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Bedlam Kickoff Time Set: ABC has set the starting time for Oklahoma's game with Oklahoma State for 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 26. It will be the regular season finale for both teams. The Big 12 Conference's television partners are yet to complete their selections for the Nov. 12 games. ABC has placed a hold on both that game and the Texas Tech-Oklahoma State game for its 11 a.m., time slot. The decision as to which game ABC will choose will come on Sunday. If the OU-A&M game is not selected by ABC, it could go to FSN for a 6 p.m., kickoff. FSN, which must wait for ABC's selection before it can announce its own, will choose either that game or Colorado-Iowa State. There is no word yet on television or starting time for Oklahoma's game at Texas Tech on Nov. 19. (SoonerSports PR)
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Venables Proud of Defense: Defensive coordinator Brent Venables' mother passed away Tuesday night, and several players said they wanted to get a win in honor of his loss. The Sooners had nine sacks and allowed just 283 yards. "It's almost overwhelming the support you sometimes don't realize you have until you're faced with some tough situations," Venables said. "Collectively, we kind of all pulled through it together." (Dallas Morning News) Peterson yards combined: Peterson's 36-yard TD run on his second play from scrimmage totaled more yards than his last four games combined. Peterson did not play against Baylor but tallied four yards on 16 rushes against Kansas State, Texas and Kansas. (Sooner Sports Release) Gutierrez Injured: The sophomore running back suffered what's believed to be a dislocated elbow with a possible small fracture. The injury to his right arm came in the first quarter and Gutierrez did not return. He had the elbow iced and in a sling. (Injury Report from NewsOK.com) Dream came true: Senior cornerback Chijioke Onyenegecha said he dreamed of making an interception against Nebraska and returning it for a touchdown. That's exactly what he did in the second quarter. Onyenegecha jumped in front of Zac Taylor's pass and dashed 63 yards to give OU a 21-3 lead. "Before the play, I told [safety Reggie Smith] that I was going to jump into the flats," Onyenegecha said. "I jumped it, and he threw it right there. I focused on watching the ball into my hands, and I caught it." (Dallas Morning News) Peterson the Difference Maker: "You can't put what he means to us in words," OU fullback J.D. Runnels said. "You can tell the difference between Adrian with the ankle (injury) and plain old Adrian." Plain old Adrian is the type of player capable of breaking big runs on any play. The Sooners had been without it in their previous three games. They'd also lacked the ability to wear down a defense. Peterson brought that to the table Saturday, too. "He's a hard man to take down," Nebraska defensive lineman Jay Moore said. "I had him a couple times and he's strong. He's a heck of a back, you know. He’s by far the best we've played so far." (Norman Transcript) Sooners Streakin: Oklahoma has now won is last 12 straight regular season contests against the Big 12 North Division, dating back to the Sooners' last trip to Nebraska in 2001 when the Huskers prevailed, 20-10. (Sooner Sports Release) Sooner Football Articles Around the Globe Sooners hold off Nebraska in Lincoln: SoonerSports.com A healthy Peterson leads Sooners past Cornhuskers: The Oklahoman
Run on fake field goal sets up Sooners' game-winning TD: The Oklahoman Inside the Box Score: Dvoracek's interception: The Oklahoman
OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
Sooners only one win from a bowl: The Oklahoman
Nebraska QB Taylor gracious with Sooners: The Oklahoman
Coaching call -- Taking the wind: The Oklahoman
Venables thankful for support: The Oklahoman Good win warms Sooners on breezy day: The Oklahoman Winning always the best tradition: Norman Transcript
Big win in Lincoln: Norman Transcript Sooners stop Nebraska surge: Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma continues to salvage season: Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Peterson, Sooner D rough up NU: Lincoln Journal Star
Blackshirts discover Peterson is the real deal: Lincoln Journal Star
Stoops' gambles pay off: Lincoln Journal Star Peterson, Oklahoma Knock Off Nebraska: Washington Post
Sooner is better: Omaha World Herald Sooners repel Huskers: Charlotte Observer Sooners hand Huskers 2nd straight home loss: Arizona Republic OU’s Peterson back: Lawrence Journal World Oklahoma Holds Off Nebraska: The Ledger
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Oklahoma defeats Neb. 31-24: Adrian Peterson ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns and Oklahoma held off Nebraska's comeback bid to win 31-24 Saturday, giving the Cornhuskers back-to-back home losses in the same season for the first time since 1968. Peterson, coming off an ankle injury that limited him for a month, scored a 36-yard touchdown on his first carry. He added a 2-yard TD run in the second quarter as Oklahoma broke out to a 24-3 lead. Nebraska put together two straight TD drives in the second half to pull within a touchdown before the Sooners escaped with their first win in Lincoln since 1987. The Huskers, who lost 34-31 to Texas Tech here on Oct. 8, dropped consecutive home games for the first time since losing three in a row 37 years ago. Oklahoma (5-3, 4-1 Big 12) won its third straight and extended its regular-season winning streak over North Division opponents to 12. The Sooners haven't lost to a North team since a 20-10 defeat at Nebraska in 2001. Nebraska (5-3, 2-3) has now lost three of its last four after a 4-0 start. (Yahoo! Sports) Oklahoma Quick Stats... Rhett Bomar 15-29, 170 yards, 0 TDs, 0Ints Adrian Peterson 24 rushes, 142 yards, 2 TDs, 58 long More to come
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles No change for Baker: Sophomore free safety Lewis Baker was responsible for Baylor's late, long touchdown pass last week. But coaches said Baker has been playing well and that they don't anticipate a change at the position. "Lewis has been playing awfully good," coach Bob Stoops said. "He understands the mistake he made. It's just a situation we've got to learn from, and hopefully not (have) happen again." Baker, a converted linebacker, started the first two games of the season at strong safety. He has started the last two at free safety. Co-defensive coordinator Bobby Jack Wright, who coaches the secondary, said Baker got caught too close to the line of scrimmage while disguising a pass coverage, and wasn't able to get back to his deep position in time. (NewsOK.com) Change in Surface: Saturday's game will mark the first time this season Oklahoma has played on an artificial surface. It also will be just the second true road game for the Sooners, who lost at UCLA in their first one. Two weeks ago, they beat Kansas in a contest held in Arrowhead Stadium at Kansas City, Mo. They also played Texas in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. (Husker Extra) Articles Spanning the Nation on Sooner Football Ah You has taken long road back: The Oklahoman
Gutierrez making most of chance: Norman Transcript
Huskers, Sooners Get History Lesson On Rivalry: KOTV Parity leaves OU's season uncertain: Enid News A Fading Rivalry: Oklahoma Daily
Sooners must battle Cornhuskers, Lincoln: Oklahoma Daily
It's still Oklahoma at Nebraska - sort of: Dallas Morning News Someday, Huskers and Sooners will be back among the best: Kansas City Star
It just doesn't seem like Oklahoma week: Lincoln Journal Star
Stuntz not averse to talking his 15 minutes of fame: Lincoln Journal Star OU backups excel in Peterson's absence: Lincoln Journal Star
Sooners still very talented: Grand Island Independent Sooners, Cornerhuskers will rise: News & Observer, NC
NU prepares for fierce Sooner pass rush: Huskers.com
NU-OU weird for Taylors: Huskers.com Sooners seek sweep of Big 12 North: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Neb. hopes for a shot at AD: Nebraska linebacker Bo Ruud said Tuesday that he and his teammates welcome the opportunity to face Peterson, OU's All-American running back. "He's a great player and you always want a team's best shot," Ruud said. “I personally would kind of like him to play because he's their best player and one of the best running backs in the nation. I'd like to play against him." (NewsOK.com) OU-Neb Rivalry: Athletic director Joe Castiglione said Oklahoma-Nebraska is still "the classiest rivalry in college football." It didn't seem like it last season when Nebraska coach Bill Callahan ran out of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium calling OU fans "[expletive] hillbillies." They returned in kind by throwing oranges onto the field as the Sooners marched toward the Orange Bowl. "I think there were a lot of unfortunate circumstances around that whole day," Bob Stoops said. "I don't think Bill means that by any means. There's no bad blood, at least not on our part." (Dallas Morning News) Peterson Watch: Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson, who has missed all or most of the last three games with an ankle injury, is getting more repetitions in practice than he has the past two weeks. "He's improved," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "We're more encouraged than we have been at any other time. We'll still need to see what happens later on in the week. There's just a difference in practice