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Oklahoma's 'grimy' brand of football has the Sooners on the doorstep of the College Football Playoff
Brent Venables used one word to define his team after its 17-6 win against Missouri: Grimy. It's a word that fully captures the Sooners' brand of football as they make a push to the College Football P...
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Brent Venables called Oklahoma a "very grimy group" after its 17-6 win against Missouri.
Ain't always pretty, but the Sooners' grimy brand of football has them on the doorstep of the CFP.
"We can say some grimy things, but we’re going to do some grimy things on the field with our pads."
Ain't always pretty, but the Sooners' grimy brand of football has them on the doorstep of the CFP.
"We can say some grimy things, but we’re going to do some grimy things on the field with our pads."
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November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Gets you access to all the VIP content on the site, message boards, etc. — plus access to the full 247Sports network. secure.247sports.com/college/okla...
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Remember this is all happening to Lane Kiffin against his will
I like the idea there is "outside noise" around Ole Miss. The noise is coming from inside the house!
November 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Remember this is all happening to Lane Kiffin against his will
Oklahoma’s mission is simple: Beat LSU, and you’re in the College Football Playoff.
But some other Rivalry Week results could help boost the Sooners’ resume or help their seeding, so here’s a Week 14 rooting guide for OU fans:
But some other Rivalry Week results could help boost the Sooners’ resume or help their seeding, so here’s a Week 14 rooting guide for OU fans:
Oklahoma rooting guide: Week 14 results that could help the Sooners' College Football Playoff seeding
Oklahoma needs to beat LSU to make the College Football Playoff, but other Week 14 results could help the Sooners' seeding and chances of hosting a first-round game in December.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Oklahoma’s mission is simple: Beat LSU, and you’re in the College Football Playoff.
But some other Rivalry Week results could help boost the Sooners’ resume or help their seeding, so here’s a Week 14 rooting guide for OU fans:
But some other Rivalry Week results could help boost the Sooners’ resume or help their seeding, so here’s a Week 14 rooting guide for OU fans:
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Best day of the year
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Best day of the year
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good news everyone the Mistaken Text From Grandma Thanksgiving buddy drama is still going strong
this story delights me every year
this story delights me every year
From text to tradition: Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench mark 10th Thanksgiving together after accidental invitation.
Arizona pair celebrates decade of friendship that started with wrong text
From text to tradition: Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench mark 10th Thanksgiving together after accidental invitation.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
good news everyone the Mistaken Text From Grandma Thanksgiving buddy drama is still going strong
this story delights me every year
this story delights me every year
Oklahoma will be without R Mason Thomas and Gentry Williams against LSU, while starting center Jake Maikkula has been downgraded to doubtful.
Good news for the Sooners? Jayden Jackson now probable for Saturday's regular-season finale.
Good news for the Sooners? Jayden Jackson now probable for Saturday's regular-season finale.
Oklahoma availability report: The latest on Jake Maikkula, Jayden Jackson for LSU game
The latest on Oklahoma's player availability for the regular-season finale against LSU, including news on center Jake Maikkula, defensive tackle Jayden Jackson and defensive end R Mason Thomas.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Oklahoma will be without R Mason Thomas and Gentry Williams against LSU, while starting center Jake Maikkula has been downgraded to doubtful.
Good news for the Sooners? Jayden Jackson now probable for Saturday's regular-season finale.
Good news for the Sooners? Jayden Jackson now probable for Saturday's regular-season finale.
Troy Everett's senior season hasn't been what he hoped after a season-ending injury in September.
But the team captain with a big personality has found new ways to lead during OU's CFP push.
"He has a way to make guys laugh when he needs to, but also a voice of reason when it's time to buckle up."
But the team captain with a big personality has found new ways to lead during OU's CFP push.
"He has a way to make guys laugh when he needs to, but also a voice of reason when it's time to buckle up."
Oklahoma captain Troy Everett finding new ways to lead after season-ending knee injury
Troy Everett, one of Oklahoma's seven captains this season, has remained an important presence in the locker room this season despite sustaining a season-ending knee injury back in September.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Troy Everett's senior season hasn't been what he hoped after a season-ending injury in September.
But the team captain with a big personality has found new ways to lead during OU's CFP push.
"He has a way to make guys laugh when he needs to, but also a voice of reason when it's time to buckle up."
