Former Oklahoma Sooner among the NFL leaders in sacks
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto is in the midst of an excellent 2024 season for the Denver Broncos. The third-year pro has been on a tear lately, and people are beginning to take notice. Bonitto is currently tied for second in the NFL with nine sacks. He’s just 2.5 sacks behind Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson for the...read more from the Sooners Wire
'Haven't seen it like this in a really long time': How Norman leaders prepared for economic impact of SEC
(by Louis Raser) When Scott Martin traveled to Fayetteville, Lexington and Tuscaloosa in the fall of 2022, he witnessed what Norman was missing ahead of Oklahoma’s move to the Southeastern Conference. During discussions of OU’s readiness for the SEC over the past three years, Martin, president and CEO of the Norman Chamber of Commerce...read more from the OU Daily
Know Your Foe: Opponent breakdown of the Alabama Crimson Tide from Bama247
(by Collin Kennedy) The final home game of the 2024 season for the Oklahoma Sooners sees one of the perennial powers come to town. The Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to Norman for an SEC primetime matchup. To preview this game, it's time for 'Know Your Foe'. In this weekly piece, we bring in the experts across the 247Sports...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Tide Pod: Alabama prepares for road matchup against Oklahoma
(by Jack Knowlton) Jack and Tony preview Alabama's first game against Oklahoma in Norman since 2002. The show starts with a discussion on how Alabama is handling the "Rat Poison" and preparing for another challenging road environment. Jack and Tony give their keys to the game, including a turnover-happy Sooners team, Jackson Arnold's...watch video from TideIllustrated
Alabama assistant references 'rat poison' when asked about Oklahoma
(by Charlie Potter) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Oklahoma will face Alabama after a bye week. The Sooners enter the conference matchup with a 5-5 record, needing one more win to become bowl-eligible. With it being the last home game, OU will also honor its seniors before facing the Tide. But “that stuff doesn’t matter,” Alabama wide receivers coach...read more from BamaOnLine
With Playoff in sight, can Alabama avoid an upset at Oklahoma? 3 keys and a prediction
(by Kennington Smith III) Has Alabama turned the corner and settled into being a consistent team? Saturday’s game at Oklahoma will be a good case study for that question. Alabama ended an up-and-down October on a high note: a 34-0 shutout over Missouri. That was followed by dominant wins over LSU and Mercer. Now the College Football...read more from The Athletic
Oklahoma availability report: Deion Burks out, Jalil Farooq questionable for Alabama game
(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma will be without wide receiver Deion Burks when it hosts Alabama on Saturday, while the availability of Jalil Farooq is now up in the air. The SEC on Thursday evening released its second round of availability reports for its Week 13 slate of games, including updates for Saturday's tilt between Oklahoma...read more from Sooners Illustrated
'It's pretty special': Former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield's donation helps spark high school team's turnaround
(by Laurie Jones) Former Oklahoma and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield made a donation to the Space Coast High School football program in Cocoa, FL. The Space Coast Vipers had been facing significant challenges with outdated equipment and limited resources, threatening the safety and morale of their young players...read more from the OU Daily
SIP Ep. 130 | Oklahoma OC search taking shape + Michael Fasusi & other key recruiting updates
(by Josh Callaway) Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Collin Kennedy and James D. Jackson dive into the latest comments from Brent Venables as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator search starts to take shape and hit on a medley of important recruiting updates including the latest developments with 5-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Venables unsure of Jackson Arnold's future, but 'we believe in him'
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma put out its weekly list of team captains on Monday, which included a noteworthy face. Alongside veterans Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman, Woodi Washington, Ethan Downs and Troy Everett was quarterback Jackson Arnold. The quarterback situation appeared uncertain after the Sooners' 30-23 loss...read more from the OUInsider
Out of Left Field: Why I'm Excited to Cover Oklahoma for Sooners on SI
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — I’ve been told that the people of Norman bleed Crimson. I’m excited to see why. Today, Thursday, is my first day as a reporter for Sooners on SI, where I’ll produce articles, videos, photos and more for the site. It’s going to be a blast. The Sooners have one of the nation’s most storied athletic departments...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Making a Bowl Game is Important to Oklahoma's Players
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma needs just one more to get one more. At 5-5, the Sooners need to beat either Alabama or LSU the next two weeks to reach bowl eligibility and extend the program’s streak to 26 years of playing in a bowl game. It’s the second-longest bowl streak in the country only behind Georgia’s 27. If OU fails to notch a win before the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Know the foe: An opposing look at Alabama's matchup against Oklahoma
(by Henry Sklar) Tide Illustrated staff writer Henry Sklar spoke with OUInsider beat writer Jesse Crittenden to get some insight on this week's matchup between No. 7 Alabama and Oklahoma. With two games remaining in the regular season, how would you grade Oklahoma's first season as a program in the SEC from a state-of-the-program point of view?...read more from Tide Illustrated
Maurice Linguist Warns Alabama Secondary About Oklahoma's 'Misleading, Tricky' Stats
(by Hunter De Siver) TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— This offseason, the Southeastern Conference welcomed Texas and Oklahoma to a group that "Just Means More," and while the Longhorns have thrived against this highly touted competition, the same can't exactly be said for the Sooners––No. 7 Alabama's next opponent. Oklahoma was 4-0 prior to...read more from Alabama Crimson Tide in SI
Which OU football players will be recognized on Senior Day when Sooners host Alabama?
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — OU’s core of seniors — in particular Billy Bowman, Ethan Downs, Jalil Farooq, Danny Stutsman, and Woodi Washington — have been through plenty of transition during their time with the Sooners. They started under Lincoln Riley in the Big 12 before spending the last three seasons under Brent Venables with this season in the SEC...read more from The Oklahoman
SoonerScoop podcast: OU-Alabama is this week, but eyes on offensive coordinator search
(by Bob Przybylo) It has been a bit of a strange week covering OU football. The Sooners are getting ready for a massive showdown against No. 7 Alabama. It is senior night at OU, all the emotions. Head coach Brent Venables and Team 130 still vying for that magic win No. 6 to become bowl eligible. Like it’s a big game, right? But honestly? A lot of...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
Alabama's offense vs. Oklahoma's defense: The game within the game
(by Collin Kennedy) The Alabama offense is on a roll going into this Week 13 matchup with Oklahoma. The Tide have put up a combined 128 points over the current three-game win streak they carry and have outscored their opponents by a 108 point differential. Led by quarterback Jalen Milroe and a strong offensive line, Bama is top-eight...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SEC Drops Oklahoma's Player Availability Report for Alabama Game
(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma was hoping to get a few more bodies available for Saturday’s big showdown with Alabama. And the Sooners just might. The Southeastern Conference released this week’s initial player availability report on Wednesday night and running back Jovantae Barnes is listed as questionable while wide receiver Deion Burks...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma-Alabama gets ESPN's lead broadcast crew on Saturday
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will play just their seventh game all-time against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Two of the undeniable blue bloods in college football will square off in Norman in front of a primetime, national TV audience in Week 13. ABC will broadcast the game as part of an “SEC on ABC” tripleheader, that concludes...read more from the Sooners Wire
'Not just for us': Woodi Washington nears end of six-year college career, awaits final home game against Alabama
(by Laurie Jones) As Oklahoma gears up for its final regular-season games against No. 7 Alabama and LSU, Woodi Washington has started to reflect on the closing chapter of his collegiate career. The senior defensive back arrived in Norman in 2019, and after six seasons with the Sooners, he is approaching the end of a journey that has shaped...read more from the OU Daily
