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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Florida (48) 1606
2 Utah (16) 1519
3 Southern California (1) 1481
4 Texas 1478
5 Oklahoma 1391
6 Alabama 1264
7 TCU 1193
8 Penn State 1153
9 Ohio State 1013
10 Oregon 997
12 Texas Tech 916
16 Oklahoma State 534
19 Missouri 435

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Florida (60) 1524
2 Southern California 1393
3 Texas 1389
4 Utah (1) 1375
5 Oklahoma 1333
6 Alabama 1157
7 TCU 1114
8 Penn State 1091
9 Oregon 1011
10 Georgia 904
12 Texas Tech 867
16 Missouri 549
18 Oklahoma State 480

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Florida (50) 1602
2 Oklahoma (9) 1540
3 Texas (6) 1530
4 Alabama 1410
5 Southern California 1372
6 Penn State 1259
7 Utah 1225
8 Texas Tech 1193
9 Boise State 1101
10 Ohio State 1069
13 Oklahoma State 853
25 Missouri 150

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Oklahoma (31) 1482
2 Florida (26) 1481
3 Texas (4) 1408
4 Southern California 1309
4 Alabama 1309
6 Penn State 1193
7 Utah 1134
8 Texas Tech 1132
9 Boise State 1034
10 Ohio State 1004
14 Oklahoma State 722
23 Missouri 218

Harris Poll
1 Florida (77) 2776
2 Oklahoma (26) 2699
3 Texas (9) 2616
4 Alabama 2442
5 Southern California 2413
6 Penn State 2186
7 Utah (1) 2119
8 Texas Tech 2090
9 Boise State 1938
10 Ohio State 1858

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Alabama (62) 1620
2 Florida (3) 1516
3 Texas 1488
4 Oklahoma 1480
5 Southern California 1355
6 Penn State 1257
7 Utah 1216
8 Texas Tech 1197
9 Boise State 1103
10 Ohio State 1069
14 Oklahoma State 798
19 Missouri 479

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Alabama (58) 1521
2 Oklahoma (2) 1397
3 Texas 1396
4 Florida (1) 1385
5 Southern California 1298
6 Penn State 1176
7 Utah 1153
8 Texas Tech 1116
9 Boise State 1044
10 Ohio State 999
15 Oklahoma State 613
17 Missouri 470

Harris Poll
1 Alabama (107) 2815
2 Florida (4) 2619
3 Texas (1) 2575
4 Oklahoma 2569
5 Southern California 2378
6 Penn State 2177
7 Utah (1) 2111
8 Texas Tech 2090
9 Boise State 1937
10 Ohio State 1856
14 Oklahoma State 1217
18 Missouri 896

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Alabama (63) 1622
2 Florida (2) 1512
3 Oklahoma 1486
4 Texas 1482
5 Southern California 1352
6 Penn State 1238
7 Texas Tech 1212
8 Utah 1206
9 Boise State 1064
10 Ohio State 1043
11 Oklahoma State 997
12 Missouri 917

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Alabama (56) 1518
2 Oklahoma (4) 1412
3 Florida (1) 1401
4 Texas 1370
5 Southern California 1288
6 Penn State 1157
7 Utah 1153
8 Texas Tech 1073
9 Boise State 1033
10 Ohio State 994
11 Missouri 896
12 Oklahoma State 858

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Alabama (42) 1601
2 Texas Tech (21) 1574
3 Florida (2) 1476
4 Texas 1437
5 Oklahoma 1369
6 Southern California 1310
7 Penn State 1178
8 Utah 1158
9 Boise State 1098
10 Ohio State 1017
11 Oklahoma State 987
12 Missouri 913

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Alabama (45) 1508
2 Texas Tech (15) 1465
3 Florida (1) 1373
4 Texas 1322
5 Oklahoma 1305
6 Southern California 1245
7 Utah 1113
8 Penn State 1093
9 Boise State 1023
10 Ohio State 957
11 Missouri 894
12 Oklahoma State 838

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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OU's bowl scenarios: Norman Transcript

OU by the numbers: The Oklahoman

No game bigger than OU-Tech: The Oklahoman

OU Football Storylines: The Oklahoman

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Alabama (44) 1604
2 Texas Tech (21) 1574
3 Florida 1467
4 Texas 1437
5 Oklahoma 1375
6 Southern California 1311
7 Penn State 1161
8 Utah 1157
9 Boise State 1110
10 Ohio State 1009
11 Oklahoma State 963
12 Missouri 913

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Alabama (44) 1508
2 Texas Tech (17) 1469
3 Florida 1348
4 Oklahoma 1314
5 Texas 1300
6 Southern California 1268
7 Utah 1104
8 Penn State 1074
9 Boise State 1028
10 Ohio State 936
11 Missouri 883
13 Oklahoma State 808

