CLIFF BRUNT
NCAA college football player and Heisman Trophy finalist, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to the media during a news conference before the start of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts enjoying final college season

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 24, 2019 09:32 AM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Almost begrudgingly, Jalen Hurts is having some fun.

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma QB Hurts, Baylor QB Brewer create havoc as runners

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2019 02:29 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley never imagined having his

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates a tackle during an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla. Major improvements on defense have pushed Oklahoma and Baylor into the Big 12 championship game. Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense during conference play after finishing last a season ago. Baylor led the Big 12 in scoring defense and ranked third in total defense in league play a year after finishing seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Stout defenses push Oklahoma, Baylor into Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2019 06:01 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — During the first half of a showdown with Baylor last month

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) jumps over Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (34) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Brooks leads No. 7 Oklahoma past No. 21 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 30, 2019 11:20 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Oklahoma

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State take improving defenses into Bedlam

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have lit up the scoreboard

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard (30) carries the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
Stage set for Oklahoma State’s Hubbard, Oklahoma’s Lamb

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 27, 2019 03:07 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard and Oklahoma

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gundy: Hurts makes Oklahoma’s spread look like the wishbone

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is such a maestro that he can

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 8 Oklahoma holds on, beats TCU 28-24

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 23, 2019 11:33 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but Jalen Hurts did what he usually does

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) fumbles the ball while getting tackled by Baylor safeties Henry Black (8) and Chris Miller (3) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Oklahoma won 34-31. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 8 Oklahoma must beware of dangerous TCU

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma can’t rest now. Sandwiched

Oklahoma wide receiver A.D. Miller runs after the catch against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma receivers show they can fill void for CeeDee Lamb

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2019 03:41 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Hurts entered his biggest game as Oklahoma’s

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrate with fans after their 34-31 win over Baylor in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 8 Oklahoma, QB Jalen Hurts comfortable with close calls

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2019 06:05 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts borrowed an example from

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Hubbard leads No. 25 Oklahoma St. past Kansas 31-13

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 16, 2019 03:38 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy broke away from his

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) breaks through the TCU line past defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) for a long touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State vs Kansas pits Gundy against mentor Miles

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST
Mike Gundy remembers occasionally clashing with Les Miles when they coached

Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Parnell Motley (11) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (7) during the NCAA football game between the against the Iowa State Cyclones and the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 10 Oklahoma looks to get defense on track against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2019 06:34 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The persistent concern about Oklahoma's defense has

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (7) on a 2-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 9 Oklahoma escapes with 42-41 victory over Iowa State

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 10, 2019 12:07 AM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell saw an opportunity to seize

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, left, drives in a touchdown despite defensive efforts by Oklahoma State safety Jarrick Bernard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma State won 34-27. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 9 Oklahoma knows Iowa State no longer a Big 12 doormat

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2019 12:41 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma fully recognizes Iowa State's transition from Big

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) scrambles out of the pocket in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca)
Freshman ground gainers making impression in the Big 12

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 07, 2019 02:54 PM EST
In a conference best known for producing Heisman-winning quarterbacks and

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Kansas State linebacker Elijah Sullivan (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma looks to extend 17-game November win streak

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 04, 2019 05:29 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — If recent history is an indicator, Oklahoma is about to go

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Hubbard's 223 yards, 2 TDs lead Oklahoma St past TCU 34-27

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 02, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — TCU's Gary Patterson has long been known as one of the

TCU quarterback Max Duggan passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma St, TCU look to build on big wins

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT
Oklahoma State and TCU are seeking consistency in their roller-coaster seasons.