OKLAHOMA SOONERS NEWS

Taylor Tatum - Could return vs. Texas Tatum (undisclosed) could potentially return to action next week against Texas, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Tatum missed the Sooners' tilt with Auburn last week, but played in each game this season prior to that. The true freshman has carved out a role in the backfield in Norman, logging 18 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns through four games. He'll look to return to the gridiron against Oklahoma's heated rival.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Keltner - Available against Texas Keltner (undisclosed) will be available for Oklahoma's game against Texas on Oct. 12, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Keltner no longer has an injury status more than a week before Oklahoma's next game scheduled. He has made six field goals and 12 extra points across 2024, a solid-enough output across four games to maintain his starting position.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deion Burks - Could return for Red River showdown Burks (undisclosed) could make his return next week against Texas, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Oklahoma has a bye in Week 6, but it'll return to action on Oct. 12 against Texas in the bitter Red River Rivalry. That's reportedly when the electric receiver Burks could make his return to the field. The Purdue transfer missed last week against Auburn with an undisclosed injury, but it's a good sign that he's already potentially ready to return. Burks has posted 26 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma's knack for disruption impressing opposing coaches: 'Those dudes are some of the best in the country' The Oklahoma Sooners have become one of the nation's best in quarterback sacks and turnovers forced, something opposing coaches have clearly...

OCTOBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star 2027 edge KJ Green talks watching Sooner Magic unfold at Auburn: 'It was definitely a classic' Four-star edge rusher and talented 2027 recruit KJ Green talks being in attendance for Oklahoma's stunning win over Auburn

OCTOBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Surprising early-season losses may keep Big 12 from sending more than one team to CFP

Big 12 football figured to seem a tad strange without Texas and Oklahoma hanging around the top of the league standings after the Longhorns and Sooners defected to the Southeastern...

OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early Point Spread Released for No. 2 Texas vs. No. 19 Oklahoma The Longhorns are more than a two-touchdown favorites over the Sooners, the largest point spread since 2005.

OCTOBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

R Mason Thomas becoming Oklahoma Sooners closer Oklahoma has benefitted from the late-game play of R Mason Thomas in 2024.

OCTOBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

J.J. Hester - Steps up in win Hester reeled in all three targets for 86 yards during Saturday's 27-21 victory over Auburn.

Impact With most of the starting wide receivers out for the contest, Hester found himself with an opportunity to see an expanded role and was able to take advantage of it by leading the team in receiving yards. The senior wide receiver finished with his best performance of the season and could see more targets if the rest of the pass-catchers continue to be held out against Texas on Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Hawkins Jr. - Efficient in win Hawkins was 10-for-15 passing for 161 yards during Saturday's 27-21 win over Auburn. He also had 14 rushes for 69 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hawkins completed over 66 percent of his passes and although he did not get any touchdowns on their air, he took care of the ball by not causing any turnovers while also finding the end zone with his legs on a 48-yard run in the first quarter. The true freshman will look to build off his first collegiate start and win for team's next matchup against Texas on Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

OU commit Kevin Sperry's emphasis on the present helping to build for the future: 'Makes life a lot easier' Oklahoma quarterback commit Kevin Sperry has found peace in a more normal way of life while still emphasizing his eventual transition to the...

OCTOBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star 2027 Oklahoma commit Zane Rowe is locked in: 'I love the coaches and the OU family' Class of 2027 commit Zane Rowe remains firm in his pledge to Oklahoma football

SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

R Mason Thomas developing reputation as 'The Closer' for Oklahoma's defense R Mason Thomas has shown a penchant for coming up clutch in crunch time off the edge for Oklahoma's defense this season. He did it again dur...

SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Josh Heupel's Vols have stingy D to complement that dazzling offense

Josh Heupel built his coaching reputation as an offensive genius running plays so quickly that defenses gasp for air with opponents unable to substitute fresh defenders

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Statistically speaking: Examining OU football's SEC-leading sack numbers through Week 5 Oklahoma's defense leads the SEC in sacks and ranks third nationally through Week 5, while R Mason Thomas is tied for fourth in the country...

SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kip-Six: Kip Lewis' game-saving interception for Oklahoma was 'like a movie' Kip Lewis' interception return for a touchdown put Oklahoma football in front late, as the Sooners erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit...

SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Did Oklahoma football improve in the Week 6 AP Top 25 Poll? Now, with the most recent update to the Week 6 AP Top 25 Poll, the Oklahoma Sooners are placed at No. 19.

SEPTEMBER 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Report card: Grading OU's position groups in the 27-21 win over Auburn Grading Oklahoma football's position groups in the thrilling win over Auburn

SEPTEMBER 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

J.J. Hester was impressed with Michael Hawkins' two-point conversion somersault play He says ‘that kid is a warrior’.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

J.J. Hester stepped up at receiver when the Sooners searched for a spark: 'We needed that' J.J. Hester's performance against Auburn, including a 60-yard bomb downfield, changed everything for an Oklahoma team in desperate need of m...

SEPTEMBER 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Danny Stutsman loves what he's seeing from Michael Hawkins Jr. The linebacker says ‘that’s a guy we can get behind’.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SACBEE.COM

AP Top 25: Alabama returns to No. 1; Ole Miss, Utah slide after Week 6

Alabama returned to No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in two years on Sunday following its dizzying victory over Georgia.

SEPTEMBER 29

Billy Bowman Jr. is ecstatic for that comeback win over Auburn He says Kip Lewis ‘was destined to make that play’.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kip Lewis had a spectacular game against Auburn The linebacker scored the game winning touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'That's who he is': QB Michael Hawkins Jr. lays body on the line in Oklahoma's thrilling comeback win Michael Hawkins Jr. displayed tenacity and an unflinching determination in his first career start to help propel Oklahoma to an improbable c...

SEPTEMBER 29 • 247SPORTS.COM