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Alabama (46) 1600
2 Texas Tech (12) 1528
3 Penn State (6) 1525
4 Florida (1) 1398
5 Texas 1353
6 Oklahoma 1324
7 Southern California 1250
8 Oklahoma State 1198
9 Boise State 1030
10 Utah 1028
13 Missouri 830

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Alabama (40) 1498
2 Penn State (14) 1437
3 Texas Tech (6) 1409
4 Oklahoma (1) 1290
5 Florida 1268
6 Southern California 1232
7 Texas 1227
8 Oklahoma State 1066
9 Utah 1018
10 Boise State 958
13 Missouri 794

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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BCS Standings
1 Texas .998
2 Alabama .950
3 Penn State .926
4 Oklahoma .827
5 USC .782
6 Georgia .770
7 Texas Tech .743
8 Florida .730
9 Oklahoma State .675
10 Utah .670

Full BCS Standings at FOXSports.com

AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Texas (65) 1625
2 Alabama 1542
3 Penn State 1503
4 Oklahoma 1361
5 Florida 1337
6 Texas Tech 1280
7 Southern California 1234
8 Georgia 1212
9 Oklahoma State 1168
10 Utah 1027
14 Missouri 791

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Texas (58) 1522
2 Alabama 1439
3 Penn State (3) 1414
4 Oklahoma 1265
5 Texas Tech 1246
6 Southern California 1228
7 Florida 1199
8 Georgia 1137
9 Utah 987
10 Oklahoma State 972
14 Missouri 740

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Texas (65) 1625
2 Alabama 1543
3 Penn State 1506
4 Oklahoma 1358
5 Florida 1307
6 Southern California 1292
7 Oklahoma State 1252
8 Texas Tech 1194
9 Georgia 1117
10 Ohio State 1053
16 Missouri 568
19 Kansas 364
22 Tulsa 321

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Texas (58) 1522
2 Alabama (1) 1436
3 Penn State (2) 1413
4 Southern California 1264
5 Oklahoma 1218
6 Texas Tech 1210
7 Florida 1184
8 Oklahoma State 1083
9 Georgia 1067
10 Ohio State 995
16 Missouri 551
18 Kansas 342
19 Tulsa 328

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Texas (39) 1599
2 Alabama (26) 1582
3 Penn State 1492
4 Oklahoma 1306
5 Florida 1284
6 Southern California 1247
7 Texas Tech 1210
8 Oklahoma State 1184
9 Brigham Young 1131
10 Georgia 1081
11 Missouri 984
16 Kansas 620

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Texas (44) 1505
2 Alabama (14) 1452
3 Penn State (3) 1416
4 Southern California 1198
5 Texas Tech 1195
6 Oklahoma 1147
7 Florida 1145
8 Brigham Young 1143
9 Georgia 1010
10 Oklahoma State 958
12 Missouri 886
15 Kansas 676

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Oklahoma (51) 1608
2 Alabama (13) 1537
3 Missouri (1) 1487
4 LSU 1444
5 Texas 1374
6 Penn State 1287
7 Texas Tech 1163
8 Southern California 1137
9 Brigham Young 1103
10 Georgia 1014
16 Kansas 623
17 Oklahoma State 565

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Oklahoma (60) 1524
2 Missouri 1404
3 LSU (1) 1398
4 Alabama 1339
5 Texas 1305
6 Penn State 1203
7 Texas Tech 1101
8 Brigham Young 1086
9 Southern California 1055
10 Georgia 937
15 Kansas 667
17 Oklahoma State 523

Record: The Sooners have been ranked No. 1 more than any team in college football (97 weeks), Notre Dame (95 weeks).

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Oklahoma (43) 1599
2 Alabama (21) 1565
3 LSU 1466
4 Missouri (1) 1453
5 Texas 1362
6 Penn State 1252
7 Texas Tech 1105
8 Brigham Young 1098
9 Southern California 1087
10 South Florida 1035
16 Kansas 650
21 Oklahoma State 277

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Oklahoma (57) 1520
2 LSU (1) 1399
3 Missouri 1398
4 Alabama (2) 1350
5 Texas (1) 1310
6 Penn State 1146
7 Brigham Young 1054
8 Texas Tech 1047
9 Southern California 990
10 [t] Georgia 888
10 [t] South Florida 888
16 Kansas 555
22 Oklahoma State 229

Last Time: The last time Oklahoma was ranked No. 1 December 2003 against Kansas State in Big 12 Championship.

Record: The Sooners have been ranked No. 1 more than any team in college football (96 weeks), Notre Dame (95 weeks).

