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Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Oklahoma takes improved ground game to Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley, left, poses with Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, winner of the Heisman Trophy, in New York. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley has been to the College Football Playoff twice and coached two Heisman winners since taking over as Oklahoma's coach 18 months ago. With all that success already at age 35, the school will have to battle to hold NFL teams at bay.(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
NFL could come calling for Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 18, 2018 06:12 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
No. 5 Oklahoma's explosive offense carries shaky defense

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 27, 2018 02:29 PM EST

Oklahoma's Trey Sermon (4) runs downfield with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma RB Sermon brings stability to unpredictable season

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 05, 2018 05:40 PM EST

Injured Oklahoma back Rodney Anderson to enter NFL draft

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 01, 2018 09:35 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla (AP) — Injured Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson will forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Anderson suffered a season...

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) scores in front of teammate Cody Ford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Kyler Murray lead No. 8 Oklahoma past Kansas State, 51-14

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 27, 2018 07:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 26, 2018 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Running backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this season

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 25, 2018 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
No. 8 Oklahoma tries to maintain momentum vs. Kansas State

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Kennedy Brooks is latest star freshman RB at Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2018 05:57 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) hurtles over Tennessee defensive back Nigel Warrior (18) as he runs toward the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama won 58-21. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Alabama becomes unanimous No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2018 03:04 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in front of UCLA linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Murray's 5 total TDs lead No. 6 Oklahoma past UCLA 49-21

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2018 11:47 AM EDT

Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson (24) celebrates a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson hurts leg vs UCLA

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 08, 2018 09:23 AM EDT

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II, top, is tackled by UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA defense can't afford lapses vs. Murray, No. 6 Sooners

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 05, 2018 03:13 PM EDT

Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Auburn, Boise State are under-ranked

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 05, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Murray leads No. 7 Oklahoma past Florida Atlantic 63-14

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2018 10:41 AM EDT