Kennedy Brooks
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 3 hrs ago

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

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, talks with Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Nebraska at Oklahoma 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

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 looks to regroup vs. Western Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:26 PM EDT

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

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa State for the Big 12 Conference championship, in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rattler was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
No. 2 Oklahoma, QB Rattler to open season vs. Tulane

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

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

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

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)
PICK SIX: Brooks tops list of players back after opting out

By Steve Megargee Aug. 20, 2021 02:20 AM EDT

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler runs during an NCAA college football practice in Chapel Hill, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
PICK SIX: Ex-Tennessee players head list of impact transfers

By Steve Megargee Aug. 18, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

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

FILE - Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs during the final half of the Texas Orange and White Spring Scrimmage in Austin, Texas, in this Saturday, April 24, 2021, file photo. No player frustrated Texas fans last season more than tailback Bijan Robinson. Not because of anything he did, but because of Herman’s odd refusal to give him the ball more often. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Some Big 12 players expected to impact their teams in 2021

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Theo Wease (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Florida after catching a pass as offensive lineman Creed Humphrey (56) watches during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oklahoma deals with roster changes after Cotton Bowl win

Jan. 05, 2021 04:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Tanner Mordecai (15) throws in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota, in Norman, Okla. Mordecai is competing with Spencer Rattler for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Ehliger gets his last chance to win a Big 12 title for 14th-ranked Texas, which lost the league championship game two years ago after beating Oklahoma earlier that season. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. All-America wide receiver Chase, cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. and defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. have announced they won’t be playing this season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
PICK SIX: LSU quartet heads list of players opting out

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2020 03:36 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) works out of the pocket against Oklahoma during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Breathtaking: Burrow throws 7 TDs, LSU routs Oklahoma 63-28

By Paul Newberry Dec. 28, 2019 08:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST