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Wednesday, September 30

Dave Curtis of the Sporting News: "Oklahoma rolls into the game off a bye week, preceded by consecutive shutouts of Idaho State and Tulsa. The defense includes a slew of future NFL prospects, led by probable All-American DT Gerald McCoy, and has posted some amazing statistics so far. Through three games, they have..."

Bradford Return Would Represent Full Circle - Sporting News

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Oklahoma's players pointed out that the Miami team they saw slogging its way though a downpour in Saturday's loss at Virginia Tech bore little resemblance to the team that knocked off Florida State and Georgia Tech. Both teams played under the same conditions..."

Miami Loss No Factor for OU - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Sooners Expect Tough Game at Miami - The Oklahoman

OU Has to Win at Miami - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sooners Right Ship, LB Depth, Reynolds - USA Today

Sittler: Slowing Down Speedy Miami - Tulsa World

Preview: No. 8 Oklahoma at No. 17 Miami - CBS Sports

Gresham, Bradford and NFL Talk - Tulsa World

OU Offense, Landry Jones Making Quick Plays - ESPN

OU Ready With or Without Bradford - Tulsa World

Stoops on Bradford, NFL - Associated Press

Practice Report, Evans, Broyles, Simmons - The Oklahoman

Stoops Waiting to Make Call on Bradford Return - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Injured TE Gresham Will Enter Draft - The Oklahoman

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Coach Shannon: Sooners Are for Real - Miami Herald

Jacory Harris Has Canes Poised for Success - Tulsa World

Bradford, Jones Have Similar Styles - Florida Sun-Sentinal

Beating Sooners a Leap of Faith? - Palm Beach Post

Playful Harris Gets Serious About Oklahoma - Miami Herald

Hot Seat: Miami's Defense Under the Gun - Sporting News

Harris Seeking Bounce-Back Game vs. OU - Miami Herald

Jacory Harris Gets Advice from Dorsey - Florida Sun-Sentinal

Coach Shannon Excited After "Great Practice" - Miami Herald

Tuesday, September 29

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "If Bradford scrimmages OU's starting defense several days in practice, he'll face a unit salty enough to knock the rust clean off a 1908 Ford Model T. "We have to feel comfortable that he's healthy," Stoops said of Bradford. "That he feels good enough to make the throws we..."

Sittler: Wild Season Keeps OU's Dream Alive - Tulsa World

Mark Schlabach of ESPN: "The Sooners have posted back-to-back shutouts to climb back into the BCS national championship race, and they might be close to getting back Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford. Voters might be willing to overlook Oklahoma's 14-13 loss to BYU in the Sept. 5 opener because..."

Schlabach Buying Stock in Oklahoma - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Bradford Still Uncertain for Miami - The Oklahoman

Stoops May Wait Until Saturday to Name QB - Tulsa World

Sooners Rise in Weekly Power Ratings - ESPN

Ryan Broyles, Tyler Evans, Mossis Madu - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Third Time a Charm? - Norman Transcript

Sam Bradford: What's the Hurry? - Yahoo Sports

Miami Heat, Sam Bradford, Ryan Reynolds - Tulsa World

Bradford's Evaluation to Continue - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Power Poll: Sooners No. 2 - The Oklahoman

Big 12 QBs, Bradford Could Be Back - Kansas City Star

Staff Guesses: Will Bradford Play? - The Oklahoman

Bradford Goes Through Practice - Norman Transcript

Stoops Confirms Bradford Visited Birmingham - CBS Sports

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Miami-OU Bears No Resemblance to 2007 - Miami Herald

Harris Humbled, Looking Ahead to OU - Florida Sun-Sentinal

Canes Watch Defensive Horror Film - Miami Herald

Bradford's Status Remains Unclear for UM - Palm Beach Post

OU's Bradford or Jones? It Doesn't Matter - Miami Herald

Loss Proves the "U" Isn't Quite Back - Orlando Sentinel

Shannon: Hurricanes Can't Dwell on Loss - Miami Herald

Cane Defense Won't Depend on OU QBs - Palm Beach Post

Harris Wants to Move On to Oklahoma - Orlando Sentinel

Monday, September 28

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Oklahoma's top defensive player so far might be end Jeremy Beal. Beal, though, says he has much to improve on, that it's obvious from film study he's not nearly as good as he needs to be. "I would say talent-wise, he's not far off. I don't know what he's watching," coach Bob..."

Sooners in Polls, McFarland, Jeremy Beal - Tulsa World

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "The week off gave the Sooners a chance to rest up for the game against Miami, which lost to Virginia Tech. Sam Bradford left to meet with Dr. James Andrews, providing some hope that he will be able to return by Saturday's game. But if he's not ready, there's not the immediate pressure because of..."

