OU-Mizzou: Things to watch

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma in an unexpected spot heading into the weekend. It is a favorite to beat Missouri in Columbia. The Sooners are a 2.5-point favorite for Saturday's game (6:45 p.m. SEC Network) after a 59-14 win over Maine. The Tigers have lost two of their last three conference games and are coming off a 34-0 loss...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma-Missouri Preview: Three Keys to the Game

(by John E. Hoover) COLUMBIA, MO — The last time Oklahoma played Missouri, freshmen on both of this year’s teams were 5 years old. So no, none of these players have any kind of historical stake in Saturday’s 6:45 p.m. matchup at Faurot Field. While Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables reminisced this week about playing competitive games...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma sets NIL record with historic donation announcement as they close SEC season

(by Al Schulte) This week, Oklahoma's top NIL collective, 1Oklahoma, announced a major accomplishment regarding their donations. 1Oklahoma reached its $2 million matching gift challenge that was presented by an anonymous donor. In August, a donor agreed to match contributions dollar for dollar up to $1 million through the 2024 season...read more from A to Z Sports

What Is OU's Road Map to Victory in Columbia? | Under The Visor Podcast


In this episode, the OU Insider Staff previews the Sooners' upcoming matchup with Mizzou, which Oklahoma is currently favored 👀...from the OUInsider

Mizzou vs Oklahoma Q&A with John E. Hoover of Sooners on SI

(by Sammy Stava) Coming off their bye week, the Missouri Tigers (6-2) look to finish the regular season strong as they host the Oklahoma Sooners (5-4) in a rivalry renewed from the old Big 12 days. OU visits Columbia for the first time since 2010, where Mizzou pulled off the 36-27 upset win over the BCS top-ranked Sooners. Kick-off on Saturday in...read more from Rock M Nation

Three Things Mizzou Fans Need to Know about the Oklahoma Sooners

(by Michael Stamps) Both the No. 24 Missouri Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners have not lived up to its preseason expectations at this stage of the season. Oklahoma has struggled on offense and had issues at quarterback, while Missouri, puzzling enough, has yet to click on offense and show up in big games. Even though both teams have...read more from Missouri Tigers on SI

The View: Venables showing signs of growth? Maybe

(by Clay Horning) Let’s say the way everybody thinks it will go for Oklahoma the last three weeks of its, for lack of a better term, “regular season,” is indeed how it goes. That is, the Sooners may win one of their last three games but not more than that, for after Saturday’s skirmish at Missouri, No. 11 Alabama and No. 14 LSU remain...read more from The Norman Transcript

Missouri owns the better 2024 record, but Sooners have dominated the Tigers in all-time series

(by Chip Rouse) On Saturday in Columbia, Missouri, the Oklahoma Sooners and Missouri Tigers will play for the 97th time in a gridiron series that goes all the way back to 1902 and was a continuing affair for many years as members of the Big 12 and back through the Big Six in the 1930s and '40s. Missouri won four of the first five games between...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma receiver J.J. Hester preparing for 'some nostalgia' in return to Missouri

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — When the SEC unveiled its schedule for the 2024 season, J.J. Hester grabbed his phone and sent text messages to some old friends. "I'll see you in November," Hester's message read. The recipients? Hester's former teammates Missouri, some of whom he still keeps in touch with. The Oklahoma receiver started...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sooners On SI Oklahoma-Missouri preview


Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman preview Oklahoma's game at Missouri this Saturday...from John Hoover Media

Deion Burks, Jalil Farooq 'probable' to play vs. Missouri

(by Jesse Crittenden) The Sooners have needed some good injury news all season. They got it on Thursday, and it comes at the position group with the biggest need. The receiver duo of Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq are officially "probable" to play this weekend against Missouri. A "probable" designation indicates a player is likely to play barring any setbacks...read more from the OUInsider

Intriguing position groups to watch as Sooners enter stretch run

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — As the Sooners have navigated injuries and personnel changes on both sides of the ball, two position groups have seen more shuffling than others. Cheetah and cornerback. Both position groups have dealt with significant injuries, which have forced other guys into extended reps on the field. But they've also...read more from the OUInsider

How Oklahoma Freshman DL Jayden Jackson Has Thrived in SEC Pressure

(by Bryce McKinnis) NORMAN — True freshman defensive lineman Jayden Jackson has quietly blossomed into one of the Sooners’ significant newcomers. In 29 snaps against Ole Miss two weeks ago, Pro Football Focus graded Jackson at 72.4, among the highest on the Sooners defense. The week before, he was among the top-rated freshmen in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Know your foe: Oklahoma

(by Kyle McAreavy) I got a chance to talk with Jesse Crittenden, the beat reporter for OU Insider, our Oklahoma team site for Rivals. I asked him a few questions about the Sooners’ season for the second edition of Know your Foe. Kyle McAreavy: There have been a lot of issues with Oklahoma's offense this season, leading to a change at...read more from Mizzou Today

Brent Venables on Oklahoma-Missouri matchup: 'It's not spicy for me'

(by Barkley Truax) Oklahoma travels to Columbia for the first time since 2010 to take on Missouri in the 97th all-time meeting between the two programs. Even though the two teams stopped playing after 2011 when the Tigers joined the SEC, the rivalry has continued in other aspects of the game such as on the recruiting trail and in the...read more from On3.com

Mizzou Players Excited for Rivalry Renewal with Oklahoma

(by Amber Winkler) The No. 24 Missouri Tigers may be quite a bit behind in the series record against the Oklahoma Sooners, but this game might be one that revives the true spirit of the rivalry. “We’re aware of (the rivalry),” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said in a press. “Every time we introduce a team, we talk about how many times we’ve played and...read more from Missouri Tigers on SI

Game Notes: Oklahoma

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri football renews one of its oldest rivalries Saturday when the Tigers welcome the Oklahoma Sooners to Memorial Stadium for their first meeting as Southeastern Conference foes. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast live on SEC Network and Tiger Radio Network...read more from MUTigers.com (official Missouri website)

SoonerScoop podcast: How big is this game for OU, Brent Venables?

(by Bob Przybylo) Questions galore for OU and Missouri as the former Big 8/Big 12 rivals reunite in the SEC on Saturday night. Between uneven play for both teams and a rash of injuries, it’s going to be a very interesting weekend in Columbia. It is OU’s first trip to Mizzou since 2010. A lot to play for, let’s get to it. Time for the Unofficial 40 podcast from...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Availability Report: Jalil Farooq, Deion Burks listed as questionable

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Brent Venables has repeatedly hinted that the Sooners could get a couple of receivers back for this weekend's clash with Missouri. With the SEC Availability Report released, it's clear that those players are Jalil Farooq and Deion Burks. Both players are listed as "questionable" on Wednesday's report...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma still figuring out the Cheetah position: 'We're working really hard and diligently to get it better'

(by Collin Kennedy) It may have gone a bit overlooked to this point, but an injury-laden Oklahoma team lost one of its best overall players for the remainder of the 2024 season. Since Kendel Dolby went down, the Sooners have felt the effects. The Cheetah spot in OU's defense isn't an easy one. As head coach Brent Venables will tell you...read more from Sooners Illustrated

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