In one of many power rankings in spring football, Oklahoma Sooners are ranked 3rd in Big 12 pre-spring power rankings by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin.

Griffin, ESPN.com Big 12 blogger, says in formulating his Big 12 rankings he took into account returning players, transfers, arriving freshmen and a teams’ schedules.

Listed below... ESPN.com's Big 12 pre-spring power rankings.

1. Texas
2. Nebraska
3. Oklahoma - Landry Jones will be infinitely better in his second season as a starter and Ryan Broyles and DeMarco Murray may be the best one-two receiving/running back combination in the conference. Bob Stoops will be facing a big renovation on defense where key players like Gerald McCoy and Dominique Franks left early for the NFL draft.
4. Missouri
5. Texas Tech
6. Texas A&M
7. Kansas
8. Iowa State
9. Oklahoma State
10. Kansas State
11. Colorado
12. Baylor

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After an Oklahoma loss to Texas, the Sooners fall to 25th in the AP poll and dropped out of the Coaches poll.

AP Top 25
Rank, Team, (1st place votes), Record, Points
1 Alabama (39) 7-0 1447
2 Florida (20) 6-0 1434
3 Texas 6-0 1365
4 USC 5-1 1213
5 Cincinnati 6-0 1163
6 Boise State 6-0 1156
7 Iowa 7-0 1092
8 Miami (FL) 5-1 1056
9 LSU 5-1 1014
10 TCU 6-0 1001
14 Oklahoma State 5-1 690
16 Brigham Young 6-1 601
21 Texas Tech 5-2 286
24 Kansas 5-1 120
25 Oklahoma 3-3 117

USA Today Coaches Poll
1 Florida (49) 6-0 1464
2 Alabama (9) 7-0 1398
3 Texas (1) 6-0 1386
4 USC 5-1 1237
5 Boise State 6-0 1153
6 Cincinnati 6-0 1104
7 TCU 6-0 1069
8 Iowa 7-0 1037
9 Miami (FL) 5-1 998
10 LSU 5-1 995
12 Oklahoma State 5-1 795
16 Brigham Young 6-1 577
21 Kansas 5-1 222
24 Texas Tech 5-2 132

Unranked: 26. Oklahoma with 113 points

Complete Top 25 at ESPN.com

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Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls & rankings from week 6 of college football.

AP Top 10
Ranking, Team, (1st place votes), Record, Points
1 Florida (50) 5-0 1490
2 Alabama (10) 6-0 1430
3 Texas 5-0 1395
4 Virginia Tech 5-1 1283
5 Boise State 5-0 1199
6 USC 4-1 1161
7 Ohio State 5-1 1048
8 Cincinnati 5-0 1038
9 Miami (FL) 4-1 970
10 LSU 5-1 947
15 Nebraska 4-1 576
16 Oklahoma State 4-1 559
17 Kansas 5-0 551
18 Brigham Young 5-1 490
20 Oklahoma 3-2 432

USA Today Coaches Top 10
1 Florida (53) 5-0 1468
2 Texas (1) 5-0 1402
3 Alabama (5) 6-0 1378
4 Virginia Tech 5-1 1241
5 USC 4-1 1175
6 Boise State 5-0 1170
7 Ohio State 5-1 1122
8 TCU 5-0 979
9 Cincinnati 5-0 973
10 LSU 5-1 944
11 Miami (FL) 4-1 847
14 Oklahoma State 4-1 676
15 Kansas 5-0 640
17 Nebraska 4-1 491
18 Oklahoma 3-2 447
19 Brigham Young 5-1 441
24 Missouri 4-1 90

 Full 25 rankings at ESPN.com

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Sooner climbed two spots to No. 8 despite their off-week, although USC and Virginia Tech (both one loss teams) jumped Oklahoma in the polls.

