'Not OK for people to score points on us': OU defense improves under Brent Venables’ play-calling

(by Laurie Jones) OU's defense has posted its most dominant early-season performance under head coach Brent Venables, allowing just 19 points through the first three games of the 2025 season. The unit's improvement comes after OU limited Temple to 104 yards in its 28-3 victory over the Owls, the fewest allowed by the program since 2014...read more from the OU Daily

OU's viral two-point trick play shocked everyone -- even Jaren Kanak himself

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak was apparently just as surprised as the rest of us by offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle’s wild playcall on a two-point attempt against the Temple Owls on Saturday. The No. 13 Sooners got off to a rapid start in their 42-3 win over Temple on Saturday in Philadelphia to improve to 3-0...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Temple coach warned John Mateer would pay, but the Owls actually paid the price

(by Dekota Gregory) Temple head coach K.C. Keeler proclaimed Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer would pay the price when he ran against the Owls. Instead, Mateer didn't just walk the walk after Keeler talked, but he ran and threw without paying anything. The No. 13 Sooners hammered Temple 42-3 on Saturday in Philadelphia to stay unbeaten...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Key Players Absent From Auburn Win Over South Alabama

(by Dre Gaines) AUBURN, Ala.- Key players were absent from No. 24 Auburn’s take down of the South Alabama Jaguars, 31-25. for Auburn did not play today, although they were suited up and ready to play. “We had several kids out today,” Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze said after the game. “Some could have played, like Malcolm...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI

Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas ejected for targeting, will miss first half of Auburn game

(by Eric W. Bolin) Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas was ejected for targeting in the third quarter of the Sooners' game against Temple on Saturday. Because the ejection occurred in the second half, Thomas will miss the first half of Oklahoma's Week 4 game against Auburn. The penalty came on Temple's first play of its second drive...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle postgame (OU 42 Temple 3) - 9/13/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media following the Sooners" 42-3 win over Temple on Saturday, September 13th in Philadelphia, PA...from Sooners Illustrated

The 2-4-7 breakdown: The key stats, players & plays to know from Oklahoma's 42-3 win over Temple

(by Collin Kennedy) The Sooners cruise to a 3-0 start. Oklahoma rolls by Temple in a 42-3 win. It's now time to break this one down '247Sports' style. Here are the important plays, players and statistics to know from OU's victory: TWO KEY PLAYERS: Offensive MVP- There are several candidates here, but this feels like a good opportunity...read more from Sooners Illustrated

OU Football: Brent Venables Postgame Press Conference | Oklahoma 42, Temple 3


...from the OUInsider

OU 42, Temple 3: Takeaways from the win

(by Jessie Crittenden) PHILADELPHIA — It was a painless, easy day for Oklahoma on Saturday. The Sooners beat the Temple Owls, 42-3, at Lincoln Financial Field. They established control early after the offense scored on its first four drives, while the defense held Temple without a first down on four of its first five drives. It was an expected but...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: Sooners Roll Temple 42-3 INSTANT REACTION | It Was a Methodical Win


...from onikuno

Three Quick Takeaways From No. 13 Oklahoma's Dominant Win Over Temple

(by Ryan Chapman) PHILADELPHIA — Oklahoma displayed no love for Temple on Saturday. The Sooners dominated from wire-to-wire in Philadelphia on Saturday, notching a 42-3 win over the Owls at Lincoln Financial Field to move to 3-0 on the year. OU’s defense overwhelmed Temple, and the offense kicked into gear early to race out to a 25-0...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma adds Lincoln Financial Field to long list of NFL stadium conquests

(by Chip Rouse) The Temple Owls will host Oklahoma on Saturday in a college football game to be played at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. Temple is one of five college programs that hold its home games at NFL stadiums. Affectionately known to locals simply as "The Linc," Lincoln...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Can Sooners Keep Up First-Half Dominance? Ryan Aber's Three Bold Predictions for Oklahoma-Temple

(by Ryan Aber) The 13th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners take on Temple at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both teams are 2-0, though the Sooners’ wins — at least one of them — are much different than the Owls’ victories. Oklahoma has beaten Illinois State and Michigan while Temple’s victories have come over Howard and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Must Keep Focus to Flip Road Outcomes Under Venables

(by Brady Trantham) In 2016, when the three-game series was announced, Philadelphia Magazine writer Dan McQuade quipped that, “6-year-olds will be in college when Temple plays Oklahoma.” Nearly a decade later, those 6-year-olds are Jayden Jackson, David Stone, Michael Fasusi and dozens more Sooners driving a season filled with...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'He's an inspiration': Grayson Miller's unique journey to shining as OU punter

(by Joshua McDaniel) Seated in his office with anticipation building, Wade Standley picked up his phone to hear from Grayson Miller. It was early in the week before OU vs. Michigan, and the Deer Creek High School head coach was thrilled that his former punter would start for the Sooners’ marquee matchup. “I yelled out loud because...read more from the OU Daily

Predicting Oklahoma vs. Temple: How much will the Sooners make Owls pay for talking?

(by Dekota Gregory) Temple head coach K.C. Keeler did a lot of talking this week leading up the Owls hosting the Oklahoma Sooners, but now, Keeler’s overmatched team has to go back it up. The No. 13 Sooners leave Norman for the first time this season to play Temple at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Dvoracek: 'John Mateer is the best quarterback in the country'

(by Eric W. Bolin) With only two games as Oklahoma quarterback under his belt, John Mateer has already shown what made him one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal over the last offseason. Those two games, combined with Mateer's 2024 season at Washington State, have Oklahoma football analyst and former Sooners...read more from the Sooners Wire

Know your foe: Everything Oklahoma fans need to know about the Temple Owls with OwlsDaily.com

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners hit the road for the first time within this 2025 season. Coming off a meaningful 24-13 win over Michigan, OU has a shot to go 3-0 to start the year. But standing in the way is a new-look Temple team. The Owls, under new direction, are already on a roll. Temple is 2-0 for the first time since 2019. The goal is...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Kajiya Hollawayne's journey from QB to WR has lifted Temple's offense

(by John DiCarlo) A little more than four years ago, Kajiya Hollawayne was entering the college football world as an early enrollee and 3-star quarterback recruit at UCLA. Saturday afternoon, he’ll have the chance to help Temple in its upset bid of No. 13 Oklahoma at Lincoln Financial Field as a wide receiver. A lot has happened over the last four...read more from OwlScoop (On3)

Oklahoma-Temple Preview: One Big Thing - OU's Recent Record Is Awful After a Big Win

(by John E. Hoover) One question that Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has gotten plenty this week was about how his team responded to success in 2023 after unexpectedly beating Texas. That is especially germane this week as the Sooners are trying to put last week’s 24-13 win over Michigan in the past as quickly as possible as...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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