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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

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 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 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

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

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, North Shore Mustangs running back Zachary Evans (3) rushes for a touchdown chased by Atascocita Eagles Daniel Onwuachi (4) during the first half of the high school football playoff game at Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium in Houston, Texas. Evans reportedly signed with Georgia but got released from his letter of intent and was connected to a few different schools before eventually becoming the first five-star recruit ever to sign with TCU. Evans rushed for nearly 5,000 career yards at North Shore High in Houston and was the nation’s No. 16 overall recruit according to the 247Sports Composite. (Tim Warner/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
Forecasting freshman stars particularly tough this season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2020 02:18 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

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson is preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hoping for best amid uncertainty

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2020 02:49 AM EDT