Bradford ranked No. 1 on Kiper's big board: ESPN's draft guru Mel Kiper recently released his first big board for the 2010 NFL draft. Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is atop the board at No. 1 selection followed by four defensive players, including OU's Gerald McCoy at No. 4. The pair of Bradford and McCoy aren't the only Sooners listed, tight end Jermaine Gresham and offensive tackle Trent Williams are also among the top 15 prospects listed for next year's draft.

Mel Kiper on Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford:

Has underrated arm and great feel for position and is super-accurate.

A Look at Mel Kiper's 2010 Big Board

1. *Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

2. *Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

3. *Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

4. *Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma: Disruptive force. Productive NFL career ahead.

5. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

8. *Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

9. Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma: Quality all-around bookend, moves from RT to LT this season.

11. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

14. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

15. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: Big-play TE, dynamic in the red zone.

*Asterisk denotes underclassmen

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Trent Williams earns high praise: Last Friday, [offensive coordinator] Kevin Wilson heaped high praise on starting left tackle Trent Williams. "The best lineman that I've had since I've been here -- and I did have two former players (Jammal Brown and Davin Joseph) who played in the Pro Bowl last year that were first-round picks -- is No. 71," Wilson said of Williams. "It's not close." Williams admitted earlier this week that he'd heard what his offensive coordinator said of him. (The Oklahoman)

A Look At The 2009 Oklahoma Sooners -- Offense: The Bleacher Report

OU tight end is 'Big-game Jermaine Gresham': The Oklahoman

Former OU standout Phil Loadholt is making a big impression in Minnesota: The Oklahoman

Sooners see tight battle for DE: ESPN.com

Freshman LB growing in OU defense: ESPN.com

OU's deepest position will be defensive end: Norman Transcript

OU's Bradford believes in new line: Denver Post

Big 12 all bbout Texas, Sooners: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams

Gerald McCoy and Trent Williams among those on Outlaw Award watch list: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and offensive tackle Trent Williams are on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which is presented annually to the top lineman in college football. McCoy was named a first team All-American after last season by The Sporting news. He started all 14 games and finished the campaign with 30 tackles, 11 for loss, 6.5 sacks and one pass interception. A junior from Oklahoma City, McCoy has started all 27 games of his college career. Williams, a senior from Longview, Texas, was first team All-Big 12 last year by the conference's coaches. He started all 14 games last season, 13 at right tackle and one at left tackle, the position he will play this season. In 2008, he logged 131 knockdowns and saw action for 943 snaps. The Outland Trophy, presented annually since 1946, is the third-oldest award in major college football. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Eight Sooners on All-Big 12 team; Bradford named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Bradford (Oklahoma), Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska) and Phil Taylor (Baylor) highlight the 2009 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team, chosen by media representatives who cover the Conference. Bradford was named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and selected the preseason squad's quarterback. The 2008 Heisman Trophy winner was Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year last season and earned All-Big 12 First Team honors. Bradford was also a consensus All-America while winning the Davey O'Brien and Sammy Baugh awards. Suh garnered honors as Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and as a defensive linemen on the preseason team. He was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team a year ago after leading the Conference linemen with 76 tackles. Taylor, a transfer from Penn State, was named Preseason Newcomer of the Year. The defensive tackle will have two years of eligibility remaining after playing in 18 games as a freshman and sophomore at PSU. He sat out the 2008 season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules. (Big 12 Sports PR)

2009 Media Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team
Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (QB, 6-4, 223, Jr/2L, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Defensive Player of the Year: Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska (DT, 6-4, 300, Sr/3L, Portland, Ore.)
Newcomer of the Year: Phil Taylor, Baylor (DT, 6-4, 355, Jr/TR, Clinton, Md.)

