OU controls its own destiny to the College Football Playoff.   The Sooners are No. 8 in the latest CFP rankings, which were released on Tuesday

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on November 1, 2025.



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Why the CFP committee ranked Oregon ahead of OU

The OU defense has taken some blows in recent weeks. It has also dished out its fair share as well. But playing some elite offenses has taken its

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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy brings something OU has not seen in 2025

OU ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, which were released on Tuesday night.   The Sooners are fresh off an upset win over

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images



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Where OU football ranks in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Well, they did it. The Sooners went into Tuscaloosa, Ala. and got a win few gave them much of a shot at. And we're not quite done looking at the

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The 2025 college football season got off to a strong start as TV ratings surged. Viewership increased across the country ahead of an anticipated

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College Football TV Ratings: Tracking the Top 10 most watched games of the 2025 season

The Burlsworth Trophy is always going to mean something to OU fans because of former quarterback Baker Mayfield.  And the Sooners are hoping to add

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OU offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu a Burlsworth Award finalist

The health of running backs Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock could be a major concern for OU in the final two games of the 2025 season.   Robinson

Oklahoma Sooners running back Xavier Robinson (24) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Ole Miss Rebels at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Ole Miss won 34-26.



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OU running back depth will 'be tested' in final two games

The vast majority of Oklahoma football's current 29 commitments were in action over the weekend chasing state titles. A number of pledges saw their

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Big Performance Not Quite Enough for Sooners Commit

Brent Venables knows what's on the table these next two Saturdays.   In his fourth season at OU, Venables has a chance to get the Sooners into the

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Brent Venables not focused on the College Football Playoff just yet

You win at Alabama and expect OU to get some national awards for the week. They kept coming Tuesday, with linebacker Kip Lewis being named the Chuck

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OU linebacker Kip Lewis named Bednarik Player of the Week

On Tuesday morning Oklahoma's recruiting momentum in the class of 2027 added some fuel to the fire with the commitment of Mikyal Davis. The 6-foot,

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Mikyal Davis Has Some Nasty in His Game

Mikyal Davis took visits all across the country but Oklahoma felt like the right place, with the right defensive-minded coaches and that’s why he

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DB Mikyal Davis took visits everywhere but Oklahoma won out

Phoenix (Ariz.) Desert Edge 2027 cornerback Mikyal Davis has committed to Oklahoma.  The blue-chip defensive back gives his pledge to Brent Venables

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Oklahoma lands a commitment from blue-chip 2027 CB Mikyal Davis

The college basketball season is officially underway, with teams across the country already looking to establish their nonconference resume for

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Another fun weekend from the college football world! Crazy comebacks, indefensible chokes, sorry-ass shanks, and sensational statlines all blessed

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On3 Impact Rankings: The Top Risers from Week12

OU quarterback John Mateer is well aware that Oklahoma's offense is not good enough right now.   The Sooners have struggled on offense in recent

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) drops back to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-Imagn Images



John Mateer knows the OU offense has to be a lot better

Every week, SoonerScoop.com and On3’s George Stoia will be answering your questions in his weekly OU mailbag. This week, Stoia answers questions

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OU mailbag: How much can Oklahoma's offense realistically improve?

The release of Monday's Rivals300 rankings saw 10 commitments and targets make their way onto the list. Included among them was a player who made his

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Sooners Have Big Presence in Rivals300

OK, OU fans, you know you want to watch it. Let’s not beat around the bush. Let’s go ahead and get right to it.  Watch it, watch it again, it’s all

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SoonerScoop Sights & Sounds: Reliving an OU classic in Tuscaloosa

Four-star WR Brayden Allen has been mulling over his options in his recruitment and reached a final decision on Monday.  Days after landing an offer

4-star WR Brayden Allen shuts down recruitment, locked in with Oklahoma

OU had three players earn SEC honors after its upset win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.   Cornerback Eli Bowen was named SEC Defensive

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Eli Bowen, Taylor Wein, Tate Sandell earn SEC honors after OU beats Alabama

Oklahoma football may not have been hosting recruits over the weekend but they didn't miss an opportunity to make an impression to some Alabama

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Alabama Guests Impressed by Sooners Big Win

Throughout this stretch, OU has faced one elite quarterback after another, but not with Missouri.  Nope. When you’re talking the Tigers, you’re

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First look at Missouri: Not a QB this time, welcome to RB Ahmad Hardy

Entering the final three weeks of the season, the SEC is starting to assert its depth and strength. Oklahoma’s win at Alabama moves the Sooners into

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And now, yes now, OU fans have every right to start believing. And every right to reflect on all those receipts they've been stockpiling over the

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