Texas, Oklahoma Top Big 12 Power Rankings - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Jones Now Finding Groove With Team - Tulsa World

Four Questions About OU Football - The Oklahoman

Factors in Bradford's Return - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Bradford, Primetime, Back to No. 8 - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Back in Mix at Miami? - San Francisco Chronicle

Sooners Have a Job to Finish at Miami - Tulsa World

Ryan Reynolds Holding It Together - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Canes Get Reality Check vs. Tech - Florida Sun-Sentinel

Tech Showed Miami's Protection Suspect - The Oklahoman

Miami Tumbles With Oklahoma Next - CBS Sports

Miami's Early-Season Hype Takes Hit - Orlando Sentinel

Breaking Down the Miami Hurricanes - The Oklahoman

Friday, September 25

From the Oklahoman: "Defensive end Jeremy Beal recorded three sacks against Tulsa after being shut out in the Sooners' first two contests. His game launched him into a tie for the 15th most in college football, no surprise to a coaching staff who pegged Beal's preseason camp among one of the best they'd ever seen..."

Catch the Ball, Heat, Beal, Taylor - The Oklahoman

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is giving back some of the conference's top coaching salary by making a significant contribution to his university. Stoops and his wife, Carol, will donate $150,000 to Oklahoma to establish the Bob Stoops Business Faculty Fellow Program within the Michael..."

Stoops' Gift Provides Lasting Legacy at OU - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Replacing Gresham Still a Concern - Tulsa World

Dirt Field Might Await OU in Miami - The Oklahoman

Fans Pick Jones Player of the Week - KTUL Channel 8

Who's Hot in Big 12? Oklahoma's Defense - ESPN

Jones Named National Player of the Week - Tulsa World

Stoops, Wife Donate to Business School - The Oklahoman

Stoops Family Donates to OU Business College - Tulsa World

Oklahoma Battles Back to Top 10 - Tulsa Beacon

OU Has Tulsa In Its Future Schedules - Tulsa World

Tramel: OU Kickers at Baseball Infield - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Game of the Week: Miami at Virginia Tech - Sports Illustrated

Corralling Harris Tech's Primary Challenge - Washington Post

Are the Hurricanes Finally Back? - Galesburg Register-Mail

Good Miami Equal Good Ratings for ESPN - Miami Herald

Defense Concerned With Tech QB - Orlando Sun-Sentinal

Hurricanes Short Along Defensive Line - Miami Herald

More OU Headlines

Rivalry Begins Today for OU Soccer - Norman Transcript

Thursday, September 24

Tom Dienhart of Yahoo Sports: "Lost amid the buzz that has surrounded the terrific play of Oklahoma redshirt freshman quarterback Landry Jones in place of the injured Sam Bradford has been the effort of the Sooners' defense under coordinator Brent Venables. Oklahoma has posted consecutive shutouts..."

News Flash: Oklahoma Defense Rises - Yahoo Sports

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "It was probably imperceptible to most observers -- head coach Bob Stoops says the positions are interchangeable -- but Venables revealed this week that free safety Quinton Carter and strong safety Sam Proctor have switched positions. Carter, a junior, is now playing strong and..."

Sooners Impressed With Miami, Safeties - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

D-Line, Brandon Caleb, Tress Way - The Oklahoman

Up Close: Defensive Tackle Adrian Taylor - Tulsa World

Tramel: Come Quickly Conference Play - The Oklahoman

10 Things to Watch in the Big 12, Week 4 - ESPN

Miami's Game is Must-See TV for OU - The Oklahoman

Emig: OU Football-Basketball Dynamic Works - Tulsa World

Beneficial Bye Week for Sooners - The OU Daily

Scouting the 2009 Miami Hurricanes - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Can the Hokies Slow Down the Hurricanes? - ESPN

Shannon Brings Real-Life Experience - Sports Illustrated

Leader's Role Fits Miami's Quarterback - USA Today

Hurricanes Are Back, And So Is ACC - NBC Sports

OL, Receivers, Play-Calling Rock-Solid - Sports Illustrated

Miami's Offensive Options Seem Endless - ESPN

Wednesday, September 23

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Evans may be the biggest -- literally and figuratively -- surprise among the youngsters. True freshmen offensive linemen getting to play are fairly rare at OU. Only 10 have played previously under Stoops, and only two (Vince Carter and Branndon Braxton) were starters early in..."

Sooner Freshmen Class Contributing - Tulsa World

From AccuScore: "Take a look at the teams in front of OU and it shapes up perfectly. Take LSU, Florida, Miss, Alabama and remember only one team can make it to the BCS title game. So eliminate three teams. OU will be ranked behind Miami and Texas, but gets to play them, so for sake of this argument..."

Oklahoma in National Championship Race - AccuScore

OU Football Headlines

Impressive Defense Still Under Scrutiny - Norman Transcript

No Rush for Bradford With Jones at Helm - ESPN

OU Football Notebook: Miami No. 1? - The Oklahoman

Sittler: Jones Comparable to 2007 Bradford - Tulsa World

Fixing Flaws in College Football's Top Teams - Sporting News

Trotter: Practice Report for September 22 - The Oklahoman

OU's Demolition of Tulsa Receives High Marks - ESPN

Stoops: Bradford is Day-to-Day - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Emig: Bradford, Ryan Reynolds, Miami - Tulsa World

Tramel: Mike Balogun in Good Company - The Oklahoman

Coach Wants More from Sooner Defense - Associated Press

OU's Freshmen Players Since 2000 - Tulsa World

Stoops Won't Speculate on Sam's Return - The Oklahoman

OU Offense Rallying Around Jones - Associated Press

Rhode: Bradford Back in Heisman Race? - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Pat Forde: Miami is Top College Team - ESPN

Staples: Hurricanes Crack Top 10 - Sports Illustrated

Holtz: Hurricanes Are No Fluke - Miami Herald

Previewing No. 9 Miami vs. No. 11 Tech - Sporting News

UM's Efficient Offense on a Roll - Miami Herald

Tuesday, September 22

From College Football News: "The 45-0 whitewash of the Golden Hurricane wasn't just any ordinary game in Norman. A statement was made, even if most of the country was tone-deaf at the time. Maybe Sam Bradford returns soon, but if not, Landry Jones is beginning to look as if he's ready for the rigors of the..."