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Oregon State defeats No. 1 USC: Less than two weeks ago, Southern California established itself as the country's top team when it routed No. 5 Ohio State. Rekindling the magic of the glory years of Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush was short-lived and its national championship hopes are in jeopardy. Oregon State stunned the visiting Trojans, 27-21, Thursday night for the first jaw-dropping upset of the season. The Beavers (2-2) turned the national title race on its ear and the reverberations can be heard in Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Missouri. (New York Times)

Where does it leave OU?
Scenario 1: Possibly No. 1 with a big win over No. 23 TCU this weekend, and a close Georgia and Alabama game.

Scenario 2: Possibly still No. 2 with No. 3 Georgia playing No. 8 Alabama, an impressive win against Alabama could close the slim 9 point advantage Oklahoma has over Georgia.

Scenario 3: No. 4 Florida plays Mississippi, who only trails OU by 42 points in the Associated Press poll. A blowout win by Florida and close games for Georgia and OU could leave Florida No. 1. (Top 25)

AP Poll:
2. Oklahoma (0 1st place votes) 1484 points
3. Georgia (2 1st place votes) 1475
4. Florida (1 1st place vote) 1442

Schedule this weekend:
12:30 CT - Mississippi at Florida
6:00 CT - TCU at Oklahoma FSN
6:45 CT - Alabama at Georgia ESPN

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Southern California (62) 1621
2 Oklahoma 1484
3 Georgia (2) 1475
4 Florida (1) 1442
5 LSU 1363
6 Missouri 1360
7 Texas 1174
8 Alabama 1132
9 Wisconsin 1091
10 Texas Tech 962
18 Kansas 555
24 TCU 117

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Southern California (56) 1517
2 Oklahoma (2) 1424
3 Georgia (2) 1388
4 Florida (1) 1345
5 Missouri 1284
6 LSU 1247
7 Texas 1143
8 Wisconsin 1041
9 Texas Tech 944
10 Alabama 939
18 Kansas 506
23 TCU 151

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

Sooners most tangled in Web: Tulsa World

A weekend to forget for OU fans: Tulsa World

Broyles a local talent: Norman Transcript

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Stoops not paying attention to rankings: For now, Sooner coach Bob Stoops isn't paying much attention. "In the end, it's a long year," he said. "All we can focus on is being the absolute best we can be each time we play. "(The ranking) really doesn't do anything to us right now. We have so many more games to play." As the season evolves, Stoops said, the rankings become more relevant. "It's a long way to earn your way to something like that," he said. "That's what our focus will be on, earning it. Earn it each week and not get ahead of yourself." (The Oklahoman)

Power Rankings: Oklahoma # 2 in the latest FoxSports.com College Football Power Rankings only trailing USC.

Stoops -- Don't worry about rankings: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Granger has sprained foot: The Oklahoman

OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

Stoops dismisses the hype: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: Tulsa World

Listen to an interview Monday with Bob Stoops: Tulsa World

There's no whining about Granger's injury: Tulsa World

Consider yourselves warned: Tulsa World

Stoops -- Retaliation might have caused Granger's injury: ESPN.com CFB Blog

Sooners looking fine after first three games: ESPN.com CFB Blog

Future opponent -- TCU not ranked, but it's only a matter of time: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners sure look bound for national title game: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 could rule Heisman ceremony: NBC Sports

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Southern California (61) 1596
2 Oklahoma 1485
3 Georgia (2) 1437
4 Florida (1) 1414
5 Missouri 1389
6 LSU 1274
7 Texas 1140
8 Wisconsin 1076
9 Alabama 982
10 Auburn 958
11 Texas Tech 904
19 Kansas 445

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Southern California (57) 1518
2 Oklahoma (1) 1423
3 Georgia (2) 1393
4 Florida (1) 1335
5 Missouri 1294
6 LSU 1233
7 Texas 1128
8 Wisconsin 1027
9 Auburn 955
10 Texas Tech 887
19 Kansas 416

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes)
1 Southern California (33)
2 Georgia (23)
3 Oklahoma (2)
4 Florida (4)
5 Ohio State (1)
6 Missouri (6)
7 LSU (1)
8 Texas
9 Auburn
10 Wisconsin
12 Texas Tech
13 Kansas

USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Southern California (38)
2 Georgia (18)
3 Oklahoma (3)
4 Florida (3)
5 Ohio State (1)
6 Missouri
7 LSU (2)
8 Texas
9 Auburn
10 Wisconsin
11 Kansas
12 Texas Tech

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes)

1 Southern California (21)
2 Georgia (20)
3 Ohio State (15)
4 Oklahoma (2)
5 Florida (5)
6 Missouri (1)
7 LSU (1)
8 West Virginia
9 Auburn
10 Texas
12 Texas Tech
14 Kansas

USA Today's Coaches Poll

1 Southern California (23)
2 Georgia (20)
3 Ohio State (10)
4 Oklahoma (2)
5 Florida (3)
6 LSU (3)
7 Missouri
8 West Virginia
9 Texas
10 Auburn
12 Kansas
13 Texas Tech

Full top 25 at ESPN.com

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Here's a look at Oklahoma Sooners in preseason college football rankings.