Offense
Pos Name School Ht Wt Cl/Exp Hometown
WR Dez Bryant* Oklahoma State 6-2 215 Jr/2L Lufkin, Texas
TE Jermaine Gresham* Oklahoma 6-6 258 Sr/3L Ardmore, Okla.
OL Russell Okung* Oklahoma State 6-6 305 Sr/3L Fort Bend, Texas
OL Trent Williams* Oklahoma 6-5 318 Sr/3L Longview, Texas
C Chris Hall# Texas 6-4 295 Sr/3L Irving, Texas
OL Adam Ulatoski* Texas 6-6 310 Sr/3L Southlake, Texas
OL Brandon Carter Texas Tech 6-7 354 Sr/3L Longview, Texas
WR Dezmon Briscoe# Kansas 6-3 202 Jr/2L Dallas, Texas
QB Sam Bradford* Oklahoma 6-4 223 Jr/2L Oklahoma City, Okla.
RB Kendall Hunter* Oklahoma State 5-8 190 Jr/2L Tyler, Texas
RB DeMarco Murray^* Oklahoma 6-1 214 Jr/2L Las Vegas, Nev.
PK Alex Henery Nebraska 6-2 175 Jr/2L Omaha, Neb.
KR Perrish Cox Oklahoma State 6-0 195 Sr/3L Waco, Texas

Defense
Pos Name School Ht Wt Cl/Exp Hometown
DL Ndamukong Suh# Nebraska 6-4 300 Sr/3L Portland, Ore.
DL Gerald McCoy* Oklahoma 6-4 297 Jr/2L Oklahoma City, Okla.
DL Jeremy Beal# Oklahoma 6-3 261 Jr/2L Carrollton, Texas
DL Sergio Kindle Texas 6-4 255 Sr/3L Dallas, Texas
LB Sean Weatherspoon*^ Missouri 6-2 245 Sr/3L Jasper, Texas
LB Joe Pawelek*^ Baylor 6-2 240 Sr/3L San Antonio, Texas
LB Travis Lewis Oklahoma 6-2 232 So/1L San Antonio, Texas
DB Darrell Stuckey* Kansas 6-1 205 Sr/3L Kansas City, Kan.
DB Jordan Lake*^ Baylor 6-1 215 Sr/3L Houston, Texas
DB Dominique Franks# Oklahoma 6-0 192 Jr/2L Tulsa, Okla.
DB Earl Thomas Texas 5-10 197 So/1L Orange, Texas
P Derek Epperson Baylor 6-3 235 Jr/2L Southlake, Texas
PR Dez Bryant* Oklahoma State 6-2 215 Jr/2L Lufkin, Texas
^ 2008 Preseason Team
* 2008 All-Big 12 First Team selection
# 2008 All-Big 12 Second Team selection

Related Post:
Big 12 Media Preseason Poll Released
Bradford, Gresham, McCoy to Represent OU at Big 12 Media Day

Labels: Big XII, DeMarco Murray, Dominique Franks, Gerald McCoy, Jeremy Beal, Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Travis Lewis, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

ESPN's Todd McShay's early mock draft: Oklahoma Sooners could have as many as four prospects in top seven picks in next year's NFL Draft, according to McShay's Scouts Inc. 2010 mock draft. Most notably the Big 12 dominates the top 10 with nine of the ten prospects from Big 12 schools.

McShay's projected top 10:
1. St. Louis Rams -- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
2. Cleveland Browns -- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
3. Detroit Lions -- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
4. Oakland Raiders -- Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
5. Kansas City Chiefs -- Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
6. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) -- Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
7. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
8. San Francisco 49ers -- Taylor Mays, S, USC
9. Green Bay Packers -- Adam Ulatoski, OT, Texas
10. San Francisco 49ers (from CAR) -- Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

His complete mock draft at ESPN.com

Scout teamer honored for GPA, cherishes time at OU: Tulsa World

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners in early 2010 NFL mock drafts: Here's a look at early 2010 NFL mock drafts. Sooners have a consensuses of four possible first-rounders -- quarterback, Sam Bradford, defensive tackle, Gerald McCoy, Tight end, Jermaine Gresham, and offensive tackle, Trent Williams.

