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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 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

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill watches players before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. The Sooners played so poorly in a 48-45 regular-season loss to Texas that they fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. The numbers actually got worse under McNeill, but the past two games offered glimmers of hope. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Alabama toughest challenge for Oklahoma interim DC McNeill

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 23, 2018 11:37 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

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes against Oklahoma State in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma keeps finding ways in 15-game November win streak

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2018 05:49 PM EST

Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) tackle Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Oklahoma defense still struggling after coordinator change

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2018 02:08 PM EST

Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) passes as North Carolina's Tyler Powell (95) and Patrice Rene (5) pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 09:39 PM EST

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) reacts after making a touchdown against Oklahoma State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Oklahoma won 48-47. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma stops late 2-point try, tops Oklahoma State 48-47

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 10, 2018 07:48 PM EST

TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor (1) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 9 Oklahoma rebounds from only loss with 52-27 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2018 03:44 PM EDT

Texas defensive back Josh Thompson (29) celebrates with fans while wearing the Golden Hat following Texas' 48-45 win over Oklahoma in an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Sooners' loss leaves Big 12 looking like playoff outsiders

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2018 11:17 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