'Taking all the positives': Oklahoma's offense looks to build on first half against Mississippi
(by Louis Raser) For the third game in a row, Oklahoma’s offense headed into the locker room on Saturday disappointed with its performance. The Sooners were held under 20 points for the fifth time in eight games. But while OU closed Saturday allowing six sacks on its final 11 plays from scrimmage and rushing for 0.9 yards per carry in the fourth...read more from the OU Daily
Jackson Arnold not a bust; players around him need to be a lot better
(by Chip Rouse) This has not been the season that quarterback Jackson Arnold and his Oklahoma teammates envisioned for their first season as a new member of the SEC. The once high-powered Oklahoma offense, beset by injuries and other debilitating issues, has been a shell of its former self this season. Things have been so bad with the...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Scouting report: Maine
(by Jesse Crittenden) At this point, Oklahoma just needs something. In this case, what they really need is a win. This weekend's game against Maine presents a golden, and desperately-needed, opportunity at snagging a win. The Sooners (4-4, 1-4) have lost their last three games by a combined 69 points, including last Saturday's 26-14 loss to Ole Miss...read more from the OUInsider
Sooners in the NFL Week 8: Ceedee Lamb Stars, Joe Mixon Find the End Zone Again
(by Ross Lovelace) It was a big week for Oklahoma’s NFL stars — starting at the quarterback position. The Sooners were once again very well represented, as Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray all put up eye popping stat lines. Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler both took starting snaps, too. For a full recap on the quarterbacks position...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU vs. Missouri kickoff time announced
(by Gracie Rawlings) The Southeastern Conference announced the kickoff time for Oklahoma’s (4-4, 1-4 SEC) game against No. 25 Missouri (6-2, 2-2 SEC) on Monday. Oklahoma will kick off at 6 or 6:45 p.m. on ESPN or SEC Network OU will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to face the Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium...read more from the OU Daily
Even in loss, OU football QB Jackson Arnold's performance gives offense some hope
(by Ryan Aber) OXFORD, Miss. — It was hard for Jackson Arnold to wipe the smile off his face. Even after OU fell to 18th-ranked Ole Miss 26-14 on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, even as he was sacked nine times, Arnold savored the moment. “Just having a blast,” new Sooners offensive playcaller Joe Jon Finley said of Arnold...read more from The Oklahoman
Statistically speaking: Oklahoma's pass defense trending in wrong direction after loss to Ole Miss
(by Tom Green) OXFORD, Mississippi — Cracks have started to appear on the surface of Oklahoma's defense, namely with its back seven. Oklahoma's defense has still taken a considerable step forward in Year 3 under Brent Venables (and Year 1 under new defensive coordinator Zac Alley), but the unit has been susceptible to...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Sooners in the NFL: Oklahoma’s Quarterbacks On Fire Again in Week 8
(by Ross Lovelace) Oklahoma has suffered through a season of subpar quarterback play and questionable offensive schemes all year long. Tuning into the Sooners’ NFL quarterbacks on Sunday’s has to be breath of fresh air. It was another tremendous week in the NFL for Oklahoma’s three-headed monster in Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU football vs Maine: TV channel, betting line, scouting report for Week 9 game
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Riding a three-game losing streak — just its second such streak in the last 26 seasons — OU figures to get a bit of a respite this weekend. The Sooners (4-4, 1-4 SEC) will take on FCS foe Maine at 1:30 p.m. at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. The November FCS opponent...read more from The Oklahoman
Sooners' 92-yard 2nd-quarter TD drive equal to team's total 2nd-half offensive output
(by Chip Rouse) The numbers were seriously stacked against Oklahoma heading into the game on Saturday in the deep south, in the heart of SEC country, against Ole Miss. Examining the statistical comparisons in advance of the actual game, it was easy to view the Sooners' first trip to the state of Mississippi as a potential blowout, as the both...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Lane Kiffin breaks down how Rebels were able to secure win over Oklahoma
(by John Williams) That the Oklahoma Sooners led at halftime of their loss to Ole Miss made the outcome even more disappointing. Even though the third quarter was a punt fest for the Sooners offense, late in the game, OU had a chance to pull within one score after moving the ball inside the red zone. But a failed trick play on first down led to...read more from the Sooners Wire
The 2-4-7 breakdown: The key plays, players & statistics from Oklahoma's 26-14 loss to Ole Miss
(by Collin Kennedy) There was a chance until there really, really wasn't. The Oklahoma Sooners showed encouraging signs early, even taking a lead after half the game had passed, but inevitable collapsed in a 26-14 loss to Ole Miss. It's now time to break this one down '247Sports' style. Here are the key plays, players and statistics from the game...read more from Sooners Illustrated
The final stretch is an 'opportunity' for Joe Jon Finley
(by Jesse Crittenden) OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI — There was a lot of information for Joe Jon Finley to absorb last Sunday. Seth Littrell was dismissed as offensive coordinator. Finley was elevated as the new play caller. Kevin Johns was elevated to co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. And as play caller, Finley was tasked with overseeing...read more from the OUInsider
SoonerScoop postgame podcast: Should OU fans feel better? Or worse?
