Parnell Motley
Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) leaps over a pile of players to score a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Iowa won 37-34. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Cyclones' Hall faces stiff test against stout OU run defense

By Eric Olson Sep. 30, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

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

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and his wife Kelly arrive with the team for the CFP Peach Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Oklahoma definite outsider in this College Football Playoff

By Paul Newberry Dec. 26, 2019 03:57 PM 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

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 file photo, TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) catches a touchdown pass in front to Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. 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/Tony Gutierrez, File)
TCU at Oklahoma 12/2/2017

Dec. 03, 2019 05:17 PM EST

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

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

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

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

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)
UAB Blazers at Oklahoma Sooners 11/10/2019

Nov. 11, 2019 06:35 PM 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 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

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Joshua Youngblood (23) scores a touchdown against Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Thompson scores 4 TDs as K-State stuns No. 5 Sooners, 48-41

By Dave Skretta Oct. 26, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (90) tackles Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma's defense shines under new coordinator Grinch

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 07, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

Texas fans head to a tailgate party before the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Texas at Oklahoma 12/1/2018

Dec. 01, 2018 11:30 AM EST

Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon (4) battles past TCU linebacker Ty Summers (42) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma at TCU 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 01:51 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne breaks away from Georgia Southern's Lane Ecton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Amid storm, No. 2 Clemson beats Georgia Southern 38-7

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2018 09:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Murray and No. 5 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State 37-27

By Luke Meredith Sep. 15, 2018 11:03 AM EDT