Published: 29 October 2024

(by John Williams) When they look back on the 2024 college football season and tell the story of the Oklahoma Sooners, injuries on the offensive side of the ball will be a major theme. And the Sooners are dealing with more injuries. Brent Venables revealed during his weekly press conference that starting offensive lineman, Jacob Sexton will be out...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 29 October 2024

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma's inaugural season in the SEC has been a rocky one. The Sooners are 4-4 overall, 1-4 in conference play and riding a three-game losing streak as they reach a break in league games this weekend against FCS opponent Maine. Despite the program's struggles this season, its third under Brent Venables, the OU...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 29 October 2024

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday, October 29th ahead of the Sooners' Week 10 matchup vs Maine...from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 29 October 2024

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Published: 29 October 2024

(by Ryan Aber) OXFORD, Miss. — At one point this season, it looked like OU’s cornerbacks were one of the strengths of the team. The Sooners had a depth of experience between Woodi Washington, Gentry Williams, Kani Walker and Dez Malone. But Williams has been hurt, appearing in just two games this season, while the rest of the group has...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 29 October 2024

(by Louis Raser) For the third game in a row, Oklahoma’s offense headed into the locker room on Saturday disappointed with its performance. The Sooners were held under 20 points for the fifth time in eight games. But while OU closed Saturday allowing six sacks on its final 11 plays from scrimmage and rushing for 0.9 yards per carry in the fourth...read more from the OU Daily

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Chip Rouse) This has not been the season that quarterback Jackson Arnold and his Oklahoma teammates envisioned for their first season as a new member of the SEC. The once high-powered Oklahoma offense, beset by injuries and other debilitating issues, has been a shell of its former self this season. Things have been so bad with the...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Jesse Crittenden) At this point, Oklahoma just needs something. In this case, what they really need is a win. This weekend's game against Maine presents a golden, and desperately-needed, opportunity at snagging a win. The Sooners (4-4, 1-4) have lost their last three games by a combined 69 points, including last Saturday's 26-14 loss to Ole Miss...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Ross Lovelace) It was a big week for Oklahoma’s NFL stars — starting at the quarterback position. The Sooners were once again very well represented, as Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray all put up eye popping stat lines. Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler both took starting snaps, too. For a full recap on the quarterbacks position...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Gracie Rawlings) The Southeastern Conference announced the kickoff time for Oklahoma’s (4-4, 1-4 SEC) game against No. 25 Missouri (6-2, 2-2 SEC) on Monday. Oklahoma will kick off at 6 or 6:45 p.m. on ESPN or SEC Network OU will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to face the Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium...read more from the OU Daily

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Ryan Aber) OXFORD, Miss. — It was hard for Jackson Arnold to wipe the smile off his face. Even after OU fell to 18th-ranked Ole Miss 26-14 on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, even as he was sacked nine times, Arnold savored the moment. “Just having a blast,” new Sooners offensive playcaller Joe Jon Finley said of Arnold...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 28 October 2024

(by Tom Green) OXFORD, Mississippi — Cracks have started to appear on the surface of Oklahoma's defense, namely with its back seven. Oklahoma's defense has still taken a considerable step forward in Year 3 under Brent Venables (and Year 1 under new defensive coordinator Zac Alley), but the unit has been susceptible to...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Ross Lovelace) Oklahoma has suffered through a season of subpar quarterback play and questionable offensive schemes all year long. Tuning into the Sooners’ NFL quarterbacks on Sunday’s has to be breath of fresh air. It was another tremendous week in the NFL for Oklahoma’s three-headed monster in Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Riding a three-game losing streak — just its second such streak in the last 26 seasons — OU figures to get a bit of a respite this weekend. The Sooners (4-4, 1-4 SEC) will take on FCS foe Maine at 1:30 p.m. at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. The November FCS opponent...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Chip Rouse) The numbers were seriously stacked against Oklahoma heading into the game on Saturday in the deep south, in the heart of SEC country, against Ole Miss. Examining the statistical comparisons in advance of the actual game, it was easy to view the Sooners' first trip to the state of Mississippi as a potential blowout, as the both...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 27 October 2024

(by John Williams) That the Oklahoma Sooners led at halftime of their loss to Ole Miss made the outcome even more disappointing. Even though the third quarter was a punt fest for the Sooners offense, late in the game, OU had a chance to pull within one score after moving the ball inside the red zone. But a failed trick play on first down led to...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Collin Kennedy) There was a chance until there really, really wasn't. The Oklahoma Sooners showed encouraging signs early, even taking a lead after half the game had passed, but inevitable collapsed in a 26-14 loss to Ole Miss. It's now time to break this one down '247Sports' style. Here are the key plays, players and statistics from the game...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Jesse Crittenden) OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI — There was a lot of information for Joe Jon Finley to absorb last Sunday. Seth Littrell was dismissed as offensive coordinator. Finley was elevated as the new play caller. Kevin Johns was elevated to co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. And as play caller, Finley was tasked with overseeing...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Bob Przybylo) OU takes one step forward and two steps back. It feels like that has been the story of the last month. Happened again at Ole Miss. The offense looked good in the first half, had nice rhythm. Then the bottom fell out, and the offensive line crumbled in the second half. Add it all up, and it’s a 26-14 defeat. A third loss in a row and...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Published: 27 October 2024

(by Joe Mussatto) OXFORD, Miss. — For the first time in a long time, it wasn’t all F’s for OU’s offense. But still an L for OU. The Sooners lost at Ole Miss 26-14 Saturday. Let’s get to the grades: OU football QB Jackson Arnold: B+ The numbers aren’t glamorous, but Arnold had himself a heck of a game. He completed 71% of his passes for...read more from The Oklahoman