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The Oklahoma Sooners’ College Football Playoff hopes just took a massive hit. Quarterback John Mateer, who had been leading Oklahoma’s offense through a hot 4-0 start, is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, with an estimated recovery […]

Oklahoma got unfortunate news this week, learning that star quarterback John Mateer will be missing time. Mateer injured his throwing hand during the No. 7 Sooners’ Week 4 win over Auburn. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the injury will require surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand. The return timeline is said to […]

Brent Venables and the No. 7-ranked Oklahoma football team will have to operate without quarterback John Mateer for the next few weeks. After suffering a thumb injury in Week 4 against Auburn, the team has confirmed that Mateer will undergo hand surgery, On3 Sports reported. However, while the injury will sideline him for “three or […]

Hugh Freeze and Auburn may have lost last week’s highly anticipated matchup against Oklahoma, but the Tigers’ coach believes the Sooners aren’t as good as his team’s next opponent. Days after the 24-17 defeat in Norman, Freeze seemed to both praise upcoming foe Texas A&M and diss Oklahoma in the same breath. “Hugh Freeze says […]

Everyone in the college football world has had their eyes on Oklahoma football and quarterback John Mateer early in the season, and the Washington State transfer has not disappointed. The Sooners have had a pair of marquee games against Michigan and Auburn and have come through them unscathed, in large part thanks to Mateer’s heroics. […]

Multiple SEC teams had open weeks in Week 4, while others opened up conference play. A few teams had easier games as they prepare for the upcoming conference schedule. Some teams had dominant performances, while others are wishing for a do-over. As Week 5 approaches, it is time for the 2025 Week 5 SEC Power […]

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has delivered a message that resonates with Sooners fans. After the 30-17 victory over Auburn, he reminded everyone that his team doesn’t have to dominate every quarter to win. Instead, they just need to be sharp at the right moments. That philosophy has defined Oklahoma’s 4-0 start, showing balance across […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables could barely contain his excitement after the Sooners improved to 4-0 with a gritty win over Auburn. The Tigers dominated time of possession and piled up more plays, but Oklahoma executed when it mattered most. “This is another example that you don’t have to play perfect and have this […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables has never been shy about speaking from the heart, and after the Sooners’ 30-17 win over Auburn, he delivered a message that fans will love. “This is another example that you don’t have to play perfect and have this amazing four-quarter game,” Venables said. “You just need to be […]

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze didn’t sugarcoat what went wrong after his team’s 24-17 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. While the Tigers had moments to stay competitive, their miscues on special teams quickly flipped the game in the Sooners’ favor, and Freeze made sure to call it out. “Undisciplined. Bad decisions. Put […]

Oklahoma football trekked into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with a renewed offensive emphasis. But John Mateer and the vaunted OU attack took a backseat — as the defense piled an unreal number of sacks versus Auburn. Head coach Brent Venables orchestrated an attack that grabbed not one, or two, but 10 sacks of Jackson […]

Of the many marquee matchups in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season, few have more storylines than the massive contest in Norman between Auburn and Oklahoma. In addition to the stakes of the top-25 clash, all eyes will be on Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold in his return to his former school. Ahead of […]

Oklahoma football gained a believer in Tim Tebow Thursday. The Heisman Trophy winner and Southeastern Conference legend handed the Sooners this title: The SEC’s best team. OU became the first dominant SEC team the Florida icon thought of first on the Rich Eisen Show Thursday. “When you look at their violently aggressive defense, with John […]

The biggest key for the 2025 Oklahoma football team is that the offense has been completely remade, thanks to Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator and transfer portal quarterback John Mateer under center. Mateer had massive expectations to start the year, and he has met those so far, but is on pace to exceed them. His […]

Jackson Arnold returns to Norman as Auburn visits Oklahoma in Week 4. Arnold says he is just focused on doing his job as he returns to the team that recruited him out of high school. As both teams open SEC play and put perfect records on the line, it is time to make three bold […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are so back. The year is 2025, and the Sooners have a Heisman favorite under center. This is the norm in Norman. John Mateer has been on a tear to start the campaign. FanDuel has John Mateer right behind Carson Beck in Heisman odds; however, did have the top odds before Week […]

Fresh off a 42-3 walloping of the Temple Owls on the road, the Oklahoma football team has now turned its focus to Week 4. The Sooners will host the visiting Auburn Tigers to open up their second season of SEC play. Both teams are currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, and the matchup […]

It’s been a strong start to the season for the Oklahoma football program, who currently sit at 3-0 following a recent win over Temple by a score of 42-3. Oklahoma fans are hoping that this is the year their team will re-enter the national title conversation after several years of being on the outside looking […]

Oklahoma football is rolling behind a reinvigorated offensive machine with John Mateer at the controls. Now the Sooners’ mastermind behind the offense is rising as a “top candidate” for the UCLA head coaching gig. The Bruins fired DeShaun Foster Sunday — two days after UCLA’s disastrous 35-10 loss to New Mexico. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben […]

Brent Venables praised his Oklahoma Sooners squad for their performance in the 42-3 blowout win over the Temple Owls on Saturday evening. The No. 13 Sooners dominated this game from start to finish, scoring 11 or more points in the first three quarters. They suffocated the Owls on defense, only conceding a field goal in […]

