Everything Brent Venables said ahead of Oklahoma's 1st-round playoff matchup with Alabama

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma hasn't played in a College Football Playoff game in six years. That will change Friday, when No. 8 Oklahoma hosts No. 9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Sooners and Tide will kick off at 7 p.m. from Owen Field, with the game airing on ABC and ESPN in what will be the first...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Bob Stoops announces retirement from coaching, Dallas Renegades

(by Griffin McVeigh) Legendary head coach Bob Stoops is retiring from coaching, he announced on Monday afternoon. Stoops has spent the past few years with the Dallas Renegades in the UFL after stepping away from the Oklahoma Sooners following the 2016 season. Nearly a decade later, Stoops is officially closing the book on his career...read more from On3.com

Could Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes play a role in the College Football Playoff?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — For Oklahoma, players like Jovantae Barnes and Kendel Dolby haven’t factored into the weekly gameplans for months. However, the Sooners making the College Football Playoff adds an interesting wrinkle. Per NCAA rules, postseason games do not count towards eligibility. Barnes, a true senior, appeared...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: Will R Mason Thomas Play vs Alabama? | State of the Program


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How Oklahoma's Offense is Staying in Rhythm for Alabama Rematch Despite Lengthy Layoff

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — The Sooners have been under a pressure cooker since their loss to the University of Mississippi on Oct. 25. At 6-2, Oklahoma's College Football Playoff chances hung by a thread — one more loss, and you won't be playing meaningful football in December. Luckily for OU, they answered the call. The Sooners...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle give injury updates on Tory Blaylock, Xavier Robinson, R Mason Thomas

(by Joshua McDaniel) Running backs, freshman Tory Blaylock and sophomore Xavier Robinson, and senior defensive lineman R Mason Thomas were banged up in the Sooners' final regular-season matchups against Missouri and Louisiana State University. Robinson recorded 42 rushing yards on a sprained knee against Missouri before...read more from the OU Daily

How much it will cost Oklahoma fans to attend the Sooners' home CFP game vs Alabama

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners were gifted an extra home game in Norman after earning hosting rights as the No. 8 team in the College Football Playoff. The Sooners will host No. 9 Alabama on Friday night inside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for a rematch in the first round of the CFP. This is the biggest football...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Press Conference (CFP First Round Week) - 12/15/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday, December 15th ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff First Round matchup vs No. 9 Alabama on Friday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Press Conference (CFP First Round Week) - 12/15/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Monday, December 15th ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff First Round matchup with No. 9 Alabama on Friday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Ryan Fodje's 'Growth' Has the Oklahoma Lineman Ready for Any Challenge in the CFP

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s offensive line protected John Mateer admirably in the Sooners’ 23-21 victory over Alabama last month. The Crimson Tide only sacked Mateer twice and hurried the OU quarterback on two other occasions. Keeping Mateer upright will be a key in Friday’s College Football Playoff contest (7 p.m., ABC...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Numbers to know: CBS Sports research sets the table for Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff

(by Collin Kennedy) It's game week. No. 8 Oklahoma is just days away from hosting No. 9 Alabama in the College Football Playoff. The opening round of the sport's postseason tournament will begin, for the first time ever, on historic Owen Field in Norman. Two blue-blood brands face off inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma WR Signee Leads High School to State Championship

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma will host Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff in just five days, a month after the Sooners beat the Crimson Tide 23-21 in the regular season. While the 2025 team is vying for a national championship, the Sooners have continued their efforts on the recruiting trail. Here is the latest in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts leads Philadelphia Eagles to 31-0 win over Las Vegas Raiders

(by Brody Demuth) Former OU quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles (9-5) to a resounding 31-0 bounce-back win against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12). Hurts went 12 of 15 on pass attempts for 175 yards and three passing touchdowns with zero turnovers to accumulate a 154.9 rating. Hurts added 39 yards on seven carries before he...read more from the OU Daily

Gambling analysis: Betting guide for Alabama vs. Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff

(by Collin Kennedy) It's another Oklahoma game week. It's the No. 8 Sooners facing the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide. It's the opening round of the College Football Playoff kicking off from historic Owen Field in Norman. All eyes across the college football landscape will be on the happenings inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Febechi Nwaiwu's Consistency Made him a Leader on Oklahoma's Offensive Line

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s offensive line has been a revolving door over the last two seasons. Sixteen different players have made at least one start for Bill Bedenbaugh’s group since the start of the 2024 season. Febechi Nwaiwu is not only the lone Sooners’ lineman to have started every game during that span but no...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU linebacker Owen Heinecke hoping for one more year of eligibility: 'I would love another year'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Owen Heinecke isn’t sure what his future holds. The Oklahoma linebacker has had a breakout year, solidifying himself as one of the team’s most reliable defenders. However, his future with the Sooners isn’t entirely up to him. While he’s listed as a redshirt junior on Oklahoma’s roster, Heinecke will technically...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma's Alabama Winning Streak a Rare Accomplishment Against the Crimson Tide

(by Ryan Aber) Oklahoma is looking to make some history when it takes on Alabama on Friday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. The Sooners and Crimson Tide square off at 7 p.m. Friday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The game will be televised on ABC. A win would not only boost the Sooners into the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What has to be better for the Sooners to avoid being another playoff one-and-done

(by Chip Rouse) They say great offense wins plenty of games, but great defense wins championships. And guess what? Oklahoma has one of the best defenses in college football this season. Historically, Oklahoma has featured some of college football's most productive, high-scoring offenses, powering the Sooners to seven national...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Tate Sandell becomes Oklahoma's 1st Lou Groza Award winner

(by Tom Green) Tate Sandell use to lay in bed and think about what his future had in store for him. He dreamed of kicking at this level, of having the type of impact he has had this season at Oklahoma, where he has played a sizeable role in the Sooners' return to the College Football Playoff. While Sandell has never lacked for confidence or...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Three Takeaways From Oklahoma's 2026 Schedule Release

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s complete 2026 schedule was revealed on Thursday night. Opponents for the next four years are known for the Sooners, but the official dates for all of the Sooners’ contests were announced on the SEC Network. OU will host UTEP, New Mexico, Kentucky, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Texas A&M next year while...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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