AP Top 10
Rank Team(1st place votes) Record Points
1 Florida (55) 4-0 1490
2 Texas (1) 4-0 1420
3 Alabama (4) 4-0 1400
4 LSU 4-0 1225
5 Boise State 4-0 1203
6 Virginia Tech 3-1 1190
7 USC 3-1 998
8 Oklahoma 2-1 979
9 Ohio State 3-1 957
10 Cincinnati 4-0 946
14 Oklahoma State 3-1 591
17 Miami (FL) 2-1 452
18 Kansas 4-0 418
20 Brigham Young 3-1 349
23 Nebraska 3-1 256

USA Today Coaches Top 10
1 Florida (58) 4-0 1474
2 Texas (1) 4-0 1410
3 Alabama 4-0 1364
4 LSU 4-0 1226
5 Boise State 4-0 1144
6 Virginia Tech 3-1 1091
7 USC 3-1 1081
8 Oklahoma 2-1 1055
9 Ohio State 3-1 1036
10 TCU 3-0 928
12 Oklahoma State 3-1 665
16 Kansas 4-0 508
21 Miami (FL) 2-1 298
21 Brigham Young 3-1 298
23 Missouri 4-0 295
24 Nebraska 3-1 242

Full 25 rankings at ESPN.com

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Here's a look at Oklahoma Sooners Football in preseason college football rankings from newspapers and various web sites.

Austin American-Statesman...
Oklahoma No. 3 - With four linemen gone, Sam Bradford might need his uniform washed this year. (Top 5: Texas, Florida, Okla., So. Cal, Penn State)

New York Times' The Quad...
Oklahoma No. 3 - Oklahoma's not going anywhere, despite facing issues up front and again dealing with Texas and an improved Oklahoma State team in conference play. The Sooners are simply too good, too talented on both sides of the ball, to take any major step back from last season. (Top: 5 Texas, Florida, So. Cal, Okla., Alabama)

CBS Sportsline...
Oklahoma No. 3 - Stoops is laying off criticizing the offensive line because he knows it's going to be great. (Top 5: Florida, Texas, Okla., Alabama, Ohio State)

LA Times...
Oklahoma No. 3 - Oklahoma's schedule is tough, starting with Brigham Young in Arlington, Texas, and there's also a nonconference trip to Miami to consider. Most likely, as usual, the Big 12 title will be decided Oct. 17 in Dallas, at the Cotton Bowl, against the 10-Gallon Hats from Texas. (Top 5: Texas, Florida, Okla., So. Cal, Penn State)

Kansas City Star...
Oklahoma No. 3 - If the line, with four new starters, steps up, Oklahoma has the goods, starting with Heisman-returning quarterback Sam Bradford, to make another run to the BCS national championship game. (Top 5: Florida, Texas, Okla., Virgina Tech, So. Cal)

Washington Post...
Oklahoma No. 3 - For Oklahoma, which has won three straight Big 12 titles, it's all about the offense -- and the Sooners' defense is starting to come along, too. (Top 5: Florida, Texas, Okla., So. Cal, Mississippi)

Sporting News...
Oklahoma No. 3 - January may be haunting the program, but not December. Oklahoma has become the dominant force in the Big 12, winning six of the last 13 titles and three straight. No other program has more than two Big 12 crowns. (Top 5: Florida, Texas, Okla., So., Cal, Mississippi)

NBC Sports...
Oklahoma No. 4 - Once again, it looks like the Oklahoma-Texas winner is not only favored to win the Big 12, but possibly the national title as well. It’s unlikely that Oklahoma’s offense will offer the firepower of 2008, but punts won’t be seen very often. (Top 5: Florida, Texas, So. Cal, Okla, Ohio State)

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One of the latest college football rankings is out this preseason. College Football News has released their rankings for the 120 bowl eligible teams. The Sooners are ranked at No. 3, the highest ranked Big 12 team, behind USC Trojans at No. 2 and defending BCS champions Florida Gators are No. 1 overall ranked team. Full Rankings

1. Florida
2. USC
3. Oklahoma
4. Texas
5. Georgia
6. Ohio State
7. LSU
8. Oklahoma State
9. Penn State
10. California

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OSU, Rankings, Texas

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners No. 3 in Schlabach's Top 25: ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach has Oklahoma ranked No. 3 in his revised preseason top 25. Previously ranked at No. 2 in his prior ranking. Schlabach writes:

"With reigning Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford, running back DeMarco Murray and tight end Jermaine Gresham coming back, the Sooners have as many playmakers as any team in the country. But Oklahoma's fortunes this season might be determined by the guys up front. "

