Why this season has been the 'culmination of everything' for Tate Sandell

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — After a regular season filled with big moments and incredibly meaningful field goals, the accolades have piled up for Tate Sandell. The Lou Groza Award. First-Team All SEC. SEC Special Teams Player of the Year. Just to name a few. But for Sandell, this season has been more meaningful than simply earning...read more from the OUInsider

'One Day at a Time:' Oklahoma QB John Mateer Ready for 'Dream Come True' in CFP Matchup

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — John Mateer has had time to reflect on the regular season in these last two weeks. As his No. 8-ranked Sooners prepare to take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night, he knows the standard at the University of Oklahoma — particularly with its quarterbacks — demands nothing less than excellence...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Why Oklahoma's Offense has Brent Venables 'Fired Up' Ahead of the CFP

(by Ryan Chapman) Brent Venables was fired up about how Oklahoma’s offense closed down practice on Monday. “The offense finished the day with a two-minute (drill),” he said on his weekly Coaches Show on Monday night. “They had 38 seconds, one timeout, they needed a field goal to go win. And man, they went.” Closing Monday’s practice...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Everything Ben Arbuckle said ahead of Oklahoma's College Football Playoff matchup with Alabama

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners are back in the College Football Playoff. A six-year hiatus ends as OU prepares to enter the sport's new-look postseason tournament. No. 8 Oklahoma will host No. 9 Alabama in Norman for the first ever playoff game from Owen Field. Kickoff between the Sooners and Crimson Tide is set for 7 p.m...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice Session Ahead of the CFP

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Ahead of Friday’s College Football Playoff contest against Alabama, Oklahoma opened up a 15-minute portion of Monday’s practice to local media members. Here are some observations from the open portion of practice, which happened toward the beginning of Monday’s practice...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Everything Brent Venables said ahead of Oklahoma's 1st-round playoff matchup with Alabama

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma hasn't played in a College Football Playoff game in six years. That will change Friday, when No. 8 Oklahoma hosts No. 9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Sooners and Tide will kick off at 7 p.m. from Owen Field, with the game airing on ABC and ESPN in what will be the first...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Bob Stoops announces retirement from coaching, Dallas Renegades

(by Griffin McVeigh) Legendary head coach Bob Stoops is retiring from coaching, he announced on Monday afternoon. Stoops has spent the past few years with the Dallas Renegades in the UFL after stepping away from the Oklahoma Sooners following the 2016 season. Nearly a decade later, Stoops is officially closing the book on his career...read more from On3.com

Could Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes play a role in the College Football Playoff?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — For Oklahoma, players like Jovantae Barnes and Kendel Dolby haven’t factored into the weekly gameplans for months. However, the Sooners making the College Football Playoff adds an interesting wrinkle. Per NCAA rules, postseason games do not count towards eligibility. Barnes, a true senior, appeared...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: Will R Mason Thomas Play vs Alabama? | State of the Program


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How Oklahoma's Offense is Staying in Rhythm for Alabama Rematch Despite Lengthy Layoff

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — The Sooners have been under a pressure cooker since their loss to the University of Mississippi on Oct. 25. At 6-2, Oklahoma's College Football Playoff chances hung by a thread — one more loss, and you won't be playing meaningful football in December. Luckily for OU, they answered the call. The Sooners...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle give injury updates on Tory Blaylock, Xavier Robinson, R Mason Thomas

(by Joshua McDaniel) Running backs, freshman Tory Blaylock and sophomore Xavier Robinson, and senior defensive lineman R Mason Thomas were banged up in the Sooners' final regular-season matchups against Missouri and Louisiana State University. Robinson recorded 42 rushing yards on a sprained knee against Missouri before...read more from the OU Daily

How much it will cost Oklahoma fans to attend the Sooners' home CFP game vs Alabama

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners were gifted an extra home game in Norman after earning hosting rights as the No. 8 team in the College Football Playoff. The Sooners will host No. 9 Alabama on Friday night inside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for a rematch in the first round of the CFP. This is the biggest football...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Press Conference (CFP First Round Week) - 12/15/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday, December 15th ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff First Round matchup vs No. 9 Alabama on Friday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Press Conference (CFP First Round Week) - 12/15/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday, December 15th ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff First Round matchup with No. 9 Alabama on Friday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Ryan Fodje's 'Growth' Has the Oklahoma Lineman Ready for Any Challenge in the CFP

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s offensive line protected John Mateer admirably in the Sooners’ 23-21 victory over Alabama last month. The Crimson Tide only sacked Mateer twice and hurried the OU quarterback on two other occasions. Keeping Mateer upright will be a key in Friday’s College Football Playoff contest (7 p.m., ABC...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Numbers to know: CBS Sports research sets the table for Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff

(by Collin Kennedy) It's game week. No. 8 Oklahoma is just days away from hosting No. 9 Alabama in the College Football Playoff. The opening round of the sport's postseason tournament will begin, for the first time ever, on historic Owen Field in Norman. Two blue-blood brands face off inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma WR Signee Leads High School to State Championship

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma will host Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff in just five days, a month after the Sooners beat the Crimson Tide 23-21 in the regular season. While the 2025 team is vying for a national championship, the Sooners have continued their efforts on the recruiting trail. Here is the latest in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts leads Philadelphia Eagles to 31-0 win over Las Vegas Raiders

(by Brody Demuth) Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles (9-5) to a resounding 31-0 bounce-back win against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12). Hurts went 12 of 15 on pass attempts for 175 yards and three passing touchdowns with zero turnovers to accumulate a 154.9 rating. Hurts added 39 yards on seven carries before he...read more from the OU Daily

Gambling analysis: Betting guide for Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff

(by Collin Kennedy) It's another Oklahoma game week. It's the No. 8 Sooners facing the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide. It's the opening round of the College Football Playoff kicking off from historic Owen Field in Norman. All eyes across the college football landscape will be on the happenings inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Febechi Nwaiwu's Consistency Made him a Leader on Oklahoma's Offensive Line

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s offensive line has been a revolving door over the last two seasons. Sixteen different players have made at least one start for Bill Bedenbaugh’s group since the start of the 2024 season. Febechi Nwaiwu is not only the lone Sooners’ lineman to have started every game during that span but no...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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