A Historical Glance at Some of Oklahoma vs. Alabama Football Showdowns

(by Brady Trantham) In previous decades, Oklahoma's clash with the Nebraska Cornhuskers was hailed as the "Battle of the Big Reds" by some. The Sooners and 'Huskers have since moved on away from each other — now, perhaps there can be a not-so-witty nickname for their series against the fellow crimson-clad Alabama Crimson Tide...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma lands at No. 12 in first College Football Playoff rankings

(by Jesse Crittenden) The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released Tuesday, and Oklahoma is in a favorable spot. The Sooners landed at No. 12 in the rankings, per the CFP Committee. The ranking certainly puts the Sooners firmly in the conversation to make the 12-team playoff field, though as of now they are...read more from the OUInsider

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble Watch after Week 10

(by Heather Dinich) The College Football Playoff selection committee will reveal its first ranking at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) Tuesday on ESPN, giving us our first look at what the 12-member group thinks about the playoff pecking order after 10 weeks. It's far from over, as teams still have ample opportunities to build -- or bust -- their résumés...read more from ESPN

Oklahoma Sooners inside ESPN's top 12 ahead of first CFP Rankings release

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners' defense heads into the bye on a high note, coming off a big road win over the Tennessee Volunteers. It was the Sooners' third AP top 25 win of the season, setting OU up for what could be a memorable November. After the win, Oklahoma moved up to No. 12 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and...read more from the Sooners Wire

John Mateer was 'good enough' against Tennessee. Can he carry that performance into season's homestretch?

(by Tom Green) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — John Mateer watched "Gladiator" for the first time last Friday, on the eve of Oklahoma's trip to Neyland Stadium. Oklahoma's quarterback wasn't yet born when the 2000 box office hit, starring Russell Crowe in the titular role, became a global phenomenon. As he watched the film for the first...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Three Trends for Oklahoma to Monitor for the Season's First CFP Rankings Reveal

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s win over Tennessee allows Sooner Nation to dream big during the bye week. The path ahead is simple — win and you’re in. OU jumped to No. 11 in the AP Poll, and the Sooners have a chance to add another marquee victory at No. 4 Alabama on Nov. 14. Oklahoma will then close with No. 19 Missouri and LSU...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Against Tennessee, Oklahoma Flipped the Script From October

(by Brady Trantham) The second Saturday in October seemed to deflate the once-undefeated Oklahoma Sooners promising season. Sure, there would be more opportunities down the road to overcome a rather shocking 23-6 to the Texas Longhorns, but the way OU lost in the Cotton Bowl appeared to reveal every fatal flaw in the team...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Kickoff time, TV network set for Oklahoma's road finale at Alabama

(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's final road game of the regular season is set for an afternoon kickoff. The SEC on Monday announced kickoff times and television network designations for its Week 12 slate of games, including Oklahoma's visit to Alabama on Nov. 15. The Sooners and Tide will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT from Bryant-Denny...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SIP Ep. 223 | Oklahoma got an incredible win over Tennessee in Knoxville + OU hoops season is here

(by Josh Callaway) Following Oklahoma's wild win over Tennessee in Knoxville, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to break it all down. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green recap all the angles of the Sooners' signature win of the season as they knocked off the Volunteers 33-27 on Saturday...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Owen Heinecke, Tate Sandell earn SEC weekly awards

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma secured a massive 33-27 victory at Tennessee over the weekend. The Sooners were led by kicker Tate Sandell, who was properly recognized by the Southeastern Conference on Monday. Sandell was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance against the Volunteers. He made...read more from the OUInsider

Sooners in the NFL: Former Oklahoma Tight End Crucial in Winning Effort

(by Carson Field) Mark Andrews may no longer put up flashy numbers week in and week out, but he is still a reliable weapon in the Baltimore Ravens’ offense. Andrews, who attended Oklahoma from 2014 to 2017, caught two touchdown passes in the Ravens’ 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. Those were Andrews’ only...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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Report card: Grading Oklahoma's position groups in the 33-27 win over Tennessee

(by Collin Kennedy) One of the more signature wins of the Brent Venables era at Oklahoma. The Sooners go on the road and beat Tennessee 33-27 inside Neyland Stadium. Out of the victory, it's report card time. The grades are in, it's time to take a look at each of OU's position groups within the action: QUARTERBACK: B-...read more from Sooners Illustrated

5 things OU can build on after win over Tennessee

(by Jesse Crittenden) KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Oklahoma certainly didn’t play a perfect game on Saturday against Tennessee. At times, it was downright ugly, and a game filled with the same self-inflicted mistakes that typically cost the Sooners. But against the Volunteers, the Sooners (7-2, 3-2 SEC) showed some resiliency...read more from the OUInsider

2025 AP Poll Week 11 Reaction | OU at #11 | OU has a DIRECT-DIFFICULT Playoff Path!


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AP Poll: Sooners jump up several spots after Tennessee win

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma made a massive jump in the AP Poll following Saturday’s huge win at Tennessee. The Sooners landed at No. 11 in Sunday’s AP Top 25 poll, moving up seven spots from a week ago. The new poll comes a few hours after the Sooners beat Tennessee, 33-27, in Knoxville, improving to 7-2 and 3-2 in...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma's PFF Grades, Snap Counts Produced the Gritty Win at Tennessee

(by John E. Hoover) Sooner Magic doesn’t exactly describe what unfolded Saturday night in Knoxville. This was something far less ethereal, far less fateful. Oklahoma beat Tennessee at storied Neyland Stadium not because of any stunning turnabout or shocking development. The Sooners prevailed because it seems they have begun...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables postgame (OU 33 Tennessee 27) - 11/1/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media following the Sooners' 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, November 1st at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN...from Sooners Illustrated

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Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle postgame (OU 33 Tennessee 27) - 11/1/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media following the Sooners' 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, November 1st at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN...from Sooners Illustrated

OKLAHOMA 33 TENNESSEE 27 Recap | SOONERS SURVIVE IN KNOXVILLE!


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