Here's a look at his top 10 and Big 12 teams -- No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 Oklahoma, No. 4 USC Trojans, No. 5 Virgina Tech, No. 6 Ohio State, No. 7 Ole Miss, No. 8 Alabama, No. 9 Penn State, No. 10 Oklahoma State, No. 20 Nebraska, No. 22 Kansas. (Complete Top 25 at ESPN.com)

OU may need JUCO lineman to hit ground running: The Oklahoman

Messages and degrees, are received: Tulsa World

Tim's mailbag: How good is OU linebacker Travis Lewis?: ESPN.com

Sooners can live without Chaisson: Norman Transcript

Sam Bradford is Oklahoma's meal ticket, if they keep him in one piece: Yahoo! Sports

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

SI's preseason top 10 -- Sooners No. 4, Cowboys No. 7: Stewart Mandel ranks his preseason top 10. As followed.. 1, Florida; 2, Texas; 3, Southern Cal; 4, Oklahoma; 5, Alabama; 6, Ole Miss; 7, Oklahoma State; 8, Utah; 9, LSU; 10, Virginia Tech. (More at SI.com)

Sam Bradford stays in school -- does that really make him cool?: The Oregonian

Comparing Stoops to the legends: Tulsa World

Players who stayed gave OU faithful a winter gift: Tulsa World

A lesson you'll never forget, as taught by Prof. Stoops: Tulsa World

Three Sooners will play in Shrine game: Tulsa World

Labels: 2009 Preseason, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

College Football News drops Oklahoma to No. 6?? It's not the Associated Press or Coaches polls, nor BCS component... But here's CollegeFootballNews.com top 10..

1. Florida
2. Alabama
3. Texas Tech
4. Penn State
5. Texas
6. Oklahoma (last week No. 3)
7. Oklahoma State
8. USC
9. Missouri
10. Georgia

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners #1 in CBS Sports Top 120: In the latest CBS Sports top 120, Oklahoma ranks No. 1, followed by Ohio State, and Georgia in the three. The CBS Sports poll takes into account strength of schedule ranking and votes from CBS Sports writers. (CBS Sports Top 120)

(Strength of Schedule)
1. Oklahoma (81)
2. Ohio State (103)
3. Georgia (107)
4. USC (80)
5. Florida (58)
6. Missouri (102)
7. LSU (106)
8. Auburn (30)
9. Texas (46)
10. Kansas (17)

Related: Week 2 NCAA Football Top 25

Also from CBS Sports... Heisman Watch '08: OU's Sam Bradford ranks #2 in CBS Sports Heisman watch only behind Georgia's Knowshon Moreno. (CBS Sports Heisman Watch)

1. Knowshon Moreno (41 points)
2. Sam Bradford (27 points)
3. Tim Tebow (21 points)
4. Chase Daniel (12 points)
5. Chris Wells/Jahvid Best (5 points)

Labels: Heisman, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Coach Stoops watches the Olympics like the rest of us: While former OU gymnast Jonathan Horton was leading the USA to a bronze medal, coach Bob Stoops was tuned in at home Monday night, cheering on a fellow Sooner. "Jonathan Horton was absolutely amazing last night, wasn't he?" Stoops said. "Loved it. And what a leader. I was really proud watching him. I thought he was fabulous." Stoops said he's a fan of the Olympics, appreciating all that goes into making that grand stage and then responding to it. "All of them, I like watching all of it," Stoops said. "What's so neat about it is you get that one moment to be at your best. That's what I love about boxing as well. "You get that one shot. And if you happen to have over-trained, or you don't hit it just right..."(The Oklahoman)

Limited tickets remain for UT Chattanooga and Cincinnati: The University of Oklahoma has a limited number of tickets remaining for each of its first two home games, the Aug. 30 opener against Tennessee-Chattanooga and the Sept. 6 contest against Cincinnati. The tickets became available when they were returned by the visiting teams. The UTC tickets are $49 each, while the Cincinnati tickets are on sale at $62 each. Kickoff times are already set for both games. The Sooners and Chattanooga will start at 6 p.m., with the UC game slated at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at SoonerSports.com, in person at the office located on the stadium's west side or on the phone at 405/325-2424 or 1-800-456-GoOU (4008). (SoonerSports PR)

