Column: Why Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins is Much More Equipped to Handle Texas This Year
(by John E. Hoover) The news out of Norman was disastrous on Tuesday: quarterback John Mateer will have surgery Wednesday for a broken bone in his right hand. And two weeks from Saturday, No. 7-ranked Oklahoma will line up in the Cotton Bowl against the Texas Longhorns. Michael Hawkins, of course, has been here before. And that went...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
WATCH: The play John Mateer injured his hand vs. Auburn
(by George Stoia) OU quarterback John Mateer is expected to miss some time this season after suffering a hand injury against Auburn on Saturday. The university confirmed the news on Tuesday, as Mateer will undergo surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles. It’s expected that Mateer could miss three or more weeks. Mateer injured his throwing...see video from the SoonerScoop
Oklahoma QB John Mateer to undergo surgery for right-hand injury
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday that starting quarterback John Mateer will undergo surgery on a right-hand injury. Mateer suffered the injury during the first quarter of Saturday’s 24-17 win over Auburn. The expectation is that Mateer will return “sometime this season,” according to a...read more from the OUInsider>
(by Jesse Crittenden) It’s hard to complain about where things are for Oklahoma heading into the bye week. The Sooners are 4-0 after a win over Auburn in the SEC opener. The defense has been one of the best in football, while the offense has showed more explosiveness with the additions of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and...read more from the OUInsider
Grading Oklahoma's Offense Through Four Games, Position by Position
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — With four games in the books, a bye this weekend and the showdown with Texas looming, it’s a good time to take stock of the Sooners’ season so far. While some of the offensive numbers aren’t a drastic difference from last season — 31.25 points per game vs. 29 last season through four games, 125.3 rushing...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Sooners news: Update on controversial TD, new SEC rival, Manziel responds to Mateer
(by Dekota Gregory) Update on controversial TD: Voice of the Oklahoma Sooners Toby Rowland reported that OU's coaching staff actually cleared that controversial touchdown play against Auburn with game officials during a regular pregame meeting and refs confirmed it was a legal play. Everyone has seen the viral play by now where OU wide...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How Sophomores Jayden Jackson and David Stone Give Oklahoma a Chance to be 'Great'
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — A pair of Oklahoma sophomores ran the show against Auburn on Saturday. Defensive tackles Jayden Jackson and David Stone turned the clock back a few years. The duo dominated high school competition together at IMG Academy, and they were at the center of OU’s dominant defensive line performance in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Football: THREE PERMANENT SEC OPPONENTS LEAKED!
SIP Ep. 211 | Oklahoma's defense had a day against Auburn - can they ride it to an SEC title?
(by Josh Callaway) Following Oklahoma's big win in the SEC opener, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to recap it all. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down all the angles of the Sooners' thrilling 24-17 win over Auburn on Saturday afternoon in Norman...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Column: Finally, Let's Talk About Oklahoma QB John Mateer and the Heisman
(by John E. Hoover) If John Mateer is ever going to take his place alongside the bronze icons of Oklahoma’s Heisman Park, then Saturday’s victory over Auburn is exactly what he needed to get there. Not just the go-ahead touchdown run in the final minutes. Not just the passing perfection on the game-winning drive. Not just a nearly mistake-free...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners quietly cleared controversial TD play with refs before game even started
(by Dekota Gregory) If the Oklahoma Sooners really are cheaters, then they're apparently really bad at hiding it. The Sooners' first touchdown in their 24-17 win over Auburn on Saturday went viral as college football fans and the ABC broadcast crew deemed it was illegal, then the SEC also released a statement later confirming that claim...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU received a first place vote? Where each voter ranked OU in the Week 5 AP Poll
(by James D. Jackson) So, Oklahoma came in at No. 7 in the AP Top 25 Poll, meaning the Sooners once again gained a few spots in the AP poll released Sunday afternoon. The Sooners have been ranked since the start of the season, but have had a steady climb from Week 0 through Week 5. Oklahoma entered the season at No. 18 and stayed...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas, Grayson Miller earn SEC honors
(by George Stoia) OU defensive end R Mason Thomas and punter Grayson Miller both earned SEC honors this week after Oklahoma’s 24-17 win over Auburn. Thomas was named a co-Defensive Lineman Player of the Week, while Miller was the Special Teams Player of the Week in the conference. Thomas was phenomenal for the Sooners...read more from the SoonerScoop
Analyzing OU's annual opponents: Texas, Ole Miss, Missouri
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma will face Texas, Ole Miss and Missouri annually over the next four seasons, per On3’s Chris Low. The SEC is set to announce the nine conference opponents for the 2026 season on Tuesday. However, Low announced Monday the three annual opponents for each team from 2026-2029. In this case, the Sooners...read more from the OUInsider
Which of No. 7 Oklahoma's Remaining Games Will be the Toughest?
(by Ryan Chapman) The Sooners get a much-needed break this weekend. Fresh off beating Auburn 24-17, No. 7 Oklahoma has a week to heal up and prepare for the true grind of the SEC schedule to begin. After taking on Kent State, the Sooners will play seven of the best teams in the country over an eight-week span to try and earn their way back...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Sooners into the US LBM Coaches Poll top 10 after win over Auburn (OU #10)
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners moved to 4-0 on the season with their 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers. Oklahoma is also 1-0 in SEC play and extended its unbeaten record against Auburn to 4-0. It was a strong day for the defense, a Brent Venables-led unit that recorded nine sacks in the game, tied for the most all-time in...read more from the Sooners Wire
SoonerScoop Sights and Sounds: OU 24, Auburn 17, Sooners show their fight
(by Bob Przybylo) OU fans might celebrate through the week. Now that the Sooners are off to close out the month, sit back and enjoy what happened against Auburn. Because what happened? Two very good teams in a very tight, contested contest. Ultimately, OU had all the answers in the final seven minutes to earn the 24-17 victory in Norman...read more from the SoonerScoop
Baker Mayfield calls out Steve Wilks, Jets after win: 'Lot of stuff was personal today'
(by Nick Geddes) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield had a little extra motivation heading into Sunday’s Week 3 home contest against the New York Jets. For Mayfield, this game represented a chance to face off against a defense led by Steve Wilks. Wilks, New York’s defensive coordinator, became head coach of the...read more from On3.com
Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Hosts Several High-Priority Targets for SEC Opener
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Dozens of high-school prospects were on hand as the Sooners opened SEC play with a 24-17 win against No. 22 Auburn. OU improved to 4-0 on the 2025 season with the win and jumped from No. 11 to No. 7 in the AP Top 25. The Sooners have the week off before hosting Kent State on Oct. 4...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