and making those cuts on gameday. (NewsOK.com) No regret for Neb. Quarterback and Norman native: Oklahoma only called a time or two, maybe talked to Zac Taylor at summer camps, and then it wasn't long before the realist in Taylor took over. The Sooners weren't too interested in the quarterback even though he was right there in their back yard. And Taylor, although OU football was all he had ever known, was OK with it. Taylor will be Nebraska's starting quarterback Saturday when he plays against OU for the first time. Growing up in Norman, Okla., he always had hopes of it being the other way around. (Omaha World-Herald) Did you Know? Some perspective for restless OU fans: According to statistics released this week by the media-relations department at Illinois, Oklahoma has played the third-most freshmen (12) in NCAA Division I-A -- behind Arkansas and Duke and ahead of Kentucky. The Sooners (4-3, 3-1 Big 12) are the only team among the four with a winning record. The record of the other teams combined is 4-17, 0-12 in conference games. (Star-Telegram) Down year not getting to Stoops: The Oklahoman
Gutierrez makes the most of unexpected opportunity: The Oklahoman Tulsa Union DB gets offer from Sooners: The Oklahoman
OU's 1955 and 1956 national champions -- Where are they now?: Norman Transcript
Historic rivalry: Norman Transcript Oklahoma Football Notepad: Norman Transcript
Jones shines as NFL's leading rookie receiver: Oklahoma Daily
Norman's own, Taylor brings irony to rivalry: Dallas Morning News
OU hillbilly talk fades away: Omaha World-Herald Huskers getting off on the wrong foot: Omaha World-Herald
Husker coach praises OU defense: Lincoln Journal-Star OU coaches have faith in running backs: Husker Extra Different Stoops emerges: Knoxville News Sentinel
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Peterson says he's ready to go: Running back Adrian Peterson said he will be ready to play this week against Nebraska after sitting out Saturday against Baylor in hopes of finally getting over a sprained ankle. In his first public comments in weeks, Peterson said he was happy to see Jacob Gutierrez run for 173 yards as the Sooners won in double-overtime. But Peterson made it clear he's itching to get back on the field. "Sitting down was the best thing for me instead of going out there and trying and suffering another injury or something like that," Peterson said after Monday's practice. "But when the game started, I couldn't believe that I couldn't get out there and play." (Dallas Morning News) More on Wilson, and Hickson injuries: Wilson remains OU's leading receiver (19 catches for 241 yards) despite missing the last two games with an injured foot. However, the senior receiver said Monday that he feels good, and he should play Saturday at Nebraska. The prognosis for backup running back Donta Hickson isn't as good. Hickson, who has 115 yards rushing this season, injured an ankle last week in practice. He sat out the Baylor game and might have to miss the Nebraska game. Hickson did not practice Monday. "No, (he's) still very limited," Stoops said. "He's more unlikely (to play)."(NewsOK.com) Cornhuskers' Taylor was once a Sooner faithful: The Oklahoman
OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
Gutierrez seizes chance, game ball: Oklahoma Daily
OU's Peterson -- 'I'll be ready to go': Norman Transcript
Huskers getting off on the wrong foot: Omaha World-Herald
OU coaches have faith in running backs: Lincoln Journal Star Injured Sooners practice: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners seek Sweep of Big 12 North: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Hartley Special Teams Player of the Week: Oklahoma's Garrett Hartley is the SBC Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week. The sophomore kicker made all three of his field goal attempts, including a pressurized try at the end of the first overtime, to help the Sooners knock off Baylor, 37-30, in double overtime Saturday on Owen Field. It marks the second consecutive week that an OU player has received one of the weekly Big 12 awards. Rufus Alexander captured the defensive honor for his play against Kansas. Hartley's three field goal makes represented a career high. He was good on attempts from 32, 25 and 39 yards. The latter of those came at the end of the first overtime and forged a 30-30 tie. The kick also forced the second overtime period in which OU prevailed on a 21-yard pass from Rhett Bomar to Juaquin Inglesias. Hartley made the extra point after that play before Baylor's ensuing possession. Hartley made all three of his point after touchdown kicks and booted four touchbacks on kickoffs. Other Big 12 honors for the week went to Missouri quarterback Brad Smith on offense and Iowa State cornerback