CLIFF BRUNT
The University of Oklahoma dedicated a statue honoring the Selmon brothers — defensive linemen Lucious, Dewey and Lee Roy — on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The trio starred for Oklahoma from 1971 to 1975 and helped the Sooners compile a 54-3-1 record with national championships in 1974 and 1975 and four Big Eight titles. (AP Photo/Cliff Brunt)
Oklahoma honors defensive stars Selmon brothers with statue

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 06:28 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The University of Oklahoma dedicated a statue Saturday honoring

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) misses a pass while under pressure from Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Oklahoma's Venables hosts alma mater K-State in Big 12 clash

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 22, 2022 08:29 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables always has spoken highly of Kansas

Oklahoma State fullback Braden Cassity (90) watches as wide receiver John Paul Richardson (17) reaches for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders' 4 TD passes help No. 8 Oklahoma St. top UAPB 63-7

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 17, 2022 10:46 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State accomplished its mission of staying focused

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to the sidelines during an NCAA football game between Nebraska and Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Thompson's son to lead Nebraska vs Sooners

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2022 05:27 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson will return to the

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) takes a snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 8 Oklahoma St. looks to stay sharp vs. Arkansas-PB

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2022 01:05 PM EDT
Oklahoma State wants to use Saturday’s game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff as a final

Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) watches as Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) catches a high snap during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders leads No. 11 Oklahoma St. past Arizona St., 34-17

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 10, 2022 11:17 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said he saw some of the

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Gabriel, No. 7 Oklahoma looking forward to Kent State

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2022 11:46 AM EDT
Dillon Gabriel looked quite comfortable in his first game for Oklahoma.

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oklahoma St QB Sanders to face tough Arizona St defense

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2022 11:41 AM EDT
Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders picked up where he left off last season in

Oklahoma tight end Brayden Willis (9) avoids a tackle by UTEP defensive back Darius Baptist, left, and takes a Dillon Gabriel pass into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 9 Oklahoma beats UTEP 45-13 in Venables' coaching debut

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 03, 2022 07:06 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables got emotional when athletic

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2022 10:53 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy deflected credit when he

FILE - 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, File)
Venables, No. 9 Oklahoma open season against UTEP

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2022 03:45 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Finally, Brent Venables gets his shot. The man who

FILE - Oklahoma State's Brennan Presley during an NCAA college football practice on Aug. 5, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys lost All-Big 12 receiver Tay Martin, but Brennan Presley is positioned to be the next great Oklahoma State wideout. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Mike Gundy seeks 150th win for No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2022 02:01 PM EDT
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy seeks his 150th career win Thursday night against

FILE - Oklahoma State safety Jason Taylor II (25) walks on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Defensive lineman Collin Oliver and safety Jason Taylor II are preseason All-Big 12 picks. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State has high hopes after Fiesta Bowl win

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 19, 2022 11:55 AM EDT
Oklahoma State came within inches of winning the Big 12 title and likely claiming a

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during an NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The Sooners have a new quarterback in Central Florida transfer Dillon Gabriel. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 9 Oklahoma in unfamiliar role after coaching change

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 19, 2022 11:39 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — There is a different vibe around the Oklahoma program this year.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables during an NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New coach Venables handles early test at No. 9 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 17, 2022 02:21 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables got his first welcome-to-the-hot-seat moment well

L'Damian Washington coaches wide receivers during an Oklahoma NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy says he has resigned after using offensive language during a film session. Washington, who had been an offensive analyst, will coach receivers on an interim basis. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma's Gundy out after saying 'racially charged' word

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 08, 2022 01:18 AM EDT
A day after Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy announced his

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel speaks during an NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel builds connections with new team

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 02, 2022 05:45 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel has taken significant

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