OU is Back (Never Really Left ) - College Football News

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Since Bradford's absence, Wilson has maintained that the game plan did not change in wins over Idaho State and Tulsa. He reinforced that on Monday. Wilson also stressed that the coaching staff would still be cautious in assessing when Bradford will return. "I think as you do more..."

Bradford Back Throwing at Practice - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Bradford Returns to Practice - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU-Miami, Bradford, Jones, Records - Tulsa World

Miami Game to be 2:30 or 7 on ABC - The Oklahoman

On the Mark: Big-Play WRs List Ryan Broyles - ESPN

A Predicament the Size of Oklahoma - Draft Board Insider

Tramel: OU-Miami, Day or Night Kickoff? - The Oklahoman

Bradford's Status for Miami Still in Doubt - Tulsa World

Dodd: Sooners in Good Hands With Jones - CBS Sports

Bradford Ready to Make Return? - Norman Transcript

Bradford Making Steps to Return - USA Today

Mike Balogun Likely Done - Tulsa World

Balogun Appears Out for the Season - The Oklahoman

NCAA Rules Balogun Ineligible - Norman Transcript

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Q&A With Miami Coach Randy Shannon - Yahoo Sports

UM Using Extra Time for Virginia Tech - Miami Herald

Are the Miami Hurricanes a Top-10 Team? - ESPN

Guide to Virginia Tech vs. Miami Game - Gobbler Country

Miami's Harris Erases Doubts - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Hurricanes Back in Top 10 - Orlando Sentinel

Monday, September 21

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "The reason the Sooner faithful should be psyched out of their gourds is that Jones proved against the Hurricane. That he might have the right stuff to lead OU against a bunch of Hurricanes. When the Miami Hurricanes opened the season with impressive wins over two ranked teams, the..."

Sittler: Landry's the Man at OU, for Now - Tulsa World

Jenni Carlson of the Oklahoman: "Brandon Caleb had only one thought as he streaked down the sideline, football in hand, end zone in sight. Don't get caught from behind. The Oklahoma wide receiver made sure of that with not one, but two stiff arms. He held off that Tulsa tackler. He did what had to be done. On a..."

Brandon Caleb Determined to Catch On - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Trotter: Miami's Rise Could Help Sooners - The Oklahoman

Sam Who? Jones Looks Mighty Comfortable - USA Today

Hoover: Is OU Scared of Miami Offense? - Tulsa World

Shinn: Sooners Are Showing Progress - Norman Transcript

Tennell, McCoy at End, Adrian Taylor - Tulsa World

Who's Hot: Sooners Sharp Against Tulsa - FOX Sports

Three Games In, OU Defense Nation's Best - Tulsa World

Landry Jones Might Be Ready for Hurricanes - ESPN

Wilson Wants More from OU Offense - Norman Transcript

Rankings, Timing, Balancing Act, Tennell - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Helmet Stickers: QB Landry Jones - ESPN

Hoover: It's Too Early for Sooner Title Talk - Tulsa World

Bradford, Caleb & Receivers, Defense - The Oklahoman

Sooners Climb Back Into Top 10 in Polls - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Mr. College Football: Barnhart - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Mandel: Miami Emerges as a Contender - Sports Illustrated

No Doubt Hurricanes Are For Real - Palm Beach Post

Jacory Harris & Co. Are Not a Mirage - Yahoo Sports

Canes Won't Let Great Start Cloud Purpose - Miami Herald

Friday, September 18

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "McCoy isn't the only one impressed. Senior offensive guard Brian Simmons describes Lewis as a "freak of nature." "Since I've been here -- and I'm talking about Curtis Lofton and all the linebackers I've seen come through -- Ronnell is the strongest linebacker I've..."

Freshman LB a Freak of Nature - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Clearly, the Sooners have an affection for the group. It was evident when preseason practice began. Coaches gushed about them from the first time they set foot on the practice field. They've done that in the past, but it didn't translate into as many playing their freshman season and..."

Freshmen Starters Are Dying Breed - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Emig: Jones' Teammates Are Long Believers - Tulsa World

Golden Hurricane Rolls Into Norman - The OU Daily

Cameron Kenney to Start at Wideout Again - The Oklahoman

Landry Jones, Ben Habern Updates - Tulsa World

No. 2 Receiver Yet to Emerge for OU - Associated Press

Explosive Tulsa Offense vs. Salty OU Defense - ESPN

Trotter: Breaking Down the O-Line - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Joel Klatt Knows Sam Bradford's Pain - The Oklahoman

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Bradford and Social Media Backlash - The Oklahoman

Peterson Most Dominant NFL Player? - Sporting News

Opponent Watch: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Does TU Have Prescription for an Upset? - The Oklahoman

RB Jamad Williams Pumped for Sooners - Tulsa World

Todd Graham on Coaching From Booth - The Oklahoman

Tramel: Mid-Majors Playing With Cause - The Oklahoman

Thursday, September 17

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Everybody kept talking about Sam and Jermaine being out, but I'm still here, Trent (Williams) still here and (Gerald McCoy) is still here," Murray said. "We still have a lot of playmakers around and we don't have to worry about who we don't have. We're just going to move..."

DeMarco Murray is Back in Action - Norman Transcript

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Tulsa is coming to Owen Field Saturday. Which, if recent history has taught us anything, means lots of footballs spiraling above Owen Field. It should be an interesting day to be an Oklahoma cornerback. It should be very interesting for Tulsa native Dominique Franks..."

Up Close: Corner Dominique Franks - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Now or Never for WR Jaz Reynolds - The Oklahoman

Stoops: Bradford Won't Play vs. TU - Tulsa World

Who's Hot and Not in the Big 12 Conference - ESPN

Stoops: "No Chance" Bradford vs. Tulsa - The Oklahoman

Jameel Owens, Taylor, Evans, McCoy - Tulsa World

TU, OU Lock Horns in Norman - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Big 12 Conference Games This Week - Houston Chronicle

Previewing the OU-Tulsa Game - CBS Sports

Amazing Runs? Peterson's Done It Before - Tulsa World

Tramel: Adventures in College Football - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Bryan Plays Through Pain After Losing Father - Tulsa World

Tulsa QB Kinne Writing Own Story - The Oklahoman

Texas Fan G.J. Kinne Has Tulsa Believing - ESPN

Tulsa Sets Sights on Upsetting OU - Hattiesburg American

Puckett, TU O-Line Fired Up for Sooners - Tulsa World

Is Goldn Hurricane Poised for Upset? - Clarion Ledger

Herbstreit: Tulsa "A Gimme" for Sooners? - KTUL Channel 8

Future OU-Tulsa Games Considered - Tulsa World

Sooner Fan Fest, an interactive fan entertainment area located on the east side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, is held for Sooner fans prior to each game. Fan Fest has moved for the 2009 season to the infield of the Jacobs Track Complex...

2009 OU Football Gameday Guide | 2009 Sooner Fan Fest

Wednesday, September 16

From USA Today: "Saturday's game against Tulsa begins a stretch for Oklahoma that can hardly be underestimated. After this, OU is idle, giving it two weeks to prepare for Miami, which will be followed by a seemingly fantastically improved Baylor team, which will be followed by Texas at the Cotton Bowl before a game at..."

OU Begins Tough Stretch of Games - USA Today

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Habern was the only player in the offensive line who did not play more than one position during the 64-0 romp over the Bengals. The combinations were endless with guards playing tackle and tackles playing guard. Line coach James Patton indicated the staff will continue to..."

Looking for Right Mix on O-Line - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Tramel: Jones Can Be Star as Backup - The Oklahoman

2005: Receivers Needed Time to Gell - Tulsa World

Sooners Soar in Latest Big 12 Gradebook - ESPN

Offensive Line Work is Ongoing - Norman Transcript

Trotter: Freshmen Making an Impact - The Oklahoman

Staples: OU No. 15 in Power Ratings - Sports Illustrated

Sittler: These Sooners Still Searching - Tulsa World

Tulsa at Oklahoma a Three-Star Game to Watch - ESPN

Horning: What do We Really Know? Norman Transcript

Predicting Tulsa at Oklahoma - NBC Sports

Emig: Stoops Would Rather Not Play Iowa - Tulsa World

OU's Exceptional Eight Freshmen - The Oklahoman

Sooners Really Missing Gresham at TE _ Norman Transcript

No Combination Locks on Offensive Line - The Oklahoman

Bradford, Allen, Receivers, Balogun - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Visit Sooner Gameday Central all week for complete coverage of the upcoming game. All releases and video content related to the matchup will be linked on one page along with information for fans attending the game and details on every broadcast option:

09/15 - Post-Practice Interview with LB Ronnell Lewis

09/14: Post-Practice Interview with CB Demontre Hurst

09/14: Post-Practice Interview with NG Casey Walker

Tuesday, September 15

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Habern, making his first start at center, and Evans, in his first college action, earned kudos for their overall play Saturday. Patton gave a positive review to Stephen Good, another freshman making his first start, as well. Jones responded to his move from starting guard to starting tackle..."

Sooner Offensive Line Shaping Up - Tulsa World

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "The Sooners resumed practice today as they prepare for the dangerous Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Much of the talk today with Bob Stoops centered around the freshmen infusion. Marcus Trice, Demontre Hurst, Jamarkus McFarland, Jonathan Miller, Ronnell Lewis, Jaydan Bird..."

Trotter: Freshmen Infusion, Ben Habern - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Short-Yardage Situations Focus in Practice - The Oklahoman

Receivers Must Improve on Third Down - Norman Transcript

Balogun, OU Awaiting Word - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

19 Freshman & Redshirts Have Played - Tulsa World

Stoops: Fundamentals and Discipline - The Oklahoman

Broyles Recognized for Performance - KTUL Channel 8

Big 12 Conference Power Ratings - Boulder Daily Camera

Landry Jones' Mustache Inspires Institute - The Oklahoman

Stoops Pleased With Progress - Tulsa World

Big 12 Football Still Competitive - The OU Daily

Big 12 News & Notes - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Graham: TU Out to Beat Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Sittler: Grit, Talent Make Tulsa Dangerous - Tulsa World

Mike Bryan Admits This Will Be Tough Week - Tulsa World

Up Close: Freshman Center Trent Dupy - Tulsa World

Visit Sooner Gameday Central all week for complete coverage of the upcoming game. All releases and video content related to the matchup will be linked on one page along with information for fans attending the game and details on every broadcast option:

09/14: Post-Practice Interview with OG Tyler Evans

09/14: Post-Practice Interview with WR Cameron Kenney

Monday, September 14

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Saturday night, Broyles pasted Idaho State out of the slot with seven receptions, 155 yards and three touchdowns. Double coverage, triple coverage, it didn't matter. From now on, it will. Tulsa and Miami and every one of OU's Big 12 opponents possess the athletes and smarts to take..."

Trotter: Sooners Seek No. 2 Receiver - The Oklahoman

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Murray helped first-time starting quarterback Landry Jones by making two catches for another 40 yards. He also picked up an Idaho State blitz to allow Jones to find Ryan Broyles for an 11-yard TD that made it 27-0 early in the second quarter. "I'm getting back in the groove of things..."

DeMarco Murray, Tight Ends - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Practice Key for Sooner Offense - Tulsa World

Big Night for DeMarco Murray - Norman Transcript

Offensive Line, Gameplan, Penalties - The Oklahoman

Freshmen, Receiver Questions, Drew Allen - Tulsa World

Jones Finds His Man in Broyles - Enid News & Eagle

Madu, 64-0, Defense, Young Players - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma No. 2 in Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPN

Sooners Still Have Lots to Prove - Norman Transcript

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

QB Kinne Gears Up for Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Breaking Down the Tulsa Golden Hurricane - The Oklahoman

TU Must Believe It Can Shock Sooners - Tulsa World

Sunday, September 13

Jimmie Tramel of the Tulsa World: "OU fans roared when Jones was introduced as a starter for the first time. What they didn't know was that Jones was being cheered from as far away as Iraq. That's where OU fan Cesar Urrutia is serving a second tour of duty. Urrutia's brother-in-law, Kyle Henderson, runs a..."

Oklahoma's Future in Good Hands - Tulsa World

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "As he did last week, Jones operated with poise and cool, oblivious to the conditions -- no small feat for a New Mexico native who had never played a game in the rain. He took snaps under center and out of the gun, and it didn't look like offensive coordinator..."

OU Finds Break in the Clouds - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma 64, Idaho State 0
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OU Football Headlines

Big Saturday Night for Broyles - Norman Transcript

Offensive Line: Changing of the Guards - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Let's Try This Again - Tulsa World

What Did We Learn From Blowout? - Norman Transcript

Trotter: Jones-Broyles Combo Works - The Oklahoman

Helmet Sticker to Ryan Broyles for Week 2 - ESPN

Report Card: Oklahoma 64, Idaho State 0 - Tulsa World

Jones, OU Take Out Frustrations - The Oklahoman

Landry Jones Steps Up in Big Win - Norman Transcript

Sooner Defense Dominating vs. Bengals - The Oklahoman

WR Broyles Elevates His Play - Tulsa World

Rhode: Road to Recovery Begins - The Oklahoman

Bengals Fall to Sooners, 64-0 - Idaho State Journal

Sooners Fans Display Faith in Team - Norman Transcript

Ryan Broyles Puts on a Show - The Oklahoman

Jones No Stranger to Stardom - Dallas Morning News

Trotter: Post-Game Thoughts - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Friday, September 11

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Norvell indicated Brandon Caleb had earned more time after leading the Sooners with four catches and 57 yards last week. He also said Mossis Madu, who carried the ball once but did not play wide receiver against BYU, would get a crack on the perimeter Saturday. Madu, a tailback..."

Receiver Kenney Will See Playing Time - Tulsa World

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "As Oklahoma players stretched before Monday's practice, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy sensed something was wrong. No one had a spring in their step. It felt like he and his teammates were in mourning instead of getting ready to practice. The loss to BYU was still..."

McCoy Puts Spring in Teammates' Step - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Tramel: How to Win With Landry Jones - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma vs. Idaho State Preview - CBS Sports

Emig: Mistakes Fatal to Sooner Offense - Tulsa World

How Effective is Big 12 Offenses & Defense? - ESPN

Thrown Into Fire, Jones Cool - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Gerald McCoy Trying to Perk Up Team - The Oklahoman

O-Line May Be Weak Link for Sooners - Associated Press

Sooners Must Come Together - Missouri Maneater

Notebook: More Wildcat, Travel Tweeter - The Oklahoman

Sooners Try to Right Ship - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Teacher Loses OU-BYU Bet, Eats Cricket - KSL Ch. 5

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Idaho State

QB Hill to Start at Oklahoma - Idaho State Journal

Bengals Take Positives from ASU Loss - Arizona State Press

Idaho State to Enter Hornets Nest? - Idaho State Journal

To understand a football Saturday in Norman, one must first understand what the sport means to the people of Oklahoma. The Sooners were competing on the gridiron before this grand land...