Oklahoma football looks completely rejuvenated behind Washington State transfer John Mateer and a stingy defense as they roll toward a 3-0 start to the 2025-26 campaign. The Sooners annihilated Temple in Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, 42-3, further establishing themselves as a team to watch heading into SEC play. However, their domination does come with […]

Following its massive win over Michigan, Oklahoma rose to No. 13 in the Week 3 AP college football rankings. The update moved the Sooners up five spots, but not far enough. Oklahoma still has a lot to prove, but it has looked every bit like a top-10 team thus far. Michigan is not the perennial […]

Oklahoma football hits the road after a big win in Week 2. The Sooners will visit Temple in Week 3. Oklahoma continues to rise in the SEC power rankings after two straight victories. Meanwhile, Temple is off to a solid start as well, but is a major underdog at home in this game. As the […]

The college football season is still very young as only a couple of weeks have played out, but there are still players that are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. It’s a bit early to get too wrapped up in Heisman Trophy odds, but it’s also fun to look at where […]

Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer had a spectacular day, in the team’s recent win over Michigan. The Sooners defeated Michigan, 24-13, behind Mateer’s 270 passing yards. The quarterback threw a touchdown, while also running for two more scores. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says that the quarterback is a special player. “John Mateer is a […]

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt isn’t questioning Oklahoma’s 2–0 start, but he is sounding the alarm on how the Sooners are using quarterback John Mateer. Speaking on The Joel Klatt Show, Klatt warned that Oklahoma’s offense might be putting too much on Mateer’s shoulders this early in the season. “The hard part is that if […]

Week 2 is in the books in the SEC. Some teams had major matchups, while others had a tune-up before big Week 3 games. Only two teams in the SEC found themselves putting a mark in the loss column. Kentucky fell to Ole Miss in conference play. The other loss belonged to Florida, as the […]

Oklahoma football got a massive win on Saturday over Michigan. The Sooners overcame two key turnovers, to defeat the Wolverines 24-13. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer ran for two scores, while throwing for a touchdown. Due to the win, Oklahoma football is ascending in the Associated Press College Football poll. The team is ranked no. 13 […]

Transfer quarterback John Mateer has been (so far) as advertised for the Oklahoma football team. Mateer shone bright in his biggest game as a Sooner on Saturday evening vs. Michigan in Norman, passing for 270 yards, rushing for another 74, and scoring three touchdowns (one through the air and two on the ground) in the […]

Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer helped lead his team to a big win over Michigan on Saturday. Mateer threw a touchdown pass, and ran for two other scores to lead the Sooners. After the game though, Mateer had to tip his cap to the other team’s quarterback. Michigan is led by Bryce Underwood. Underwood is […]

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables got a big win on Saturday, as his Sooners were able to outlast Michigan. Venables was happy with how his team played in their 24-13 win. “It was a lot of fun to be a part of. A lot of passion and energy in the stadium…..we didn’t play our best […]

The No. 15 Michigan Wolverines are taking on the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners in what might be the most highly anticipated game of Week 2. Leading up to kick off, it appears that head coach Sherrone Moore is incredibly fired up for this contest. Moore, who is an alum of Oklahoma University, received plenty of […]

It wasn’t just Pat McAfee hyping up Oklahoma to defeat Michigan. A famed Oklahoma alum is also pulling for the Sooners to come out on top, NBA player Trae Young. Before Saturday’s game, the former Oklahoma basketball standout pulled out all the stops. Even made a strong prediction for the outcome of the game, per […]

Oklahoma expects to be one step closer to being fully healthy for its game against Michigan in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season. After playing without multiple starting offensive linemen in Week 1, the Sooners are expecting to get two of them back for Saturday’s pivotal matchup. Although the Sooners started the year […]

ESPN college football analyst Pat McAfee fired up Oklahoma football fans on Saturday morning, ahead of a major game with the Michigan Wolverines. McAfee donned a Cowboy hat and shouted out to interact with the crowd, as part of the College GameDay broadcast. .@patmcafeeshow has the Oklahoma crowd FIRED UP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DRFMnvVR5H — College GameDay […]

Unless you were in Norman, chances are you missed John Mateer’s debut for Oklahoma last weekend, overshadowed by all the top-10 matchups around the country. Mateer and the No. 18 Sooners rolled past Illinois State 35-3, serving as a warm-up before No. 15 Michigan comes to town in Week 2. Against a team like the […]

The Michigan football team will play in the biggest college football game of the week on Saturday night as the Wolverines are hitting the road to take on Oklahoma. With the new expanded College Football Playoff, a lot of people don’t think that there is any reason for teams to schedule difficult non-conference games, especially […]

After opening the 2025 college football season at Ohio State, College GameDay will be in Norman in Week 2 for the marquee showdown between Oklahoma and Michigan. Former Sooners point guard and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will join them as the guest picker of the week. ESPN confirmed that Young would be the week’s […]

Oklahoma got off to a strong start to the 2025 college football season, with quarterback John Mateer breaking Baker Mayfield’s school record with the most passing yards in his debut. After just one game, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle believes his signal-caller has the talent to be one of the greatest in program history. Mateer has […]