Grant Calcaterra
FILE - SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Mordecai has already set a single-season SMU record with 37 touchdown passes after finally getting his opportunity to be a starting quarterback, which is no surprise to his former teammate at Oklahoma that he recruited to join him on the Hilltop. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
From Sooner to SMU, Mordecai starts with record 37 TD passes

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III, top, breaks the hold of SMU linebacker Shaine Hailey in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SMU at Memphis 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
SMU at Houston 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

SMU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley greets some of the players before the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tulane at SMU 10/21/2021

Oct. 21, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Tulane tight end Tyrick James (80) outruns Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) for a long gain in the first half during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (A.J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)
No. 21 SMU takes undefeated record into Tulane matchup

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Navy fullback Chance Warren, center, scores a touchdown run as SMU linebacker Keke Burns, left, and cornerback Brandon Crossley try to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
SMU at Navy 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) throws a pass to tight end Grant Calcaterra (88) as Abilene Christian defensive lineman Tyrin Bradley (41) closes in during during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Dallas. (Steve Hamm/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Abilene Christian at SMU 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) fumbles the ball while getting tackled by Baylor safeties Henry Black (8) and Chris Miller (3) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Oklahoma won 34-31. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 8 Oklahoma must beware of dangerous TCU

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EST

Oklahoma tight end Calcaterra retires from football

Nov. 21, 2019 11:57 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma tight end Grant Calcaterra has retired from football because of concussions. He made the announcement in a...

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Houston plays at Oklahoma on Sunday, Sept. 1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 4 Oklahoma wary of Houston QB D'Eriq King

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 photo, Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb answers a question during an NCAA college football media day in Norman, Okla. Lamb is the next star receiver in the spotlight now that Marquise Brown is in the NFL. Lamb also will be a leader on a team with a lot of young receivers. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Lamb primed to be Oklahoma's next superstar receiver

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 29, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks warms up with teammates during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Defense may holds keys to Oklahoma's title hopes

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 12, 2019 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim (7) is tripped up by Boise State linebacker Tyson Maeva (58) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 1 Alabama rallies behind Hurts, tops No. 4 Georgia 35-28

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 05:25 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray hoists the Most Outstanding Player trophy after beating Texas 39-27 in the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
CFP hopeful No. 5 Oklahoma beats No. 9 Texas for Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 01, 2018 04:19 PM EST

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Playoff hopefuls make case, selections are next

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 12:24 PM EST

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) runs as Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Murray accounts for 5 TDs, No. 6 Oklahoma beats Kansas

Nov. 17, 2018 11:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in front of Kansas State defensive end Reggie Walker (51) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Murray trusts Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley’s Air Raid system and the players in it. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray on record pace by spreading wealth

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 08, 2018 03:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) prepares to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Surprising Texas, Murray among Big 12's midpoint best

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 18, 2018 04:03 PM EDT