(by Bob Przybylo) OU takes one step forward and two steps back. It feels like that has been the story of the last month. Happened again at Ole Miss. The offense looked good in the first half, had nice rhythm. Then the bottom fell out, and the offensive line crumbled in the second half. Add it all up, and it’s a 26-14 defeat. A third loss in a row and...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
OU report card: From The Grove to a squirrel, lots of grades for all
(by Joe Mussatto) OXFORD, Miss. — For the first time in a long time, it wasn’t all F’s for OU’s offense. But still an L for OU. The Sooners lost at Ole Miss 26-14 Saturday. Let’s get to the grades: OU football QB Jackson Arnold: B+ The numbers aren’t glamorous, but Arnold had himself a heck of a game. He completed 71% of his passes for...read more from The Oklahoman
Brent Venables laments mistakes after Oklahoma Sooners latest loss
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners lost their third straight game and fourth out of their last five on Saturday. The Sooners dropped to 1-4 in the SEC and 4-4 overall in 2024 with the 26-14 loss. Following the game, third-year head coach Brent Venables addressed his team’s performance and some of the missed opportunities that could have...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss interrupted by squirrel on field, crowd erupts after scoring touchdown
(by Thomas Goldkamp) A squirrel took center stage during the game between Ole Miss and Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon, bringing the crowd at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to its feet with a deafening roar. The squirrel found itself on the field during a timeout as an Oklahoma player got medical attention on the field following a first-down...read more from On3.com
'Confident' QB Jackson Arnold Was One of Oklahoma's Bright Spots in Ole Miss Defeat
(by Ryan Chapman) OXFORD, MS — Jackson Arnold’s reintroduction to the starting lineup gave Oklahoma to build on in the final four games of the season. The former 5-star recruit was under siege all day in the Sooners’ 26-14 loss to No. 18 Mississippi on Saturday, but he showed poise and toughness to lead the offense to its best half of football...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's Offensive Line Made History Against Mississippi for All the Wrong Reasons
(by Ryan Chapman) OXFORD, MS — For the second straight week, Oklahoma offensive line set a program record. And it’s not history anyone in the Crimson and Cream will want to remember. The Sooners allowed 10 sacks in Saturday’s 26-14 loss to No. 18 Mississippi, which is the most allowed by OU since the NCAA started tracking sacks...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Today, there were some signs there': What Brent Venables said after OU's 26-14 loss to Mississippi
(by Gracie Rawlings) Oklahoma (4-4,1-4 SEC) lost to No. 18 Mississippi (6-2, 2-2 SEC) 26-14 in Oxford on Saturday. Here is what head coach Brent Venables said about the loss: Opening statement: “A real frustrating game. We had a great opportunity going into halftime, but just really played poorly in the third quarter. They did some...read more from the OU Daily
