Who has edge in OU football vs Auburn? Breaking down key matchups in Sooners-Tigers

(by Ryan Aber) AUBURN, Ala. — After another rough offensive game that involved a quarterback change and injuries in positions that were already struggling, OU heads on the road for the first time this season. The 18th-ranked Sooners (3-1, 0-1 SEC) will travel to take on Auburn (2-2, 0-1) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in a game televised on ABC. Both teams...read more from The Oklahoman

Gameday Preview: OU football looks to regain it's swagger with Michael Hawkins Jr., under center


This week, Justin Hokansen from AuburnLive.com stops by to breakdown the struggles going on with the offense in Auburn...from the SoonerScoop

It's Samuel Omosigho's time to shine for OU's defense

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Kendel Dolby's injury against Tennessee presents a tough blow for Oklahoma's defense. But, as Samuel Omosigho knows, it's next man up. Omosigho is poised to step into Dolby's shoes this weekend, as he's going to be counted on for significant snaps against Auburn (2:30 p.m. Saturday, ABC)...read more from the OUInsider

How TE Davon Mitchell Has 'Flipped the Switch' Early in His Oklahoma Career

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — As Oklahoma’s defense continues to take on physical offenses in the SEC, one scout teamer is giving Brent Venables and Zac Alley’s unit a great look every week in practice. Tight end Davon Mitchell, who reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class to join the team last winter, has come alive during the week’s preparation...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 114 | DL recruiting, Andrew Babalola latest + Michael Hawkins is QB1


Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Collin Kennedy and James D. Jackson recap the latest recruiting news coming out of Oklahoma's big home weekend hosting Tennessee, react to Michael Hawkins getting tabbed as starting quarterback and break down what impact Jacobe Johnson can have as he moves from cornerback to wide receiver...from Sooners Illustrated

Quotes of Note: Auburn football players on Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.

(by Mary Kate Hughes) This weekend, the Auburn football team will host Oklahoma in Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time in the Sooners' inaugural season in the SEC. The Tigers have struggled in the early part of the season with a glaring issue at the quarterback position, and the same problem seems to be plaguing Oklahoma...read more from Fly War Eagle (Fansided)

How have true freshman QBs fared in Jordan-Hare Stadium?

(by Nathan King) In Oklahoma's first SEC road game in program history as a member of the conference, the Sooners will trot out a true freshman quarterback. With more than its fair share of offensive issues through the first few games, things finally came to a head for Oklahoma in the Tennessee loss, and former 5-star Jackson Arnold was benched...read more from Auburn Undercover (247)

Can Sooners' offense improve enough to win SEC games?

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Brent Venables sighed deeply as he stood at the lectern. Venables’ frustration with OU’s inept offensive output through four games was clear during his 53-minute news conference Tuesday, most of which was focused on the side of the ball he’s spent his entire coaching career scheming against. It wasn’t long ago...read more from The Oklahoman

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 253


Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 253 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full recap of OU's loss to Tennessee, why the offense played so bad, how Jackson Arnold was replaced by Michael Hawkins, what's next for both players, a deep-dive preview of this week's game at Auburn..from John Hoover Media

Sooners release first availability report ahead of Auburn matchup

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma released its first availability report Wednesday ahead of its matchup with Auburn this weekend.The report includes mostly familiar names, but it includes a few additions. Among the new additions includes wide receiver Deion Burks, running back Taylor Tatum and kicker Tyler Keltner. Keltner is ruled as out...read more from the OUInsider

Official SEC Oklahoma Injury Report 9-25-24 (Auburn Week)


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'Jacobe is a natural receiver': Why OU's Jacobe Johnson is a good fit at receiver

(by James D. Jackson) Last year, when Jacobe Johnson became a Sooner, cornerback coach Jay Valai playfully said the offense and defensive coaches were fighting over which side of the ball he'd play on. "Rock, paper, scissors shoot," Valai said with a smile in August of last year. "Had to fight, but Jacobe's with us (defensive side) and progressing...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Why 'Freaky Fast' QB Michael Hawkins Jr. Can Be Dangerous in Seth Littrell's Oklahoma Offense

(by Dekota Gregory) There was a comparison made to Oklahoma’s new starting quarterback that should have Sooner fans perked up. OU coach Brent Venables on Monday during his weekly coach’s show announced that true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start at quarterback for the Sooners’ first SEC road trip against Auburn at 2:30 p.m...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Kill the RPO? Jake Crain joins to discuss how OU matches up with Auburn | Post-Practice Blitz


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The Auburn Corner: It feels like the beginning of the end for Hugh Freeze

(by Michael Brauner) Things are not good in Auburn right now. Following two losses in the last three games, which just so happen to be the only two actual opponents the Auburn Tigers have played so far this season, Auburn is 0-1 in SEC play and sitting at just 2-2 on the season while also having yet to play a road game. Perhaps most concerning, however...read more from Yellowhammer News

Asante, Faulk share thoughts on Oklahoma's quarterback

(by Gunner Norene) The assignment won’t get any easier for Auburn’s defense this weekend, as yet another mobile quarterback awaits the Tigers on Saturday. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables announced Monday that true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will get the start at quarterback against Auburn after replacing Jackson Arnold in last...read more from The Auburn Plainsman

Oklahoma Throws Auburn a Curveball with Quarterback Change

(by Keith Cummings) Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze is mired in a real pickle at the quarterback position, and without any tangible answers immediately forthcoming - Freeze best not turn on his social media notifications either. Freeze putting his foot right in it has become just about as frequent as seeing his pair of quarterbacks tossing...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI

Oklahoma QB Casey Thompson Ready to Put His 'Tremendous Wisdom' to Use

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Amid all the conversation about Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins, it’s easy to lose sight of Oklahoma’s third quarterback. But Casey Thompson is ready, says coach Brent Venables. Hawkins is OU’s true freshman QB who came off the bench to replace an ineffective Arnold is Saturday night’s 25-15 loss to Tennessee...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Despite Offensive Nightmare, Oklahoma's Young Duo Found Chemistry Worth Investing In

(by Ross Lovelace) In Oklahoma’s disappointing loss to Tennessee on Saturday, there were very few bright spots to comb through on the offense side of the ball. Once again, the Sooners’ defense looked like an SEC unit that was more than ready for the big moment while the offense stumbled far behind in a 25-15 loss to the Vols. Four games...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'Nobody was running nobody off': Brent Venables clarifies what led to Dillon Gabriel transferring after 2023 season

(by Louis Raser) Brent Venables took time out of his weekly press conference on Tuesday to open up about what transpired between him and Dillon Gabriel at the end of the 2023 season. Venables had a meeting with Gabriel prior to the Alamo Bowl where the Sooners’ then-starting quarterback told his coach he wouldn’t be playing in the bowl game...read more from the OU Daily

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