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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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley, left, and quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, celebrate with fans following an NCAA college football game against Baylor, in Waco, Texas. Motley and Hurts were selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Burrow vs. Hurts: A tantalizing matchup at the Peach Bowl

By Paul Newberry Dec. 27, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts arrived at the Omni Hotel with the team in Atlanta, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The Oklahoma Sooners will face the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 28. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
LSU's Burrow faces Oklahoma's Hurts in Peach Bowl semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 02:22 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)
Sooners count on experience, speed to handle LSU's offense

By George Henry Dec. 25, 2019 08:12 AM EST

NCAA college football player and Heisman Trophy finalist, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts talks to the media during a news conference before the start of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts enjoying final college season

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 24, 2019 09:32 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 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

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 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

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 State's Chuba Hubbard (30) carries the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
All-America Watch: Air Force K Koehnke jams on, off field

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2019 01:48 PM 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 quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is tackled by Kansas State linebacker Elijah Sullivan (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma looks to extend 17-game November win streak

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 04, 2019 05:29 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley high-fives fans following an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Oklahoma won 52-14. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 5 Sooners tries to stay in playoff contention at K-State

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on the Golden Hat after beating Texas 34-27 in an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Rhule, Hurts, Brooks top Big 12 honors at season's midpoint

By John Raby Oct. 17, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) sacks Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia becomes 1st major upset victim

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 12, 2019 10:04 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 Tech wide receiver Erik Ezukanma (84) catches the ball in front of Arizona cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Oklahoma QB Hurts considers Heisman talk "rat poison"

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 5 Oklahoma has 20-game road win streak going into UCLA

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 05:38 PM EDT