MARCUS MAJOR NEWS

No. 6 OU routs Huskers 49-14 in 1st game after Frost firing

Dillon Gabriel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and sixth-ranked Oklahoma hammered Nebraska 49-14 in the Cornhuskers’ first game following the firing of Scott Frost

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mims, Gabriel help No. 7 Oklahoma beat Kent State 33-3

Marvin Mims caught seven passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 7 Oklahoma overcome a slow start in a 33-3 victory over Kent State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Oklahoma RB Marcus Major Interview Oklahoma running back Marcus Major met with the media on Tuesday night ahead of the Sooners’ Week 2 matchup with Kent State.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No. 9 Oklahoma beats UTEP 45-13 in Venables' coaching debut

Dillon Gabriel passed for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Oklahoma rolled past UTEP 45-13 on Saturday for Brent Venables’ first career victory as a head coach

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stands out in preseason Major has been mentioned as a standout for Oklahoma, TulsaWorld.com reports.

Impact Major has had just 60 carries over three seasons, but it is looking like he will be seeing a lot more time on the field after the performance he's been putting on this preseason. The redshirt junior has missed a lot of time due to injuries and academic eligibility, but with the Sooners looking for production behind Eric Gray, Major seems to be the perfect candidate.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commentary: Why Marcus Major Looks Like Oklahoma's Next Great Running Back The fourth-year junior from Oklahoma City has been impressive so far in preseason training camp, combining speed and power with a low center...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 4 Oklahoma takes 14-game win streak into TCU clash

Fourth-ranked Oklahoma takes a nation-leading 14-game win streak into a game Saturday night against TCU

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaking: RB Marcus Major cleared to play in OU/TX Ahead of the 2021 Red River Showdown, Oklahoma adds valuable depth to its running back room. Brandon Drumm of OUInsider has been informed th...

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

What Marcus Major's ineligibility means for OU's backfield Sooners running back Marcus Major was expected to take the next step in 2021. What does his sudden ineligibility mean for the Oklahoma backf...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Academically ineligible for 2021 Major (academics) is ineligible to play this season, SoonerScoop.com reports.

Impact This is a hit to Oklahoma's running back depth but the Sooners still have Eric Gray and Kennedy Brooks in tow. Tre Bradford could step into a larger role with Major out for the year.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma RB Brooks back after sitting with COVID-19 concerns

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks maximized his time while sitting out last season due to COVID-19 concerns

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma deals with roster changes after Cotton Bowl win

Receiver Charleston Rambo is just the latest Oklahoma player to announce he's entering the transfer portal

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

Spencer Rattler accounted for four touchdowns and No. 8 Oklahoma beat 10th-ranked SEC runner-up Florida 55-20 in the Cotton Bowl

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma RB Pledger, QB Mordecai announce transfer plans

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DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's eligible? Who's playing?

The second regular-season AP Top 25 of the season includes Southeastern Conference teams that begin playing next week but not Big Ten teams that start playing in about a month

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missouri St coach Petrino returns to big stage vs. Oklahoma

For a day, Bobby Petrino will return to the big stage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma

Spencer Rattler is the next man up in the Oklahoma quarterback factory

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to make impact Major has a chance to contribute with Rhamondre Stevenson suspended for the start of the season, Jason Kersey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The redshirt freshman had his 2019 season wiped out with a shoulder injury that required surgery, but Major was reportedly making waves prior to the injury. Now healthy and with a thinned-out depth chart in front of him, Major has the chance to make an impact this season. He and T.J. Pledger project as the top two rushers in Stevenson's absence.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE