Oklahoma's 'inconsistent' rushing attack seeking jolt of violence, nastiness

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Brent Venables wants Oklahoma's running backs to be "violent." Through two games, though, the group — and the Sooners' run game writ large — has been mostly subdued. As Oklahoma's offense has trudged through the first two weeks of the season, with mounting injuries and oftentimes ineffectual play, the rushing...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 249

(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 249 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: What's wrong with the Oklahoma offense (what isn't?), can the OU defense hold up, what stood out from Tuesday's Brent Venables press conference (Hoover's still asking the tough questions), the Sooners' very...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How an Alamo Bowl Loss Fueled Oklahoma DL Gracen Halton's Offseason Improvement

(by Randall Sweet) NORMAN — In his first two years at Oklahoma, former 4-star recruit Gracen Halton couldn't find his way onto the field consistently. As a true freshman, the San Diego, CA, product played 74 defensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, followed by 91 snaps on defense as a sophomore. Halton looked solid during his time on...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

U40: The run game is what fixes OU's offense


It's Wednesday. There may be some hope in the air after everyone has gotten the doom and gloom out of their system. At least the people inside the Scoop offices. We've heard from players and Brent Venables. We've watched Internet breakdowns of what went wrong schematically Our friends and families have aired their grievances in our direction. And of course, we've seen what you've been saying on the Crimson Corner, X and the YouTube comments section. And now it's Wednesday and we all have different perspectives Carey, Josh, Eddie and George have gathered to talk about what we've learned this week and where the Sooners are heading as they get ready to take on Tulane. What's the latest on the injury front? Who could we see back this week? And how is the defense holding up? Josh also has the latest in recruiting on Cortez Mills and whether he is still an OU commitment or not. All that and more on this week's edition of the Unofficial 40...from the SoonerScoop

No. 15 Oklahoma's offensive problem is deeper than Seth Litterell's play-calling


Where did all the Jackson Arnold optimism go? It left with Seth Littrell's play-calling and an offensive line that can't run or pass block...from The Number One College Football Show

Nic Anderson cleared for practice, 'hopeful' to play versus Tulane

(by George Stoia) OU finally received some positive injury news on Wednesday. Coach Brent Venables said on the SEC teleconference that redshirt sophomore receiver Nic Anderson has returned to practice and might play this Saturday against Tulane. “He practiced (Tuesday),” Venables said. “Looked good, so hopefully he’ll continue to progress...read more from the SoonerScoop

Oklahoma vs. Tulane PREDICTIONS | 2024 College Football Predictions


Chase Robinson and Chris Lee preview and share their predictions for Tulane’s trip to Norman to face Oklahoma in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season...from Southeastern 16

Keys to Success as Tulane Green Wave Seeks Upset vs. Oklahoma Sooners

(by Matthew Postins) Tulane’s ability to win the American Athletic Conference title doesn’t hinge on beating Oklahoma on Saturday. But, bringing down the No. 15 Sooners on the road would be a great resume-building victory. When the Green Wave (1-1) face the Sooners (2-0) at 2:30 central on Saturday, it will be just the third time the two teams...read more from Tulane Green Wave on SI

Trap game? Sooners aren't good enough to overlook Green Wave

(by Joe Mussatto) OU hosts Tulane at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in what we might conventionally call a “trap game.” It would be human nature for the Sooners to overlook the Green Wave in anticipation of the SEC opener next weekend against Tennessee. But did you watch what happened last week? This is no trap game. Tulane nearly upset Kansas State...read more from The Oklahoman

Tom Brady honors former Sooner Baker Mayfield after week one performance

(by John Williams) Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield has been on a journey since the Cleveland Browns took him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. After stops with Carolina and Los Angeles, Mayfield has found a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had a really good season last year, helping lead the Bucs to...read more from the Sooners Wire

'We spent two years building this defense': OU linebackers continue to step up amid current offensive struggles

(by Gracie Rawlings) Brent Venables sat in his office and waited. After spending almost a decade at Clemson, Oklahoma’s head football coach had already been in Norman for three months. However, no one had made the trip to talk with Venables one-on-one. “When we got here, for the first several months, nobody came up to the third floor,” Venables...read more from the OU Daily

Jackson Arnold Holds Himself Accountable For Oklahoma's Offensive Troubles

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Jackson Arnold isn’t looking ahead to SEC play. He’s not pouting about his uneven performances. He’s not counting his recruiting stars. And he’s certainly not beating his chest over Oklahoma’s unbeaten record. “A win is a win, no matter how ugly it was,” Arnold said Saturday night after the Sooners hung on to beat...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables's prescription to fix his struggling offense? More time against his starting defense

(by Zach Barnett) "What are your changes? Is that a loaded question?" The question was probed from Brent Venables to an off-screen reporter, an Uno reverse card after the Oklahoma head coach was just asked the question on the mind of every last fan in Sooner Nation: What's going to change on this offense? Tuesday was Venables's first time meeting...read more from FootballScoop

OU football stock report: Who is rising, falling after Sooners' win vs. Houston?

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — It looked like a big play at the time. In hindsight, OU’s first-quarter fumble recovery that led to a touchdown a play later was an even bigger play in Saturday’s 16-12 win over Houston. After the Sooners went three-and-out on the game’s first drive, punter Luke Elzinga put Cougars’ punt returner Mekhi Mews in a tough position...read more from The Oklahoman

Venables notepad: OU 'hopeful' to integrate Eddy Pierre-Louis more on OL

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — As Oklahoma's offense has struggled through the first two weeks, a lot of focus has been on the offensive line. Specifically, the depth has come into play as injuries pile up. With Branson Hickman, Geirean Hatchett and Troy Everett missing Saturday's game against Houston — and Jake Taylor leaving early with an injury...read more from the OUInsider

Venables Vibes: Oklahoma's Offense Working to Move in the 'Same Direction' After Early Struggles

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — It’s just Week 3, but Oklahoma’s offense is already running out of time. The Sooners (2-0) struggled against Houston last Saturday, leaning on Brent Venables’ defense to outlast the Cougars (0-2) 16-12. With No. 7 Tennessee looming, No. 15 OU will have to have its focus on Tulane (1-1), who nearly upset...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference (Tulane Week) - 9/10/2024


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 10th ahead of the Sooners' Week 3 matchup vs Tulane on Saturday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Brent Venables Press Conference Reaction 9-10-24 | SO MANY INJURIES ON OFFENSE


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Tulane Football Safeties in Fearless Battle to Compete at Oklahoma

(by Maddy Hudak) Tulane football employed four different sets of safeties against Kansas State, and while they’re still finding their footing in coverage, the players battling for time in the role were an intriguing watch. It will be a critical role at Oklahoma. Initially, Bailey Despanie started at strong safety for a second season alongside transfer Jalen Geiger...read more from the Tulane Green Wave on SI

Joshua Bates takes accountability for 'inexcusable' late penalty that nearly cost Sooners in Week 2

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Joshua Bates hasn't gotten over the end of Oklahoma's narrow win against Houston. The Sooners' redshirt freshman center is still disappointed in himself for a moment of frustration that nearly cost his team in the final minute of its 16-12 win against the Cougars. With the result all but secured in the waning moments...read more from Sooners Illustrated

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