Kansas City Star...
Oklahoma No. 5 - All systems are go for another successful season, but there are some questions, especially on defense. Oklahoma is breaking in a total of four new starters at linebacker and in the secondary. - Blair Kerkhoff

Los Angeles Times...
Oklahoma No. 5 - Sooners fans would probably circle the wagons and agree on this: It's just not good enough winning the Big 12 Conference title while ruining Missouri's national championship hopes.That was nice, but it's time for Oklahoma to hit another gusher. - Chris Dufresne

Fort Wort Star-Telegram...
Oklahoma No. 5 - The Sooners are stocked with talent, but lost some key players and need a young secondary to mature quickly.

SportingNews...
Oklahoma No. 4 - The new trick on offense will be a no-huddle, which was installed during the spring. It took some getting used to, but coaches believe the kinks will be worked out this fall. - Blair Kerkhoff

The Grand Rapids Press...
Oklahoma No. 2 - The offensive line is the nation's best and RB DeMarco Murray, who was injured after taking the team lead with 764 rushing yards last year, is a potential breakout star. - David Mayo

The Arizona Republic...
Oklahoma No. 2 - Quarterback Sam Bradford could become a Heisman candidate behind one of college football's great offensive lines. - Doug Haller

Lexington Herald-Leader...
Oklahoma No. 10 - The schedule is baby-soft, and quarterback Sam Bradford enjoyed a fabulous first season. But the OU defense must get better. Much better. - John Clays

Press-Register...
Oklahoma No. 2 - The Sooners return their quarterback, two running backs, five linemen and a wrinkle. Sam Bradford, who set an NCAA record for freshmen with 36 TD tosses, will utilize a no-huddle set. - Mark Heim

Omaha World-Herald...
Oklahoma No. 5 - The Sooners have become a model of consistency with their strong defenses and diverse offenses. A break or two could lead to a title run. - Lee Barfknecht

ST. Louis Post-Dispatch...
Oklahoma No. 6 - The defense is filling some massive holes at linebacker and in the secondary. - Stu Durando

The Hartford Courant...
Oklahoma No. 5 - All the hype surrounding quarterback Sam Bradford (3,121 yards passing) might mean a national championship in the Sooners' view. - Desmond Conner

Shevport Times...
Oklahoma No. 3 - The Sooners have a great quarterback in Sam Bradford and fairly easy schedule. - Glenn Guilbeau

New York Post...
Oklahoma No. 1 - Three Big 12 crowns but no national titles in five years. - Lenn Robbins

New York Daily News...
Oklahoma No. 4 - Their inability to win a BCS bowl the last two years remains confusing, but it's easy to see the Sooners going unbeaten if they get past Texas in an Oct.11 showdown in Dallas. - Dick Weiss

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Oklahoma ranked No. 4 in Associated Press preseason poll: Oklahoma was ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press preseason poll released today. The Sooners were the highest-ranked team in the Big 12 followed by No. 6 Missouri, No. 11 Texas, No. 12 Texas Tech and No. 14 Kansas. OU was also ranked at No. 4 in the Coaches Poll. OU has the most appearances at No. 1, in the Top 5 and in the Top 10 of the AP preseason poll. (SoonerSports.com)

Top 10 with Big 12 teams
1. Georgia (22)
2. Ohio State (21)
3. USC (12)
4. Oklahoma (4)
5. Florida (6)
6. Missouri
7. LSU
8. West Virginia
9. Clemson
10. Auburn
11. Texas
12. Texas Tech
14. Kansas

Find full ranking on my Oklahoma Sooner Football rankings page.

Coach Stoops on OU's AP ranking: "I have no idea what we are. It doesn't matter," he said after Saturday's scrimmage. "You gotta win. It's simple. We're working on that in practice. That's all I can do something about."

