CLIFF BRUNT
FILE - Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks to players during the NCAA college football team's opening spring practice in Norman, Okla., March 22, 2022. Venables respects what the Sooners accomplished in recent years, but he believes a higher level can be reached. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Venables looks to take Oklahoma program 'from good to great'

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 23, 2022 03:22 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables respects what the Sooners have

FILE - Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass during the University of Oklahoma's first spring football practice at the Everest Training Center in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Oklahoma's new quarterback has had plenty of success at the college level. He passed for more than 8,000 yards and 70 touchdowns at Central Florida while leading some of the nation’s most productive offenses. Now, he'll be the starting quarterback for a Sooner program that has produced Heisman winners Jason White, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray at the position in the past 20 years. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Oklahoma QB Gabriel adjusts after transferring from UCF

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 21, 2022 02:02 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel won’t let a higher profile or fancy new

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables, left, answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Looking on at right is Joe Castiglione, athletics director. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables turns attention to players

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 06, 2021 05:26 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables already has received two Oklahoma welcomes fit

FILE - Brent Venables, Oklahoma associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers, is pictured during Oklahoma football media day in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma hires Clemson's Brent Venables to replace Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2021 10:12 AM EST
Oklahoma hired Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma St's Gundy steadies program after tumultuous 2020

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2021 04:46 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — If Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy seems more calm,

Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (55) pushes past Florida guard Myreon Jones (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Groves scores 20, leads Oklahoma past No. 14 Florida, 74-67

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 01, 2021 11:52 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — As Oklahoma football fans tried to recover from Lincoln

Texas Tech wide receiver Kaylon Geiger catches a pass between Baylor cornerback Zeke Brown and safety Jairon McVea, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Defenses in spotlight for Oklahoma St-Baylor Big 12 matchup

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 01, 2021 03:14 PM EST
Often, the chatter heading into the Big 12 championship game focuses on dynamic

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor defensive lineman TJ Franklin, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler to enter transfer portal

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 29, 2021 02:24 PM EST
Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, a preseason All-American who lost the

FILE - Then Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference in Norman, Okla., on Aug. 31, 2021. Riley, one of college football's most successful young coaches who won 85 percent of his games in five seasons at Oklahoma and led the Sooners to four Big 12 titles and four New Year's Six bowls with three College Football Playoff appearances, has been named the head coach at USC, athletic director Mike Bohn announced Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma picks up pieces after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 29, 2021 02:19 AM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione, school

Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) pressures Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Sanders leads No. 7 Oklahoma State past No. 10 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 27, 2021 11:48 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State finally broke through against its

Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders (3) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Bedlam: Oklahoma QB Williams faces stout Cowboys defense

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST
The heat of Bedlam is on for Oklahoma freshman quarterback Caleb Williams.

Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) tackles Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar (88) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Caleb Williams leads No. 12 Oklahoma past Iowa State 28-21

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2021 04:11 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma's imperfect season still could end with a Big 12

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams is pulled down by Baylor linebacker Bryson Jackson in the second half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Ernesto Garcia/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 12 Oklahoma faces another test in Iowa State

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma's shot at a perfect season is over and its

Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma St's Gundy, Baylor's Aranda turning heads in Big 12

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 16, 2021 05:56 PM EST
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy and Baylor coach Dave Aranda have changed the

Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) celebrates following his touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 13, 2021 11:38 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla, (AP) — With Heisman Trophy-winning running back Barry Sanders

TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (14) keeps the ball for a long gain as Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika (62) pursues in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 10 Oklahoma St takes dominant defense into TCU matchup

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2021 12:26 PM EST
Oklahoma State is playing some of the best defense in program history.

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) runs in for a touchdown ahead of Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (8) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Williams throws 6 TD passes, No. 4 Oklahoma routs Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 30, 2021 07:10 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is starting to put it all together.

TCU's C.J. Ceasar II (9) tackles Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 4 Oklahoma looks to put pieces together vs. Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is an eternal optimist, always seeing potential

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Ohio State offensive lineman Thayer Munford (75) plays against Oregon during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Munford wanted to give himself his best chance to make it to the NFL. So a star who already had been invited to the Senior Bowl decided to return and become a “Super Senior.” (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
NFL Prospect Watch: Ohio State guard Thayer Munford

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
Ohio State offensive lineman Thayer Munford wanted to give himself his best

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy gives a thumbs up to fans after their 32-24 win over Texas in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Oklahoma St. coach Gundy agrees to perpetual 5-year deal

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2021 12:50 PM EDT
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has agreed to a new contract that will keep him