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NCAA FootballBob Stoops' emotional reaction to beating Oregon in Alamo Bowl in Sooners reunion

Bob Stoops still got it. Stoops, who was four years removed from retiring from coaching college football, was called upon by his old team, the Oklahoma Sooners, to guide the program for one game — in the Alamo Bowl against the Oregon Ducks. Stoops’ comeback was a success, as the Sooners took down the Oregon […]

BettingCollege Football Odds: Oregon vs. Oklahoma — Alamo Bowl prediction, odds, pick and more

The Oregon Ducks will take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the Alamo Bowl. It’s time to continue our college football odds series and make an Oregon-Oklahoma prediction and pick. The Ducks were one of the most surprising teams of the season. They managed to play their way into the top ten in the national rankings, […]

NCAA FootballFormer Oklahoma star Spencer Rattler announces transfer to South Carolina

In a college football world seemingly filled with head coaching moves and player transfers lately, another big move has been announced, as former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler announced plans to transfer to South Carolina to play for the Gamecocks. Excited for the next chapter!#SpursUp🤙🏽 pic.twitter.com/AevyElKhAa — Spencer Rattler (@SpencerRattler) December 14, 2021 Rattler, a […]

NCAA FootballBrent Venables reels in first massive commitment after joining Sooners

It’s been messy for the Oklahoma Sooners after Lincoln Riley left the team for the head coaching job for the USC Trojans. Brent Venables takes over as Oklahoma’s new head coach and is already making moves that should please the fan base and students. According to 247 Sports, Venables has officially secured his first pledge, […]

NCAA FootballThe real reason Lincoln Riley left Oklahoma for USC, revealed

New USC Trojans head football coach Lincoln Riley wasted no time in getting out to his new home in Los Angeles last week. This week he started into an even more Hollywood scene: podcasting. Riley jumped on the mic on Wednesday with the gentlemen from the Move The Sticks podcast, Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah, […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma Sooners hire Brent Venables to take over after Lincoln Riley departure

The Oklahoma Sooners landed their new head football coach Sunday, hiring former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables. ESPN senior writer Chris Low detailed how the deal was finalized Sunday evening. “A deal was finalized Sunday night after OU athletic director Joe Castiglione flew to the Clemson, South Carolina, area to meet with Venables, who had […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma Sooners set to hire Clemson DC Brent Venables to replace Lincoln Riley

The Oklahoma Sooners found themselves looking for a new coach when Lincoln Riley shocked the college football world by bolting for USC. It looks like the coaching search has come to an end, with the Sooners zeroing in on Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. The deal is reportedly expected to […]

NCAA Football5-star RB Raleek Brown follows Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC

Lincoln Riley going from Oklahoma to USC sent shockwaves through the college football world. Riley’s move has already meant big things on the recruiting front. First, Malachi Nelson, a five-star prospect from the 2023 recruiting class, decommitted from Oklahoma (along with a few others) and then committed to USC. The Sooners have now lost another […]

NCAA Football5-star QB Malachi Nelson's 4-word announcement on following Lincoln Riley to USC

Right after Lincoln Riley made his move from Oklahoma to USC, five-star quarterback prospect Malachi Nelson announced his decommitment from the Sooners. The expectation was that the No. 2 QB recruit from the Class of 2023 would be following Riley to the Trojans, and sure enough, that came to fruition on Tuesday. Nelson, a California […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley roasted by Oklahoma star defender for quote in USC press conference

Lincoln Riley was officially introduced as the new coach of the USC Trojans on Tuesday. He surprisingly left the Oklahoma Sooners for the vacant position in one of college football’s finest teams. Right away, Riley made a bold claim during his press conference as USC’s new tactician: “This is going to be the mecca of […]

NFL3 coaches Oklahoma must target to replace Lincoln Riley after he leaves for USC job

After the shocking news dropped that Lincoln Riley would be leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to become the new head coach at the University of Southern California (USC), it became quite clear that there were no givens in the NCAA. With the Sooners now looking for their next head coach, their spot in the Big 12 […]

NCAA FootballUSC's Lincoln Riley reveals shocking timeline of decision to leave Oklahoma

This past Saturday, Lincoln Riley confidently said he wouldn’t be leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to take the LSU Tigers’ head coaching job. The very next day, Riley decided to become the next head coach of the USC Trojans, bolting Oklahoma for Southern California. Riley held his introductory USC press conference on Monday, and the way […]

NCAA FootballSpencer Rattler will transfer from Oklahoma after benching, Lincoln Riley's exit

It has been quite the whirlwind season for quarterback Spencer Rattler. The quarterback entered the 2021 campaign with the Oklahoma Sooners as one of the Heisman Trophy favorites, only to struggle and ultimately be benched by Lincoln Riley in favor of Caleb Williams. With Oklahoma’s regular season now over and Riley off to USC, Rattler […]