Gameday Guide | Stadium History | Sooner Gameday Central

Thursday, September 10

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman: "Funny how football works. Small is the difference between champ and chump. Take the fate of two defensive coordinators of note. OSU's Bill Young and OU's Brent Venables. Let's analyze. Who has the better offense, Georgia or Brigham Young. I think most would agree it's BYU..."

Tramel: Perception Difference for Defense - The Oklahoman

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "For a machine to run well, it needs a well-trained pilot. OU's goal now is to find out just how fast it can go with redshirt freshman Landry Jones in captain's chair. OU's offensive coaches have been trying to figure that out over the past four days. "Your game plan is always trying to put..."

Landry Jones Takes Helm of Team - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Up Close With Kicker Tress Way - Tulsa World

Jones Faces Challenge to Juice OU's Offense - ESPN

Mandel: OU Down This Road Before - Sports Illustrated

Notebook: Brody Eldridge on the Move - The Oklahoman

Eldridge to Play With Broken Hand - Tulsa World

OSU Moving Out of Sooner Shadow? - FOX Sports

What to Watch For in the Big 12 This Weekend - ESPN

Landry Jones is Calm in Collegiate Debut - The Oklahoman

Sooners Not Happy With O-Line - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Conference Team Rankings - Sporting News

Emig: No Ducking Out of Opening Game - Tulsa World

Bradford Should Have Gone Pro - San Antonio Express-News

Eldridge Injured With Broken Finger - Norman Transcript

Rhode: Call It a Season Sam - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Sooner Fan Fest, an interactive fan entertainment area located on the east side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, is held for Sooner fans prior to each game. Fan Fest has moved for the 2009 season to the infield of the Jacobs Track Complex...

2009 OU Football Gameday Guide | 2009 Fan Fest

Wednesday, September 9

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "Coaches never feel more alone than after a loss. Especially one this devastating -- Stoops lost his Heisman Trophy quarterback to injury, and thousands of fans who road his bandwagon into Arlington, Texas, for the contest were leaping off in droves as they departed Cowboys Stadium..."

Sittler: Boxer Inspires Stoops in Tough Times - Tulsa World

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Those answers won't come immediately. But much is still achievable this season. Much is also losable. Traditionally, Bob Stoops teams with their backs to the wall respond. 2005. 2006. 2008 after Texas. Will the 2009 Sooners respond, too? Or will they falter?"

Trotter: Picking Up Post-BYU Pieces - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

OU's Hopes Dealt Blow With Gresham News - ESPN

Confident Jones Steps Into QB Spotlight - Tulsa World

It's All on the Line for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Special Teams a Bright Spot for Sooners - Norman Transcript

Way, Murray, Knockdowns, Quick Hits - The Oklahoman

BYU Player Feels Bad About Bradford Injury - Tulsa World

Gresham Has Season-Ending Surgery - The Oklahoman

Sooners Drop to No. 15 in Power Ratings - Sports Illustrated

Emig: Bradford Hurt, But NFL Future Isn't - Tulsa World

Tramel: Where Are the Leaders for OU? - The Oklahoman

Horning: How Much Worse Can It Get? - Norman Transcript

Gresham Out for Season - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

McCoy, Bad Timing & Tress Way - Tulsa World

Sooner Offense Takes Another Hit - Norman Transcript

OU Troubles Bad News - Austin American-Statesman

OU Out of Top 10 for First Time Since 2006 - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

09/08: Post-Practice Interview with Marcus Trice

Tuesday, September 8

From the Tulsa World: "In practice on Monday, the Sooner offensive line had been reworked on the right side, with Ben Habern at center, Stephen Good at guard and Jarvis Jones at tackle. Brody Eldridge was back at tight end. "I think it'll help a lot," said left guard..."

O-Line, Going Deep, Third-Down Stops - Tulsa World

From College Football News: "This really still might be Oklahoma. Bradford might not be there for a few weeks, but there's still an NFL-caliber running game and the best defensive line in the country. Watch how the rest of the team steps up..."

Will the Real OU Please Stand? - College Football News

OU Football Headlines

Eldridge Back at TE, BYU Coverages - The Oklahoman

How Did Sooners Fail at the One? - Norman Transcript

Sooners Say They're Confident in Jones - Tulsa World

Video: How Did BYU's Defense Scheme OU? - YouTube

Bradford's Return May Prove to Be Costly - FOX Sports

Bradford Has Third-Degree Separation - Tulsa World

Bradford Could Return in 2-4 Weeks - The Oklahoman

Watch Out for Canes, Sooners - Sporting News

OU Hopeful Bradford Back in 2-4 Weeks - USA Today

Bradford: Surgery "Completely Out" - Kansas City Star

Sooner Than Later for Bradford? - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Headed for Alamo Bowl - Austin American-Statesman

Backup Prepares Like Starting QB - Enid News & Eagle

OU Offense Slowing Pace Down - Tulsa World

Trotter: Gresham Announcement Tuesday - The Oklahoman

Hot and Not in the Big 12 Conference - ESPN

Clawson Feels Bad Bradford Got Hurt - Salt Lake Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Idaho State

Switch at Quarterback for OU Game? - Idaho State Journal

Post-Game Thoughts After Arizona State - Idaho State Journal

Reviews Mixed for Bengals - Idaho State Journal

Watch Sooner Gameday Central all week for complete coverage of the upcoming game. All releases and video content related to the matchup will be linked on one page along with information for fans attending the game and details on every broadcast option:

09/07: Post-Practice: Sam Bradford | Ryan Broyles

09/07: Brandon Caleb | Brody Eldridge | Jarvis Jones

Monday, September 7

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "Wilson was blunt in his assessment of his team's efforts against BYU, calling it a "comedy of errors." "We're not gonna throw anyone under the bus, but we cannot play like we played," Wilson said. "We played as sloppy a game as I've been a part of here. We do think we have a chance to have a tremendous..."

Griffin: Sooners Aren't Ready to Yield - ESPN

From the Oklahoman: "Defensive coordinator Brent Venables felt all three levels of his defense played well but didn't make a play when they needed it most, the game's decisive drive. But the Sooners' front four pressured the quarterback like he expected, being "very disruptive" and midway through the game, one..."

Notebook: Experienced Players Struggle - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Oklahoma Trying to Pick Up Pieces - USA Today

Trotter: Bradford's Status, Andre Ware - The Oklahoman

Sooners Pay Hefty Price for Gamble - Sports Illustrated

Bradford Injury Sends Shudder Through Sport - CBS Sports

Are Sooners at a Loss Without Bradford? - Yahoo Sports

Bradford Injury a Big Ouch - Austin American-Statesman

OU's Weakness Isn't With Landry Jones - Tulsa World

Gresham, Receivers, OL, Throwing Deep - The Oklahoman

Shinn: Who Knows About Bradford? - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma's Defense Couldn't Save Day - Yahoo Sports

OU Staff Evaluating Bradford's Injury - Tulsa World

Sooners Offensively Challenged - Norman Transcript

Notebook: OU Clock Mismanagement - Tulsa World

Shockwaves Out on Oklahoma's Loss - Sporting News

BYU's Max Hall Offers Hope for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Sittler: Grow Up Fast or Face Race in Big 12 - Tulsa World

Sooners Face Protection Breakdown - FOX Sports

OU Quiet on Bradford's Injury - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Three Storylines as Sooners Drop Opener - Tulsa World

Sooners Tumble to Cotton in Bowl Projections - ESPN

Five Keys to BYU's Win vs. OU - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Planning for Time Without Bradford - Associated Press

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Friday, September 4

No. 3 Oklahoma opens the 2009 season tomorrow night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, against the No. 20 BYU Cougars. Click below for complete information and coverage:

Sooner Gameday Central | Scouting BYU | OU Quotes | Notes

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "So much for half-stepping its way into the 2009 season. Oklahoma's defense will be facing an immediate challenge in their opener Saturday night when the Sooners face BYU's vaunted passing attack. Even as some teams choose to start the season against directional schools and other FCS fodder..."

Talented Front Seven Key for OU Defense - ESPN

From Salt Lake City's Deseret News: "There are few programs around the country that have a legitimate shot at a national championship just about every year. Oklahoma is one of those programs. The Sooners have won seven national titles in its illustrious history -- most recently in 2000 -- but after falling in..."

Sooner Success Based on Championships - Deseret News

OU Football Headlines

Sooners Aware of "Wow" Factor - Tulsa World

Previewing No. 3 Oklahoma for 2009 - Baltimore Sun

Eldridge, Granger, Murray, Schedule - Tulsa World

Just Win, Underestimating Brody, Moreland - The Oklahoman

Predictions on First Weekend Big 12 Games - ESPN

Front Seven: Previewing the Top Games - USA Today

Gresham Sidelined for BYU Game At Least - Yahoo Sports

Hayes: Gresham Injury Could Shuffle O-Line - Sporting News

Gresham Out for Saturday's Game vs. BYU - Tulsa World

OU Loses TE Gresham for BYU Game - The Oklahoman

OU Faces BYU Without All-American - Norman Transcript

Emig: Don't Expect OU Off-Campus Games - Tulsa World

Stoops Knew Who to Call: Brother Mike - The Oklahoman

Gresham Latest Buzz to Sweep Oklahoma - Kansas City Star

Tramel: Watch the Kickoffs Closely - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: BYU

Game Preview: Cougars vs. No. 3 OU - KSL Channel 5

Kicker Won't Be in Pain Saturday - Salt Lake Tribune

Record vs. Ranked Opponents Unimpressive - Deseret News

Thursday, September 3

OU's season opener against BYU in Cowboys Stadium is just a couple days away. Click below for complete information and coverage:

Sooner Gameday Central | Scouting BYU | OU Quotes | Notes

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "The Sooners return nine starters and are among the nation's very best defenses. It starts with three-deep talent along the defensive line keyed by Gerald McCoy and Auston English, who was the conference's preseason player of the year last season before spraining his knee. They might be a little..."

