CLIFF BRUNT
Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley talks to quarterback Spencer Rattler before sending Rattler in for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma QB Rattler benched vs. Texas again; future unclear

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 09, 2021 07:34 PM EDT
Last year, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler’s benching against Texas was

Texas quarterback Casey Thompson, right, scrambles as Texas Tech defensive back Eric Monroe, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Thompson's son leads Texas into rivalry game

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 06, 2021 01:38 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson never

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) tackles Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Oklahoma's defense flourishes under coordinator Alex Grinch

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 05, 2021 06:22 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Not long ago, an Oklahoma team giving up three defensive

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Warren helps No. 19 Oklahoma St. beat No. 21 Baylor 24-14

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 02, 2021 10:41 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is trying to wrap his

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) intercepts the ball in the end zone on a two-point conversion attempt by Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 31-29. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Oklahoma State, Baylor unbeaten heading into Top 25 showdown

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
Oklahoma State and Baylor quietly have compiled unbeaten records heading into

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) points to Oklahoma tight end Austin Stogner (18) after Stogner's touchdown catch during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Brkic's last-second FG lifts No. 4 Oklahoma past W. Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 25, 2021 11:19 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Another day, another ugly win for Oklahoma.

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) grabs the face mask of Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) as he carries in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 4 Oklahoma opens Big 12 play vs. West Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but No. 4 Oklahoma manage to escape its

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) is brought down by Oklahoma linebackers Nik Bonitto (11) and Brian Asamoah (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rattler, No. 3 Oklahoma hold off Nebraska 23-16

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 18, 2021 03:35 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Nebraska played as if they were trying to

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) rushes the ball down to the Buffalo 2-yard line to help set up Nebraska's first touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Old rivals Oklahoma, Nebraska meet for 1st time since 2010

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 16, 2021 12:33 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The mere mention of Oklahoma and Nebraska in the same

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Nebraska-Oklahoma provided stage for Black stars in '70s

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2021 11:43 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Half a century ago, the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry games

FILE - In this Thanksgiving Day 1971 file photo, Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers (20) returns a punt for a touchdown as teammate Joe Blahak (27) delivers a block in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Norman, Okla. The game, which Nebraska won 35-31, is widely remembered as "The Game of the Century." Fifty years later, Rodgers still gets asked about the play. (Bob Gorham/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Rodgers' return vs. Oklahoma still resonates 50 years later

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 12, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
Fifty years later, fans of all ages still ask Johnny Rodgers about that

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler passes the ball against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 4 Oklahoma rolls past Western Carolina 76-0

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 11, 2021 10:37 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler and his teammates

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles to find an opening on a play against Tulane during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 4 Oklahoma to focus on process vs. Western Carolina

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 09, 2021 12:07 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma players became increasingly worried about the

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) escapes a tackle from Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 2 Oklahoma's defense struggles against Tulane

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 05, 2021 10:12 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma hoped days like this were in the past.

Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (1) celebrates after his team recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 2 Oklahoma holds off Tulane 40-35 to avoid big upset

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 04, 2021 04:04 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma nearly took its hospitality too far.

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, left, celebrates with quarterback Spencer Rattler after Rattler ran for a touchdown against Florida during the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Riley understands why there’s so much buzz surrounding his second-ranked Sooners. He just doesn’t care. Oklahoma’s high-powered offense returns Rattler and plenty of other talent from a 9-2 squad. That’s why the Sooners have the program’s highest preseason ranking since 2011. Now, it’s time to play. Oklahoma hosts Tulane on Saturday in a season-opening contest that was moved from New Orleans because of Hurricane Ida. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
No. 2 Oklahoma hosts Tulane in game moved for Hurricane Ida

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 02, 2021 01:17 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley understands why there is so

FILE - Oklahoma State running back Dominic Richardson (20) scores a touchdown past Baylor safety Christian Morgan (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo. LD Brown, Dezmon Jackson, Dominic Richardson and Jaylen Warren will share the load for the Cowboys this season. None has been designated as the clear starter heading into next Saturday's opener against Missouri State, something coach Mike Gundy considers a good thing. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Oklahoma State backfield loaded with talent, depth

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 27, 2021 12:23 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Mike Gundy is heading into his 17th year as Oklahoma

FILE - Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) carries during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Most of the top college football players who opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic decided to leave school and launch their pro careers. But plenty of other players who opted out of last season chose to continue their college careers either at their original school or opted to transfer. The list of notable players back this season after opting out last year features two-time, 1,000-yard rusher Kennedy Brooks of Oklahoma.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 2 Oklahoma focused on short-term ahead of move to SEC

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 20, 2021 12:24 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — While Oklahoma's plans to eventually join the

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, file photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders throws during an NCAA college football practice in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Emerging defense leads the way for Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 20, 2021 12:15 PM EDT
Oklahoma State has built its reputation under coach Mike Gundy with explosive

FILE - Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) tries to get past Oklahoma State safety Malcolm Rodriguez (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Kennedy Brooks returns after sitting out last season with COVID-19 concerns. He's vaccinated now, and ready to roll. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma RB Brooks back after sitting with COVID-19 concerns

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 12, 2021 02:53 PM EDT
Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks maximized his time while sitting out last