Arizona CardinalsCardinals' Kliff Kingsbury's shifty response to Oklahoma rumors

In an interesting turn of events, Lincoln Riley has left the Oklahoma Sooners to fend for themselves after accepting the job for the USC Trojans. For that reason, there seems to be a potential interest between the Sooners and current Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. According to Dov Kleiman, it doesn’t seem like Kingsbury […]

NCAA FootballSooners lose 5-star QB Malachi Nelson, others after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC

The departure of Lincoln Riley to the University of Southern California had severe consequences for the Oklahoma Sooners, as various high ranked prospects de-committed shortly after the news broke. This included five star quarterback Malachi Nelson, a top three junior in the class of 2023. Others to go were linebacker Kobie McKinzie, wide receiver Brandon […]

Arizona CardinalsJJ Watt reacts to Oklahoma targeting Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury for head coaching job

It looks like star defensive end JJ Watt is not one bit bothered by the rumors linking his current head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, to a job away from the Arizona Cardinals. As reported earlier, Kinsgbury has reportedly been identified as a target of the Oklahoma Sooners football team as a potential replacement for Lincoln Riley. […]

NFLSooners targeting Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury to replace Lincoln Riley

The Oklahoma Sooners are reportedly targeting former college coach Kliff Kingsbury to replace Lincoln Riley as the head football coach. It was announced earlier Sunday that Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley was leaving the team. The proud university has their sights set on some big fish, and that apparently includes the Arizona Cardinals head […]

NCAA FootballUSC Trojans hiring Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley to be next head coach

After a long search for a new head coach, it sounds like the USC Trojans have finally made their decision. Lincoln Riley has been a sought-after candidate this year, as he’s one of the better coaches available for hire. The former head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners seems to have found a new home in […]

NCAA FootballLincoln Riley's blunt proclamation on LSU rumors after Sooners' Bedlam loss to Oklahoma State

Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley bluntly shut down rumors that he could leave for the LSU Tigers after his team’s recent loss. Speaking after the Sooners’ 37-33 loss to Oklahoma State, Riley said, “I’m not going to be the next head coach at LSU.” The Sooners’ loss eliminates them from Big 12 title contention, ending […]

BettingIowa State vs. Oklahoma prediction, odds, pick and more

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to face the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our college football odds series, which includes our Iowa State-Oklahoma prediction and pick we have laid out below. Courtesy of FanDuel, here’s the Iowa State-Oklahoma odds: College Football odds: Iowa State-Oklahoma Odds  Iowa […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma HC Lincoln Riley takes shot at Baylor for breaking 'code of sportsmanship'

The Oklahoma Sooners took a huge blow to their College Football Playoff chances, as Lincoln Riley’s team suffered a 27-14 loss in Waco to the Baylor Bears on Saturday. But it wasn’t just the loss that Riley was feeling bad about. Oklahoma’s head coach voiced out his displeasure over the Bears’ decision to call a […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley speaks out on Caleb Williams vs. Spencer Rattler after Williams dominates TCU

There was a lot of drama in Norman over the last week, with Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley trying his best to be secretive about his quarterback decision for Saturday’s game against the TCU Horned Frogs. After benching preseason Heisman Trophy candidate Spencer Rattler for freshman phenom Caleb Williams in last Saturday’s thrilling win […]

BettingCollege Football odds: TCU vs. Oklahoma prediction, odds, pick, and more

The TCU Horned Frogs will take on the Oklahoma Sooners in a battle of the Big 12 on Saturday. It’s time to continue our college football odds series and make a TCU-Oklahoma prediction and pick. In years past, this matchup has been seen as an easy Oklahoma victory. That is far from the case this […]

NCAA FootballSpencer Rattler's dad drops truth bomb on son's Oklahoma future

After struggling mightily to get the offense going against Texas in Week 6, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley benched starting quarterback Spencer Rattler in favor of Caleb Williams. Williams was brilliant and Rattler has sputtered at times throughout the year. Williams’ performance for the Sooners against the Longhorns has many speculating about Rattler’s future […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma's Lincoln Riley gets cryptic on Spencer Rattler-Caleb Williams decision vs. TCU

After Spencer Rattler struggled big time against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley yanked the starting quarterback in favor of Caleb Williams. Williams would go on to star for the Sooners and drag them back from a 21-point deficit all the way to a victory over Texas. On Monday, per […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma coach Lincoln Riley doesn't see any drastic difference with Texas

One of the most anticipated matchups every year in college football happens when the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns meet up. That week is upon us. For Oklahoma, it’s much of the same this year with Lincoln Riley running the show although there have been some down-to-the wire close calls for the Sooners. For Texas, […]

