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Former Oklahoma quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray waves as he is introduced during halftime of the NCAA college football team's spring game Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Murray honored with statue for Heisman season

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 22, 2023 08:55 PM EDT

TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley speaks during a media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Clemson hires TCU OC Riley to spark Tigers' offense

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 13, 2023 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. After their worst regular season finish in over two decades, the Sooners look to win their third straight bowl and first with Venables as coach, with a winning record at stake on Dec. 29, 2022. The Seminoles had their first winning season since coach Jimbo Fisher left the program in 2017 and look for their first bowl win since the 2017 season. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Florida State looks for Norvell's 1st bowl win vs. Oklahoma

By Alanis Thames Dec. 28, 2022 01:33 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. After their worst regular season finish in over two decades, the Sooners look to win their third straight bowl and first with Venables as coach, with a winning record at stake on Dec. 29, 2022. The Seminoles had their first winning season since coach Jimbo Fisher left the program in 2017 and look for their first bowl win since the 2017 season. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Gabriel, Oklahoma to face Florida State in Cheez-It Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Oklahoma wide receivers Drake Stoops (12) and Marvin Mims Jr. (17) celebrate after Mims' touchdown against Texas Tech during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma

Nov. 27, 2022 12:00 AM EST

Texas Tech tight end Baylor Cupp, second from left, celebrates with teammates after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Texas Tech won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
OU visits Texas Tech; debuts for Venables, McGuire near end

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 03:08 AM EST

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes on the sidelines of their game against Baylor at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Horned Frogs won 29-28 against the Bears. (Madeleine Cook/Star-Telegram via AP)
TCU's run, Oklahoma's struggles highlight changing Big 12

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 22, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma tops No. 24 Oklahoma State, becomes bowl eligible

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 19, 2022 11:44 PM EST

Iowa State offensive lineman Darrell Simmons Jr. (55) watches as Oklahoma State defensive end Nathan Latu (92) sacks Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) during the final minutes of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Bedlam winding down as Oklahoma St, Oklahoma square off

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 17, 2022 11:12 AM EST

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Big 12 teams enter final stretch knowing there are no gimmes

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) is defended by West Virginia safety Marcis Floyd (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Greene shines in relief, Legg's FG lifts WVU over Oklahoma

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Stoops is one of many Big 12 players who are in the running for the Burlsworth Trophy, which names the nation's top player who starts his career as a walk-on. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Oklahoma's Stoops among Big 12's top walk-on success stories

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2022 07:35 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Williams' 192 yards rushing lead Baylor past Oklahoma, 38-35

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 05, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Uiaglelei returns to Notre Dame as starter for No. 5 Clemson

By Andrew Mentock Nov. 03, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs from Iowa State defensive lineman MJ Anderson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Baylor looks to beat Oklahoma, stay in Big 12 title hunt

Nov. 03, 2022 09:41 AM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) rush from Iowa State defensive back Treyveon McGee (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma uses trickery, defense to beat Iowa State, 27-13

By Andrew Logue Oct. 29, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Vols, Frogs, Wolverines make statements

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2022 10:14 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs for a first down against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Gabriel helps Sooners top No. 19 Kansas, end skid at 3 games

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 15, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a touchdown catch in front of Kansas State cornerback Omar Daniels (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
No. 19 Kansas seeks bowl eligibility vs. reeling Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 13, 2022 11:54 AM EDT