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FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney is carried off the field by his victorious players after Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 35-31 in an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Reports that Nebraska wants to back out of playing at Oklahoma this season didn't sit well with one of the stars of the 1971 Game of the Century. The game scheduled Sept. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma, would mark the 50th anniversary of Nebraska's 35-31 win over the Sooners in a clash of the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. (AP Photo/File)
Huskers looked at backing out of game at Oklahoma

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2021 04:54 PM EST

Oklahoma governor appoints ex-football player to ed board

Jan. 22, 2021 06:16 PM EST
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday appointed Trent Smith, an ex-University of Oklahoma football player and businessman from Yukon, to the...

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen yells to a referee about a call during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Gainesville, Fla. Oklahoma and Florida will play in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 30 in Arlington, Texas. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sooners young QB Spencer Rattler latest to thrive with Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 18, 2020 04:06 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 down to 1 makeup league game on to end regular season

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 05:57 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is pulled down by Kansas State defensive back Wayne Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP)
No. 13 Oklahoma hosts Baylor, eye on Big 12 title game berth

The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Shane Illingworth (16) throws under pressure from Oklahoma defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 13 Oklahoma looks to regain steam against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pandemic gives Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. game different vibe

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Oklahoma virus cases rise by 1,041; state still in red zone

Oct. 30, 2020 08:18 PM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma health officials reported 1,302 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. That raised the...

Oklahoma wide receiver Theo Wease (10) evades a tackle by Texas defensive back B.J. Foster (25) during an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2020 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Texas and Oklahoma fans fill the Cotton Bowl during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas. The Texas and Oklahoma college football matchup will be a different game-day atmosphere this year with small crowds, no State Fair, a few food vendors, masks and social distancing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 09, 2020 02:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler throws a pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. No. 22 Texas vs. Oklahoma, at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas. There is no State Fair of Texas this year because of the pandemic and both teams are coming off a loss, but this is still the Red River rivalry. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Texas, OU set for most unusual version of Red River rivalry

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 08, 2020 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. No. 22 Texas vs. Oklahoma, at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas. There is no State Fair of Texas this year because of the pandemic and both teams are coming off a loss, but this is still the Red River rivalry. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers, File)
Red River rivalry in Big 12 even without State Fair of Texas

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) reacts after throwing an interception during the second half an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Old-man Ehlinger and freshman Rattler face off in Texas-OU

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 07, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) reacts after he was stopped short of a touchdown on a run against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of Underachievers

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2020 01:45 AM EDT

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) is tackled by Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) short of the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
College Football Picks: Another week of Big 12 upset alerts

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown as Oklahoma linebacker Brian Asamoah (24) and safety Pat Fields (10) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. Thompson is now set to make his 29th career start when the Wildcats try to only their fifth win ever over a top-five team, this week against Oklahoma. This matchup will be in Norman. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
No. 3 Oklahoma looks to avoid another loss to Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2020 10:55 PM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sideline n the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, Pool)
Oklahoma COVID-19 cases threatened game against Missouri St.

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 13, 2020 12:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota, in Norman, Okla. Rattler is competing with Tanner Mordecai for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2020 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. As usual, Riley is taking his time naming a starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:13 PM EDT