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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)
Sooners count on experience, speed to handle LSU's offense

By George Henry Dec. 25, 2019 08:12 AM EST

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

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks warms up with teammates during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Defense may holds keys to Oklahoma's title hopes

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 12, 2019 01:51 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Slugfest: No. 6 Oklahoma outlasts No. 12 WVU 59-56

By John Raby Nov. 24, 2018 12:09 AM EST