Coach Stoops on OU's second scrimmage: "This one was better," Stoops said. "I thought we showed improvement from the last scrimmage to this one. We were definitely sharper." No stats were released from this scrimmage

Granger missed practice with sore back: Coach Stoops was asked about DeMarcus Granger's place down the nose guards' depth chart. "That's only because his back was a little bit sore. He missed a few practices," Stoops said. "He's working and doing well." (Tulsa World)

Sooners catching up to play clock: Norman Transcript

Five ways game will change: Norman Transcript

Nobody got hurt: Norman Transcript

Triple triple club -- Bob Stoops: The Oklahoman

Sooners ranked No. 4 by AP: The Oklahoman

Stoops has reached the level of OU's coaching greats: The Oklahoman

Stoops' route: The Oklahoman

National title club and how Stoops compares: The Oklahoman

Sooners rank fourth in AP poll: Tulsa World

Bradford is sharp at scrimmage: Tulsa World

Former Tulsa standout hopes to shine at OU in 5th year: Enid News

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Georgia No. 1, Oklahoma No. 4 in USA Today's Preseason Coaches Poll: The following as ranked.
Big 12 Team, (1st place votes), '07 record, points
1. Georgia (22) 11-2 1,438
2. Southern California (14) 11-2 1,430
3. Ohio State (14) 11-2 1,392
4. Oklahoma (3) 11-3 1,329
5. Florida (5) 9-4 1,293
6. LSU (3) 12-2 1,163
7. Missouri 12-2 1,143
8. West Virginia 11-2 1,008
9. Clemson 9-4 999
10. Texas 10-3 979
11. Auburn 9-4 888
12. Wisconsin 9-4 747
13. Kansas 12-1 714
14. Texas Tech 9-4 644
15. Virginia Tech 11-3 568
16. Arizona State 10-3 560 13
17. Brigham Young 11-2 547
18. Tennessee 10-4 506
19. Illinois 9-4 422
20. Oregon 9-4 399
21. South Florida 9-4 350
22. Penn State 9-4 313
23. Wake Forest 9-4 203
24. Michigan 9-4 112
25. Fresno State 9-4 91

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU, Mizzou favorites in Big 12 preseason poll: Missouri and Oklahoma were picked to repeat as division champions in 2008 in a preseason poll of media that cover the Big 12 Conference. Missouri was the unanimous choice of 51 voters to win the North division. The team returns 17 starters off of last year's 12-2 squad that tied with Kansas for the North title and made its first appearance in the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. The Tigers ended the 2007 season with a win over Arkansas in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, their fourth consecutive bowl appearance. Mizzou finished fifth nationally in total offense (490.3 ypg), ninth in passing offense (314.1 ypg) and eighth in scoring offense (39.9 ppg) a year ago. Kansas was chosen to finish second followed by Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas State and Iowa State. Oklahoma received all but two first-place votes as the favorite to win the South division. The Sooners welcome back 11 starters from their 2007 Big 12 Championship squad. OU has won five league titles in six appearances, both conference records, and last season became the first team to win consecutive Big 12 championships. Oklahoma finished at 11-3 in 2007, registering at least 10 victories for a nation-leading 30th season. Texas was picked to place second followed by Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and Baylor. (Big XII)

Big 12 media poll

(1st place votes) total points

NORTH

1. Missouri, (51) 306

2. Kansas, 234

3. Nebraska, 183

4. Colorado, 181

5. Kansas State, 108

6. Iowa State, 59

SOUTH

1.Oklahoma, (49) 304

2. Texas, (2) 230

3. Texas Tech, 227

4. Oklahoma State, 140

5. Texas A&M, 118

6. Baylor, 52

NCAA 09's simulated season crowns Sooners national champ: The Oklahoman

The Stoops era in one column: Norman Transcript

Sooners have the goods to win NCAA title: Fox Sports

OU has Frank Broyles to than for The King: Tulsa World

Forner Sooners visit Tahlequah: Tahlequah Daily News

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Georgia, Oklahoma atop ESPN preseason top 25: From ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach
1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. Oklahoma Sooners
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
4. USC Trojans
5. Missouri Tigers
6. Texas Longhorns
7. Florida Gators
8. LSU Tigers
9. Clemson Tigers
10. Arizona State Sun Devils

OU has big shoes to fill at kicker: The Oklahoman

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners 4th in Coaches and AP Polls: Oklahoma continued its climb back to the top of the polls. The Sooners were No. 4 in the AP, Coaches and Harris polls released Sunday afternoon. OU (6-1 overall, 2-1 Big 12) dealt previously undefeated and then-No. 11 Missouri a 41-31 loss at Owen Field Saturday night. The Tigers (5-1) dropped to a tie with Kansas (6-0) at No. 15 in the AP poll and No. 17 in the Coaches poll. The Sooners received one first-place vote in the AP poll. Half of the Big 12 Conference teams were ranked in the AP Top 25 including Oklahoma (4), Kansas (15), Missouri (15), Texas (19), Texas Tech (22) and Kansas State (25). K-State was the only team of the group not also ranked in the Coaches poll (No. 30 in votes). (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

BCS Standings Week 1
1. Ohio State
2. South Florida
3. Boston College
4. LSU
5. Oklahoma
6. South Carolina
7. Kentucky
8. Arizona State
9. West Virginia
10. Oregon

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 Ohio State (50) 1,599
2 South Florida (11) 1,503
3 Boston College 1,448
4 Oklahoma (1) 1,399
5 LSU (1) 1,331
6 South Carolina 1,247
7 Oregon 1,177
8 Kentucky 1,098
9 West Virginia 1,090
10 California 1,065
15 Kansas 664
15 Missouri 664
19 Texas 348
22 Texas Tech 241
25 Kansas State 107

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 Ohio State (56) 1,495
2 Boston College (1) 1,383
3 South Florida (3) 1,320
4 Oklahoma 1,288
5 LSU 1,173
5 Oregon 1,077
7 West Virginia 1,007
8 South Carolina 997
9 California 983
9 USC 983
15 Kansas 705
17 Missouri 519
18 Texas 396
21 Texas Tech 232

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners climb polls after Red River Rivalry win: Oklahoma vaulted to No. 6 in the latest AP Poll following a 28-21 win against Texas Saturday in Dallas. OU rose to a tie with South Florida for the No. 5 slot in the latest Coaches Poll. The Sooners are the highest-ranked one-loss team in both polls. Oklahoma hosts No. 11 Missouri on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The game will be televised by FSN and OU announced Sunday that Norman will be the site of ESPN's College GameDay show. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (65) 1,625 6-0
2 California 1,538 5-0
3 Ohio State 1,511 6-0
4 Boston College 1,346 6-0
5 South Florida 1,339 5-0
6 Oklahoma 1,221 5-1
7 South Carolina 1,183 5-1
8 West Virginia 1,059 5-1
9 Oregon 1,047 4-1
10 USC 1,024 4-1
11 Missouri 966 5-0
20 Kansas 336 5-0
23 Texas 136 4-2

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (58) 1,498 6-0
2 California 1,416 5-0
3 Ohio State (2) 1,399 6-0
4 Boston College 1,283 6-0
5 Oklahoma 1,145 5-1
5 South Florida 1,145 5-0
7 USC 1,000 4-1
8 Oregon 936 4-1
9 West Virginia 931 5-1
10 Virginia Tech 913 5-1
11 Missouri 897 5-0
20 Kansas 390 5-0
22 Texas 195 4-2

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma falls to 10th in AP and Coaches Polls: Oklahoma (4-1) landed at No. 10 in both the AP and coaches polls released Sunday. Including the 2007 preseason editions, Sunday's polls marked the sixth-straight week the Sooners have been ranked in the top 10. From the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma (No. 10) was joined by Missouri (17), Texas (19), Kansas State (24) and Nebraska (25) in the AP. In the Coaches' Poll, OU (No. 10), Texas (16), Missouri (17) and Nebraska (23) were ranked. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (33) 1,593
2 USC (32) 1,591
3 California 1,475
4 Ohio State 1,420
5 Wisconsin 1,271
6 South Florida 1,203
7 Boston College 1,172
8 Kentucky 1,143
9 Florida 1,031
10 Oklahoma 992
17 Missouri 561
19 Texas 449
24 Kansas State 214
25 Nebraska 198

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (45) 1,483
2 LSU (14) 1,454
3 California 1,363
4 Ohio State (1) 1,313
5 Wisconsin 1,251
6 Boston College 1,138
7 Florida 1,000
8 Kentucky 971
9 South Florida 960
10 Oklahoma 925
16 Texas 573
17 Missouri 532
23 Nebraska 261

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners #3 in AP Poll; 4th in Coaches Poll: Oklahoma moved past Florida for the No. 3 slot in the latest AP poll released Sunday. The Sooners (4-0) rolled past Tulsa, 62-21, at Skelly Field for their first road win of the season. Texas (7), Missouri (20) and Nebraska (25) joined Oklahoma from the Big 12 Conference in the polls. OU was ranked No. 4 in the latest coaches' poll with four first-place votes. This marked the 364th week Oklahoma was ranked in the top five of the AP poll, more than any other team. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1. USC (43) 1,601
2. LSU (22) 1,580
3. Oklahoma 1,456
4. Florida 1,417
5. West Virginia 1,388
6. California 1,263
7. Texas 1,196
8. Ohio State 1,193
9. Wisconsin 1,030
10. Rutgers 1,008
20. Missouri 401
25. Nebraska 134

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1. USC (44) 1,481
2. LSU (8) 1,438
3. Florida (4) 1,437
4. Oklahoma (4) 1,336
5. West Virginia 1,260
6. California 1,137
7. Texas 1,103
8. Ohio State 1,092
9. Wisconsin 1,026
10. Rutgers 901
20. Missouri 369
22. Nebraska 209

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners Ranked 8th in AP Poll:
1. USC (62)
2. LSU (2)
3. West Virginia (1)
4. Texas 0-0 1,375
5. Michigan 0-0 1,371
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1,166
20. Nebraska 0-0 377
25. Texas A&M 0-0 162

