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Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins claps after completing the bench press during NFL football pro day Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tulsa LB Zaven Collins sheds underdog label as draft nears

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 02, 2021 05:47 PM EDT
Zaven Collins isn’t the underdog anymore. The former Tulsa

FILE - In this March 23, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder watches during a news conference to introduce Brad Underwood as the new Oklahoma State NCAA college basketball coach in Stillwater, Okla. Holder will step down after 16 years and Chad Weiberg will replace him. The school says the moves will be effective July 1. Holder took over in 2005. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File_
Oklahoma State AD Holder to step down; Weiberg to take over

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 04, 2021 02:46 PM EST
Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder will step down this summer after

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers did everything asked of them and then some.

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sooners young QB Spencer Rattler latest to thrive with Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 18, 2020 04:06 PM EST
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is preparing for a more mature version of

FILE - Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He’s got the nation’s attention now -- the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tulsa LB Collins a small-town player with big-time talent

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 17, 2020 06:40 PM EST
Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins refuses to let being one of the breakout stars

Injured Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard gestures from the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard opts out

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 12, 2020 03:16 PM EST
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has opted out of the rest of the

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown, center, runs the ball as he is brought down by Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel, left, and defensive back Anthony Johnson, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
In the Big 12 a running back resurgence led by Hall, Brown

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 10, 2020 12:41 PM EST
Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is pursued by Baylor linebacker Hakeem Vance (30) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 13 Oklahoma tops Baylor, earns trip to Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2020 11:49 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Rattler's pass hit a Baylor defender in the hands,

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is pulled down by Kansas State defensive back Wayne Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP)
No. 13 Oklahoma looks to regain steam against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2020 02:15 PM EST
The good news for Oklahoma -- its players are rested. The

Oklahoma taps Stoops to help with Riley's depleted staff

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 01, 2020 02:45 PM EST
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is helping coach the Sooners again — at least

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Jackson's 3 TD runs lead No. 21 Oklahoma St past Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 28, 2020 04:07 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's top two running backs were out with

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries past Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma St. RB Hubbard out vs Texas Tech with leg injury

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 28, 2020 12:12 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is out for

Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman (10) throws against Baylor in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 21 Oklahoma State looks to rebound vs Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 27, 2020 11:07 AM EST
Oklahoma State’s high hopes have been replaced with a frustrating life lesson.

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries past Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rattler leads No. 18 Oklahoma past No. 14 Oklahoma St 41-13

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 21, 2020 11:22 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Rattler wanted to show out at Bedlam.

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pandemic gives Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. game different vibe

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2020 06:03 PM EST
Regina Bell still has the napkin Billy Sims signed for her 11th birthday — a

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
QBs hold keys in Oklahoma-Oklahoma State rivalry game

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 19, 2020 01:45 PM EST
This year’s Bedlam matchup could be a tale of two Spencers.

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
No. 25 Tulsa looks to keep momentum against Tulane

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2020 01:24 PM EST
Tulsa isn’t flying under the radar anymore. The Golden

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands off to running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to face off in high stakes AAC contest

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 02:00 PM EST
Tulsa coach Philip Montgomery won’t downplay what Saturday’s game against No.

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman walks the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Postponement, outbreaks: SEC takes a hit from COVID-19

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 09, 2020 03:56 PM EST
The Southeastern Conference is taking a hit from COVID-19.

Oklahoma's Bryan Mead (38) tackles Kansas' Kenny Logan Jr. (1) on a kick return during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Rhamondre Stevenson helps No. 19 Oklahoma rout Kansas 62-9

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 07, 2020 07:44 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma looks ready to make its usual late-season push.