Brent Venables gives injury updates during his weekly coach’s show

(by Brody Lusk) During his weekly coach’s show, Brent Venables gave an update on the respective statuses of Branson Hickman, Nic Anderson, and Jake Taylor. Hickman, who left the game early in the first quarter, looked "remarkably good" during practice on Monday, according to Coach Venables. Despite his strong performance in practice, his...read more from the OUInsider

SEC Power Rankings after week 1

(by John Williams) Week one of the college football season is behind us and several SEC teams had notable games this week. The Georgia Bulldogs and Vanderbilt Commodores earned big victories, while Texas A&M and LSU fell in their notable nonconference matchups. It’s early in the season but it won’t take long to figure out who the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 107 | Oklahoma dominates Temple + OL, WR concerns?


Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green dive into all the angles of No. 16 Oklahoma's season-opening win over Temple....from Sooners Illustrated

For Zac Alley, reuniting with Brent Venables feels like 'home'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There was one person who was in lock-step with Zac Alley to start his coaching career. Brent Venables. Alley spent the first eight years of his career alongside Venables at Clemson. He eventually branched out on his own, but that connection with Venables remained strong. When Venables called him in the offseason...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma Kicker Tyler Keltner Lands Sooners' First SEC Honor

(by John E. Hoover) It took Tyler Keltner just one game to make his mark in the Southeastern Conference. Keltner, Oklahoma's senior placekicker, was named Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after his performance in Friday's season-opening victory over Temple. Keltner, a sixth-year senior from Tallahassee, FL..read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What does OU football have in Gracen Halton? Sooners DT is 'always bringing the juice'

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Gracen Halton didn’t look like he was slowed at all. Midway through the first quarter of the OU football team's 51-3 win over Temple on Friday, the junior defensive tackle cut around the edge of the Owls’ offensive line like butter and wrapped up quarterback Forrest Brock for a sack. “I just seen he slid to me and I just...read more from The Oklahoman

'That's real': Tight end Bauer Sharp makes emotional, impactful Oklahoma debut

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Bauer Sharp staved off the tears last week when he learned he was named a captain for Oklahoma's season opener, his first game suiting up for the Sooners. There was no holding them back Friday night after OU's opening drive of the year. Sharp, the former quarterback-turned-tight end who transferred from...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma-Temple Video Review: How the OU Defense Dominated, Where the Offense Needs Improvement

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma beat Temple 51-3 on Friday, and it was probably easier than that at times. The Sooners got out to a quick 14-0 lead, a free touchdown on special teams, added a 6-yard touchdown drive after another Owls turnover and covered the 43.5-point spread. This week OU hosts Big 12 newcomer Houston, who lost their opener at...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sights & Sounds: Temple


SoonerScoop.com's most popular SCOOPHD video feature Sights & Sounds takes you to the sidelines of Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as Oklahoma opened the 2024 season with a 51-3 route of Temple...from the SoonerScoop

OU football vs Houston: TV channel, betting line, scouting report for Sooners-Cougars

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football will look to pick up where it left off after its impressive season-opening win when the Sooners host a Big 12 foe in Week 2. The 16th-ranked Sooners will take on Houston at 6:45 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

Oklahoma Sooners' defense unleashes relentless onslaught in 2024 debut

(by Brandon Self) The Oklahoma Sooners’ defense gave fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for: a dominant, aggressive performance that stifled the opposing offense and created chaos from start to finish. In a game that highlighted the relentless style of play characteristic of a Brent Venables-led unit, the Sooners’ defense, under first-year...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Taylor Tatum reminds why No. 1 running back ranking was earned: 'I'm just ready to roll from here on out'

(by Collin Kennedy) As Taylor Tatum took his first few carries in an Oklahoma uniform during the opener against Temple, ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Anish Shroff voiced a thought that likely crossed the mind of several. As the Sooners' freshman running back came into the game and burst upfield for a 19-yard gain, it was hard not to be in awe...read more from Sooners Illustrated

QB Jackson Arnold Enjoyed the 'Chemistry' Built With OC Seth Littrell in Oklahoma's Opener

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Seth Littrell had to search through plenty of foot traffic to find his target. After calling his second game in charge of Oklahoma’s offense, a 51-3 victory over Temple on Friday night, the OU co-offensive coordinator was looking for his quarterback. Jackson Arnold, who was making his first home start, was a popular...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Matthew Sluka spoils debut of Houston coach Willie Fritz as UNLV rolls past Cougars 27-7 in opener

(by AP) HOUSTON -- Matthew Sluka threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 59 yards as UNLV beat Houston 27-7 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams and Willie Fritz’s first game as the Cougars’ coach. Sluka, who was 6-of-13 passing, threw touchdown passes of 13 and 24 yards to Jacob De Jesus in the first half as...read more from ESPN

Inside OU football WR Deion Burks' record-setting, 3-TD Sooners debut vs. Temple

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Daniel Burks was elated as he exited the gates of Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Friday night. Daniel had just watched his son Deion, along with 83,329 fans, record six catches for 36 yards and three touchdowns in his OU debut after transferring from Purdue this past offseason. It was Daniel’s first time...read more from The Oklahoman

'He runs through trash': OU football's Taylor Tatum scores in first game, capitalizes on fourth quarter opportunity

(by Gracie Rawlings) As Taylor Tatum hit the ground at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the impact symbolized the start of his new reality. The sting of the tackle was fleeting, but the magnitude of the moment stayed with Tatum long after he walked off the field on Friday. “The stadium feels even bigger when you are in it,” Tatum said...read more from the OU Daily

Seth Littrell isn't 'very patient,' but OU offense may require some after up-and-down debut

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Seth Littrell doesn't consider patience to be among his virtues, yet it's one that may be necessary when it comes to Oklahoma's offense in his first year as offensive coordinator at his alma mater. No. 16 Oklahoma's offense was uneven at times during the team's 51-3 season-opening win against Temple on Friday night...read more from Sooners Illustrated

OU 51, Temple 3: Takeaways from the Pro Football Focus data

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma, as expected, had no issues in its 51-3 win over Temple on Friday. But even more importantly, the Sooners now have film to breakdown. The win marked the first real glimpse at how the coaching staff has evaluated players on both sides of the ball. While the Sooners will have much stiffer tests the...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma DC Zac Alley's Debut Was a Success, But That Wasn't the Fun Part

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s new defensive coordinator had quite the debut on Friday night. His players dominated Temple in a 51-3 route. The Sooners nearly pitched a shutout, allowed less than 200 total yards, had six takeaways, six quarterback sacks and nine tackles for loss. And that wasn’t even the fun part. After head coach...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Social Media reacts to Sooners 51-3 win over Temple

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2024 college football season with a 51-3 win over the Temple Owls. It was a strong performance by the defense. They forced six turnovers and held the Owls to under two yards per carry on the ground. The Oklahoma Sooners opened the 2024 college football season with a 51-3 win over...read more from the Sooners Wire

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