Oklahoma's Third Fall Scrimmage Tonight 6 p.m.:
• Gates 1, 7 & 12 will open at 4:30 p.m.
• Seating will be restricted to east side only
• Restrooms - East Side only
• Concessions - East Side and Gate 1
• Expected Out: Allen Patrick, Brody Eldridge, Gerald McCoy

Chemistry is no issue for OU: Tulsa World

Sooner scrimmage: Three storylines: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

QB has to have presence: Norman Transcript

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners Ranked #8 in Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll: Complete Poll @ USAToday.com

1. USC (45) 0-0 1,481
2. LSU (4) 0-0 1,372
3. Florida (9) 0-0 1,278
4. Texas 0-0 1,231
5. Michigan (2) 0-0 1,218
6. West Virginia 0-0 1,205
7. Wisconsin 0-0 1,114
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1,026
9. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,005
10. Ohio State 0-0 919
19. Nebraska 0-0 388
25. Texas A&M 0-0 209

Stoops doesn't rule out using two quarterbacks: Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops seeks a starting quarterback for the 2007 season and hasn't ruled out the idea of using two quarterbacks. "There's always that chance," Stoops said Friday morning during the Sooners' media day in Norman. "I'm not saying we will, but it's too early to say we wouldn't." The biggest question as Oklahoma opens August practice is who will be the starting QB. (Tulsa World)

Pendleton receives Bowden FCA Award: Former Oklahoma football player Carl Pendleton held the Bobby Bowden Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award in his hands for about two minutes. And that was enough for him. Pendleton, who was announced as the winner of the award in January, finally received the trophy Thursday night during the OU Caravan stop at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. (NewsOK.com)

Three still in the race to start as OU quarterback: The Oklahoman

Stoops says names will return to OU's jerseys: Tulsa World

Labels: Bob Stoops, Carl Pendleton, Oklahoma Sooners, Polls, Quarterbacks, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Yahoo! Sports Top 50 Countdown; Oklahoma #9: Oklahoma has so much talent on offense and in the secondary that the Sooners would rank among the favorites to win the national title if they had a standout quarterback. The uncertainty at the quarterback situation prevents us from being quite that optimistic about Oklahoma's chances. Oklahoma overcame instability at the quarterback position to win the Big 12 title last year, but we're forecasting a second-place finish in the Big 12 South this year. Even if they don't win the division, the Sooners have enough firepower to go 11-2 with a BCS at-large invitation or a spot in the Gator Bowl or Cotton Bowl. (Full Preview at Yahoo! Sports)

Sooners picked 2nd in Big XII Preseason Media Poll: Oklahoma is picked to finish second behind Texas in the Big 12 South, according to the Big 12 Conference's preseason media poll. The Sooners got seven first-place votes to Texas' 16. Oklahoma State is picked to finish fourth. (NewsOK.com)

2007 Big 12 Preseason Football Poll (Media Vote)
North
1. Missouri (16) - 136
2. Nebraska (8) - 128
3. Kansas State - 88
4. Kansas - 63
5. Colorado - 58
6. Iowa State - 31

South
1. Texas (16) - 135
2. Oklahoma (7) - 126
3. Texas A&M (1) - 82
4. Oklahoma State - 81
5. Texas Tech - 56
6. Baylor - 24

First place votes in parentheses

Say What? So some idiot future sports writer from Ohio State. Proclaims Stoops gets preferential treatment from media... Quote:

It is just a bit unfair that while Stoops sits out there seemingly untouched by the media, other coaches would be fed to the dogs had they run into the same predicament. This is just another case when success directly determines the amount of media praise or criticism that a coach and program will receive in a certain situation.

Does this student recall, Maurice Clarett receiving the REAL preferential treatment from his professors? By allegedly conducting academic fraud, according to the NY Times. To allow Clarett to play in the 2002 Fiesta Bowl against Miami in the National Championship. Don't forget, the thousands in special benefits Clarett received also. I do recall, Jim Tressel and Ohio State receiving a free pass -- especially from ESPN.. It's hypocritical to alleged Stoops has got preferential treatment, only when your coach is the media darling...

OU's Nichol learned QB skills throwing to buddies in a horse barn during snowy Michigan winters: The Oklahoman

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

SI's Mandel Spring Top 25: Sports Illustrated College Football writer, Stewart Mandel's spring college football power rankings.
1. USC
2. LSU
3. Florida
4. West Virginia University
5. Louisville
7. Texas
9. Oklahoma Redshirt freshman Sam Bradford appeared to separate himself from fellow contenders Joey Hazle and Keith Nichol in the QB race. OU is a veteran team, but several impressive youngsters emerged, including WR Adron Tennell, DB Dominique Franks and DT Gerald McCoy
13. Arkansas
18. Nebraska

Previous Spring Power Ranking of CBSSportsline.com's Dennis Dodd has Oklahoma ranked 10th, Texas 8th, Michigan 2nd and USC ranked #1.