Oklahoma No. 1 in Playboy's annual Pigskin Preview: Playboy magazine has the Sooners ranked No. 1 in its annual Pigskin Preview. Ohio State, Florida, Missouri and USC round out Playboy's top 5. Also, OU offensive lineman Duke Robinson was named to the magazine's All-American team. (Norman Transcript)

Sooners midway through preseason: SoonerSports.com

Balogun ready to step in for Sooners: The Oklahoman

Top teams in football poll already feel the injury bug's sting: The Oklahoman

Iglesias' name gets lost in the midst of Sooner greats: Tulsa World

Practice Report: Tulsa World

Oklahoma's hopes hang on crimson curtain: Dallas Morning News

Stoops, OU out to write happy ending: Houston Chronicle

Labels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings, Tickets

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

Sooners ranked third in Athlon Sports preseason top 25: The editors at Athlon Sports write, "Oklahoma reloads with elite talent once again behind sophomores Sam Bradford and DeMarco Murray." (More at AthlonSports.com)

Top 10, Including Big 12 Teams
1. Florida Gators
2. Ohio St. Buckeyes
3. Oklahoma Sooners
4. USC Trojans
5. Georgia Bulldogs
6. Missouri Tigers
7. West Virginia Mountaineers
8. Auburn Tigers
9. LSU Tigers
10. Clemson Tigers
11. Texas Longhorns
13. Kansas Jayhawks
18. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Franklin heads to OU: The Northeast Georgian

The best offensive players in NCAA Football: TheBleacherReport.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners ranked third in spring top 25: Another preseason top 25 rankings.. This time from BleacherReport.com who ranked their spring top 25 college football teams.

1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. USC Trojans
3. Oklahoma Sooners
4. Texas Longhorns
5. Ohio State Buckeyes
6. Arizona State Sun Devils
7. LSU Tigers
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders
9. Missouri Tigers
10. Florida Gators
21. Kansas Jayhawks

Related: OU ranked 2nd in CBSSportsline.com preseason poll

Early entry may land Box a starting spot: The Oklahoman

Big 12 Roundup: Bearing down, Buffalo stampede and more: ESPN.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU ranked 2nd in CBSSportsline.com preseason poll: CBSSportsline senior writer Dennis Dodd ranks his pre-spring top 25. As followed..

1. Georgia
2. Oklahoma
3. USC
4. Ohio State
5. Missouri
6. Florida
7. Kansas
8. Texas
9. LSU
10. West Virginia
12. Texas Tech

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

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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

Ibiloye like the hairstyle: Free safety Joseph Ibiloye got everyone's attention at South Garland's signing ceremony just by removing his baseball cap. Ibiloye had the "OU" logo sheared into his hair on the back of his head. "I wasn't going to do it," said Ibiloye, who signed with Oklahoma, "but I was talking to my barber and just threw my hat down and said, 'Let's do it.'" Ibiloye's teammates ribbed him about having to shave the logo off before school started, since attention-getting hairstyles are against school policy. (Dallas Morning News)

Coaches on the theatrics at signing ceremonies: Muskogee's Stacy McGee and Jameel Owens announced together, with McGee picking up an OU cap and placing it on his head, leaving Owens to pick up an OSU cap, only to pull an OU cap from inside the Cowboy cap. "Some of these kids, you want to slap 'em once they sign,” Barry Switzer said on Jones' radio show Wednesday. It all gets silly, which made Guthrie's Kye Staley a throwback Wednesday when he simply walked into his ceremony wearing an OSU cap. "I wouldn't say it bothers me,” Bob Stoops said of theatrics at recruiting announcements. "It's not my kid, not my young man. But you kind of set yourself up in those situations.” (The Oklahoman)

Where OU Ranks Nationally

Scout.com: #13

ESPN/Scouts Inc.: #8
It added teammates ESPN 150 WR Jameel Owens (Muskogee, Okla.) and Stacy McGee (Muskogee, Okla.) down the stretch to an already impressive class. Right now we believe RB Jermie Calhoun (Van, Texas) is special and will join an already outstanding stable of Sooners running backs and contribute quickly. However, DE R.J. Washington (Keller, Texas/Fossil Ridge) is right on his heels as the premier player in this class.

