Recruiting Report: After two SEC games , where does OU need to recruit better? Scouting Kevin Sperry


osh talks about and shows footage from his recent trip to Denton Guyer. We have an interview with 2026 WR Mason James from Norman North and we're taking a look at some big performances from OU commits and prospects...from the SoonerScoop

Oklahoma legend Bob Stoops grades Michael Hawkins Jr.'s victorious first start: 'He was outstanding'

(by Cody Nagel) Oklahoma may not have entirely resolved its offensive issues, but the change at quarterback proved effective as Michael Hawkins Jr. led the Sooners to victory at Auburn. Making his first career start, the true freshman stepped in for former five-star prospect Jackson Arnold, who was benched at halftime during a...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Column: Nobody is Laughing at the Oklahoma Defense Now

(by John E. Hoover) Almost halfway through his third season as a head football coach, it’s probably OK to say it: Brent Venables has changed the DNA at Oklahoma. These Sooners can lean on their defense. As opposed to, you know, the other thing. “Not being something that people make fun of or laugh at,” Venables said. Those were his words...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU football stock report: J.J. Hester on the rise after clutch catch late vs. Auburn

(by Ryan Aber) AUBURN, Ala. — J.J. Hester had been quiet to start the season. With a wide receiver corps struggling with injuries and the buzz that Hester generated just before the start of the season, Hester’s lack of production through four games stood out. But in OU's 27-21 win over Auburn on Saturday, Hester broke out. His 60-yard catch from...read more from The Oklahoman

Looking Back on How Brent Venables Fared After the Bye Week as Oklahoma's Head Coach

(by Ryan Chapman) The complexion of Oklahoma’s bye week dramatically shifted as the fourth quarter unfolded at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. A loss that could have started a season spiral suddenly became a momentum-seizing victory as the Sooners reeled off 17-straight points to top Auburn 27-21. Now, Brent Venables’ team has a chance...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's Defense Made the Massive Play When it Mattered to Overcome Imperfect Performance

(by Ryan Chapman) Things weren’t perfect, but Oklahoma’s defense came up huge when it counted the most. The No. 19-ranked Sooners (4-1, 1-1 SEC), who have been specialists in taking the ball away in 2024, only forced one Auburn mistake. But linebacker Kip Lewis returned Payton Thorne’s lone interception for a touchdown, putting OU on...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: Early Thoughts on Red River 2024


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SEC, Big Ten to discuss future scheduling partnership per ESPN

(by John Williams) The two most powerful conferences in all of college football are looking to create more marquee matchups. According to Heather Dinich of ESPN, the SEC and the Big Ten are considering a scheduling agreement for future nonconference games. The powers that be from the SE and the Big Ten will meet in Nashville next week...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 115 | Oklahoma rallies to stun Auburn + Michael Hawkins’ QB1 debut

(by Josh Callaway) Following Oklahoma's incredible comeback win on the road over Auburn, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to recap it all. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down all the angles of OU's improbable victory over the Tigers for their first SEC win...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Named SEC Defensive Player of The Week

(by OU Media Relations) NORMAN — University of Oklahoma junior linebacker Kip Lewis was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday following his game-changing interception in the Sooners' 27-21 win at Auburn on Saturday. Lewis picked off a pass by Auburn’s Payton Thorne and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'First experience of Sooner magic': OU football finds way to win against Auburn, discovers momentum ahead of Texas

(by Gracie Rawlings) AUBURN, Alabama — As Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne found Luke Deal in the endzone, Brent Venables’ streak was almost certain to continue. Since Venables arrived at OU and started coaching the Sooners in 2022, he had yet to win a game when his team was tied or losing to its opponent at halftime. During his first two seasons...read more from the OU Daily

Report card: Grading OU's position groups in the 27-21 win over Auburn

(by Collin Kennedy) A thriller, to say the least. The Oklahoma Sooners secured their first SEC win in comeback fashion, beating Auburn 27-21 on the road. For one final look at how Oklahoma performed, it's report card time. The grades are in, it's time to go position-by-position following OU football's narrow win over the Tigers: Quarterback: B...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SoonerScoop Sights & Sounds: OU 27, Auburn 21 -- that really happened

(by Bob Przybylo) One of the stranger OU wins in a long, long time. Down 21-10 in the fourth quarter, the Sooners found a way for the 27-21 victory. A crazy victory deserves a big-time Sights & Sounds. And SoonerScoop video editor Eddie Radosevich is here to deliver. Brent Venables opening statement: That was the first experience of Sooner Magic...see video from the SoonerScoop

Sooners move up in latest AP Poll following win at Auburn (OU No.19)

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma is already seeing the benefits of Saturday's improbable victory over Auburn. The Sooners have moved up two spots in the latest AP Poll, landing at No. 21 on Sunday. The Sooners weren't the only team that moved. Alabama overtook Texas for the No. 1 spot following their 41-34 win over Georgia, while the Longhorns...read more from the OUInsider

2024 AP Poll Week 5 Reaction | WHO'S NUMBER 1??? | OU at #19 | Bama beats UGA in a Classic


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Where are the Oklahoma Sooners in the US LBM Coaches Poll after win over Auburn? (OU No.17)

(by John Williams) It’s amazing how a couple of plays can change the outcome of a game one way or the other. Heading into the fourth quarter, the Sooners offense had difficulty moving the ball against Auburn, and the Tigers offense controlled the clock. Then Michael Hawkins Jr. hit J.J. Hester for a 60-yard strike on a perfectly placed deep ball...read more from the Sooners Wire

'I love watching him play': Kip Lewis' clutch pick-six guides OU to first ever SEC win over Auburn

(by Daniel Homrok) With a little over eight and a half minutes to go left in the fourth quarter, Auburn got the ball back after Oklahoma cut the Tigers deficit to 21-16. A 2-yard touchdown from junior running back Jovantae Barnes, and a failed two-point conversion from freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. put the Tigers in a prime position to win...read more from the OU Daily

The 2-4-7 breakdown: Key plays, players & stats from OU's 27-21 win over Auburn

(by Collin Kennedy) Simply put, a thriller. The Oklahoma Sooners shock Auburn by way of a 27-21 final score. It's now time to break this one down '247Sports' style. Here are the key plays, players and statistics from the action: TWO KEY PLAYERS: Offensive MVP- Michael Hawkins earned it. He became the fourth OU true freshman quarterback...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Behind 4th-quarter heroics, Michael Hawkins leads Sooners to comeback win

(by Jesse Crittenden) AUBURN, Alabama — As Michael Hawkins faced a second-and-8 at his own 35-yard line midway through the fourth quarter, there wasn't reason to expect an explosive play. The offense's ineffectiveness was the biggest reason why the Sooners trailed Auburn 21-10 with under nine minutes left. The offense had just 221 total...read more from the OUInsider

How True Freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr.'s Toughness Brought Oklahoma a 'Spark'

(by Ryan Chapman) AUBURN, AL — How much can you learn about someone in their first start? True freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. became the first OU signal caller since Troy Aikman to start his first game on the road on Saturday. Aikman went to Lawrence to battle Kansas. Hawkins? He was handed one of the SEC’s cursed patches of grass...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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