Mel Kiper's top underclassmen and possible 1st rounders.
Sam Bradford, QB
Gerald McCoy, DT
Jermaine Gresham, TE
Trent Williams, OT

Players to watch
Chris Brown, RB

SI.com's Andrew Perloff's mock draft here.
1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT
10. Green Bay Packers: Trent Williams, OT
24. Tennessee: Titans Jermaine Gresham, TE
32. San Diego: DeMarco Murray, RB

SI.com's Tony Pauline's top prospects here.
3) Jermaine Gresham, TE
4) Sam Bradford, QB
6) Gerald McCoy, DT
11) Trent Williams, OT
20) DeMarcus Granger, DT
36) Auston English, DE


Sportsline.com's Chad Reuter's top prospects here.
Mid-first rounders
Jermaine Gresham, TE
Trent Williams, OT

Top Underclassmen
Sam Bradford, QB
DeMarco Murray, RB
Gerald McCoy, Dt

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Two Sooners on Lombardi Award watch list: Oklahoma linemen Gerald McCoy (DT) and Trent Williams (OT) were named to the Lombardi Award's preliminary 2009 watch list. The pair of Sooners are joined by six other Big 12 stars, including Brandon Carter (Texas Tech), Sergio Kindle (Texas), Russell Okung (Oklahoma State), Joe Pawelek (Baylor), Adam Ulatoski (Texas), and Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri).

Link: The Rotary Lombardi Club News

Know This: Three former Sooners have won the Lombardi Award -- Tommie Harris, Tony Casillas and Lee Roy Selmon. (OU Football Awards)

Articles of Interest:

Sooners honored at State Capitol: SoonerSports.com

Spring practice starts here: Tulsa World

Box cited by Norman police: Norman Transcript

Oklahoma looking to replace lost talent: Star-Telegram

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Former Sooner advises Williams to stay in school: After the BCS National Championship, offensive tackle Trent Williams traveled home to Longview, Texas, unsure of his next move. It was former Sooner and current Washington Redskins wide receiver Malcolm Kelly -- Williams- high school teammate at Longview and college roommate at OU -- who helped convince Williams to stay, according to a source close to both Kelly and Williams. "Trent would change his mind every 10 minutes. He didn-t know what he was going to do," the source said. "But Malcolm encouraged him to come back. Trent really trusts Malcolm, and that made a huge difference." (More at The Oklahoman)

Head start for recruits: Tulsa World

Bob calm, Carroll California screamin': Tulsa World

Sooners in hunt for several four-star receivers: The Oklahoman

With Bradford and Co. back, it's a whole new world: Norman Transcript

Labels: Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Box expected to miss spring practice: Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box is expected to miss spring practice due to elbow surgery, coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday. Box dislocated the elbow as a senior at Enid High School, and injured it again last year causing him to miss most of spring practice. Box, a rising sophomore, has battled several injuries since coming to Norman. (The Oklahoman)

Stoops reaction to Williams, Gresham, Bradford return: In addition to Sam Bradford's announcement that he plans to remain at Oklahoma, two other Sooners also announced that they plan to play for the Sooners next year. Both tight end Jermaine Gresham and Trent Williams said they will return for the 2009 season. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy announced earlier that he also will return. "We are pleased that these players are returning to our program," said OU head coach Bob Stoops. "They understand the value of gaining another year of experience and improving their position in the draft along with the value of either finishing their degree or being within a few hours of completing it. "I also think our players recognize the opportunities we have as a program to pursue more championships and that's something that means a lot to all of us." (SoonerSports.com)

Bradford's staying: Norman Transcript

What did they give up?: Norman Transcript

Sam is staying: Tulsa World

OU's offensive stars set for another spin: Tulsa World

Assessing Bradford's decision: Tulsa World

Bradford puts OU back in the race: The Oklahoman

Bradford is living his dream: The Oklahoman

Video -- Stoops' reaction: The Oklahoman

Bradford's return improves Sooners' four-peat hopes: ESPN.com

Bradford, other stars make strong statement in returning to school: SI.com

Return of three QBs will make 2009 special: FOXSports.com

Bradford's decision to return reason to celebrate: Sportsline.com

Staying at OU will help Bradford's NFL future: Dallas Morning News

Stoops calls Wednesday bigger than signing day for OU: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Austin Box, Bob Stoops, Jermaine Gresham, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams to return in 2009: Offensive tackle Trent Williams said Wednesday he will return to Oklahoma for another season. "I just want to win," Williams said. "I have been left with a sour taste in my mouth. Not a lot of people win a championship and I want to win a championship. I also promised my mom I would graduate. And I think I can improve my draft stock." It will be interesting to see if Williams' return influences quarterback Sam Bradford's decision. Some members of the Oklahoma coaching staff feel Bradford is seriously considering returning to school. (ABC11.com)

