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Friday, October 30

From Tim Griffin of ESPN: "Owen Field in Norman has been a frightening locale for visiting teams ever since Bob Stoops took over the Oklahoma. The Sooners are 63-2 at home with Stoops coaching, including only one conference loss during his 10-plus season coaching tenure. Oklahoma will still have a good bowl..."

Halloween Treats for Big 12 Teams & Players - ESPN

From the Kansas City Star: "The poll confirmed what folks in Big 12 country have suspected all along. Oklahoma has caught some lousy breaks with injuries but has enough talent to play with just about anybody. A national championship run is out of the picture but nothing else. And as coach Bob Stoops likes to point out..."

Oklahoma Soars in This Poll - Kansas City Star

OU Football Headlines

Notebook: Ronnell Lewis Setting Tone - The Oklahoman

Taylor Has Own Star Turn - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

McCoy & Taylor: Double Domination - Norman Transcript

OU's Incredible Home Win Streak - Kansas City Star

Breaking Down OU-K-State Matchups - The Oklahoman

Wildcats Roll Into Town for Halloween - The OU Daily

Hayes: K-State's Feel-Good Run to End - Sporting News

K-State at Oklahoma Preview - Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma Flag Soars Bigger Than Texas - The OU Daily

Should Big 12 Divisions Be Changed? - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas State Wildcats

Cats Know OU is Tough Test - Topeka Capital-Journal

Wildcats Ready for Shot at Oklahoma - Wichita Eagle

Wildcats Armed at Quarterback - Tulsa World

Scout Team Lacks Numbers, Not Effort - Manhattan Mercury

Preview: Kansas State at Oklahoma - Wichita Eagle

K-State Out For Respect Against OU - Kansas City Star

Thursday, October 29

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Jackson got in Briscoe's hip pads and stayed there, holding one of the Big 12's best receivers to seven catches for 60 yards. The performance came a week after Jackson was glued to Texas wideout Jordan Shipley and made him a non factor in the Red River Rivalry. "Being..."

Brian Jackson a Cover Corner - Norman Transcript

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Dominique Franks is willing to give Brian Jackson lessons. Last week at Kansas, Franks returned his interception for an 85-yard touchdown. It was a 35-13 victory, so as important as Franks' score was in the course of the game, it turned out to be just cushion. The week before, Jackson had the..."

Franks Had "Big Grin" During INT Return - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

President Sympathetic to Bradford Injury - USA Today

President, Snyder, RRR, Murray, Franks - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Sooners Team Notes - USA Today

Predicting This Weekend's Big 12 Games - ESPN

Don't Forget About Adrian Taylor - The Oklahoman

Sooner Defense Key to Stopping KSU - The OU Daily

Oklahoma Scores Sooner - Topeka Capital-Journal

Up Close With TE Trent Ratterree - Tulsa World

Oklahoma vs. Kansas State Preview - CBS Sports

Sam's Surgery Deemed Successful - Norman Transcript

Bradford Has 35-Minute Shoulder Procedure - Tulsa World

Surgery Goes As Expected - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Hopes to Push Aside Pesky K-State - Sports Network

What to Look For in the Big 12 Conference - ESPN

OU Notebook: DeMarco Murray Improving - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas State Wildcats

By the Numbers: Sooners vs. Wildcats - Kansas City Star

Cats Still Battling Pesky Flu Bug - Manhattan Mercury

Offense Faces Monumental Challenge - K-State Collegian

KSU's D-Line Has Improved Dramatically - Kansas City Star

K-State Defense Finally Gets In a Rush - Wichita Eagle

Know the Foe: Kansas State Wildcats - Tulsa World

Vintage Bill in Charge at K-State - Manhattan Mercury

Snyder Has KSU Running in Right Direction - Wichita Eagle

Kansas State Wildcats Team Notes - USA Today

K-State Merits First Dibs in Big 12 North - Wichita Eagle

Wednesday, October 28

From the K-State Collegian: "I've heard of some pretty incredible winning streaks, but the Sooners haven't lost at home in 27 straight contests, dating back to an upset loss to TCU on Sept. 3, 2005. That's a long time. Snyder was still in his first tenure as head coach and Wildcat Nation hadn't even heard of Ron Prince yet..."

How to Snap OU's Home Win Streak? - K-State Collegian

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "Stoops has always admired Broyles' versatility, which includes returning punts and kickoffs when he's healthy. But the OU coach believes Broyles has learned to channel his competitiveness in a way that has allowed him to play hurt and also lead by example. "He wants to stay on the..."

Broyles Emerges as Dependable Playmaker - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Offense Beginning to Come Together? - Norman Transcript

Jones, Defense, Run Game, BJ - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Notebook: Granger Finished, Reynolds, Murray - Tulsa World

Sooner Football Practice Notebook - The OU Daily

Stoops, Snyder Have Long History - Norman Transcript

Nelson Finally Throwing His Weight Around - Tulsa World

NCAA Denies Granger's Hardship Request - The Oklahoman

Student and Mentor Meet Saturday - The OU Daily

Former Sooner Captain Gilmer Lewis Dies - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas State Wildcats

Stoops, Snyder Familiar Foes - Manhattan Mercury

KSU's Bill Snyder Doing It Again - The Oklahoman

Stringer's Career Comes Full Circle - Topeka Capital-Journal

K-State Controls Own Destiny in North - Kansas City Star

Snyder's Effect Felt By Many - Tulsa World

Wildcats Still Fighting Flu - Topeka Capital-Journal

High Expectations Snyder Hallmark - Hutchinson News

Tuesday, October 27

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Jones insists he won't try to be Bradford, on the field or in the locker room. Leadership, he said, "comes from within. ... You've got to kind of step up and do it your own way, figure out what your way is." Said Bradford, "I think he's done a tremendous job, especially stepping up and..."

Spotlight Shifts to Landry Jones at QB - Tulsa World

From the Topeka Capital-Journal: "Bob Stoops never knew his former boss to make decisions on impulse. Bill Snyder painstakingly considered every detail, from the angle of the sun to the consistency of the butter at the pregame meal. So, yeah, Stoops was a little surprised when Snyder called an audible..."

Few Surprises for Stoops, Snyder - Topeka Capital-Journal

OU Football Headlines

Jones Takes Over Where Bradford Left - Norman Transcript

Bradford Firm With Decision - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Difficult Decision for Sam Bradford - The Oklahoman

Bradford Says Farewell to OU - Tulsa World

Bradford's Teammates Right Behind Him - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma Sooners Team Notes - USA Today

Bradford Did Best With Tough Decision - Tulsa World

Unanimous Advice Fueled Sam's Decision - Associated Press

Jermaine Gresham Addresses Media Too - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford Career in Review - Tulsa World

Jones Era Begins and Snyder Sauce - College Football News

Stoops: Jones Comparable to Bradford - Tulsa World

Bradford Makes It Official: Going Pro - Norman Transcript

Big 12 Notebook: Defenses vs. Spread - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Nebraska Kickoff, Gresham, Jones - Tulsa World

Sooners' Season Not a Disappointment - The OU Daily

Big 12 Conference Buzz - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas State Wildcats

Snyder Eases Up on Offensive Criticism - Kansas City Star

Snyder Softens Stance on Offense - Wichita Eagle

Vintage Bill Returns - Omaha World-Herald

K-State, ISU Have Made Jumble of Big 12 North - ESPN

Big 12 North Champion? Flip a Coin - Manhattan Mercury

Wildcats Look to Carry Momentum to Norman - WIBW

K-State Wins Despite Lax Offense - K-State Collegian

KSU's Bill Snyder Still Has Fire - Lincoln Journal-Star

Monday, October 26

Jason King of Yahoo Sports: "The Sooners shouldn't lose again - especially since they get archrival Oklahoma State at home in the regular-season finale. While the offense is still a work in progress under first-year starting quarterback Landry Jones, the defense is one of the best in the country. The Sooners' record is deceiving..."

Big Mess in Big 12 Conference - Yahoo Sports

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "OK, Sam Bradford is done. That means Landry Jones can now focus entirely on being the Sooners' quarterback of the present -- and, presumably, the future. Comparing Jones' relief appearances against BYU and Texas to his starts against Tulsa and Kansas illustrates the..."

All About Jones, Broyles Back, Defense - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Granger, Murray, Bryant, Taylor, Beal - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Still Has Fight Left - Topeka Capital-Journal

Notebook: Granger, Opening Statement, Carter - Tulsa World

Adron Tennell Emerging as Reliable Target - The OU Daily

OU's Pain in 2009 Sowing Seeds for 2010 - ESPN

Bradford to Have Surgery, Enter NFL Draft - Tulsa World

Disappointed QB Opts for Surgery - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford Going Pro - Norman Transcript

Griffin: Big 12 Conference Power Ratings - ESPN

Bradford Chooses Surgery, NFL - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Bradford's Decision Right One to Make - Tulsa World

Bradford's Announcement Not a Surprise - ESPN

Rhode: Sooner Defense Stealing the Show - The Oklahoman

Sooners, Fans Feel Sweetness of Victory - Norman Transcript

OU's Offense Finally Supports D - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners Smack Reesing and Kansas - Kansas City Star

Bradford Chooses Season-Ending Surgery - New York Times

Big 12 Conference Rewind - Kansas City Star

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas State Wildcats

Sometimes Winning Isn't Everything - Manhattan Mercury

K-State Notes, Grade Card - Topeka Capital-Journal

Breaking Down Kansas State - The Oklahoman

Snyder Makes Worst of Good Thing - Kansas City Star

Wildcats on Top in Big 12 North After Win - Kansas City Star

Defensive Effort Extends KSU's Lead in Big 12 North - ESPN

Kansas State-Colorado Report Card - Kansas City Star

Cats Drop Colorado With Stiff Defense - Manhattan Mercury

KSU Players Greeted by Angry Coach - Kansas City Star

K-State Grade Card vs. Colorado - Manhattan Mercury

Friday, October 23

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "If the Sooner offense is ever going to get in gear, it needs a healthy Broyles. It was obvious against Texas. Broyles only had one catch -- a simple 10-yard out route. He just happened to shake a tackle and turn it into a 35-yard touchdown. In all, eight of the Sooners' 21 touchdowns..."

Norvell: Ryan Broyles a Tough Kid - Norman Transcript

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Oklahoma coaches demand that their defensive backs have short memories. It might be hard, though, for OU cornerback Brian Jackson to shake what happened to him last year against Dezmon Briscoe. The Kansas wide receiver set a school record with 269 yards in a 45-31 loss..."

Brian Jackson Set for Briscoe - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Notebook: Drew Allen is OU's No. 2 QB - The Oklahoman

Sam Can't Make the Wrong Choice - Norman Transcript

Three-Point Stance: Bradford Not a Cautionary Tale - ESPN

Demontre Hurst Passes First Big Test - The Oklahoman

Emig: Taking Pride on the Offensive Line - Tulsa World

Sooners Play for First Road Win Saturday - The OU Daily

Strength vs. Strength in OU-Kansas Matchup - NewsDay

Bradford's Draft Status Takes Big Tumble - ESPN

Bradford Has Lost the "It" Factor - College Football News

Adrian Peterson Profiled on FOX Sports - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas Jayhawks

Take Opportunity Against Limping OU - Kansas City Star

Stoops Can Get a Rebound - Topeka Capital-Journal

Flashback: 1984 OU Stunned - Lawrence Journal-World

What's at Stake in OU at Kansas Game - Wichita Eagle

OU, Kansas Trying to Move On - Topeka Capital-Journal

Cheers & Jeers for Kansas vs. Oklahoma - Kansas City Star

Gameday Cram Session: KU-OU - Lawrence Journal-World

Kansas Football Notes vs. OU - Topeka Capital-Journal

South Still Looms Over Kansas - Wichita Eagle

OU, Texas Hard to Beat After Meeting - Kansas City Star

Jayhawks Look to Bounce Back - Lawrence Journal-World

Big 12 Football Power Rankings - Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas-OU Gameday - University Daily Kansas

Thursday, October 22

From the Topeka Capital-Journal: "The Jayhawks don't know if they can win against an elite defense, but they will find out when No. 25 Oklahoma visits Memorial Stadium on Saturday. While the Sooners are a disappointing 3-3, little of that blame falls on the defensive side of the ball. Oklahoma's defense allows just more..."

OU Defense Stiff Test for Kansas - Topeka Capital-Journal

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "It took three injury-blotted years for Jonathan Nelson to arrive in the Oklahoma secondary. But what an arrival it was. Last Saturday against No. 3 Texas, Nelson split time with starting strong safety Sam Proctor and played an integral role in unplugging Colt McCoy's passing...".

Up Close: Junior DB Jonathan Nelson - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Bradford Deserves Time to Make Decision - ESPN

Upon Further Review: OU at Kansas - Kansas City Star

Sam's Plans on Hold, For Now - Tulsa World

Big 12 Showdown: Sooners vs. Jayhawks - Sports Network

Oklahoma at Kansas Preview - CBS Sports

Sam Bradford Still Undecided - The Oklahoman

Bradford Can't Afford Risk - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Whitney Hand, Landry Jones - Lawrence Journal-World

Strong Defense a Necessity at Kansas - The OU Daily

DeMarco Murray's Status Up in the Air - The Oklahoman

OU Hoping to Learn From Return Mistakes - Tulsa World

What to Watch in the Big 12 Conference - ESPN

OU-Texas Belongs at Cotton Bowl But... - Dallas Observer

Should OU-Texas Stay in Dallas? - Moore American

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas Shakes Up Defense Again - Kansas City Star

Special Teams Not Up to Snuff - Lawrence Journal-World

Know the Foe: Kansas Jayhawks - Tulsa World

Wednesday, October 21

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "What isn't funny is the continued line struggles. The fact a tight end has been forced to start at two interior positions is proof positive that it's the team's weakest part. How did Stoops and his staff allow this O-line mess to happen? Several reasons, including injuries, departures, suspensions and..."

Sittler: Line Issues Hinder Sooner Offense - Tulsa World

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Eldridge also said he sensed no attitude problem with the team this week after Saturday's loss to Texas. "Anything can happen," he said. "We know that, so we don't have to remind ourselves about it." OU twice has lost to Texas and won the Big 12 championship..."

Eldridge Provides Lift on O-Line - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines
Shinn: Brody Eldridge Can Do It All - Norman Transcript

Midseason Analysis: Oklahoma Sooners - ESPN

Notebook: Murray, McCoy, Tickets - Tulsa World

Trotter: OU's Bowl Possibilities - The Oklahoman

Bradford Faced With Tough Decision - USA Today

Pat Forde: Mid-Season Quiz - ESPN

Bradford Dealing With Pain, Future - Tulsa World

Bradford Will Be Talking Wednesday - Norman Transcript

OU And Kansas Need Win This Weekend - The OU Daily

Matt Hayes: OU Still No. 2 in Big 12 - Sporting News

Plays That Have Changed the Season - Orlando Sentinel

Sooners Have Been Oh, So Close - Norman Transcript

Bradford Provides Lesson- Penn State Daily Collegian

Oklahoma Biggest Disappointment Midseason - ESPN

Predictions on OU's Bowl Destination - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas Jayhawks

Missing Games Hard on KU's Sharp - Kansas City Star

Early Production Needs Boost - Lawrence Journal-World

KU Makes Yearly Overhaul - Topeka Capital-Journal

Backups Pushing KU Defense - Lawrence Journal-World

Versatile Kansan a Sooners - Topeka Capital-Journal

Mark Mangino's Comments - Lawrence Journal-World

Coordinator Defends Offense - Topeka Capital-Journal

Midseason Analysis: Kansas Jayhawks - ESPN

Kansas Football Notebook - Lawrence Journal-World

Tuesday, October 20

From the Kansas City Star: "Thing is, Oklahoma will rarely limit its pursuit to the front four. The Sooners appear to be bringing the heat more often than not. "Oklahoma plays a very aggressive style of defense," KU coach Mark Mangino said. "They always have. They'll get after you, try to disrupt your rhythm. Against Texas..."

OU's Defense Will be Challenge for KU - Kansas City Star

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "For those breaking into the Sooner offensive line this season, the adjustment hasn't been so smooth. Against Texas, OU started Williams at left tackle, Brody Eldridge at left guard, Ben Habern at center, Tavaris Jeffries at right guard and Jarvis Jones at left tackle. It was the sixth..."

Continuity a Problem for Offensive Line - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Notes: Simmons, Broyles, Brian Jackson - The Oklahoman

Bradford Now Knows Perils of Weak O-Line - Denver Post

What's Next for Oklahoma, Bradford? - Yahoo Sports

Status of Bradford Back in Question - Tulsa World

Negativity Building for Bradford in NFL - The Oklahoman

Bradford No Further Damage - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners No. 5 in Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPN

Bradford's Long-Term Future Unknown - Norman Transcript

Eldridge, K-State Time, Jackson, Williams - Tulsa World

Questions Still Unanswered for Bradford - ESPN

Bad Seasons Inevitable, Even for Sooners - The OU Daily

Perhaps Pelini Should Remember Tubbs - Lincoln Journal-Star

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas Jayhawks

KU Not Fooled by OU's Record - Lawrence Journal-World

Get a Dart, Pick the North - Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas vs. Oklahoma Team Matchups - Rock Chalk Talk

Bradford Out Against Kansas - Lawrence Journal-World

Big 12's Spread Works in NFL - Kansas City Star

Surplus of Conference Surprises - Lawrence Journal-World

First-Drive Touchdowns Are Key - University Daily Kansan

Penalty Flags Plentiful in Big 12 - Topeka Capital-Journal

Big 12 North is Up for Grabs - Lawrence Journal-World

A Plus From Weekend Loss - University Daily Kansan

Monday, October 19

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman: "Oklahoma football stands for something. Championships, yes, but something more. Big stages and big games and big shoulders. Oklahoma football has a responsibility to the game, a responsibility some shirk. But Florida State doesn't. Southern Cal doesn't. Miami doesn't. Georgia..."

Tramel: OU Football Stands for Something - The Oklahoman

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "The difference from a year ago was a result of both better play by OU's secondary and an inspired scheme devised by defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Redshirt freshman Joseph Ibiloye, a special teams player the first five games of the season, replaced middle linebacker Ryan Reynolds..."

Inspired Defensive Scheme, One Play Away - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Oklahoma Faces Issues on All Fronts - Norman Transcript

Jones: So Long Sam - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners Not Ready to Call It Quits - Tulsa World

Trotter: To Leave or Not to Leave - The Oklahoman

No Excuses From Oklahoma - Enid News & Eagle

Trotter: Defense Gives Sooners Hope - The Oklahoman

OU Wakes Up to Grim Reality - Norman Transcript

Hard Times Continue for No. 25 OU - Associated Press

Penalties, Simmons, Broyles, KU, Polls - The Oklahoman

Decisions Await Injured Bradford - New York Times

Landry's Team, Bad Blocking, Focus on Now - Tulsa World

Four Questions About Sooner Football - The Oklahoman

Bohls: Major Props to Sooners - Austin American-Statesman

Tramel: Bradford Have Made Difference? - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Hangs On in AP Top 25 - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Kansas Jayhawks

Keegan: Kansas Will Beat Sooners - Lawrence Journal-World

Mangino's Sunday Thoughts: Game 6 - Kansas City Star

Breaking Down the Kansas Jayhawks - The Oklahoman

Kerkhoff: Big 12 Conference Rewind - Kansas City Star

News Faces for Kansas Defense - Lawrence Journal-World

Three KU Answers from CU Game - Topeka Capital-Journal

McDougald, Run Game, Respect - Lawrence Journal-World

Sunday, October 18

William Wilkerson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "OU's defense harassed Texas quarterback Colt McCoy like he stole something throughout the first quarter and for most of the second. Last season's Heisman Trophy runner-up led the Longhorns' offense to just 24 yards in the first quarter and 99 for the half..."

Missed Opportunities Spell Doom - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From the Oklahoman: "OU was 70 yards away from victory, which on this afternoon meant the Sooners were at least 350 days away from beating the Longhorns. Seventy might as well have been 700. Texas beat OU 16-13 Saturday in a game the Sooner defense was going to have to win on its own and darn near did..."

No Sam, No Big 12 Title, No Magic - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Storybook Ending Ruined at Cotton Bowl - Tulsa World

Strong Defensive Performance Not Enough - The Oklahoman

Sooners Feel Texas-Sized Pain - Tulsa World

Another Chance, Another Loss - Norman Transcript

Forde: No Style Points for Texas in Messy Win - ESPN

Rhode: Don't Second-Guess Bradford - The Oklahoman

Fumbles Disrupt OU's Defensive Dominance - Tulsa World

Notebook: Hurst, Reynolds, Crowd - The Oklahoman

UT Does Enough to Shake OU - Austin American-Statesman

Bradford Sounds As If OU Career Is Over - CBS Sports

Klein: OU's Defense Can't Deliver in Final Act - Tulsa World

OU Couldn't Overcome Injuries, Texas - Norman Transcript

Reynolds Shines in Cotton Bowl Return - The Oklahoman

Where There's a Will, There's a Way for Texas - ESPN

Oklahoma Can't Convert TD Chances - Tulsa World

Texas Adjusts at Halftime - The Oklahoman

Bradford's Injury Dooms Oklahoma in Dallas - ESPN

Sooners Fall Short Without Bradford - College Football News

OU Notebook: Can't Run, Can't Win - Tulsa World

OU-Texas Report Card Not Pretty - The Oklahoman

Sooner Defense Can't Save Day - Dallas Morning News

Bradford Frustrated After Second Injury - USA Today

Five Plays That Shaped the Outcome - Dallas Morning News

Bradford Deserved Better Ending - Dallas Morning News

Malady Arises Again for Sooners - Muskogee Phoenix

Oklahoma's Offense Comes Up Short - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Friday, October 16

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "This game is huge. And the way we prepare for this game? A lot of the coaches have a little more zip and everybody moves around faster because we know the magnitude." Miller soaked up the on-site, sideline ambience in person last season. This year, he could have an impact...

Miller Stepping Up His Game - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy knows where he wants to be for the final minutes of Saturday's showdown with Texas. "I would love for the game to be close in the end, I would really love for the game to be in the defense's hands at the end of the game, I really would," he said..."

McCoy Wants Game in Defense's Hands - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Jeremy Beal Stays True to His Word - Tulsa World

Is Stoops Missing His Mojo? - Dallas Morning News

Tiebreaker Feud Made Rivalry More Bitter - The Oklahoman

Bradford Blistered Texas Secondary - Dallas Morning News

Dejuan Miller No Longer Lost in Shuffle - Tulsa World

Bradford's Return Ratchets Up Game - Yahoo Sports

Kevin Wilson: Offense is Almost There - The Oklahoman

OU-Texas Brings the Hype - San Antonio Express-News

OU's Kick Coverage Improved? - Tulsa World

Bad Blood Not New to Red River Rivalry - The Oklahoman

Bond Links OU, Texas Quarterbacks - USA Today

OU-Texas Daily Glance - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU, Texas Both Out to Right Wrongs - The Oklahoman

Johnson: Broyles Might Play for OU - USA Today

Plenty of Spice in Red River Rivalry - Sports Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Longhorns

McShay: Longhorns Have Holes on Defense - ESPN

Revenge Has to Be Factor for Horns - Orlando Sentinel

Time for Horns to Prove Themselves - Sporting News

Lamarr Houston Improving - Austin American-Statesman

McCoy Another Sooner Buster - San Antonio Express-News

Texas Needs Answer at RB - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Bohls: Lots Resting on Bradford - Austin American-Statesman

Return Game Adds Excitement - Houston Chronicle

Longhorns Face First Test in Oklahoma - ESPN

OU-Texas Hasn't Lost Luster - Austin American-Statesman

Notes on the Texas Longhorns - Houston Chronicle

UT's Goal Clear: Win 'Em All - Sports Illustrated

10 Good Minutes with Safety Earl Thomas - ESPN

Texas Pass Rushers Could Impress Scouts - CBS Sports

Thursday, October 15

From ESPN: "Coach Bob Stoops flashed a big grin as he recalled a 55-yard spiral by Bradford while warming up that afternoon. "It looked as pretty as it usually does," Stoops said. You can't say the same thing about the No. 20 Sooners as they prepare for their annual trip to the Cotton Bowl to meet their archrivals. For only..."

Video: Sam Bradford Thrives on Big Stage - ESPN

From the Norman Transcript: "One of these days, Mack Brown's going to find himself in a Red River Rivalry postgame press conference and, not being able to stand it, start answering questions for his players again. One of these days, a Sooner star will be born at the Cotton Bowl yet again, the way Josh Heupel..."

Why Not Saturday for Oklahoma? - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Broyles, Bradford, Clapp, Murray, Miller - The Oklahoman

OU Defense Not Up to Billing - Austin American-Statesman

Bradford Really Considering Coming Back in 2010? ESPN

Can Sooners Contend? - San Antonio Express-News

Red River Rivalry Daily Glance - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Defense Glad to Have Reynolds Back - Tulsa World

Everything Going Ryan Reynolds' Way - The Oklahoman

Sooners Accounting for Big Losses at TE, WR - ESPN

Up Close: Linebacker Ryan Reynolds - Tulsa World

Ryan Reynolds Earns Another Shot - Norman Transcript

Has OU-Texas Lost Some Luster? - FOX Sports

Gerald McCoy a Lombardi Semifinalist - Tulsa World

What to Watch in the Big 12 Conference This Week - ESPN

OU-Texas Chance for Turnaround - Associated Press

Broyles to Play Against Texas? - Dallas Morning News

Sooner Ground Game Might Provide Edge - NBC Sports

Predicting the OU-Texas Matchup - College Football News

Saturday's Gameday Routine for OU Fan - The OU Daily

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Longhorns

Horns Breathing Easier vs. OU - Austin American-Statesman

Texas Stronger, More Confident - San Antonio Express-News

Uncertainty Still Surrounds Texas RBs - NBC Sports

Acho Brothers Well-Versed - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Mack Brown Changes Blueprint - San Antonio Express-News

Hayes: Time for Horns to Prove Themselves - Sporting News

Griffin Prediction: Texas Will Beat Oklahoma - ESPN

Colt McCoy a Cotton Dandy - Houston Chronicle

Texas Still at Loss at Tailback - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

GameDay Makes Trip to Dallas - The UT Daily Texan

Wednesday, October 14

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Is it important to have Sam Bradford back for Texas? "The guy last year was the best player in college football. How can he not make a difference?" coach Bob Stoops said. "Sure he does. Absolutely he does. You're not talking about any old guy. He's been pretty..."

Bradford Sees More Progress - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "Right now, when it comes to identifying the most questionable link on OU's team, it's a toss up between the O-line and the receivers. That's not a good situation when you're about to face a unit that is ranked first in the Big 12 and fourth in the nation in total defense, holding opponents to..."

Sittler: Texas Defense Big Challenge for OU - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

OU, Texas Banged Up Heading Into Game - USA Today

Curtis: Bradford's Return Adds Spark - Sporting News

Red River Runs With Bitter Blood - Athlon Sports

Tramel: Uneasy Lies Head That Calls Plays - The Oklahoman

Bradford Eager to Face Horns - Houston Chronicle

Reynolds, Broyles, Leadership, Tested - Norman Transcript

Bradford, McCoy Have Friendly Rivalry - Tulsa World

Middle of OU Defense on Spot vs. Texas - The Oklahoman

Comparing Bradford, McCoy in Red River Rivalry - ESPN

Ryan Reynolds to Seek Sixth Year - Tulsa World

McCoy Has to Share Message - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Win Over Texas Would Help Blot Early Season - ESPN

All Eyes on OU-Texas Game, Again - NBC Sports

Tradition Keeps Game in Dallas - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

I-35 to be Clear of Construction for Game - The OU Daily

QBs Friends Despite Rivalry - Norman Transcript

Reynolds Applying for Medical Hardship - The Oklahoman

Red River Rivalry Daily Glance - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU to Embrace Spoiler Role in Dallas - Wichita Falls Times

Tramel: Right Play Call is Whatever Works - The Oklahoman

Previewing the 2009 OU-Texas Game - CBS Sports

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Longhorns

Receiver Shipley a Bona Fide Star - Houston Chronicle

McGee, Newton Might Still Play - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cotton Bowl Correct Choice - Austin American-Statesman

Shipley Emerges as Surprise - San Antonio Express-News

Shipley Could Be Best Player - Austin American-Statesman

Applewhite Optimistic on TBs - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Longhorns Getting Their Fill of Boomer Sooner ESPN

Newton, McGee Improving? - San Antonio Express-News

Texas Team Notes Heading to OU Game - USA Today

Keys to the OU-Texas Game - The UT Daily Texan

Defense Likely to Decide This OU-Texas - News 8 Austin

OU-Texas Matchups: OL - Austin American-Statesman

Tuesday, October 13

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Since Bob Stoops became coach, the Sooners have outrushed the Longhorns in six of the 10 Cotton Bowl collisions. They have won all six. The Longhorns have outrushed OU three times, and have gone 3-0 in the process. Once, in 2006, both teams rushed for 124 yards. But Texas..."

OU-Texas is Decided on the Ground - Tulsa World

Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News: "OU's front seven, led by tackle Gerald McCoy and linebacker Ryan Reynolds, remains a team strength, and UT's experience in the secondary makes the Longhorns better equipped to deal with the Sooners' passing attack than they were a year ago..."

Texas Defense Ready for OU - San Antonio Express-News

OU Football Headlines

Williams Has Priorities in Order - Longview News-Journal

Big 12 Not Same Since Stoops, Brown - Kansas City Star

Bradford Healthy for Horns - San Antonio Express-News

Simmons, Carter, Granger, ABC & OU - Tulsa World
OU Uncertainty at Receiver - Austin American-Statesman

Inside Look at Oklahoma Before Texas - USA Today

WR Broyles Might Play Against Texas - The Oklahoman

Red River Rivalry at a Glance - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU to be Without Brian Simmons - Associated Press

ESPN College GameDay to Host from Dallas - Tulsa World

Simmons' Injury Further Depletes Struggling O-Line - ESPN

OU, Texas May Both Be Stabilizing - Tulsa World

OG Brian Simmons Out for Texas - Norman Transcript

Stoops Compares Murray to Peterson - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Longhorns

Sophomore May Get the Call Against OU - ESPN

Defense Happy to See Bradford - Austin American-Statesman

Co-Starters at RB for Texas - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Rhode: Texas Happy to See Bradford - The Oklahoman

Brown Impressed With Bradford's Return - ESPN

Horns Prep for Oklahoma's Best - Houston Chronicle

Texas Has Stronger Secondary - Austin American-Statesman

Has Texas Bitterness Subsided? - Norman Transcript

Horns Need Convincing Victory for Polls - ESPN

Fozzy Whittaker to Start at RB? - Houston Chronicle

Colt McCoy Isn't Discounting OU's Strength - ESPN

Texas Defense Becoming Dominant - Associated Press

Monday, October 12

From the Oklahoman: "Miller showed, for the first time in a game, the play that made one Oklahoma cornerback compare him to NFL star Larry Fitzgerald during preseason camp. His 37-yard reception in the third quarter followed a 10-yard catch. Miller had more receiving yards on one play than he'd had in his entire..."

WR Dejuan Miller Tapping His Potential - The Oklahoman

Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated: "So how should Sooners fans feel heading into next week's Red River showdown with No. 2 Texas? Not overly optimistic, but a whole lot better than a week ago. There's no understating Bradford's importance. Even with such little help from his supporting cast, the unflappable junior..."

Mandel: Bradford Return Gives OU Boost - Sports Illustrated

OU Football Headlines

Jeremy Beal Says Secret is Preparation - The Oklahoman

Red Zone, Dejuan Miller, Dom Franks - Tulsa World

Rankings, Injuries, OU's Defense - Norman Transcript

Bradford, WRs, Broyles, Run Defense - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma, Texas Need to Improve Run Games - ESPN

OU-Texas Just Got More Interesting - College Football News

OU Must Follow Bradford - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Underdog Sooners Aim to Storm Texas - Tulsa World

Bradford Keeps Busy in Triumphant Return - Boston Globe

Sooners Looking Ahead to Matchup With Texas - ESPN

Stevens Boots, Offense Needs Finish - Enid News & Eagle

OU Notebook: How's Everyone Feeling? - Tulsa World

Carlton: Expect Defenses to Dominate - Dallas Morning News

OU Treating Red Zone Like Red Light - Associated Press

OU's Defense Bends But Doesn't Break - Norman Transcript

OU-Texas? Expect Another Dogfight - Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma Must Fill Gresham Void - Tulsa World

Bradford's Return Lifts Sooner Spirits - The Oklahoman

Bradford Sizzles With First Start Back With OU - ESPN

Trotter: Red Zone Failures Killing Sooners - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Longhorns

Focus on Run Doesn't Produce - Austin American-Statesman

Texas Defense Must Carry Team - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Texas RBs Iffy for Oklahoma Game - Sporting News

Texas Running Game Takes Hit - Dallas Morning News

Jordan Shipley Steals the Show - News 8 Austin

Texas Starts Tough Stretch - Austin American-Statesman

Texas Tumbles to No. 3 Before OU - Associated Press

Horns Brace for Bradford, Oklahoma - Rivals

Low-Scoring Affair in Dallas? - Austin American-Statesman

Breaking Down Texas Longhorns - The Oklahoman

Red River Rivalry Has It All - San Antonio Express-News

Injury Update on UT Tailbacks - Austin American-Statesman

No Offense in Texas Rally - Dallas Morning News

Longhorns Rally to Stay Perfect - The UT Daily Texan

Friday, October 9

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Amid the rainstorm that fell on Oklahoma's offense this week, the defense got a little wet, too. There are nine returning starters on that side of the ball and no injuries. And yet that group couldn't stop Miami when it counted last Saturday night. "It deserves to be criticized," Bob Stoops..."

Emig: Sooner Defense Aims to Improve - Tulsa World

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Optimism is necessary for the Sooners to make 2009 more than a forgettable epilogue to a memorable 2008 campaign. Williams says those who believe there's nothing left to play for couldn't be more wrong. "With a Big 12 championship comes another BCS shot," Williams said..."

Losses a Tough Pill for Trent Williams - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

LBs on the Hot Seat | Jones on the Hot Seat - The OU Daily

Bradford, Receivers, Baylor, Hostile Crowd - The Oklahoman

Sooners Getting Squeezed in Tight Games - Associated Press

Klein: Local Football Endures Rocky Start - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Baylor Bears

Sooners in Unfamiliar Territory at 2-2 - The Baylor Lariat

Third-Stringer Ready for Closeup - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

QB Goes from Third-String to Spotlight - Waco Tribune

Baylor-OU Position-by-Position Matchup - The Baylor Lariat

Thursday, October 8

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "After the touchdown, Kenney admitted he played with more confidence as the game went along, coming up with a pair of huge catches in the second half. He snagged a 12-yard grab on an out-route that converted a third-and-long into a first down. Later, Kenney reeled in a pass on a..."

Kenney Could Be What Sooners Need - The Oklahoman

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "The figurative thirst for blood on sports talk shows and Oklahoma fan Web sites has been prevalent, more so than anywhere outside the pages of an Anne Rice novel. Or Bon Temps, La. In the wake of the Sooners' 2-2 start and last Saturday's one-point loss at Miami..."

Critics Quick to Forget - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Sooners Expect to Take Criticism - Norman Transcript

Notebook: Bradford, Tress Way, Near Miss - Tulsa World

Jeremy Beal Sets Sooner Record - The Oklahoman

Sooners Open Big 12 Play vs. Baylor - Sports Network

Stoops: "Baylor Can't Wait to Play Us" - USA Today

Up Close: WR Cameron Kenney - Tulsa World

Trotter: OU Losing the Close Games - The Oklahoman

Dienhart: Bradford Still Coveted - Yahoo Sports

Bradford Sounds Eager to Go, But Will He Play? - ESPN

Stoops Defends Oklahoma's Offense - Associated Press

Emig: Why Bradford Will Play vs. Baylor - Tulsa World

Notes: Bradford, Beal, No Panic - Norman Transcript

Griffin: Baylor at Oklahoma a Two-Star Game - ESPN

Texas Licks Chops at Playing OU - Burnt Orange Nation

Texas Students Disappointed With Videos - Daily Texan

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Baylor Bears

Baylor Likes OU's Hostile Crowd - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Blocked Kicks Give BU Boost - Waco Tribune-Herald

Oklahoma vs. Baylor at a Glance - Associated Press

Know the Foe: Baylor Bears - Tulsa World

Finley Could Play vs. OU - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Secondary Ready to Challenge Big 12 - The Baylor Lariat

Predictions: Baylor at Oklahoma - College Football News

Wednesday, October 7

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Being 2-2 is a disappointment. To a man, the Sooners say the worst part a total of four points would have them undefeated. "I'd rather be blown out than get beat by one point twice," linebacker Travis Lewis said. "It hurts pretty bad." "When you lose by one point you..."

Shinn: The Shackles of Youth - Norman Transcript

From the Waco Tribune-Herald: "Every team in the Big 12 has to measure itself against Oklahoma because they've won four of the last five Big 12 championships," said Briles at his Tuesday press conference. "They're still a very good football team that's played a tough nonconference schedule. They take a lot of pride in being..."

QB Questions Cloud BU Visit to Norman - Waco Tribune

OU Football Headlines

Bob Stoops on the Defensive Again - The Oklahoman

Hoover: Sam's Eyes on Texas - Tulsa World

Bradford Still Question Mark - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Bradford: No Regrets Staying at OU - USA Today

Bradford Sounds Eager to Play, But Will He? - ESPN

Sittler: Bradford Shouldn't Play Again at OU - Tulsa World

Time for Stoops to Mess with Success? - Bleacher Report

Sam Bradford Finally Speaks His Mind - The Oklahoman

OU's Young Players Need to Step Up - Sports Illustrated

Bradford Has It All Figured Out - Norman Transcript

Fast Start, Faster Fizzle for Big 12 - Omaha World-Herald

Tramel: Strange Signals from Bradford - The Oklahoman

Kevin Wilson Responds to Criticism - Tulsa World

Texas Writers Provide Opinions - Austin American-Statesman

Stoops Comes to Defense of Offense - The Oklahoman

Emig: Stoops Earning His Money This Week - Tulsa World

Will Bradford be Back Soon? - Norman Transcript

Big 12 South Falling Short - San Antonio Express-News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Baylor Bears

Syzmanski Thinks He'll Be Ready - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Baylor's Florence Not Awed by First Start - ESPN

Baylor at Oklahoma Game Preview - CBS Sports

Tuesday, October 6

From the Topeka Capital-Journal: "Although tasty corny dogs, queasy carnival rides and reviled Longhorns await Oct. 17 at Fair Park in Dallas, believe Stoops when he says his team is focused on Saturday's game against Baylor. Yes, Baylor. No other choice exists for the Sooners. Now is when they need to regroup. And..."

Sooners Still a Factor in Big 12 - Topeka Capital-Journal

From the Columbia Missourian: "Oklahoma lost Saturday night at Miami, and fans are not accustomed to seeing the Sooners, the Big 12 champion three years in a row, lose many games early in the season. Stoops emphasized, however, that the football program has dealt well with adversity in the past. "We've been..."

Early Struggles Not New to Stoops - Columbia Missourian

OU Football Headlines

Emig: If Not Leadership, Performance? - Tulsa World

Injuries Have Smothered Sooners in 2009 - ESPN

Can Bradford Save Oklahoma's Offense? - Yahoo Sports

QB Situation No Distraction for Jones - The Oklahoman

OU Shouldering Yet Another Loss - KTUL Channel 8

Three Storylines from the Sooners - Tulsa World

Broyles Could Be Back Sooner - Norman Transcript

Stoops Defends Offensive Coordinator - The Oklahoman

Sooner Fans Upset With Playcalling - Tulsa World

Oklahoma Takes Hit With Injuries - Daily Kansan

Trotter: Looking Back at the WR Class - The Oklahoman

Bohls: Advice for Mr. Bradford - Austin American-Statesman

Bradford Update Later in Week - Tulsa World

Beal Nabs Helmet Sticker With Performance - ESPN

Sooners Featured in "By the Numbers" - NBC Sports

Dodd: Will Sam Bradford Play This Year? - CBS Sports

Bradford a Mystery, Broyles Out - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Drops to No. 20 in Power Ratings - FOX Sports

2009's Biggest Disappointments? - College Football News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Baylor Bears

Without Griffin, Baylor Season Still Has Potential - The Lariat

Big 12 Gets Down to Business - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Backup QBs Give Big 12 Teams Boost - FOX 4 Kansas City

Florence Flourishes in First Start at QB - The Lariat

Super Sub Florence Lifts Bears - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Monday, October 5

Andy Staples of the Sporting News: "Stoops understands his team doesn't have its best lineup on the field. He doesn't care. Saturday, he refused to make a single excuse. "I'm not going to sit here and accept it," Stoops said. "I understand it makes things more challenging and different. As I told the team, we're not..."

Staples: Shorthanded OU Outside of Title - Sporting News

John Rhode of the Oklahoman: "How a coach does against ranked opponents is a solid gauge as to whether he is worthy of Big Game status. Though Stoops has now lost three straight games against ranked opponents, he is still 33-15 (.688) overall with the Sooners. Based on how they feel about Stoops right now..."