LeMarcus Hicks on defense. (Sooner Sports Release) Stoops hopes to have back his running backs: After Oklahoma's top three tailbacks on the depth chart -- Adrian Peterson, Kejuan Jones and Donta Hickson -- missed Saturday's game, OU coach Bob Stoops said Sunday he hoped to have all of them back for the Nebraska game. However, he said he can't be sure at this juncture. Peterson missed the game because of an ankle injury suffered on Oct. 1, Jones was suspended for what a source said was a curfew violation and Hickson sat out with an injured ankle. On Jones, Stoops said Sunday that the senior would be back playing this week. As for Hickson, Stoops said: "It's an ankle and we'll see (about his availability)." Peterson has been hobbled the past three games, but the game against Baylor was the first time he didn't test the ankle. (NewsOK.com) No one knows what they'll get from Sooners and Huskers: The Oklahoman
OU questions and concerns: The Oklahoman
Taking the good with the bad: Norman Transcript
Sooners don't have time to feel fortunate heading to Nebraska: Oklahoma Daily
Stoops sees struggles in victory: Dallas Morning News
Sooners make due without Peterson: Lincoln Journal-Star
Sooners edge Bears: Rhett Bomar threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Juaquin Iglesias in the second overtime to lift Oklahoma to a 37-30 win Saturday night against Baylor and maintain the Sooners' perfect record in the series.The Bears' hopes for their first win against Oklahoma ended when Shawn Bell's fourth-down pass fell incomplete. The Sooners rushed out onto the field in jubilation, and Baylor players walked to the locker room with their helmets in their hands. The win moved the Sooners (4-3, 3-1 Big 12) above .500 for the first time this season and continued an undefeated streak against Baylor, which has lost all 15 games against Oklahoma in a series dating back to 1901. The Bears (4-3, 1-3) rallied from 11 points down to pull within two on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Bell to Dominique Zeigler with 1:17 left. Bell then scrambled for the 2-point conversion to tie it. A desperation pass by Bomar fell incomplete as time expired in regulation, and the teams exchanged field goals in the first overtime period. After consecutive runs by Jacob Gutierrez to start the second overtime, Bomar dropped back on third-and-6 and found Iglesias in the right corner of the end zone. The completion gave him a career-high 269 passing yards and the Sooners the win. With Adrian Peterson out with a sprained ankle and backup Kejuan Jones suspended, Gutierrez was forced to make his first start at tailback and had 173 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries. (Yahoo! Sports) OU gets past Baylor in OT, 37-30: Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma - 37, 479 yards offense Baylor - 30, 294 yards Final/Double OT OklahomaRushing: | Player | Att | Yds | Lg | Avg | TD | | Gutierrez, Jaco | 28 | 169 | 28 | 6.0 | 2 | | Patrick, Allen | 15 | 49 | 7 | 3.3 | 0 | | Bomar, Rhett | 8 | -17 | 5 | -2.1 | 1 | | Totals... | 51 | 201 | 28 | 3.9 | 3 | Passing:
| Player | Cmp | Att | Yds | Lg | Int | Sck | TD | | Bomar, Rhett | 23 | 41 | 248 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | | Totals... | 23 | 41 | 248 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Baylor respects OU talent: The Sooners (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) have won all 14 meetings against the Bears (4-2, 1-2). But this is, without question, the closest Baylor has been to OU's level in years. "I have a lot of respect for Oklahoma and their talent," Morriss said. "They are kind of a sleeping giant right now, especially offensively. They've got the talent; they just haven't put it together yet." OU's best offensive player, running back Adrian Peterson, should dress. It's unclear if he will actually get more than a handful of carries, though, if any. His status is a game-time decision. (Dallas Morning News) Oklahoma Homecoming: Oklahoma celebrates homecoming when Baylor visits Owen Field on Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick shortly after 6 p.m. and will be televised by Fox Sports Net. The broadcast will mark the 36th consecutive game that Oklahoma has played on TV. The streak will extend to 37 straight after ABC announced that the network will show the Nebraska game on Oct. 29 in Lincoln. The Sooners, playing at home for the first time since Oct. 1, hope to string together their first back-to-back victories of the season after last week’s 19-3 triumph over Kansas at Kansas City. (SoonerSports.com) Articles Dvoracek making most of second chance: The Oklahoman
Alexander shines through OU struggles: The Oklahoman OU-Baylor Storylines: The Oklahoman
A quick reminder for fans headed to Norman: The Oklahoman
OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
Friendly competition: Norman Transcript
Play well from the start and the issue goes away: Norman Transcript
Oklahoma-Baylor Preview: Dallas Morning News
Freshman wideout Kelly regaining stride: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Playing field levels for OU-Baylor: Waco Tribune
Baylor vs. Oklahoma -- Five things to watch for: Waco Tribune Tim Griffin: Alamo Bowl eyes big names: San Antonio Express BAYLOR AT OKLAHOMA: Houston Chronicle Sooners find gem in frosh receiver Kelly: KU sports
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles OU Fans expect tighter security tomorrows game: As Oklahoma prepares to host Baylor in Big 12 football action this Saturday, fans planning to attend are reminded of procedures relating to their visits to Gaylord Family -- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. As recommended in a recent letter from OU President David Boren to season ticket patrons, all those attending the game are encouraged to arrive early to allow for security checks at stadium gates. To expedite stadium entry, fans are encouraged to travel light. Only those bags or items required for medical or child care needs, a woman's small purse, and/or an empty, clear personal-sized container suitable for drinking water will be permitted. Prohibited items include all bags, backpacks, video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs, and large purses ( larger than 10" by 10"). Security personnel will strictly enforce this ban on these items and patrons are not permitted to bring more than one acceptable bag into the stadium. The university also has discontinued pass outs for those individuals wishing to exit the stadium and return during the game. Only re-entry precipitated by an emergency will be considered. Fans that depart for emergency situations will only be allowed to re-enter with a pass out check and ticket. Those departing the stadium for any reason other than an emergency will not be permitted to re-enter. A complete guide for attending games at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is available on the OU Athletics Department's official Web site, SoonerSports.com. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all procedures to enhance their enjoyment of the games. (Sooner Sports Release) Articles Bomar, Kelly make key connections: The Oklahoman
Mildren's option -- more broadcasting: The Oklahoman
Bears could pose threat to Sooners: Oklahoma Daily Trying to get bowl eligible: Norman Transcript
OU, Baylor fans expect tighter security: Dallas Morning News
Defense lifts less-than-vintage Sooners: Waco Tribune
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Peterson Update: OU coach Bob Stoops said a decision on tailback Adrian Peterson's status for Baylor probably will not be made until Friday, and perhaps not until Saturday. Stoops said Peterson, who is nursing a sprained right ankle, went through limited participation in practice Wednesday. "We backed him off by the end (of practice)," Stoops said. "Friday, we'll probably have a better feel. It's a day-by-day deal. It is getting better. How much better it will be by Saturday, we'll see." (NewsOK.com) Cummings Surgery: Freshman tight end Aaron Cummings underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a broken ankle, according to Stoops. Cummings, who was redshirting this season, injured the ankle during practice last week. "It went well," said Stoops of the surgery. "He'll be fine." (NewsOK.com) OU's Dvoracek drawing praise: The Oklahoman
Hickson stepping out of the shadows: The Oklahoman
Sooners have playmaker in Kelly: Norman Transcript No national title, but Sooners still drawing interest: Enid News & Eagle
Former NFL player returns to OU to pursue a second degree: Oklahoma Daily
OU expects big thing from their smallest players: Oklahoma Daily This Week in OU History: Oklahoma Daily
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Peterson is wait and see game: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said a decision on Adrian Peterson availability for Baylor won't be made until Thursday. He wants to see how Peterson practices before fully evaluating his status. "And I'm not playing here with that," Stoops said. "I think it's been obvious, we've tried to play him. And like I said, when you get into game speed and really need to push off and make a game-type cut, when it comes to that, he has been a little more tender than he thought he would be. Stoops was asked if he was delaying the decision to make sure Baylor has to prepare for the Sooners with Peterson factoring into the gameplan. "(Baylor) would have to answer that," Stoops said. "I don't know that it would change their thought-process