Related: OU has scheduled a 4:30 press conference today... Sam Bradford is expected to announce his future plans.

Labels: NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Nothing to Lewis absence: Brent Venables said All-Big 12 linebacker Travis Lewis "missed a little bit" of practice Sunday, but said there was nothing physically wrong. "Aw, he had an issue," Venables said. "No big deal." (Tulsa World)

Williams recovering from flu-like symptoms: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said right tackle Trent Williams missed Monday's media day trip to Dolphin Stadium because of flu-like symptoms. Williams rested at the team hotel and Wilson said he'd play Thursday. (Tulsa World)

Is there a Heisman jinx?: Norman Transcript

Tebow shakes off comments: Norman Transcript

Sooners, Gators trade barbs: Tulsa World

Stoops keeping his players on task before big game: Tulsa World

Coaches share similarities: Tulsa World

Daily log: Tulsa World

Iglesias is tough, talented: The Oklahoman

McCarney, Stoops meet in Miami again: The Oklahoman

OU kickoff return unit lauded: The Oklahoman

Iglesias has a touch of greatness: Dallas Morning News

Here's hoping for some drama with OU-Florida: Star-Telegram

OU's Brown gives Sooners solid backup plan at running back: Austin American-Statesman

Brandon James looks to bust out vs. Oklahoma: Gainesville Sun

Bradford has remained Humble, focused: Gainesville Sun

Harvin's ankle at 90 percent: Gainesville Sun

Home cookin' for Gators, but Oklahoma has S. Florida ties, too: Miami Herald

For Oklahoma, taking is better than giving: Miami Herald

Gators star Harvin ready to go against Oklahoma: Miami Herald

How will Tebow respond to OU's verbal challenge?: Orlando Sentinel

When talking about Tebow, we should be talking about God: Orlando Sentinel

Harvin warns that Sooner's comments about Tebow may awaken 'sleeping giant': Orlando Sentinel

Sooners' offense is like something Gators' Meyer has seen before: New York Times

Gators defense faces biggest challenge in Sooners: Tampa Tribune

Sooners defensive back says Big 12 quarterbacks better than Gators' Tebow: Tampa Tribune

Gators hoping to hold the Sooners to 16 or less: Tampa Bay Tribune

So, what's a "Sooner" and why are they called "Gators"?: Tampa Tribune

From humble start, Iglesias blossoms into top OU receiver: ESPN.com

Big Game Bob could reappear with Sooners' upset: ESPN.com

Gators defense sees double in prep for up-tempo Sooners: Sportsline

If Harvin's running on all cylinders, watch out: Sportsline

Gators' twins are more than just an unusal story: SportingNews

For Sooners, dubious starts with "D": USA Today

Oklahoma freshman Travis Lewis and his Sooners are fueled by critics: Press-Register

Oklahoma Sooners claim defensive numbers don't add up to weakness: New York Daily News

Labels: Florida, Oklahoma Sooners, Travis Lewis, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Johnson sets receiving record: On an offense loaded with playmakers, Johnson was the most lethal Saturday, finishing with five catches for 206 yards and three touchdowns. The 206 yards set a Sooner record for receiving yards in a game, eclipsing Mark Clayton's 190 yards against Baylor in 2003. "Manny Johnson had such a huge game," coach Bob Stoops said. "I told him I thought that was one of the best performances we've had by a wide receiver here in 10 years." (The Oklahoman)

Bradford's performance: Sam Bradford's career-best 411 passing yards is the third-most all-time by a Sooner quarterback. In addition, Bradford's 202 first-quarter passing yards set an OU record for passing yards in the opening quarter by a Sooner quarterback.