Rohde: Stoops is Still "Big Game Bob" - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Sittler: Oklahoma Kicks Away BCS Dreams - Tulsa World

Four Questions About Sooner Football - The Oklahoman

Rebirth Needed for Sooner Receivers - Tulsa World

QB Caught in Miami Vise - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma Missing Out on Big Plays - Associated Press

Non-Conference Results Disappointing - Norman Transcript

How Things Have Changed Since 2007 Meeting - Rivals

OU Notebook - Second Time's the Harm - Tulsa World

Notebook: Sooner Special Teams Impress - The Oklahoman

Sooner BCS Dreams Come Crashing Down - ESPN

OSU Moves Past Sooners in Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPN

Trotter: Sooner Offense is In a Bind - The Oklahoman

Broyles, Playcalling, Defensive Breakdown - Tulsa World

Sooners Now Projected in Cotton Bowl - ESPN

Big 12 Not Elite as Last Year - Lawrence Journal-World

Forgettable Weekend for Big 12 Conference - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Baylor Bears

Third-Stringer Florence Leads Baylor Past Kent - ESPN

Freshmen Make Baylor Worth Watching - Waco Tribune

Freshmen Shine Through Injuries - Waco Tribune

Saturday, October 3

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "The challenge facing Oklahoma's defense tonight is layers deep. Start with a confident young quarterback in Jacory Harris, add three wide receivers at least 6-3 or taller, sprinkle in a pair of dangerous halfbacks in Graig Cooper and Javarris James, then mix with an offensive line featuring twin..."

OU Notebook: Miami Mystery - Tulsa World

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "I think it's a real test for everybody," defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "Pressure is getting the [quarterback] to hold the ball and feel uncomfortable, whether that's on third down or the early downs. For us to be successful, [we] have to keep people off-balance..."

It's Exam Time for OU's Defense - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Sittler: Is OU Defense Up to Challenge? - Tulsa World

Maisel: Best to Have Backup Plan at QB - ESPN

Tramel: OU Has Something to Prove - The Oklahoman

Jones Faces First Road Test at Miami - Tulsa World

Ten Good Minutes with OU DT Gerald McCoy - ESPN

How Far Have Sooners Come in Month? - Norman Transcript

Fast Facts on OU at Miami - San Antonio Express-News

Landry Jones' Task Is Simple at Miami - The Oklahoman

Three Storylines for the Sooners in Miami - Tulsa World

Will OU or Miami Save Its Title Chances? - Sports Illustrated

Fearless Prediction for OU at Miami - College Football News

OU Pregame: The Blitz Package - The Oklahoman

Spotlight Game: Oklahoma vs. Hurricanes - Sporting News

Oklahoma's Hopes Ride on Landry's Arm - Sports Illustrated

Business Time for Oklahoma at Miami - New York Times

Mandel: Predicting Miami Win Saturday - Sports Illustrated

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Oklahoma Game Will Define Hurricanes - Miami Herald

Stakes Are High for No. 17 Miami - Palm Beach Post

Canes Face Sooners in Saturday Nightcap - CBS Miami

Hurricanes Need Rush of Energy - Palm Beach Post

South Florida Hasn't Been Kind to OU - Florida Sun-Sentinel

Ray Armstrong Ready to Break Out? - Miami Herald

Pre-Fight Weighin for OU-Miami - Florida Sun-Sentinel

Friday, October 2

From the Orlando Sentinel: "Jones definitely has more game experience now that he has two starts under his belt, but he is no Bradford. And this is the best team he has faced as a starter. No, the Miami defense is not the Steel Curtain, but the Hurricanes will do enough to rattle him. I expect to see the Miami team we saw..."

Predictions: Oklahoma is Going Down - Orlando Sentinel

From NBC Miami: "From '85-'87, Barry Switzers' Sooners went 30-0 against the rest of America and 0-3 against Miami. No one got Switzer's goat like like the 'Canes, who called Brian Bosworth at 5:30 in the morning just for funsies, overcame a fumblerooski to take the '87 national championship, and had a mascot who..."

Miami-OU: There Will (Maybe) Be Blood - NBC Miami

OU Football Headlines

Tramel: It's All Riding on OU's Defense - The Oklahoman

English Semifinalist for Academic Award - Tulsa World

Hayes: Bradford, Jones and the Debate - Sporting News

Jones, Bradford, Does it Matter? - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Landry Jones to Start for Sooners at Miami - Tulsa World

Predictions 101: No. 8 OU at No. 17 Miami - NBC Sports

Jones Will Get Third Start on Saturday - Norman Transcript

Will Bradford Play in the Game at Miami? - ESPN

Tennell, Proctor, Carter, Hurricane Warning - Tulsa World

Dodd: Speculation About Bucks Never Stops - CBS Sports

Flu, Copycats, Playoff, Oklahoma Roots - The Oklahoman

Sooners to Stay With Jones - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Are Sooners Up to Speed? - The Oklahoman

Griffin: Sitting Bradford Looks Like Wise Decision - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Miami Hurricanes

Swagger Justified if Canes Beat OU - Palm Beach Post

LB Sean Spence Has Something to Prove - Miami Herald

Harris Newest Member of Miami QBs - Orlando Sentinel

Hurricanes Look to Get Back to Basics - The Oklahoman

Injury Report: Canes Short at Safety - Miami Herald

Hurricanes' Hankerson Catching On - Palm Beach Post

Pair of Hurricane Safeties to Miss OU Game - Miami Herald

Offense Trying to Avoid Finesse Label - Florida Sun-Sentinal

Bradford Won't Start Against Hurricanes - Miami Herald

Thursday, October 1

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Left tackle, however, still looms large in the Oklahoma-Miami rematch at Land Shark Stadium. Trent Williams, who moved over from the right side to replace Loadholt this season, will protect the blind side of Bradford or Landry Jones from Miami's rotation of defensive ends..."

Up Close: Senior OT Trent Williams - Tulsa World

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Early success has not spoiled the good-natured, wide-eyed youngster who grew up tending cows and horses and hurling bales of alfalfa onto a flat-bed trailer on ... how many sun-baked acres was that? "Too many to count," Evans replied, dressed for a post-practice interview..."

Ranch Kid Ready to Work Hard - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

DE Jeremy Beal Focuses on Studying - Norman Transcript

Sooner Defense Surges After Quarterback Change - ESPN

Could Sam's Return Provide Montana Magic? - Tulsa World

Bradford, Non-Conference, Coach V - Tulsa World

Big 12 Conference Predictions for Week 5 - ESPN

The Falls and Rises of OU and Miami - The Oklahoman

Bradford Needs to Return Quickly - New York Daily News

Fearless Predictions for the Big 12 - College Football News

OU, Miami Renew Classic Rivalry - Associated Press

Sooners Focus on Miami Quarterback - The OU Daily

Bradford Practices, No Decision Made - The Oklahoman