OU defensive end Danny Okoye stepped up against Tennessee in latest sign of growth
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s depth at defensive end was tested early in last week’s win at Tennessee. R Mason Thomas returned a fumble for a 71-yard touchdown in the first quarter, a pivotal play that tied the game at 7-7. But Thomas injured his quad during the return and missed the remainder of the game...read more from the OUInsider
Why Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton is ‘Confident’ After Gritty Win Over Tennessee
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — After R Mason Thomas suffered a game-ending injury in the first quarter against Tennessee, it was up to the Sooners’ 10 other starters and all of their reserves to step up. Thomas exited OU’s 33-27 win over the Volunteers after returning a fumble 71 yards for a touchdown on Saturday. Even without the star edge...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's wide receiver group has been rebuilt to help an offensive bounce-back
(by Aaron Gelvin) During the 2024 season, the first for the Oklahoma Sooners in the Southeastern Conference, OU had a major problem. It was a problem that prevented them from reaching their potential. Despite having a good defense, the Sooners couldn’t score enough points to get wins. OU’s offense was historically bad last season...read more from the Sooners Wire
Deion Sanders calls out Oklahoma, kicker Tate Sandell over the length of his pants: 'How do we allow that?'
(by Alex Byington) Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell was a perfect four-for-four on field goals, including three for 50-plus yards, and accounted for nearly half of the Sooners’ points in last Saturday’s 33-27 road win at Tennessee. But during the game, the only thing viewers — including ABC color analyst Kirk Herbstreit — wanted to talk about was...read more from On3.com
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Gives Injury Update on DE R Mason Thomas
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas had one of the Sooners’ most remarkable plays in the first quarter of their win against Tennessee. Thomas returned a fumble 71 yards for the Sooners’ only touchdown of the first half. That gave OU a much-needed lift in an otherwise slow first half and paved the way for its 33-27...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
A Historical Glance at Some of Oklahoma vs. Alabama Football Showdowns
(by Brady Trantham) In previous decades, Oklahoma's clash with the Nebraska Cornhuskers was hailed as the "Battle of the Big Reds" by some. The Sooners and 'Huskers have since moved on away from each other — now, perhaps there can be a not-so-witty nickname for their series against the fellow crimson-clad Alabama Crimson Tide...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma lands at No. 12 in first College Football Playoff rankings
(by Jesse Crittenden) The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released Tuesday, and Oklahoma is in a favorable spot. The Sooners landed at No. 12 in the rankings, per the CFP Committee. The ranking certainly puts the Sooners firmly in the conversation to make the 12-team playoff field, though as of now they are...read more from the OUInsider
College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble Watch after Week 10
(by Heather Dinich) The College Football Playoff selection committee will reveal its first ranking at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) Tuesday on ESPN, giving us our first look at what the 12-member group thinks about the playoff pecking order after 10 weeks. It's far from over, as teams still have ample opportunities to build -- or bust -- their résumés...read more from ESPN
Oklahoma Sooners inside ESPN's top 12 ahead of first CFP Rankings release
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners' defense heads into the bye on a high note, coming off a big road win over the Tennessee Volunteers. It was the Sooners' third AP top 25 win of the season, setting OU up for what could be a memorable November. After the win, Oklahoma moved up to No. 12 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and...read more from the Sooners Wire
John Mateer was 'good enough' against Tennessee. Can he carry that performance into season's homestretch?
(by Tom Green) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — John Mateer watched "Gladiator" for the first time last Friday, on the eve of Oklahoma's trip to Neyland Stadium. Oklahoma's quarterback wasn't yet born when the 2000 box office hit, starring Russell Crowe in the titular role, became a global phenomenon. As he watched the film for the first...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Three Trends for Oklahoma to Monitor for the Season's First CFP Rankings Reveal
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s win over Tennessee allows Sooner Nation to dream big during the bye week. The path ahead is simple — win and you’re in. OU jumped to No. 11 in the AP Poll, and the Sooners have a chance to add another marquee victory at No. 4 Alabama on Nov. 14. Oklahoma will then close with No. 19 Missouri and LSU...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Against Tennessee, Oklahoma Flipped the Script From October
(by Brady Trantham) The second Saturday in October seemed to deflate the once-undefeated Oklahoma Sooners promising season. Sure, there would be more opportunities down the road to overcome a rather shocking 23-6 to the Texas Longhorns, but the way OU lost in the Cotton Bowl appeared to reveal every fatal flaw in the team...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Kickoff time, TV network set for Oklahoma's road finale at Alabama
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's final road game of the regular season is set for an afternoon kickoff. The SEC on Monday announced kickoff times and television network designations for its Week 12 slate of games, including Oklahoma's visit to Alabama on Nov. 15. The Sooners and Tide will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT from Bryant-Denny...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SIP Ep. 223 | Oklahoma got an incredible win over Tennessee in Knoxville + OU hoops season is here
(by Josh Callaway) Following Oklahoma's wild win over Tennessee in Knoxville, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to break it all down. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green recap all the angles of the Sooners' signature win of the season as they knocked off the Volunteers 33-27 on Saturday...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma secured a massive 33-27 victory at Tennessee over the weekend. The Sooners were led by kicker Tate Sandell, who was properly recognized by the Southeastern Conference on Monday. Sandell was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance against the Volunteers. He made...read more from the OUInsider
Sooners in the NFL: Former Oklahoma Tight End Crucial in Winning Effort
(by Carson Field) Mark Andrews may no longer put up flashy numbers week in and week out, but he is still a reliable weapon in the Baltimore Ravens’ offense. Andrews, who attended Oklahoma from 2014 to 2017, caught two touchdown passes in the Ravens’ 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. Those were Andrews’ only...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Report card: Grading Oklahoma's position groups in the 33-27 win over Tennessee
(by Collin Kennedy) One of the more signature wins of the Brent Venables era at Oklahoma. The Sooners go on the road and beat Tennessee 33-27 inside Neyland Stadium. Out of the victory, it's report card time. The grades are in, it's time to take a look at each of OU's position groups within the action: QUARTERBACK: B-...read more from Sooners Illustrated
5 things OU can build on after win over Tennessee
(by Jesse Crittenden) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Oklahoma certainly didn’t play a perfect game on Saturday against Tennessee. At times, it was downright ugly, and a game filled with the same self-inflicted mistakes that typically cost the Sooners. But against the Volunteers, the Sooners (7-2, 3-2 SEC) showed some resiliency...read more from the OUInsider
2025 AP Poll Week 11 Reaction | OU at #11 | OU has a DIRECT-DIFFICULT Playoff Path!
