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A Halloween FaceTime call helped turn Taylor Wein into one of Oklahoma's scariest defensive stars
How edge rusher Taylor Wein developed into a breakout star for Oklahoma and one of the nation's best defenses in his third season with the Sooners.
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For Halloween…
How an impromptu Halloween FaceTime call helped turn Oklahoma edge rusher Taylor Wein into one of the scariest defenders on one of the nation’s best defenses.
“When you see him get off the bus, you just knew that this kid was going to be dominant when he figured it out.”
How an impromptu Halloween FaceTime call helped turn Oklahoma edge rusher Taylor Wein into one of the scariest defenders on one of the nation’s best defenses.
“When you see him get off the bus, you just knew that this kid was going to be dominant when he figured it out.”
Good news for Oklahoma: linebacker Kobie McKinzie (groin) is probable for Saturday's game at Alabama.
TBD news for Oklahoma: defensive linemen R Mason Thomas (quad) and Jayden Jackson (undisclosed) are both questionable.
Full Wednesday availability report here:
TBD news for Oklahoma: defensive linemen R Mason Thomas (quad) and Jayden Jackson (undisclosed) are both questionable.
Full Wednesday availability report here:
Oklahoma availability report: Kobie McKinzie probable, R Mason Thomas questionable for Alabama game
The Wednesday availability report for the Week 12 clash between No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 4 Alabama provides an early look at the injury status of Sooners defensive standouts R Mason Thomas and Kobie Mc...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Good news for Oklahoma: linebacker Kobie McKinzie (groin) is probable for Saturday's game at Alabama.
TBD news for Oklahoma: defensive linemen R Mason Thomas (quad) and Jayden Jackson (undisclosed) are both questionable.
Full Wednesday availability report here:
TBD news for Oklahoma: defensive linemen R Mason Thomas (quad) and Jayden Jackson (undisclosed) are both questionable.
Full Wednesday availability report here:
On the first day of the early signing period for basketball, Porter Moser and Oklahoma signed four-star 2026 forward Gage Mayfield, the top-rated player in Alabama.
Oklahoma basketball signs 4-star 2026 forward Gage Mayfield
On the first day of the early signing period for basketball, Oklahoma signed four-star forward Gage Mayfield, who committed to the Sooners back in September.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
On the first day of the early signing period for basketball, Porter Moser and Oklahoma signed four-star 2026 forward Gage Mayfield, the top-rated player in Alabama.
The challenge for Oklahoma's defense this week against Alabama: Keeping in check Ty Simpson, the first-year starting QB who just doesn't make many mistakes.
"Being technically sound, doing the basics really well — that's what it's going to take."
"Being technically sound, doing the basics really well — that's what it's going to take."
The challenge for Oklahoma's defense against Alabama: Keeping QB Ty Simpson in check
Oklahoma has been one of the best defenses in the country but will face one of its biggest challenges this weekend against Alabama and Heisman hopeful Ty Simpson, who has limited mistakes while throwi...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The challenge for Oklahoma's defense this week against Alabama: Keeping in check Ty Simpson, the first-year starting QB who just doesn't make many mistakes.
"Being technically sound, doing the basics really well — that's what it's going to take."
"Being technically sound, doing the basics really well — that's what it's going to take."
Last night, CFP chair Mack Rhoades said the committee has discussed John Mateer's hand injury wrt No. 11 Oklahoma.
Today, Brent Venables said Mateer's velocity continues to improve post-surgery.
“You would be naïve in believing... he’s going to be back at full speed as soon as he’s fully released"
Today, Brent Venables said Mateer's velocity continues to improve post-surgery.
“You would be naïve in believing... he’s going to be back at full speed as soon as he’s fully released"
Brent Venables: John Mateer's hand 'improving' as QB's throwing velocity gets 'better and better'
John Mateer is now seven weeks removed from surgery on his throwing hand, and while the Oklahoma QB has been uneven since returning from injury, Brent Venables has seen improvements in Mateer's veloci...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last night, CFP chair Mack Rhoades said the committee has discussed John Mateer's hand injury wrt No. 11 Oklahoma.
Today, Brent Venables said Mateer's velocity continues to improve post-surgery.
“You would be naïve in believing... he’s going to be back at full speed as soon as he’s fully released"
Today, Brent Venables said Mateer's velocity continues to improve post-surgery.
“You would be naïve in believing... he’s going to be back at full speed as soon as he’s fully released"
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me seeing everyone's sky photos on this app
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
me seeing everyone's sky photos on this app
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Are we sure the Zags aren't the real #1 team
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Are we sure the Zags aren't the real #1 team
Nijel Pack knocked down five 3-pointers. Tae Davis pulled down a career-high 15 boards (including 11 offensive rebounds), and five Sooners scored in double figures as Oklahoma cruised to a 95-69 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff tonight at McCasland Field House.
Takeaways: Nijel Pack, Tae Davis lead Oklahoma to 95-69 bounceback win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Oklahoma bounced back from its first loss of the season with a blowout win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the annual McCasland Field House game.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Nijel Pack knocked down five 3-pointers. Tae Davis pulled down a career-high 15 boards (including 11 offensive rebounds), and five Sooners scored in double figures as Oklahoma cruised to a 95-69 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff tonight at McCasland Field House.
Nijel Pack has five made 3-pointers tonight for Oklahoma. He's now second on the NCAA's active career made 3-pointers list, with 324 makes over the last six seasons.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Nijel Pack has five made 3-pointers tonight for Oklahoma. He's now second on the NCAA's active career made 3-pointers list, with 324 makes over the last six seasons.
📍 Oklahoma’s annual students-only game at McCasland Field House is underway
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
📍 Oklahoma’s annual students-only game at McCasland Field House is underway
Oklahoma moved up a spot to No. 11 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings.
That makes the Sooners the first team out of the projected 12-team field -- with a high-stakes matchup on the road against No. 4 Alabama set for this weekend.
That makes the Sooners the first team out of the projected 12-team field -- with a high-stakes matchup on the road against No. 4 Alabama set for this weekend.
Where Oklahoma stands in latest College Football Playoff rankings ahead of high-stakes trip to Alabama
The second round of College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night, with Oklahoma checking in at No. 11 ahead of Saturday's game on the road against No. 4 Alabama.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Oklahoma moved up a spot to No. 11 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings.
That makes the Sooners the first team out of the projected 12-team field -- with a high-stakes matchup on the road against No. 4 Alabama set for this weekend.
That makes the Sooners the first team out of the projected 12-team field -- with a high-stakes matchup on the road against No. 4 Alabama set for this weekend.
Oklahoma basketball is back home tonight for the annual McCasland Field House game, this time against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The Sooners look to take some early-season lessons from Saturday's loss at Gonzaga into tonight's game, which is set for a 7 p.m. tip on SEC Network+
The Sooners look to take some early-season lessons from Saturday's loss at Gonzaga into tonight's game, which is set for a 7 p.m. tip on SEC Network+
Oklahoma hoops taking early-season lessons from tough loss to Gonzaga into annual McCasland game
Oklahoma is making sure its lopsided loss to Gonzaga isn't for naught, as the Sooners try to take lessons from that game into Tuesday's annual McCasland Field House game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Oklahoma basketball is back home tonight for the annual McCasland Field House game, this time against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The Sooners look to take some early-season lessons from Saturday's loss at Gonzaga into tonight's game, which is set for a 7 p.m. tip on SEC Network+
The Sooners look to take some early-season lessons from Saturday's loss at Gonzaga into tonight's game, which is set for a 7 p.m. tip on SEC Network+
— The Fugitive
— The Blues Brothers
— Wayne’s World
— Primal Fear
The Chicago Pope stays on brand
— The Blues Brothers
— Wayne’s World
— Primal Fear
The Chicago Pope stays on brand
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
— The Fugitive
— The Blues Brothers
— Wayne’s World
— Primal Fear
The Chicago Pope stays on brand
— The Blues Brothers
— Wayne’s World
— Primal Fear
The Chicago Pope stays on brand
John Mateer didn't get to enjoy Oklahoma's first bye week, undergoing hand surgery that week back in September. So, the Sooners' QB made the most of this bye week, using it to self-scout and catch his breath ahead of a season-defining stretch.
"I valued it a lot, and I didn't take it for granted."
"I valued it a lot, and I didn't take it for granted."
John Mateer used Oklahoma's bye week to self-scout, catch his breath ahead of season-defining stretch
John Mateer made the most of No. 12 Oklahoma's second bye week -- and his first true week off after hand surgery during the team's first bye -- with self-scouting and a mental reset ahead of a season-defining stretch that begins with Saturday's game against No. 4 Alabama.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
John Mateer didn't get to enjoy Oklahoma's first bye week, undergoing hand surgery that week back in September. So, the Sooners' QB made the most of this bye week, using it to self-scout and catch his breath ahead of a season-defining stretch.
"I valued it a lot, and I didn't take it for granted."
"I valued it a lot, and I didn't take it for granted."
OU's Board of Regents approved Phase II of renovations at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, which focuses on the 101-year-old facility's west side.
It's a $450m project set to begin after the 2027 season.
“Right now is the right time with where the SEC is, where we are positioned, where we want to go."
It's a $450m project set to begin after the 2027 season.
“Right now is the right time with where the SEC is, where we are positioned, where we want to go."
West-side renovations to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium approved by Board of Regents
Oklahoma's Board of Regents on Tuesday approved the next step in the master plan for renovations to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with Phase II of the project focusing on the west side of the stadium.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
OU's Board of Regents approved Phase II of renovations at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, which focuses on the 101-year-old facility's west side.
It's a $450m project set to begin after the 2027 season.
“Right now is the right time with where the SEC is, where we are positioned, where we want to go."
It's a $450m project set to begin after the 2027 season.
“Right now is the right time with where the SEC is, where we are positioned, where we want to go."