Ranking Big 12 Defenses: Sooners Are No. 1 - ESPN

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Proctor will make his first start on Saturday night. He is OU's new strong safety, the only first-time starter in the defensive lineup. The Sooners think he'll be fine. "He's come a long way," secondary coach Bobby Jack Wright said. "He's understanding our defensive concepts. He ..."

Up Close: Safety Sam Proctor - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Eldridge Brings Tenacity - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Opening Weekend Predictions - College Football News

Notebook: Wilson Says Offense is Ready - The Oklahoman

OU Excited to Play First in New Stadium - Norman Transcript

Dodd: Stoops Knows O-Line Will be Great - CBS Sports

Q&A With Safety Quinton Carter - The Oklahoman

New Rules, Kings of OU, Wildcat, Cover Up - Tulsa World

Showtime for OU, BYU in Arlington - The Oklahoman

Balogun Waits to Be Re-Certified - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Maisel: Will Oklahoma's Offensive Line Jell? - ESPN

Trading Places: Senior OL Brian Simmons - The Oklahoman

No. 3 OU Sets Sights on BYU - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Cowboys Stadium | Parking | Directions - The Oklahoman

Emig: BY Who? Let's Find Out - Tulsa World

Bradford Doesn't Want Statue - Austin American-Statesman

What About Sam Bradford? - Norman Transcript

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: BYU

BYU Hopes to Make History vs. Sooners - KSL Channel 5

BYU Representing MWC Against Sooners - Deseret News

Starstruck Cougs Await New Stadium - Salt Lake Tribune

Running Game Important for BYU to Beat OU - Deseret News

Cougars Are Healed Up and Ready - Salt Lake Tribune

BYU to See Blue-Ribbon Version of Spread - Deseret News

Wednesday, September 2

From Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "So how do you improve on a Heisman Trophy-winning season in which you set a slew of school records, including yards passing, total offense and touchdown passes? Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford said you work on becoming a more vocal leader. "It's something..."

Bradford Focused on Leadership - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From the New York Times: "Oklahoma's not going anywhere, despite facing issues up front and again dealing with Texas and an improved Oklahoma State team in conference play. The Sooners are simply too good, too talented on both sides of the ball, to take any major step back from last season. Looking at the schedule..."

Powerful Oklahoma Isn't Going Anywhere - New York Times

OU Football Headlines

Trotter: Wilson, Broyles, Lewis, Fleming - The Oklahoman

Eldridge Plans Two Sets of Should Pads - ESPN

Sittler: Defense Must Shoulder Load Early - Tulsa World

Oklahoma vs. BYU Game Preview - CBS Sports

Season Opener a Big Game for Sooners - Norman Transcript

BYU Has Special Place in OU's Psyche - The Oklahoman

No Need for Apologies from Oklahoma - Sporting News

Horning: Sooners Need Not Worry - Norman Transcript

Notebook: Eldridge is Center of Attention - Tulsa World

Wilson: Eldridge as Good as Cooper - The Oklahoman

Heisman a Feat to Repeat - Tulsa World

Big 12 Games I Can't Wait to See in 2009 - ESPN

Staples: Sooners No. 3 in Power Poll - Sports Illustrated

Tramel: Speak Softly? Not Slingin' Sam - The Oklahoman

Week-by-Week Guide to College Football - ESPN

Can We Talk? With Barry Switzer - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: BYU

OU's Bradford Has Cougars' Attention - Deseret News

BYU's Heart & Soul Has a Lot to Prove - Salt Lake Tribune

Ex-Carroll Star Could Be Key - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

RB Unga Rests Sore Hamstring - Salt Lake Tribune

Christensen: OU Has Talent - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Jacobson Stoked for "Homecoming" Game - Deseret News

Tuesday, September 1

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World on Ryan Broyles: "Now that maturity has set in, and Broyles has had another offseason to synchronize with quarterback Sam Bradford, the Sooners can't wait to see what kind of package their new lead wide receiver brings them."

Maturity, Work Ethic Earn Respect for Broyles - Tulsa World

Salt Lake City's Deseret News: "Anae is assured Arizona Mike has filled in Bob on how to prepare for the Cougars. Anae knows he'll get Oklahoma's best defensive effort and he'd better have the Cougars ready come Saturday in Jerry Jones' billion dollar playhouse."

Respectful of Stoops Blood & Culture - Deseret News

OU Football Headlines

Sooners Have Options at Center - The Oklahoman

Gresham, Bradford, McCoy in Herbie Awards - ESPN

Countdown to No. 1: No. 3 Oklahoma - Kansas City Star

Emig: McCoy on Speedy Dominique Franks - Tulsa World

Trotter: Balogun, Eldridge, Jones, Strength - The Oklahoman

OU Football Sports Top Coordinators - USA Today

Surprises as Sooners Release Depth Chart - ESPN

Stoops: BYU Good Early Test for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Balogun Will Not Travel, Play in Opener - Tulsa World

Brutally Honest Heisman Breakdown - College Football News

Patton "Putting Pieces Together" on O-Line - Tulsa World