BettingCollege Football odds: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma prediction, odds, pick, and more

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Oklahoma Sooners will face off in one of the best games of Week 4 of college football. It’s time to continue our college football odds series and make a West Virginia-Oklahoma prediction and pick. West Virginia certainly has momentum on their side heading into this matchup. The Mountaineers beat […]

NCAA FootballAlabama QB Bryce Young passes Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler in latest Heisman Trophy odds

Week 1 of the college football season came and went and there were some upsets, of course. But, there were some big names that absolutely balled out, including Alabama quarterback Bryce Young who led the Crimson Tide to a victory over Miami. On Sunday, the latest Heisman Trophy odds were released, and Young passed Oklahoma […]

NCAA FootballBig 12 eyeing expansion involving BYU, UCF

The talk about college football expansion has been a big one with conferences expressing their intentions to move. The SEC is one conference that is looking to add teams in the next few years. And, according to Nick Bromberg of Yahoo Sports, the Big 12 is also eyeing some teams in hopes of expanding their […]

NCAA FootballSEC schools backing Texas, Oklahoma into what Big 12 cries is a conspiracy

It is no great secret that ESPN played a significant role in shepherding Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, much as the sports broadcasting goliath in Bristol has its paws on many other moves in college sports. The Big 12 Conference and commissioner Bob Bowlsby are mad about it… but they now have to prove […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma, Texas take big step toward leaving Big 12 for SEC

Something big is developing in the world of college sports, and it involves two of the Power Six conferences and a couple of major programs. As reported previously, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, who are both long-time stalwarts of the Big 12, have set in motion the plan to move from their current […]

NCAA FootballRumors: Texas, Oklahoma to SEC, 'almost done'

The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners rumors to the SEC have brought along with them many questions. When did these talks start? How serious are they? What, if anything, can the Big 12 do to stop it? Now, we might have an answer and a conclusion to all of this. According to Kirk Bohls of […]

NCAA FootballTexas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners 'to SEC' rumors addressed by B1G commissioner

Chaos erupted before the college football season has even started when it was whispered about that the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners may try and bolt from the Big 12 for the SEC. The reports were meant with a brick wall of anger from many sides and with more even wondering what it would mean […]

NCAA FootballTexas A&M AD reacts to Texas, Oklahoma trying to barge in on SEC party

Texas and Oklahoma are reportedly exploring the prospect of leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in a move that would radically alter the landscape of college football, once again. Not surprisingly, Texas A&M — currently the only Texas-based school in the SEC — is not exactly thrilled about the idea. A decade after […]

NCAA FootballSooners QB Spencer Rattler rocks NCAA values with massive NIL masterpiece

The NCAA instituted the NIL policy in July, finally allowing players to benefit from name, image, and likeness purposes. Immediately we saw players left and right inking deals and making the most of it. On Friday, Darren Rovell of The Action Network reported that Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler is making history with the first […]

Other SportsAnnouncer calls high school players 'n-word' for kneeling during anthem

An announcer for an online broadcast of a high school basketball game in Oklahoma was caught directing racist comments toward members of the Norman High School girls basketball team. The comments were aired on a live microphone as players from Norman kneeled during the national anthem just before the team faced Midwest City in the […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma bar fight resulting in Spencer Jones nearly losing an eye will lead to charges following investigation

The Norman Police Department is launching an investigation into a bar fight involving Oklahoma Sooners football player Spencer Jones, with charges likely to be filed at the conclusion of said investigation. A video showing Jones involved in a bathroom brawl in Logie’s on the Corner–a campus bar–went viral on Twitter last week. One user named […]

NCAA FootballOklahoma's Spencer Jones nearly loses an eye after getting in fight with MMA-trained man at a bar

Oklahoma Sooners holder Spencer Jones found himself getting tangled up in a fight against a guy who reportedly had MMA experience at the nearby Logies bar during the weekend in Oklahoma. Multiple other individuals were also involved in the altercation which resulted in Jones nearly losing his eye after the fight, via 247 Sports. Watch […]

NCAA FootballFlorida QB Kyle Trask making terrible lasting impression before draft with 3 INTs in Cotton Bowl

Wednesday night’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic marks the final collegiate game for Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, along with his last competitive national television showcase before the 2021 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for Trask, things have gone about poorly as he could have imagined. The Florida passer tossed three first-quarter interceptions in the matchup against the […]

NCAA FootballAngry Texas football fans turn into instant meme following stunning Oklahoma victory

The Texas Longhorns were unable to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, giving them their second consecutive loss of the season. Following the Longhorns’ devastating loss in the fourth overtime, angry Texas fans instantly became a meme on social media. https://twitter.com/rodger/status/1315031935576616961?s=20 Not long after the picture made its rounds on Twitter, The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel […]

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