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Oklahoma's Brent Venables explains how Houston could be a trap game

(by Jeff Hauser) The Oklahoma Sooners face a unique SEC-Big 12 matchup this Saturday against the Houston Cougars, a team they aren’t as familiar with despite both programs’ storied histories. This game marks an early challenge in a grueling SEC schedule for the Sooners, who are looking to maintain their momentum after a strong start...read more from Houston Cougars on SI

Oklahoma Preview 2 - Houston


Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet preview Oklahoma's game against Houston this week, with a focus on the most important takeaways from last week's win over Temple and which injured position group -- the wide receivers or the offensive line -- needs the most attention going into Saturday's home game with the Cougars...from John Hoover Media

What pressure? For Sooners' Tyler Keltner, kicking a 50-yard FG is 'like pure bliss'

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — When Tyler Keltner lined up for his first field goal attempt in an Oklahoma uniform, 83,000-plus sets of eyes were fixated toward midfield. There was surely some trepidation — bated breath, even — from the OU fans at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium last Friday night against Temple as Keltner lined up for a 50-yard attempt...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma should take Houston seriously despite Cougars' blowout opening home loss

(by Chip Rouse) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has too much respect for Houston head coach Willie Fritz to take this weekend's matchup with the 0-1 Cougars lightly. The then-16th-ranked Sooners dismantled a much inferior Temple team 51-3 in their Week 1 home and season opener. Meanwhile, Houston dropped a 27-7 decision at...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Know your foe: All things Houston Cougars with CougarDigest.com on the 247Sports Network

(by Collin Kennedy) Following a season opening win, the Oklahoma Sooners enter week two with a game against the Houston Cougars on deck. Another home contest for OU sets up another opportunity to settle in for the year. To preview this game, it's time for 'Know Your Foe'. In this weekly piece, we bring in the experts across the 247Sports Network...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Cougar Digest Podcast: Episode XXVII: Oklahoma week

(by Robert Sellers) The Houston Cougars have kicked off their 2024 season and the Willie Fritz era struggled in their opener, falling to visiting UNLV 27-7. In week two, the Cougars face a tough Oklahoma Sooners squad in Norman, OK and it is a big test on many fronts for the Cougars. How many of the errors on the offensive side of the ball are adjustments...listen to podcast from the Cougar Digest

Key Houston Cougars to know for week 2

(by Bryant Crews) Oklahoma is set to square off for its second game for the 2024 campaign in front of another night crowd in Norman, Oklahoma. The first game of the year saw the Sooners dispatch the Temple Owls in dominating fashion, 51-3. The page has been turned, and it’s officially Houston Cougars week. These two schools shared a conference...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 108 | Cortez Mills, Elijah Melendez updates + Visit weekend preview

(by Josh Callaway) As Oklahoma gears up for their first big visit weekend of the regular season, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to set the stage. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy dive into a variety of recruiting topics, starting first with updates on 2025 Oklahoma wide receiver commit...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma's 'Aggressive' Mindset Has Produced an Uptick in Forced Fumbles

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Simply put, Oklahoma’s defense looked like men playing against boys last Friday. The No. 15-ranked Sooners dismantled Temple, torching the Owls 51-3 on Owen Field to open the 2024 season. Not only did OU hold Temple to 197 yards of total offense, but Brent Venables’ defense forced six turnovers...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How has Trace Ford adjusted in Year 2 with OU football, 'very complicated' defense?

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Trace Ford had plenty of experience when he arrived at OU. The Edmond Santa Fe product played in 32 games for Oklahoma State from 2019-22 before transferring to Norman. But the defensive end had a difficult time settling into the Sooners’ defense last season. “Last year I was not very confident out there,” Ford said...read more from The Oklahoman

How Damonic Williams 'Epitomizes' Brent Venables' Culture at Oklahoma

(by Randall Sweet) NORMAN — Last Friday, junior defensive lineman Damonic Williams played his first game at Oklahoma. The former TCU transfer earned a start in his first contest under Brent Venables, and anchored an OU defense that allowed just 69 rushing yards and less than two yards per carry. After coming to Norman over the offseason...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 247


Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 247 (not 248!) of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a quick look back at Oklahoma's season-opening win over Temple, what solutions might the OU offensive line have, what Brent Venables really thinks about iPads and gameday tech, two DBs who have been super so far, can the Sooners keep up the takeaway pace, what we know about this week's opponent, Houston, and a quick look around the SEC and Oklahoma's upcoming opponents...from John Hoover Media

Oklahoma's Offensive Line Must be 'More Physical' to Improve in Week 2

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Friday night didn’t quite go to plan for Oklahoma’s offensive line. Bill Bedenbaugh had the tall task of replacing all five starters from the group that started a majority of OU’s games up front a year ago, and he was already coaching without his full complement of linemen. Jake Taylor, who was slated to start at right...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

U40: What can be fixed and who can step up on offense for Houston?


Is the Scoop staff at war with each other over the offensive line situation? Maybe. But mainly we're all just trying to figure out who the hell is going to be the starting center Saturday against Houston. Injuries have ravaged the interior of the OU offensive line and even Brent Venables seemed a bit put off by answering questions about it this week at his weekly press conference. (George did it). And we really dig deep into who could be the youngsters to step up at the receiver position. But then the good happens. We start talking about the defense and the depth and talent that is being developed by Brent Venables in Norman. The Sooners are legitimately two-deep at a lot of positions. And we liked a lot of what we saw from the defensive line last weekend. But again, it's only one game and it was against a pretty bad Temple team. Josh is here to hit on some recruiting as the Tennessee weekend is looking like one to watch for all you recruitniks. The latest with Cortez Mills and Andrew Babalola as well. We also take a look around at college football and the teams that have been duds so far in the early season. Florida State and Florida? We're looking at you...from the SoonerScoop

What went wrong on third down for OU football vs. Temple? 'A lot,' Brent Venables says

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Plenty went right for OU in its season-opening 51-3 win over Temple. One big thing that didn’t was the offense’s ability to convert on third downs. The Sooners went just 1 of 12 on third downs, missing their first 11 tries. OU’s mark ranks No. 132 — last — in the country heading into the season’s second week...read more from The Oklahoman

How Kani Walker established himself as OU's 'most consistent cornerback'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — On the football field, Kani Walker has had a knack for being in the right place at the right time. It's happened a couple times last season, the first one coming when he forced a fumble against Arkansas State. The most notable came when Williams dove to catch an interception against Arizona after a tipped pass by...read more from the OUInsider

SEC Announces Policies and Procedures for New Availability Report

(by SEC Media Relations) To promote the integrity of competition, the well being of student-athletes and institutional staff, and public transparency, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, the Southeastern Conference implemented a policy applicable to football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball, that requires SEC institutions...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables' Oklahoma doesn't SEC rankings bounce Mizzou does because of this


Oklahoma is new to the SEC, and that is one reason RJ believes Missouri gets the benefit of the doubt in most top 25 rankings...from The Number One College Football Show

Jackson Arnold explains how Oklahoma joining the SEC factored into his recruitment

(by Chandler Vessels) The opportunity to compete in the SEC was a big reason why Jackson Arnold committed to play for Oklahoma. The former five-star prospect gave his pledge to play for the Sooners in January of 2022 after it had already been announced that they planned to leave the Big 12. Now he enters his first year as starting quarterback...read more from On3.com

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