OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago. A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and... Read More.

OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup. Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned... Read More.

No. 14 OU, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It was a long, disappointing week for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, the Washington State transfer who shouldered much of the blame for the Sooners' 23-6 defeat at Texas last week. Mateer and the 14th-ranked Sooners' defense made sure to put that loss behind them in a 26-7... Read More.

QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for game against Texas

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners' game on Saturday against Texas. Mateer injured his right hand during a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. The change from questionable was listed Thursday on the Southeastern Conference availability report. Mateer led the sixth-ranked... Read More.

SEC Officiating acknowledges critical blunder in OU win over Auburn

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma got away with one on a second-quarter touchdown against Auburn on Saturday. Before Isaiah Sategna’s 24-yard touchdown catch from John Mateer, he appeared to be running off the field. Instead, he stopped, ran a pattern and ended up wide open for the score. It was... Read More.

Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner: A mascot with a storied past and unforgettable moments

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tarin Clark vividly remembers the first time he sprinted onto Owen Field field alongside the Sooner Schooner, Oklahoma’s iconic covered wagon mascot. It was 2017, and he was a new member of the RUF/NEKS, the all-male spirit group that helps maintain the Schooner and its ponies.... Read More.

John Mateer has 2 TDs rushing, 1 passing as No. 18 OU beats No. 15 Michigan 24-13

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables didn't want to be the center of attention after one of his biggest victories, but his players put him directly in the spotlight. John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, and No. 18 Oklahoma beat No. 15 Michigan 24-13... Read More.