SIP Ep. 233 | What does Oklahoma need to have happen to go on a deep College Football Playoff run?

(by Josh Callaway) With the College Football Playoff bracket solidified, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green look ahead to Oklahoma's rematch with Alabama and break down what OU needs not only to down the Crimson Tide - but go on a deep run through the CFP....listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Who Has the Edge Between John Mateer, Ty Simpson Ahead of Oklahoma-Alabama Rematch?

(by Carson Field) Quarterback-wise, Oklahoma and Alabama will enter the College Football Playoff in similar situations. OU quarterback John Mateer and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson were both odds-on favorites to win the Heisman Trophy at one point this season. With less than a week until the trophy is awarded, both of their odds...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables on OU's rematch with Alabama: 'It's time to start completely over'

(by Jesse Crittenden) By the time kickoff comes around next Friday, there will be no secrets between Oklahoma and Alabama. The College Football Playoff first-round matchup in Norman on Dec. 19 (7 p.m. ABC) will mark the third matchup between the two teams in 13 months. The Sooners won the previous two matchups, including a 23-21...read more from the OUInsider

Ticket Information: OU vs Alabama, December 19, 2025

(by OU Athletics Communications) An exclusive presale for season ticket holders begins Monday, Dec. 8. Season ticket holders should refer to an email titled "Sooners to Host Alabama in CFP First Round" for their assigned access time and purchase link. Presale times are based on Sooner Club membership level and Championship Points...read more from SoonerSports.com

Brent Venables, Sooners head into College Football Playoff with chip on their shoulder

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has clearly heard the outside chatter about his football team. The Sooners were firmly in the College Football Playoff field, finishing at No. 8 in Sunday’s final rankings. With a top-eight seed, they’ll host No. 9-seed Alabama in a first-round game on Dec. 19. But as the playoff...read more from the OUInsider

Sooners get crushing injury update that clouds CFP showdown with Alabama

(by Dekota Greggory) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables had a video conference on Sunday to discuss the Sooners' College Football Playoff news, but in the midst of that, Venables also revealed some troublesome injury news. The No. 8 Sooners will host No. 9 Alabama for a rematch at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on...read more from Stormin' in Norman

COMMIT: Oklahoma lands four-star 2027 defensive tackle Elija Harmon

(by Collin Kennedy) Another new 2027 commitment is in for the Oklahoma Sooners' rapidly expanding 2027 class. Defensive tackle Elija Harmon out of Inglewood (Calif.) has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Harmon becomes the 11th member of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the fourth defensive player to...read more from Sooners Illustrated

INSTANT REACTION: No. 8 Oklahoma College Football Playoff home game vs. No. Alabama -- YES!!!


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OU lands at No. 8 in final College Football Playoff Rankings, will host Alabama in first round

(by Jesse Crittenden) It turns out that Oklahoma isn’t quite done playing at Owen Field. The Sooners held firm at No. 8 in the final College Football Playoff Rankings, which were unveiled Sunday morning. With the eight-seed, the Sooners will host No. 9-seed Alabama in Norman. It’ll be a rematch between the two teams. The Sooners beat...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma Officially Back in the College Football Playoff, and Here's How (and Why) It Happened

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma is back where it belongs — in the College Football Playoff. Not the Alamo Bowl, or the Cheez-It Bowl, or the Armed Forces Bowl, or any other minor event in a major city, but an actual postseason game with something on the line besides a shiny trophy. Sooner Nation hasn’t been this happy about their team’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

When does CFP bracket come out today? Selection show time, TV channel

(by Isa Almeida) The College Football Playoff committee will release 11 a.m. CT Sunday, Dec. 7, and the top teams in the country will learn their postseason fate. Despite a slower end to the season on the offensive side of the ball, head coach Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) are almost guaranteed a spot in the tournament...read more from The Oklahoman

Where will OU end up in the College Football Playoff?

(by George Stoia) OU is waiting to find out its opponent in the College Football Playoff. And if it will host a first-round game. The Sooners ranked No. 8 in the penultimate CFP rankings. But after a calm start to conference championship weekend, where and who they play in the playoffs might be clear. With Texas Tech beating BYU in...read more from the SoonerScoop

2026 RB Jonathan Hatton Highlights DeMarco Murray's Efforts to Restore OU's RB Room

(by Brady Trantham) In recruiting, what matters is where you end up. Not necessarily how you got there. Just a few days before Dillon Gabriel tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Nic Anderson against Texas, Steele High School's Jonathan Hatton Jr. verbally committed to the Oklahoma Sooners. There was already a lot of promise...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched teams of the 2025 regular season

(by Nick Schultz) 5. Oklahoma – 6.47 million viewers: Twice this year, Oklahoma played in a game that drew plenty of attention. The Sooners’ win over Michigan led the charge in Week 2 with 9.7 million – a top-10 game so far this season – and they checked in at No. 5 on the most-watched teams list. OU’s rivalry game against...read more from On3.com

Five Roster Decisions That Will Shape Oklahoma's Offseason

(by Ryan Chapman) All eyes are on the College Football Playoff in Norman, meaning any decisions for 2026 are still weeks away from being made. But following Oklahoma’s haul in the Early Signing Period, a few roster decisions will shape the offseason for OU coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy. The development across...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Conference Championship Weekend: Which games could impact the Sooners?

(by Jesse Crittenden) When it comes to making the College Football Playoff, Oklahoma fans don’t have to worry. The Sooners all-but-certainly sealed their bid for the playoff on Tuesday, when the CFP Committee left them at No. 8 following their 17-13 win over LSU. The Sooners finished the regular season with a 10-2 record and one of the...read more from the OUInsider

An Oklahoma Fan's Viewing Guide for Conference Championship Weekend

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma would rather be playing for an SEC Championship this weekend, but taking an extra week to rest up for the College Football Playoff is a nice consolation. Running backs Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock will be closer to 100 percent for the CFP, while the Sooners hope they can get defensive pieces like...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's New Additions to the Secondary Are Going to 'Fly Around'

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma only signed three defensive backs on Wednesday, but what OU lacks in quantity, it made up for in quality. Derrick Johnson II was the only corner the Sooners signed, but the 4-star recruit was rated as the No. 23 cornerback by 247Sports. He was joined by Niko Jandreau and Markel Ford, two...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Added 'Length and Versatility' on the Defensive Line in 2026 Class

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis reloaded Oklahoma’s defensive line with five signees on Wednesday. The Sooners landed 4-star edge rusher Jake Kreul, as well as edge rushers Matthew Nelson and Daniel Norman as well as defensive tackles Brian Harris and James Carrington. The group represents a nice blend...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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