-foot-3, 201...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma at Auburn in 2024 was mayhem, but it was thrilling
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners and the Auburn Tigers are looking to stay undefeated on the 2025 season, but only one team can leave Owen Field in Norman with their perfect record intact on Saturday evening. As one of the weekend’s biggest games approaches, it’s time to take a look at the captivating mess that was OU-Auburn 2024...read more from the Sooners Wire
Jovantae Barnes guiding OU's running back room with leadership, selfless attitude
(by Jessie Crittenden) NORMAN — There was something very noticeable about Deion Burks’ rushing touchdown to open the game against Michigan. It wasn’t necessarily Burks. It was running back Jovantae Barnes. Barnes served as the lead blocker as Burks took the ball on a fly sweep. Burks made his way towards the edge and was sprung...read more from the OUInsider
SIP Ep. 210 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: Where does OU turn after missing on Peyton Houston?
(by Josh Callaway) Going into a huge home visit weekend, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to set the stage. But, before looking at this weekend's visitors, Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open things up by reacting to Oklahoma missing out on 2027 quarterback Peyton Houston this week...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Auburn opponent preview: Sooners impressive on defense to start season
(by Jason Caldwell) Going into Saturday's SEC opener for Auburn, the challenge of slowing down the Sooners' offense is going to get plenty of attention, but the game may hinge on how well Jackson Arnold and the offense does against an Oklahoma defense that is allowing just 6.3 points per game so far this season. The Sooners will be without...read more from Auburn Undercover (247)
Brent Venables Makes Interesting Comparison to Auburn's 'Smart,' 'Violent' Offense
(by Gunner Norene) The No. 22 Auburn Tigers are set to open conference play at No. 11 Oklahoma in Norman this weekend, and a large amount of focus is directed toward quarterback Jackson Arnold, a former Sooner who transferred to Auburn over the offseason. However, another interesting matchup to watch is Auburn’s dominant...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI
