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Three-Star 2025 Defensive Lineman Includes Oklahoma State in Top 9 Schools
Mike Gundy and the rest of the Oklahoma State coaching staff have been nothing short of hot on the recruiting trail through April. They’ve landed seven of their eight commits to their 2025 recruiting class in the last month — the very class which includes two four-stars and six three-stars.
After flipping four-star quarterback and Baylor commit Adam Schobel — the No. 39 player in Texas and No. 17 quarterback in the nation — the Cowboys have the potential to continue riding the hot streak.
On Wednesday, 2025 three-star defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu released his top nine programs, narrowing down his recruitment. Oklahoma State joined Arkansas, Oregon, Texas A&M, California, Florida, USC, Washington and LSU on Ukponu’s list of programs he’s interested in joining.
The Cowboys have already hosted Ukponu on an official visit. They made a strong impression on the 2025 defensive lineman.
“It was a great experience,” Okponu told On3. “It was my first official visit, so I didn’t know what to expect. They showed me a great time. It was my second time there and the coaches showed love. I also got to interact with the players and I really liked it.”
The Cowboys have been securing commits after official visits, clearly making a strong impression when taking recruits around their spring practices. The Denton, TX, native has visited every program listed except USC and Washington.
Ukponu — a 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman — is the No. 161 player in Texas and No. 114 player in the nation at his position, according to 247Sports.
Adding Ukponu would just be adding to an incredible Oklahoma State 2025 recruiting class that ranks No. 23 in the nation, according to 247Sports. They’ve got talent on both sides of the ball coming in, but they’ve got more offensive recruits coming in than defensive, and Bryan Nardo could use as much help as possible as he continues to find his footing coaching in a power conference.
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39 states join Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond in push to pass Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a coalition of 39 attorneys general in an attempt to pass the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act.
Drummond says this legislature would help give tribal communities equal access to federal law enforcement resources, effectively protecting Native American children and increasing public safety across Oklahoma.
“Tribal communities deserve equal access to federal law enforcement resources. This legislation will help protect Native American children and increase public safety across Oklahoma by ensuring our tribal partners have the skilled assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service when they need it most.”
The act was introduced by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R), who represents Oklahoma in Washington D.C.
Drummond says this push comes amidst the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons) crisis affecting native communities.
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Red November was made complete by No. 8-ranked Oklahoma’s 17-13 win over LSU.
The score perfectly reflects what these 2025 Sooners have become: A defensive juggernaut that is either aided by their timely offensive or able to overcome mistakes.
Oklahoma’s offense shot itself in the foot with three interceptions, two setting up the Tigers in great field position deep in OU territory. The Sooner defense answered the call on the first one and took the ball right back when Peyton Bowen (87.4 overall grade per Pro Football Focus on 49 snaps) made a leaping interception.
Playing in his final game on senior night, Gracen Halton made a number of great plays, including a forced fumbled where he blew up a reverse before it could even begin.. He finished with an 83.3 grade on 31 snaps.
Fellow senior linebackers Kip Lewis (74.9 grade on 43 snaps) and Kobie McKinzie (53.9 on 21 snaps) pitched in steady performances and did most of their work containing LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren from making plays with his feet.
Here are the snap counts and PFF grades for the Sooners’ defense:
The offense didn’t do itself many favors early on. The poor play bled well into the second half following a 3-3 tie at intermission.
John Mateer’s back-to-back interceptions in the third quarter set the stage for a rewrite of the script from the late-third quarter on. The Sooner quarterback’s three interceptions put the team at a disadvantage, but his two touchdowns overcame his mistakes.
Mateer finished with a 56.9 overall grade on all 68 snaps.
The offensive line was forced to move Febechi Nwaiwu to center, with Ryan Fodje returning to right guard. The line held their own against a talented LSU defense. Nwaiwu finished with a 57.7 grade while Fodje earned a 63.0 grade. Both played all 68 snaps.
Isaiah Sategna III was the hero once again for the offense. His long touchdown helped propel Oklahoma into the playoffs. Sategna capped off his impressive season with a 68.8 overall grade on 63 snaps.
Here are the snap counts and PFF grades for the Sooners’ offense:
Matt Campbell reflects on Iowa State football’s 2025 season
Hear from Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell on how the Cyclones approached the up-and-down season.
Iowa State football will have several players out for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma State.
The Cyclones have eight players listed as “out” and one listed as “game-time decision” for the contest against the Cowboys, according to the Big 12-mandated availability report, which was released 90 minutes before Saturday’s game.
Iowa State-Oklahoma State is scheduled to kick off on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPNU.
Here is the latest injury report, released 90 minutes before kickoff.
Iowa State football players out vs. Oklahoma State
- DB #2 Jamison Patton
- WR #4 Xavier Townsend
- DB #19 Ta’Shawn James
- LB #34 Beau Goodwin
- DB #36 Carson Van Dinter
- DB #38 Eddie Lemos
- DB #44 Wyatt Archer
- OL #73 Deylin Hasert
Iowa State football players game-time decisions vs. Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State football players out vs. Iowa State
- OLB #0 Malik Charles
- QB #8 Hauss Hejny
- CB #10 Kale Smith
Oklahoma State football players game-time decision vs. Iowa State
- RB #20 Rodney Fields Jr.
- DT #99 Iman Oates
- OL #51 Austin Kawecki
- TE #82 Quinton Stewart
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