Rivals.com: #5
The Sooners did their usual sterling job, cleaning up in-state and going into Texas for some top players. They also signed top-ranked players from Georgia, New Jersey and New Mexico.

Tom Lemming, CSTV: #5
Texas players are key to recruiting, and the Sooners secured them very early and kept them: R.J. Washington, arguably the best pass rusher, RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnston, and OLs Ben Habern and Stephen Good.

SuperPrep: #6
Texas routinely supplies the Sooners with some of their finest talent. This year Bob Stoops raided the Lone Star state for five-star RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnson as well as highly regarded DE R.J. Washington and OLs Stephen Good and Ben Habern.

Oklahoma, Texas post top-10 classes: ESPN.com

Landry Jones Ready to Work: SoonerSports.com

The deals are sealed: Muskogee Phoenix

Labels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings, Recruiting

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

Labels: BCS, Oklahoma Sooners, Polls, Rankings

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

The latest Associated Press and USA Today's Coaches Poll were released today.. Full Rankings at ESPN.com.

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (40) 1,594
2 LSU (25) 1,582
3 Oklahoma 1,418
4 West Virginia 1,408
5 Florida 1,370
6 Texas 1,290
7 Wisconsin 1,171
8 California 1,126
9 Louisville 1,097
10 Ohio State 962
14 Nebraska 693
25 Texas A&M 243

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (42) 1,476
2 LSU (11) 1,437
3 Florida (7) 1,353
4 West Virginia 1,269
5 Oklahoma 1,264
6 Texas 1,256
7 Wisconsin 1,141
8 California 1,038
9 Louisville 1,020
10 Ohio State 972
14 Nebraska 677
18 Texas A&M 325

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The latest Associated Press and USA Today's Coaches Poll were released today.. Full Rankings at ESPN.com.

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Record, Pts.
1. USC (59) 1-0 1,619
2. LSU (5) 1-0 1,542
3. West Virginia (1) 1-0 1,449
4. Florida 1-0 1,346
5. Oklahoma 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin 1-0 1,275
7. Texas 1-0 1,221
8. Louisville 1-0 1,152
9. Virginia Tech 1-0 1,085
10. California 1-0 1,080
16. Nebraska 1-0 541
23. Texas A&M 1-0 217

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Record, Pts.
1. USC (49) 1-0 1,486
2. LSU (4) 1-0 1,417
3. Florida (7) 1-0 1,341
4. West Virginia 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin 1-0 1,183
6. Oklahoma 1-0 1,146
7. Texas 1-0 1,136
8. Louisville 1-0 995
9. Virginia Tech 1-0 988
10. California 1-0 985
17. Nebraska 1-0 512
23. Texas A&M 1-0 214

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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

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls, Rankings, Scrimmage

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

Athlon Sports ranks OU seventh in preseason rankings: Athlon Sports has the Sooners at No. 7 in a daily online countdown of its top 25. The top six teams haven't been released. The Sooners have four players on Athlon's All-Big 12 first team -- punt returner Reggie Smith, receiver Malcolm Kelly, offensive lineman Duke Robinson and kicker Garrett Hartley. Two Oklahoma opponents are in Athlon's rankings thus far. Athlon ranks Miami (Fla.) at No. 24. The Sooners host Miami on Sept. 8. Texas A&M is ranked No. 23. OU hosts the Aggies Nov. 3. (Tulsa World)

Barry Switzer: Living the good life: ESPN.com

Vian’s Londell Taylor Laid back but lethal: Muskogee Phoenix

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Houston Chronicle ranks the job security of the Big 12 coaches:
• 12 -- Dennis Franchione, Texas A&M
• 11 -- Guy Morriss, Baylor
• 10 -- Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Nobody can ever say the Cowboys are under-funded thanks to Boone Pickens.
• 9 -- Mark Mangino, Kansas
• 8 -- Mike Leach, Texas Tech
• 7 -- Dan Hawkins, Colorado
• 6 -- Gary Pinkel, Missouri
• 5 -- Ron Prince, Kansas State
• 4 -- Bill Callahan, Nebraska
• 3 -- Gene Chizik, Iowa State
• 2 -- Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Last season might have been his best coaching job.
• 1 -- Mack Brown, Texas That national championship guarantees a lifetime pass.
(Story and more at Houston Chronicle)

Arlington to host Big 12 title games: Dallas Morning News

Checkout OUFootball.Info videos updated OU videos and more.