ESPN.com SportsNation ask: Which NFL top prospect is likely to be a bust.
Calvin Johnson: 4%
Adrian Peterson: 12%
Brady Quinn: 40%
JaMarcus Russell: 34%
Joe Thomas: 10%
Nearly 6700 Votes

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma ranked 16th in AP and USA Today Coaches Poll: The Oklahoma Sooners climbed 1 spot to #16 in the Associated Press college football poll released today. Despite losses by several teams ahead of OU, the Sooners managed to move up just 1 spot. The Sooners also moved up to #16 in the USA Today coaches poll. The Sooners defeated Texas Tech Saturday 34-24 in Norman to improve to 8-2 on the season. (AP/KOTV)

BCS Rankings - Full Ratings - PDF File
15. California .4391
16. Wake Forest .4362
17. Oklahoma .3868
18. Georgia Tech .3612

Weekly Polls, including AP, USA Today, Harris Poll and AP at Yahoo! Sports

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Elridge steps up at fullback: Among the four players to line up at fullback for the Sooners this season -- Matt Clapp , Ian Pleasant, Dane Zaslaw and Brody Eldridge -- offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson says Eldridge, who also plays tight end, has been the best. "He doesn't even practice (fullback) a lot," Wilson said. "When he gets on the field, he's the best blocker. "He actually performs at fullback better than the fullbacks." (NewsOK.com)

Wilson: Perfect scenario four weeks: Six weeks from Saturday is Nov. 25. Oklahoma visits Oklahoma State on that date in the regular-season finale. Peterson, a fast healer from injuries to his shoulder (in 2004) and ankle (in 2005), rushed for 249 and 237 yards in his two previous games against the Cowboys. "I've been told it can be a four-week deal, but that's a perfect scenario," offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. "Typically it's 6-8 weeks. Time will tell as he heals and progresses." (Tulsa World)

Sooners climb in the polls: The Oklahoma Sooners moved up three spots to #20 in the Associated Press college football poll. OU beat unranked Iowa State 34-9 on Saturday. The Sooners are 1-1 in the Big 12 and 4-2 overall. Meanwhile, the Sooners climbed 2 spots to #20 in the USA Today college football coaches' poll released today. (KOTV)

Spread Offense in 2007? So Wilson will miss Peterson, the player and the leader. But like the general who refuses to retreat, despite word that his front-line troops have just been taken out, Wilson seems to be relishing that next move. And he was instantly spinning forward on Saturday. "I'd look at it more as a challenge and an opportunity, 'Here's where we're going,'" Wilson said. "Not that, 'It's a problem,' and, 'It's an issue.'" So where is Wilson going? Probably headed toward OU's offense for 2007, which judging by his personnel, minus Peterson, means Colorado coaches are likely scrambling to get their hands on some of the spread attack tapes from Wilson's days at Northwestern. Allen Patrick and Jacob Gutierrez might prove otherwise, but the Sooners' top offensive option no longer resides at running back. Options, yes, but the ball might now be better off with Malcolm Kelly and a cast of skilled receivers that runs deep through wideouts and tight ends. "I think the receivers," said Kelly, "there's more pressure on us now." Don't dismiss the running game. Wilson won't. It's too rooted in his past, even in the spread. Remember, at Northwestern, Damian Anderson ran for a Big Ten-record 193.6 yards a game out of Wilson's spread in 2000. (More at NewsOK.com)

Oklahoma-Missouri game time set: The Oct. 28 Oklahoma at Missouri football game has been set for an 11 a.m., kickoff. The contest will be televised by ABC. This week, Oklahoma hosts Colorado for a 6 p.m., kickoff in Norman. It will mark the 50th consecutive Sooner game to be televised. There are a limited number of tickets remaining for the OU-CU game. They sell for $67 each and are available online at SoonerSports.com, over the phone at 1-800-456-GoOU or in person at the ticket office west of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (SoonerSports Release)

Eye on the opponent -- Colorado: SoonerSports.com

Who's the man?: The Oklahoman

Quick fixes for the Sooners: The Oklahoman

Colorado at a glance: The Oklahoman

Bowl outlook: The Oklahoman

Questions and answers: The Oklahoman

Big shoes to fill: Norman Transcript

Three questions: Tulsa World

Scouting Report: Tulsa World

Oklahoma State on upswing, Sooners lose heart of offense: Tulsa World

Sooners start post-AD era: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Colorado keeps win in perspective: Rocky Mountain News

Ranked teams next n CU's agenda: Boulder Daily Camera

CU keeps stepping forward: Denver Post

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