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No. 2 Georgia rolls over turnover-plagued OU 41-13

Sunday, September 27 by The Associated Press

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Chris Cole scored on an 85-yard fumble return as No. 2 Georgia took advantage of three first-half turnovers by John Mateer and overwhelmed struggling Oklahoma 41-13 on Saturday. Mateer lost two fumbles, each recovered by Cole, and threw an interception in the first half as Oklahoma... Read More.

Sooners fall 17-10 to Michigan

Sunday, September 13 by The Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10. The Sooners played without linebacker Kip Lewis, who left late in the first... Read More.

No. 11 OU linebacker Kip Lewis leaves game against Michigan with a knee injury

Saturday, September 12 by The Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 11 Oklahoma took a hit in the first quarter against Michigan when it lost standout linebacker Kip Lewis to a knee injury on Saturday. Lewis hurt his right knee early in the game and injured it again late in the first quarter. After Lewis' last play, he hobbled off... Read More.

Mateer, Sategna help No. 10 OU overpower UTEP 51-0

Saturday, September 5 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer threw three touchdown passes, Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 88 yards for a score, and No. 10 Oklahoma overpowered UTEP 51-0 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions and limited UTEP to 198 yards.... Read More.

Associated Press Releases Preseason All-America Teams, OU With Multiple Selections

Tuesday, August 18 by The Associated Press

Texas leads all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team announced Tuesday and the Southeastern Conference has 14 of the 27 first-team selections on the eve of the college football season. The Big Ten has eight players on the first team, led by Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and two of his... Read More.

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams

Tuesday, August 18 by The Associated Press

Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in The Associated Press Top 25 released Monday, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years and just the second time ever. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes and Oregon received 14 in voting by 69 media members who cover college football. Ohio State... Read More.

OU a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Sunday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — His team one win away from the national championship, Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson won't mess with success. The Sooners' offense is producing at a level higher than any team to play in the College World Series since the event moved to Charles Schwab Field 15 years... Read More.

North Carolina going for 1st national baseball title against surging Sooners in CWS finals

Saturday, June 20 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference on Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before... Read More.

Cord Rager stymies Alabama and Sooners’ offense keeps rolling in 9-0 CWS victory

Sunday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freshman left-hander Cord Rager allowed three hits over seven innings, an injured Deiten Lachance hobbled around the bases after hitting a two-run homer, and Oklahoma continued its postseason tear with a 9-0 victory over Alabama in the College World Series on Saturday. The Sooners (39-22) advanced... Read More.

OU women’s gymnastics team rallies to win 4th NCAA title in 5 years

Sunday, April 19 by The Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez drilled the final routine of her career, delivering a steely and near-perfect performance on floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to help the Sooners win the NCAA women's gymnastics championships Saturday. Torrez, who won the NCAA all-around title Thursday, scored a 9.950... Read More.

Xzayvier Brown scores 21 to lead Oklahoma over Baylor 82-69 in CBC semifinal

Sunday, April 5 by The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-69 victory over Baylor on Saturday in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown. Oklahoma (21-15) will play in the championship game on Sunday against the West Virginia Mountaineers (20-14,) who won the second semifinal against Creighton. Brown made 7 of 15... Read More.

OU women fall in Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 South Carolina

Sunday, March 29 by The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 28 points and Raven Johnson added 18 to help the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma 94-68 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament. Even after another dominant offensive effort, South Carolina's players feel that... Read More.