But the team captain with a big personality has found new ways to lead during OU's CFP push.
"He has a way to make guys laugh when he needs to, but also a voice of reason when it's time to buckle up."
That’s the good stuff 🤌🏻
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
That’s the good stuff 🤌🏻
Nice of Cam Newton to take time away from First Take to do a public service on Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Nice of Cam Newton to take time away from First Take to do a public service on Thanksgiving
Oklahoma could be without starting center Jake Maikkula this weekend against LSU.
Maikkula currently questionable for the Sooners. R Mason Thomas, Gentry Williams are both doubtful.
More from the Wednesday availability report:
Maikkula currently questionable for the Sooners. R Mason Thomas, Gentry Williams are both doubtful.
More from the Wednesday availability report:
Oklahoma availability report: Jake Maikkula's status for LSU game in flux
Jake Maikkula could miss this weekend's game against LSU, as Oklahoma's starting center was listed as questionable on the Wednesday evening availability report.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Oklahoma could be without starting center Jake Maikkula this weekend against LSU.
Maikkula currently questionable for the Sooners. R Mason Thomas, Gentry Williams are both doubtful.
More from the Wednesday availability report:
Maikkula currently questionable for the Sooners. R Mason Thomas, Gentry Williams are both doubtful.
More from the Wednesday availability report:
Another flip for Oklahoma in the 2026 class: Three-star safety Markel Ford flips from SMU to OU. (via @ckennedycfb.bsky.social)
COMMIT: Oklahoma flips 2026 safety Markel Ford
Markel Ford, the class of 2026 safety and longtime SMU commit, has flipped from the Mustangs to the Oklahoma Sooners
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Another flip for Oklahoma in the 2026 class: Three-star safety Markel Ford flips from SMU to OU. (via @ckennedycfb.bsky.social)
Kendal Daniels knows "time is my enemy," so he has been making the most of his final season (and first season) at Oklahoma, where the former Oklahoma State transfer has been a perfect fit at Cheetah for one of the nation's best defenses.
"I'm right where I'm supposed to be."
"I'm right where I'm supposed to be."
'Time is my enemy': Kendal Daniels making most of final season as perfect fit at Cheetah for Oklahoma
Since transferring from Oklahoma State, Kendal Daniel has been the ideal fit for the Cheetah role in Brent Venables' defense at Oklahoma.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Kendal Daniels knows "time is my enemy," so he has been making the most of his final season (and first season) at Oklahoma, where the former Oklahoma State transfer has been a perfect fit at Cheetah for one of the nation's best defenses.
"I'm right where I'm supposed to be."
"I'm right where I'm supposed to be."
Oklahoma will be without Reggie Powers III — its No. 2 at Cheetah — for the first half against LSU due to targeting.
Kendal Daniels will play most of the half, but navigating Powers’ absence will present some challenges for OU.
"I told him once he comes back in the second half, be ready to go.”
Kendal Daniels will play most of the half, but navigating Powers’ absence will present some challenges for OU.
"I told him once he comes back in the second half, be ready to go.”
How Oklahoma plans to navigate Cheetah position vs. LSU with Reggie Powers III out for 1st half
Oklahoma will be without Reggie Powers III during the first half of the LSU game due to a suspension for targeting. Brent Venables said the Sooners "have a good plan" for navigating the first half wit...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Oklahoma will be without Reggie Powers III — its No. 2 at Cheetah — for the first half against LSU due to targeting.
Kendal Daniels will play most of the half, but navigating Powers’ absence will present some challenges for OU.
"I told him once he comes back in the second half, be ready to go.”
Kendal Daniels will play most of the half, but navigating Powers’ absence will present some challenges for OU.
"I told him once he comes back in the second half, be ready to go.”
Oklahoma holds at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
If Oklahoma wins this weekend against LSU, it should shore up a playoff bid -- and potentially host a first-round game. As it stands, OU would host No. 9 Notre Dame on Dec. 19 or 20 in Norman.
If Oklahoma wins this weekend against LSU, it should shore up a playoff bid -- and potentially host a first-round game. As it stands, OU would host No. 9 Notre Dame on Dec. 19 or 20 in Norman.