a whole lot. Like we have been, we're going to work towards and do our best to have him ready." (Norman Transcript) Wilson would like to play Cooper at Center: Wilson said he'd like to play true freshman Jon Cooper at center more, but he's not wanting to create potential problems with the center-quarterback exchange. OU had problems earlier this season with fumbled snaps. Cooper has played at center and right guard. But senior Chris Bush has been at center since the Kansas State game on Oct. 1 and has not had problems with the snap. (NewsOK.com) Injury updates: Stoops said he expects receiver Travis Wilson (ankle), guard Davin Joseph (neck), safety Lewis Baker (dizziness) and cornerback Marcus Walker (knee) to all practice this week. He said cornerback Eric Bassey (thigh) “is closer” to returning and “there’s a decent chance he could play,” but center Chris Chester (knee) is out. (Norman Transcript) OU defense hungry for more big plays: The Oklahoman
Peterson may not take field against Baylor: The Oklahoman Peterson May Sit Out Baylor Game: ChannelOklahoma.com Stoops Burned Timeout To Encourage Review Of Play: KOTV Sooners seeking first back-to-back wins: Texas Team 4 News
Sooners seeking consistency: Norman Transcript OU's Kelly excited to get involved in offense: Dallas Morning News OU's production idles without protection: Dallas Morning News
Sooners hope to run on Baylor: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Morriss wary of 'sleeping giant': Waco Tribune
Baylor, Nebraska tickets available: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Peterson may sit out Baylor: Running back Adrian Peterson did not practice Monday and probably will not practice again this week as coaches and trainers try to get his injured right ankle back to full strength. Coach Bob Stoops said this may be the best way to get Peterson fully healed. It's possible that Peterson will not play against Baylor. Against Kansas on Saturday, it was clear that Peterson was still bothered by the injury suffered several weeks ago as he ran five times for minus-4 yards and fumbled a pitch. (Dallas Morning News) Rufus named Big XII Defensive Player of the Week: Oklahoma linebacker Rufus Alexander has been named the Big 12 Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in OU's 19-3 win over Kansas, Saturday. The junior registered 10 tackles, three for losses, broke up one pass, was credited with one quarterback hurry and made an important interception during the game. The pick came in the third quarter when Alexander wrestled the ball away from Kansas' Derek Fine at the Sooner two yard line. The play prevented the Jayhawks from closing in on a touchdown that might have knotted the game at 10-10. Alexander helped key a defensive effort that stymied Kansas all night. The Jayhawks rushed 22 times for just 11 yards and gained only 86 yards through the air on 11 completions in 30 attempts with three interceptions. Alexander is Oklahoma's leader in tackles (53) and tackles for loss (10, tied with Dusty Dvoracek). He also has six pass deflections, five QB hurries, one sack, one fumble recovery and one interception. Other Big 12 honors for the week went to Texas Tech quarterback Cody Hodges on offense and Missouri's Adam Crossett on special teams. (SoonerSports PR) Huskers Sooners on ABC: ABC has picked up the Oklahoma at Nebraska football game on Oct. 29. The network has set the kickoff time for 11 a.m. That means OU's string of televised games will now extend to 37 in a row. The two rivals, who will not meet in the next two seasons as part of the Big 12 Conference's scheduling rotation, are colliding for the 82nd time. The Sooners hold a 41-37-3 series lead, including last year's 30-3 triumph in Norman. The last time the two played in Lincoln, Neb., was Oct. 27, 2001, when the No. 3-ranked Huskers prevailed over the No. 2-ranked Sooners, 20-10. (SoonerSports) Baylor wants to bowl: The Oklahoman
OU, Huskers set game time: The Oklahoman OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
Sooners beginning to get well: Norman Transcript
Linemen ready to make impact: Oklahoma Daily
Sooners 'D' up: Oklahoma Daily
Stoops called timeout for chance at instant replay: Dallas Morning News
