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Oklahoma prediction: What will a Brent Venables-led Oklahoma team look like?
When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gaylord Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.
Data: Oklahoma (0-0, 0-0); UTEP (0-1, 0-1)
Final assembly: Oklahoma defeated UTEP 56-7 on Sept. 2, 2017, in Norman.
TV: FOX
The Sooners memo all through the low season has been “Staff #128″. It’s additionally Staff No.1 for brand new head coach Brent Venables as a head coach.
Oklahoma takes the sector on Saturday for the primary time in a very long time with a head coach that was not inside to this system.
They loaded up throughout the low season, buying key hires to the teaching workers, poaches from the switch portal and a handful of freshmen which are anticipated to play instantly.
The Sooners and Miners have met 4 instances and all 4 have been convincing Oklahoma wins. The newest was a 329-yard, three landing efficiency from quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2017.
Jeff Lebby makes his return to Massive 12 play for the primary time since his 2008-2016 tenure at Baylor. His offense might be headed by a reunion with quarterback Dillon Gabriel being his sign caller, whereas they have been collectively at UCF in 2019.
Gabriel is coming off three-years beginning with the Knights, throwing for over 8,000+ complete yards and 70 passing touchdowns. Earlier than his season-ending damage final 12 months, he threw for 814 yards and 9 touchdowns in three video games.
The Sooners’ operating assault might be led by senior Eric Grey. After transferring from Tennessee final 12 months, Grey anticipated to make a leap in manufacturing, however was overshadowed by Kennedy Brooks.
2023 – Eric Grey RB – Oklahoma
Breakout candidate, actually like his potential. Was very productive taking part in second fiddle final season. Has Spiller model of twitchyness (not such a fantastic comp now 😔). Possesses persistence earlier than attacking the gaps.
Simply wants to carry down RB1 position pic.twitter.com/oERrOmEy7y
— James Matthew Hill 🇬🇧🏈 (@OverTheHillUK) May 2, 2022
His move catching means makes him one of the vital versatile backs within the convention and may get fairly a couple of touches on this recreation.
Oklahoma usually makes use of 2-3 operating backs a recreation, so anticipate fellow veteran Marcus Main to get carries, alongside extremely touted freshman duo Gavin Sawchuk and Jovantae Barnes getting carries within the second half.
Marvin Mims and Drake Stoops are the lone constant gamers out large, and Stoops is the back-up on the Sooners depth chart that was launched Monday. Theo Wease is in his fourth season at Oklahoma however struggled to seek out the sector and when he did, lacked consistency in manufacturing.
Sophomore Jahlil Farooq is anticipated to be a playmaker and will get a variety of seems to be in opposition to the Miners. Freshman Jaydon Gibson might be one other title to control, as he stands 6-5 and had a 95-yard touchdown within the Spring Sport.
Of their week one matchup in opposition to North Texas, the Miners struggled severely at operating the soccer, with 107 yards on 30 carries.
They went away from the bottom recreation within the second half in an try to get again within the recreation, with junior quarterback Gavin Hardison ending with 48 move makes an attempt. It didn’t lead to many finish zone throws, as he completed with one landing and a 43.7% completion share.
The gunslinger had two essential targets of their season-opener, with sophomore large receiver Tyrin Smith and senior Reynaldo Flores combining for 15 catches, 249 yards and a landing.
I might anticipate UTEP to not abandon the run recreation so shortly and depend on operating backs sophomore Deion Hankins and senior Ronald Awatt to steer the dashing assault.
The Miners’ move protection was not ideally suited final week, giving up three touchdowns to North Texas’ quarterback Austin Aune. With Gabriel getting settled in, I anticipate him and Lebby to overwhelm the Miners.
With Venables coming in, I anticipate a stingy protection that has a solidified playmaker at each degree of the sector. Jalen Redmond being a backup on the depth chart shouldn’t be a fear, with the Sooners having depth up entrance and veterans within the secondary.
I believe the Miners run recreation can have some success early, with Oklahoma breaking in a brand new linebacking core, however not sufficient to make this recreation shut. The Sooners roll in recreation one underneath Venables and deal with the Miners with relative ease.
Rating: Oklahoma 55, UTEP 10
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How to watch Texas A&M Aggies vs Oklahoma Sooners: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | January 12
The Texas A&M Aggies (8-7) will try to stop a three-game road skid when taking on the Oklahoma Sooners (13-3) on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Lloyd Noble Center, airing at 5:00 PM ET on SEC Network.
Texas A&M is coming off of a 90-49 loss to South Carolina in its last game on Thursday.
Prepare for this matchup with everything you need to know about Sunday’s college hoops action.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M: How to watch on TV or live stream
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Texas A&M scoring
- The Sooners put up 24.5 more points than the Aggies allow (64.8).
- Oklahoma is 13-3 when scoring more than 64.8 points.
- Oklahoma is 8-7 versus the spread and 13-3 overall when scoring more than 64.8.
- Texas A&M is 2-3 versus the spread and has an 8-5 record overall when conceding fewer than 89.3 points.
Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M computer pick
- Prediction:
Oklahoma 81, Texas A&M 62
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Heard scores 18, Oklahoma State women continue hot start with 64-57 win over No. 17 West Virginia
Associated Press
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 18 points and Oklahoma State made the clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 West Virginia 64-57 on Saturday.
The Cowgirls were sitting on a 6-57 lead when they missed a 3-pointer put Heard snagged the rebound and scored on a putback. As the Mountaineers attacked the basket on the other end, Tenin Magassa came up with a big block.
When West Virginia missed its last three shots in the final 30 seconds of the game Alexia Smith grabbed teh rebounds and she contributed the final points from the foul line with 11.4 seconds left.
Anna Gret Asi added 12 points and Micah Gray 11 for the Cowgirls (14-2, 4-1 Big 12 Conference), who are off to their best start since going 17-1 in 2013-14. Smith had 12 rebounds and Magass had five blocks.
Kylee Blacksten scored 16 points to lead West Virginia (13-3, 3-2) but only had three after the first quarter. JJ Quinerly added 10, nine below her average.
Oklahoma State was averaging more than 85 points a game but won two games in a row scoring 64. The Cowgirls held Cincinnati to 48 points and West Virginia to 27 below their league-leading average of 84.
Heard’s three-point play three minutes into the fourth quarter had the Cowgirls up 58-47 but West Virginia scored the next seven to get with 58-55 with 2:54 to play as Oklahoma State was missing seven-straight shots.
Blacksten started and ended a 12-0 run with 3-pointers that gave the Mountaineers a 17-7 lead but Gray and Asi hit consecutive 3s and the Cowgirls got within 24-23 at the end of the first quarter.
The two teams combined to make 17 of 29 shots with Blacksten scoring 13 points.
The teams cooled off the the second quarter, combining tor 7-of-23 shooting and 10 turnovers but West Virginia upped the lead to 38-33 at halftime.
Oklahoma State scored the first seven points of the third quarter and outscored the Mountaineers 17-7 to take a 50-45 lead into the fourth quarter. The Cowgirls made just 2 of 15 shots and had six turnovers as only two players score. Six different players scored for OSU, which went 7 of 10.
Oklahoma State plays at Houston on Tuesday. Colorado is at West Virginia on Wednesday.
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Which NFL playoff teams have players with Oklahoma ties? We break it down
Two-Minute Drill: Bucs make playoffs, Dolphins don’t; Jags lose in OT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and will host a postseason game next weekend during the wild car round of the NFL playoffs.
The NFL Playoffs are upon us, and every team that made the postseason has at least one player with connections to our state. Some played Oklahoma high school football. Others spent all or some of their college years here at OU, Oklahoma State or elsewhere.
Here’s a look at the NFL players with a chance at a Super Bowl LIX ring:
Los Angeles Chargers
Tony Jefferson, S, OU: Came out of retirement this season after spending a year as a scout for the Ravens. Spent time on the practice squad, but played in five of the Chargers last six regular season games.
Houston Texans
Joe Mixon, RB, OU: After spending his first seven seasons in Cincinnati, Mixon had a Pro Bowl season in Houston, rushing for over 1,000 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren, RB, OSU: Took a small step back behind Najee Harris, rushing for a career-low 511 yards. But Warren was sidelined for a couple of games with a back injury and has been strong of late.
Devin Harper, LB, OSU: Has been on Pittsburgh’s practice squad all season after being waived by Cincinnati.
Baltimore Ravens
Mark Andrews, TE, OU: Arguably the best tight end in football. Has a career-high 11 touchdown catches this season after escaping injury in August when he was involved in a major car accident.
Justice Hill, RB, Tulsa Booker T. Washington HS/OSU: Back-up to standout Derrick Henry. Hill missed the last two games of the regular season after suffering a concussion.
Charlie Kolar, TE, Norman North HS: The third leg of the Ravens’ talented tight end group, pairing with Andrews and Isaiah Likely. Kolar, who went to Iowa State, has a career-high nine catches and 131 receiving yards.
Tylan Wallace, WR, OSU: Having a career year in his fourth season with the Ravens, catching a career-high 11 passes for 193 yards. Scored his first NFL receiving touchdown in Week 10 against the Bengals.
Denver Broncos
Nik Bonitto, LB, OU: A first-time Pro Bowler who has been mentioned in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation. Has 13.5 sacks, the first Bronco with double-digit sacks since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb.
Marvin Mims, WR, OU: Another Pro Bowler. Speedy wideout is second on the team with 503 receiving yards and six touchdown catches. Also returns punts and kicks.
Ben Powers, OL, OU: Started every game for the Broncos at left guard. Third consecutive season he has logged over 1,000 snaps, the first in Baltimore, the last two in Denver.
Delarrin Turner-Yell, S, OU: On the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Has not played a snap for the Broncos this season.
Tanner McCalister, DB, OSU: On the practice squad. Spent his final college season (2022) at Ohio State after four years in Stillwater.
Buffalo Bills
Jordan Phillips, DT, OU: Has played in five games since being released by Dallas in November and signed the very next day by Buffalo. Played for the Bills in two previous stints.
Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs, RB, Tulsa McLain HS: Rushed for a team-high 1,329 yards in his first season with the Packers. The Alabama product has a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns, too.
Alex Hale, K, OSU: Has spent his entire rookie season on the Packers’ practice squad.
Marquis Hayes, OL, OU: On the practice squad. Second-year pro has yet to make his NFL debut.
Philadelphia Eagles
Grant Calcaterra, TE, OU: Started a career-high 13 games, logging career bests in catches (24) and receiving yards (298). After medically retiring and leaving OU following the 2019 season, finished his college career at SMU.
Jalen Hurts, QB, OU: In the MVP hunt before Philly sidekick Saquon Barkley stole everyone’s spotlight. Hurts missed the Eagles’ last two regular season games after suffering a concussion.
Lane Johnson, OL, OU: Earned his fifth invitation to the Pro Bowl this season. May well add another All-Pro honor. Made 14 starts at right tackle.
Washington Commanders
Tyler Ott, LS, Jenks HS: Tenth-year pro who played collegiately at Harvard is in his first season with Washington. Named a Pro Bowl alternate.
Chris Paul, OL, Tulsa: Guard has played in six games this season as a reserve.
Tress Way, P, Tulsa Union HS/OU: Making only his second playoff appearance in 11 seasons in Washington. The team captain and fan favorite set the franchise record for career punting yards earlier this season.
Austin Seibert, K, OU: Has been on injured reserve since missing a field goal and two extra points against Dallas. Made all his PATs and 27 of 29 field goals before that. Missed the two games prior with a hip injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield, QB, OU: Having his best pro season, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. Pro Football Focus passing grade of 82.4 ranks just behind Josh Allen, ahead of Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes.
Sterling Shepard, WR, Heritage Hall HS/OU: Resurrected his career in Tampa Bay. After eight seasons with the Giants, the last two of which were rough, Shepard has 32 catches for 334 yards and one touchdown.
Minnesota Vikings
Brian Asamoah, LB, OU: Reserve has played in 14 games this season, his third in Minnesota.
Jalen Redmond, DL, Midwest City HS/OU: One of the best comeback stories this season. Spent last season out of the NFL, then played in the UFL, hooked on with the Vikings’ practice squad but elevated and played in seven of the past eight games, starting two.
Walter Rouse, OL, OU: Made his NFL debut in Week 13 against the Cardinals but has not played otherwise.
Los Angeles Rams
Neville Gallimore, NT, OU: Has played in 14 games and made four starts in his first season with Rams. Spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Dallas.
Drake Stoops, WR, OU: Undrafted free agent has spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad.
A.J. Green, CB, OSU: Has been on the practice squad all season after spending the previous four seasons in Cleveland.
Kansas City Chiefs
Marquise Brown, WR, OU: Missed the first 14 games of the season due to a shoulder injury. Had nine catches in the two games he played since returning.
Creed Humphrey, OL, Shawnee HS/OU: Continues to build his case as the best center in the NFL. Stalwart and leader of KC’s offensive line. Has made 67 consecutive starts.
Wanya Morris, OL, OU: Second-year pro has made 11 starts this season. Bounced between left tackle and right tackle, the position at which he seems more natural.
Samaje Perine, RB, OU: Reserve power back has played in all of Kansas City’s games this season. Often used in short-yardage situations.
James Winchester, LS, Washington HS/OU: No current long snapper has been more consistent longer. One of only six current players on the Kansas City roster to be part of the franchise’s three most recent Super Bowl titles.
McKade Mettauer, OL, OU: Undrafted free agent signed by Kansas City, then placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during a preseason game.
Detroit Lions
Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Wagoner HS/OSU: On injured reserve since Week 13 when he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Chicago. Prior to that, he’d played in 10 games, starting six, with 43 tackles and two sacks.
Did we forget someone? If you know of another player with ties to the state of Oklahoma in the NFL Playoffs, email Jenni Carlson at jcarlson@oklahoman.com.
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