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Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
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WHAT A SET FROM SPO WHAT A FINISH FROM WIGGINS WHAT A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
WHAT A SET FROM SPO WHAT A FINISH FROM WIGGINS WHAT A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL
Niko Jovic the best QB in South Florida
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Niko Jovic the best QB in South Florida
Mitchell was out of bounds twice
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mitchell was out of bounds twice
Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle today talked about his love of Pilot G-2 pens, why he wears a pair of them -- one red, one blue -- clipped to his necklace on gamedays, and he discussed the lesson learned late in the Sooners' 33-27 win at Tennessee a couple weeks back.
Ben Arbuckle takes ownership, seeks growth after 'learning moment' late in Oklahoma's win at Tennessee
Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle learned a hard lesson with a late-game misstep during Oklahoma's win against Tennessee.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle today talked about his love of Pilot G-2 pens, why he wears a pair of them -- one red, one blue -- clipped to his necklace on gamedays, and he discussed the lesson learned late in the Sooners' 33-27 win at Tennessee a couple weeks back.
Last week, freshman Alec Blair decided to leave Oklahoma's basketball team -- one game into the season -- to focus on baseball.
Blair planned to play both sports for the Sooners. The timing of his decision was "not optimal," Porter Moser said, but Blair still has support from his now-former team.
Blair planned to play both sports for the Sooners. The timing of his decision was "not optimal," Porter Moser said, but Blair still has support from his now-former team.
Porter Moser: Timing of Alec Blair's decision focus on baseball 'not optimal' for OU basketball
Porter Moser reacts to the decision by freshman Alec Blair to leave Oklahoma's basketball team just one game into the season in order to focus on baseball with the Sooners.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Last week, freshman Alec Blair decided to leave Oklahoma's basketball team -- one game into the season -- to focus on baseball.
Blair planned to play both sports for the Sooners. The timing of his decision was "not optimal," Porter Moser said, but Blair still has support from his now-former team.
Blair planned to play both sports for the Sooners. The timing of his decision was "not optimal," Porter Moser said, but Blair still has support from his now-former team.
Brent Venables got to wear a different hat Saturday -- literally and figuratively -- with Oklahoma on a bye.
He was on Clemson's sideline, in a Tigers quarter-zip/hat, to watch his son, Tyler, in one of his final home games.
“It’s a very relaxing place when it comes to being able to just be dad."
He was on Clemson's sideline, in a Tigers quarter-zip/hat, to watch his son, Tyler, in one of his final home games.
“It’s a very relaxing place when it comes to being able to just be dad."
Brent Venables relishes bye-week opportunity to be a dad, not a coach on sideline for Clemson-FSU game
Brent Venables spent part of Oklahoma's bye week on the sideline for Clemson's 24-10 win against Florida State to support his son, Tyler, in one of his final home games for the Tigers.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Brent Venables got to wear a different hat Saturday -- literally and figuratively -- with Oklahoma on a bye.
He was on Clemson's sideline, in a Tigers quarter-zip/hat, to watch his son, Tyler, in one of his final home games.
“It’s a very relaxing place when it comes to being able to just be dad."
He was on Clemson's sideline, in a Tigers quarter-zip/hat, to watch his son, Tyler, in one of his final home games.
“It’s a very relaxing place when it comes to being able to just be dad."
A true metamorphosis for the franchise, some might say
@AdamSchefter tweeted
Giants OC Mike Kafka will be the interim head coach, per source.
Giants OC Mike Kafka will be the interim head coach, per source.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A true metamorphosis for the franchise, some might say
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WEEK 12 SP+ PICKS
Bama 25, OU 24 😬
Georgia 27, Texas 23
ND 32, Pitt 24
Duke 30, UVA 28
USC 29, Iowa 24
Utah 35, Baylor 22
Louisville 29, Clemson 23
Rebs 35, Gators 17
BYU 30, TCU 23
Full list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Bama 25, OU 24 😬
Georgia 27, Texas 23
ND 32, Pitt 24
Duke 30, UVA 28
USC 29, Iowa 24
Utah 35, Baylor 22
Louisville 29, Clemson 23
Rebs 35, Gators 17
BYU 30, TCU 23
Full list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
WEEK 12 SP+ PICKS
Bama 25, OU 24 😬
Georgia 27, Texas 23
ND 32, Pitt 24
Duke 30, UVA 28
USC 29, Iowa 24
Utah 35, Baylor 22
Louisville 29, Clemson 23
Rebs 35, Gators 17
BYU 30, TCU 23
Full list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Bama 25, OU 24 😬
Georgia 27, Texas 23
ND 32, Pitt 24
Duke 30, UVA 28
USC 29, Iowa 24
Utah 35, Baylor 22
Louisville 29, Clemson 23
Rebs 35, Gators 17
BYU 30, TCU 23
Full list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Is it bad that I’m watching the latest episode of Welcome to Derry and immediately recognized a needle drop as the song that Lonely Island sampled for one of the tracks from “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Is it bad that I’m watching the latest episode of Welcome to Derry and immediately recognized a needle drop as the song that Lonely Island sampled for one of the tracks from “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”