Big 12 Report: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Sooners host Bears for Homecoming: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Joesph looks OK: Oklahoma senior offensive lineman Davin Joseph suffered a neck injury Saturday against Kansas. The All-America candidate didn't play the second half, but the injury does not appear serious. "Everything to this point is checking out OK, so hopefully it isn't too much," OU coach Bob Stoops said Sunday of the injury. "I'm guessing (Joseph) should be ready to go this week." Senior receiver Travis Wilson and senior defensive back Eric Bassey -- both starters -- missed Saturday's game. Wilson has an ankle injury, and Bassey has an injured quad muscle. Sophomore defensive back Marcus Walker has been hampered by a knee injury suffered in practice before the Texas game. (NewsOK.com) OU officials to hand out Evacuation plans at Saturday's game: OU officials will be handing out more than programs at Saturday's home football game. University president David Boren said fans will also get an evacuation plan when they walk in the gates to see the Sooners play Baylor. The move is in reaction to the explosion outside the stadium just over two weeks ago. Joel Hinrichs III died after police said he set off a bomb in an act of suicide, as he sat on a bench next to George Lynn Cross Hall. (Channel Oklahoma.com) Sooners put coaches' halftime instructions to use vs. Kansas: The Oklahoman
OU offense has heartbeat: Oklahoma Daily
Lineman hurt in Sooners' win: Oklahoma Daily Oklahoma offense has heartbeat: CSTV.com Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News
OU-Baylor Saturday night at Owen Field: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Instant replay helps the Sooners: Instant replay helped the Sooners keep an interception in the third. OU's Rufus Alexander and Kansas' Derek Fine both went after a pass, and the pair came crashing down at the OU 1. Officials on the field ruled that Fine made the catch even though both were grabbing at the ball. However, a camera angle from the back of the end zone showed Alexander had possession once the players fell to the ground. The call was reversed, and OU took over at its own 2-yard line. (Dallas Morning News) Peterson says he is OK: OU tailback Adrian Peterson limped off the field in the second quarter Saturday night, gingerly favoring that sprained right ankle. He did not play again. But he did not reinjure the ankle, according to coach Bob Stoops. Afterward, Peterson said he was fine. "I'll be all right," he said. "I'm all right." Peterson rushed five times for minus-4 yards. His long run was 1 yard. And he lost a second-quarter fumble, giving Kansas possession at the OU 19. He did not play in the second half. "It's just hard to get a feel for how he's gonna be able to push through it and how effective he's gonna be," Stoops said. "We just didn't feel that he felt as comfortable as he needs to." Stoops said he believed Peterson would be able to practice more this week in preparation for Baylor. (NewsOK.com) Defense sets the tone as Sooners beat Jayhawks: The Oklahoman
Rocky ride for offense: The Oklahoman
OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
OU-Kansas highlights: The Oklahoman
Wolfe's interception return: The Oklahoman Kelly and Bomar connect: The Oklahoman Close calls -- Field goal and int: The Oklahoman
Big D in KC: Norman Transcript
Other than the defense, it's time for excuses: Norman Transcript
KU can't reach end zone, falls to OU: Kansas City Star
Even downtimes don't discourage true Sooner fans: Kansas City Star
Sooners not great, but good enough: KUSports From the other side: OU wins, but questions remain Lawrence Journal-World
Sooners smother KU: Topeka Capital-Journal
KU sputters again in loss to Sooners: Wichita Eagle Struggles continue, but it's an OU win: Dallas Morning News
Sooners' defense does the job: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners Shutdown Jayhawks 19-3 Instead of playing in an NFL venue, maybe Kansas should have moved Saturday's tilt to West Junior High School in Lawrence. Maybe there the Jayhawks' putrid offense wouldn't have felt so out of its element. One measly field goal. That's all Kansas could muster in a 19-3 loss to the Sooners at Arrowhead Stadium. Poisoned with four turnovers from quarterback Brian Luke, the Jayhawks' offense mustered just 106 total yards and failed to reach the end zone for the second consecutive game. Even worse was that the humiliating performance came before 54,109 fans who descended upon Arrowhead hoping to see the Jayhawks upset last year's national title game loser. The game was the first Kansas has ever played in the Kansas City Chiefs' facility. After the way the Jayhawks played Saturday, they may not get asked back. The loss was the third straight for Kansas, which fell to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in league play. Oklahoma improved to 3-3 and 2-1.(Kansas City Star - Stats)
Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles Peterson expected to play: OU All-American running back Adrian Peterson is expected to play after being limited to only 10 yards on three carries in last week's 45-12 loss to Texas because of a sprained right ankle. "He certainly gets our attention," KU defensive coordinator Bill Young s | |