Labels: Big XII, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

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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

Labels: Adrian Peterson, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Polls, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notesa

AJC's Early 2007 Top 25:
1. USC
2. West Virginia
3. Oklahoma: The Sooners will likely lose junior tailback Adrian Peterson to the NFL, but Allen Patrick showed this past fall he'll be a fine fill-in. If Oklahoma can find an adequate quarterback to replace Paul Thompson -- Sam Bradford and Keith Nichol are the top contenders -- it should be in the national championship mix.
4. Ohio State
5. Florida
Notables
7. Texas
15. Nebraska
22. Texas A&M
25. Oklahoma State
Full Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 25.

2007 National Title Odds:
USC: 5-2
Michigan: 13-2
Florida; 7-1
Texas: 10-1
West Virginia: 14-1
LSU: 15-1
Oklahoma: 17-1
More at NewsOK.com
Odds Source: PinnacleSports.com

Former Oklahoma QB Thompson Trial delayed: A trial for former University of Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson on misdemeanor charges of public drunkenness and disturbing the peace was delayed Tuesday at the request of city prosecutors. (NewsOK.com)

Jacob Gutierrez: OU ambassador: The Oklahoman

Petersen says unbeaten Broncos at No. 5 is 'fair': Seattle Post

Labels: 2007, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Box enrolls early at OU: The Plainsmen standout will enroll in Norman on Jan. 16. In the final analysis, Austin Box simply couldn't wait. After going back and forth and back again, Enid's All-America senior linebacker has decided to enroll early at the University of Oklahoma and begin his college football career seven months early. "He felt like, 'I really want to play football,' " said Box's father, Craig. "He's always been that way. I think he figured, why wait?" Box, a scholar-athlete, has enough credits to be considered a high school graduate and is thus eligible to begin undergraduate studies when classes resume at OU on Jan. 16. In fact, Craig Box said, he already has 14 college hours from a concurrent enrollment program at Northern Oklahoma College. (Tulsa World)

Peterson draft announcement? After the Fiesta Bowl, Sooner Nation and the respective NFL bottom feeder fans, can expect a likely announcement on Tuesday, January 9th. (Oklahoma FanHouse) Update: Hearing announcement is likely for Friday.

Sooners in the Final Polls:
AP Top 25
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,035
11. Oklahoma 11-3 933
12. Rutgers 11-2 884

USA Today Coaches Poll
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,012
11. Oklahoma 11-3 849
12. Rutgers 11-2 841

Ranking the Bowl games: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Projecting next season's Top 25: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Austin Box, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops lets Michigan know not playing Conference Championship hurts: Coach Bob Stoops on voting Florida number two in the Coaches poll over Michigan... From NewsOK.com

"It was simple for me," Stoops said. "I voted Florida two, Michigan three, for the reasons that I felt their strength of schedule -- which I have always believed should be a major factor -- I believe was more difficult. "And they played an extra game in the SEC Championship against another really good football team, on top of their schedule. I'd like to see everyone have to play a championship game. In the end, I thought the extra game is another proving ground and that along with their strength of schedule, I thought they deserved it."

Stoops featured on ABC 's Coach of the Year show: Stoops will be featured Saturday on the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Finalists Show, to be aired at 1 p.m. on ABC. Stoops is among 10 finalists who will be profiled. The other candidates: Mack Brown of Texas, Lloyd Carr of Michigan, Jeff Tedford of California, Jim Tressel of Ohio State, Tommy Tuberville of Auburn, Danny Hale of Bloomsburg, Bobby Petrino of Louisville, Greg Schiano of Rutgers and Mel Tjeerdsma of Northwest Missouri State. The winner will be featured on the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Presentation Show at 1 p.m Dec. 16. (NewsOK.com)

Broncos look to prove themselves against OU: the Oklahoman

Brooks: Hawkins savors Boise State's success: Rocky Mountain News

Boise State strikes blow for the little guys: USA Today

Labels: ABC, Bob Stoops, Florida, Michigan, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

