Venables Vibes: Oklahoma's Offense Working to Move in the 'Same Direction' After Early Struggles

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — It’s just Week 3, but Oklahoma’s offense is already running out of time. The Sooners (2-0) struggled against Houston last Saturday, leaning on Brent Venables’ defense to outlast the Cougars (0-2) 16-12. With No. 7 Tennessee looming, No. 15 OU will have to have its focus on Tulane (1-1), who nearly upset...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference (Tulane Week) - 9/10/2024


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 10th ahead of the Sooners' Week 3 matchup vs Tulane on Saturday night in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Brent Venables Press Conference Reaction 9-10-24 | SO MANY INJURIES ON OFFENSE


...from onikuno

Tulane Football Safeties in Fearless Battle to Compete at Oklahoma

(by Maddy Hudak) Tulane football employed four different sets of safeties against Kansas State, and while they’re still finding their footing in coverage, the players battling for time in the role were an intriguing watch. It will be a critical role at Oklahoma. Initially, Bailey Despanie started at strong safety for a second season alongside transfer Jalen Geiger...read more from the Tulane Green Wave on SI

Joshua Bates takes accountability for 'inexcusable' late penalty that nearly cost Sooners in Week 2

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Joshua Bates hasn't gotten over the end of Oklahoma's narrow win against Houston. The Sooners' redshirt freshman center is still disappointed in himself for a moment of frustration that nearly cost his team in the final minute of its 16-12 win against the Cougars. With the result all but secured in the waning moments...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Updates OU's Injury Report

(by Dekota Gregory) Another week, another season-ending injury for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024. OU coach Brent Venables announced on his coach’s show Monday night that offensive lineman Geirean Hatchett will miss the rest of the season because of an injury. Hatchett had been dealing with a left arm injury and wearing a brace since before ...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma defense all about 'firemen' mentality after saving day against Houston

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — If Saturday night was a five-alarm fire for Oklahoma, which was on the ropes at home against Houston while clinging to a two-point lead throughout the fourth quarter, consider the Sooners' defense the Norman Fire Department. At least, that's the mentality Gracen Halton and the rest of Zac Alley's unit took during...read more from Sooners Illustrated

What's wrong with the offense?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma marched onto Owen Field on Saturday as a 28-point favorite against a lowly Houston team. Instead, it took nearly all 60 minutes for the Sooners to escape with a four-point win. The main reason? The offense completely sputtered. The Sooners finished with 249 total yards and 4.1 yards per play — both marks...read more from the OUInsider

SEC Announces Kickoff Time for Oklahoma-Tennessee Game

(by John E. Hoover) Where else would the Southeastern Conference put its new blue blood’s first game as a member of the league other than prime time? No. 15 Oklahoma’s home game next week against No. 7 Tennessee has been picked up for a national broadcast by ABC and will kick off in prime time at 6:30 p.m., the SEC announced Monday...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Truth about Jackson Arnold, Seth Littrell and No. 15 Oklahoma's bad offense


Oklahoma's offense is offensive to Sooner fans and unprepared for SEC play...from The Number One College Football Show

Tulane Green Wave Seek Bounce Back Win on Road at Oklahoma Sooners

(by Matthew Postins) The Tulane Green Wave can’t dwell on what happened against Kansas State. A trip to Oklahoma is just a few days away. The Green Wave (1-1) travel to the Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) for a 2:30 p.m. central game on ESPN. Tulane will get a second massive showcase on the biggest network in sports against a power conference...read more from the Tulane Green Wave

How OU football DL Gracen Halton, defense bailed out Sooners in win vs. Houston

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Walking out on the field with 1:46 remaining Saturday night against Houston, OU junior defensive tackle Gracen Halton knew it was time for something big. “I knew I had to make a play,” Halton said. “If it wasn’t me, then my teammate had to play. Somebody had to make a play.” It was Halton that came up big when the Sooners...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma football tickets vs Tulane: Best prices for remaining available seats

(by Justin Martinez) The OU football team will continue its season with a Week 3 home game against Tulane at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. OU (2-0) earned a 16-12 home win over Houston in Week 2. Meanwhile, Tulane (1-1) suffered a 34-27 home loss to Kansas State. Here's how you can get tickets to the game...read more from The Oklahoman

Statistically speaking: Oklahoma's offense stuck in neutral through 2 games

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Seth Littrell kept coming back to one word to sum up Oklahoma's offensive issues through the first two weeks of the season: Inconsistent. Oklahoma struggled offensively for the second game in a row, putting together an incomplete and borderline incomprehensible — by program standards, at least — performance...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sooners in the NFL: Busy Opening Week for Oklahoma's NFL Stars

(by Ross Lovelace) Oklahoma's next-level talent was on display during the NFL's opening weekend. On the offensive end, electrifying performances from former quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs were obvious. And as always, Bill Bedenbaugh's offensive line products starred. The former Sooners, now in the pros, were active across...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma-Houston Video Review: Why Was the OU Offense So Bad?

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma avoided a disastrous loss on Saturday, but the win merely papered over some alarming flaws in this Sooner team. OU was a 27.5-point favorite, but held just a two-point lead with 1:42 to play thanks to some lasting deficiencies by Seth Littrell’s offense. But a safety by defensive tackle Gracen Halton gave the Sooners a 16-12...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU football vs Tulane: Broadcast info, betting line, scouting report for Week 3

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — After an ugly performance against Houston, OU football looks to turn the page when the Sooners play their final nonconference tuneup before SEC play begins. The 13th-ranked Sooners host Tulane at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Here’s a look at what you need to know about the game...read more from The Oklahoman

2024 AP Poll Week 2 Reaction | Texas at #2 | Notre Dame is a FRAUD | OU Remains at #15


...from onikuno

AP Top 25 College Football Poll 9/8/2024 (OU stays at No.15)

(by Ralph D. Russo) CFP Bracket Watch: More Southeastern Conference teams in 12-team field after Week 2. AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18...read more from AP

US LBM Coaches Poll 9/8/2024 (OU stays at No.13)

The US LBM Coaches Poll is conducted weekly throughout the regular season using a panel of head coaches at Football Bowl Subdivision schools. The panel is chosen by random draw, conference by conference plus independents, from a pool of coaches who have indicated to the American Football Coaches Association their willingness to participate...read more from USA Today

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