Where Oklahoma stands in College Football Playoff rankings entering final week of regular season
Oklahoma checked in at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings entering the final week of the regular season. OU can secure a spot in the field with a win against LSU on Saturday.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Oklahoma holds at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
If Oklahoma wins this weekend against LSU, it should shore up a playoff bid -- and potentially host a first-round game. As it stands, OU would host No. 9 Notre Dame on Dec. 19 or 20 in Norman.
If Oklahoma wins this weekend against LSU, it should shore up a playoff bid -- and potentially host a first-round game. As it stands, OU would host No. 9 Notre Dame on Dec. 19 or 20 in Norman.
Just incredible work by ESPN with tonight's CFP rankings programming schedule. 10/10, no notes
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Just incredible work by ESPN with tonight's CFP rankings programming schedule. 10/10, no notes
One more significant game here Saturday (and maybe another one after that??)
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
One more significant game here Saturday (and maybe another one after that??)
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All respect to Lou Groza but this will be known as the Tate Sandell Award one day.
Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell is one of three finalists for this year's Lou Groza Award.
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Oklahoma's Tate Sandell named 1 of 3 finalists for Lou Groza Award
Oklahoma's Tate Sandell is a finalist for this year's Lou Groza Award, which is given annually to the nation's top kicker.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
All respect to Lou Groza but this will be known as the Tate Sandell Award one day.
Brent Venables opened up some today on the situation with senior Jovantae Barnes (who is sitting on four games and hasn't played since the SEC opener) and the wider issue of Oklahoma's backfield health/depth entering the regular-season finale.
"We've been fortunate enough to win despite that."
"We've been fortunate enough to win despite that."
Brent Venables says OU 'fortunate enough to win' despite RB depth, opens up about Jovantae Barnes' status
Oklahoma's running back depth is being tested as the program makes a playoff push, with Brent Venables shedding light on the Sooners' backfield situation and the status of senior Jovantae Barnes.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Brent Venables opened up some today on the situation with senior Jovantae Barnes (who is sitting on four games and hasn't played since the SEC opener) and the wider issue of Oklahoma's backfield health/depth entering the regular-season finale.
"We've been fortunate enough to win despite that."
"We've been fortunate enough to win despite that."
Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell is one of three finalists for this year's Lou Groza Award.
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Oklahoma's Tate Sandell named 1 of 3 finalists for Lou Groza Award
Oklahoma's Tate Sandell is a finalist for this year's Lou Groza Award, which is given annually to the nation's top kicker.
247sports.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell is one of three finalists for this year's Lou Groza Award.
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Sandell is 22-of-23 on FG attempts this season, with 22 consecutive makes -- including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50-plus yards. He also leads the nation in average distance on makes (42.0 yards).
Oklahoma DT coach Todd Bates a nominee for the Broyles Award.
His interior unit -- with David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams -- has been the foundation of Oklahoma's dominant defense.
His interior unit -- with David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams -- has been the foundation of Oklahoma's dominant defense.
The 63 nominees for the Broyles Award, for the nation's top assistant coach:
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Oklahoma DT coach Todd Bates a nominee for the Broyles Award.
His interior unit -- with David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams -- has been the foundation of Oklahoma's dominant defense.
His interior unit -- with David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams -- has been the foundation of Oklahoma's dominant defense.
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of course there is also a video
youtu.be/t1BCPmuezQk?...
youtu.be/t1BCPmuezQk?...
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
of course there is also a video
youtu.be/t1BCPmuezQk?...
youtu.be/t1BCPmuezQk?...
Important Big J-Journalism here
People, including Nick Saban, say Jordan-Hare Stadium is haunted
So, of course, I called experts, spent hours in the Auburn library researching past land use, bought ghost-hunting gear, used the ghost-hunting gear and tried to find out the truth
The results:
www.al.com/auburnfootba...
So, of course, I called experts, spent hours in the Auburn library researching past land use, bought ghost-hunting gear, used the ghost-hunting gear and tried to find out the truth
The results:
www.al.com/auburnfootba...
Is Jordan-Hare Stadium haunted? An AL.com investigation
Is there really a paranormal presence inside Auburn football's stadium? We tried to find out.
www.al.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Important Big J-Journalism here
Your 🫵🏼 Miami Heat — are something to be reckoned with?
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Your 🫵🏼 Miami Heat — are something to be reckoned with?
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