AP Pollster removed after mistaken Oklahoma vote: A voter for The Associated Press college football poll was removed from the poll board Wednesday because he mistakenly thought Oklahoma had lost to Texas Tech and voted the Sooners lower in this week's rankings. Jim Kleinpeter of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans said he tried to find the score of the Oklahoma game, but was unable to do so. AP sports editor Terry Taylor said: "We understand mistakes can happen, but we thought this one could have been prevented. The heart of the matter here is the credibility of the poll." (AP/ESPN.com)

Oklahoma defense near preseason expectations after slow start? The Sooners have improved dramatically, leading the Big 12 in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense. Nationally, OU ranks in the top 25 in each of those categories. "We were awful close early in the year to playing like we are now, to playing like we're expecting ourselves to," Bob Stoops said. "We would have some certain individuals in certain areas break down, that's not (Venables') fault. "As much as you would always like to take the blame, sometimes guys are in position. They need to be able to step up and do it. "I think Brent has worked with our guys in a great way the entire year. It's showed for many, many weeks now. We're playing like we thought all along we were capable of. Some thought we were blowing smoke, but we're decent." (NewsOK.com)

Sooner receivers getting back into form: Norman Transcript

Walker goes home as Sooners meet Baylor: The Oklahoman

Labels: Defense, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Birdine Quite: Fans have heard the last of outspoken senior defensive end Larry Birdine. Media who requested to interview him after practice Tuesday were told he was no longer allowed to speak to the press because of his comments last week pertaining to the Sooners;' 2005 loss at Texas Tech, about which Birdine said, "we got screwed." (Tulsa World)

Wilson on Mossis Madu redshirt: Offensive Cordinator Kevin Wilson on pulling Madu's redshirt... "We were talking about him as far back as the Middle Tennessee game," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Tuesday. "'Should we get him in?' The main reason we held on some of those guys is the games got so short, we just didn't think we needed the substitution as much. We just said, 'Hey, let's hold it.' " (NewsOK.com)

AP Voter Error: Jim Kleinpeter, a writer at the New Orleans Times Picayune, admitted Tuesday he sent in his ballot Sunday morning thinking the Sooners had lost to Texas Tech on Saturday night. He had OU ranked 15th last week but dropped the Sooners to 24th this week despite their 34-24 win over Texas Tech. OU is 16th in the poll this week, five points behind Auburn, which Kleinpeter voted at No. 8 because he thought the Tigers had beaten Georgia when they lost 37-15. "I was in the press box after the LSU game that night and I remember . . . asking somebody, Did Oklahoma get beat? and somebody said 'Yes.' When I woke up the next morning, I rushed through my stuff and when I looked in the paper, I didn't see the score. It was still in my head that they lost. "It was an honest mistake. I'm going to correct it next week." (Tulsa World)

Thompson frustrated with slow climb in Polls: While upsets ruled the college landscape a week ago, the Sooners rose just one spot in both the AP and coaches polls. "That is frustrating," OU quarterback Paul Thompson said. "It's unfortunate that there are some teams ahead of us that I don't think should be. "Hopefully, in the end, if we take care of what we need to take care of, people will recognize that and put where we need to be." (NewsOK.com)

Lots to play for, but Sooners focusing on Baylor: Norman Transcript

Schedule does Sooners a favor: Norman Transcript

Sooners' hopes of winning the South have been revived: The Oklahoman

Sooners staying balanced: The Oklahoman

OU coaches, players and fans reminded of sport's harsh reality: Tulsa World

Florida once again has hand in Sooners' fate: Tulsa World

Baylor defense takes wrong turn: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU not backfiring with backups: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Tim Griffin: Thompson the anchor that's kept Sooners afloat: San Antonio Express

Labels: Kevin Wilson, Larry Birdine, Mossis Madu, Oklahoma Sooners, Paul Thompson, Rankings

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

Labels: BCS, College Football, Oklahoma Sooners, Polls, Rankings

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

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Gametime, Kevin Wilson, Missouri Tigers, Oklahoma Sooners, Playbook, Polls, Rankings