Williams injured: OU right tackle Trent Williams left the game in the second quarter with a sprained ankle, according to OU coach Bob Stoops. Williams was hurt when Bradford was sacked and his momentum carried him onto the side Williams' leg. Williams played in the second half. He limped off the field at the end of the game with his foot heavily taped. (Tulsa World)

Thunder players in attendance: NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant was interviewed on the field during the second half. Durant and several Oklahoma City Thunder teammates like Jeff Green, D.J. White, Kyle Weaver and others watched the game from Thunder owner Clay Bennett's suite. (The Oklahoman)

Sooners rout TCU: Norman Transcript

Big game for Manny: Norman Transcript

No question about it: Norman Transcript

Big stop set tone for OU defense: The Oklahoman

What happened in OU's second quarter?: The Oklahoman

OU report card: The Oklahoman

OU by the numbers: The Oklahoman

Next for OU, No. 1: The Oklahoman

What TCU had to say: The Oklahoman

Sooners rip Frogs, make case for No. 1 spot: Tulsa World

Johnson provides big plays: Tulsa World

Report Card: Tulsa World

Listen to Bob Stoops postgame interview: Tulsa World

No. 2 OU ready to rise after 35-10 win: Dallas Morning News

TCU sees the error of its ways in loss: Dallas Morning News

You Know Who Didn't Lose Saturday? Oklahoma and Texas: Fanhouse

Sooners poised for No. 1 ranking despite Stoops' indifference: ESPN.com

Oklahoma's defense set tone from opening possession: ESPN.com

Bradford takes a licking, but endures to lead Sooner victory: ESPN.com

Sooners pull rank on the Frogs: Star-Telegram

OU's Johnson receives benefits from TCU's defensive plan: Star-Telegram

Too soon to worry, but OU should be new No. 1: Muskogee Phoenix

OU takes TCU win in stride: The Enid News and Eagle

Labels: Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Nothing into Williams replacing Braxton: Stoops said there wasn't anything to read into the fact that Trent Williams replaced Branndon Braxton as starting right tackle Saturday. "They're both good players," he said. "It gives guys a chance to spell some other guys." (Tulsa World)

Bradford leads the nation: Redshirt freshman starting QB Sam Bradford leads the nation in passing efficiency at 237.7. (Dallas Morning News)

Voters take notice: Norman Transcript

Peterson quickly overtaking Moss as fan favorite in Minneapolis: The Oklahoman

Staying focused for Utah State: The Oklahoman

Ducks could help OU: The Oklahoman

Local talent impacting NFL throughout the league: The Oklahoman

OU hype is growing: Tulsa World

OU -- Three questions: Tulsa World

Sam the Superman?: Tulsa World

OU's Sam Bradford highlights stellar weekend of play: Dallas Morning News

OU's Bradford is a sure-fire star: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Stoops quiet on blistering start: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU defense off to strong start: Enid News

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams likely to play in Fiesta Bowl: Freshman offensive tackle Trent Williams, taken from the field by cart at the Big 12 Championship, should be fine to practice and play in the Fiesta Bowl. Williams suffered a leg injury in the second half of the game, but he was later seen on the field and told reporters he was "OK." (NewsOK.com)

Sooners Back to practice: The Sooners returned to the practice field Wednesday, as the Sooners practiced lightly in preparation for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Boise State to practice this weekend: From Boise FOX 12 on Boise State's practice plans.. "Coach (Chris) Petersen wanted the guys to hit the books and get caught up on school work the next couple of weeks here, and we'll just practice Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and give them all next week off for finals," said [BSU assistant football coach Jeff ] Choate. In three weeks, the team will begin its journey to Phoenix. They leave just one day after Christmas then they have a week until the actual game.

Harley only Sooner in Orlando: [Kicker, Garrett] Hartley is the lone Sooner in Orlando. Still, Hartley is making the most of the trip, which began Sunday and doesn't end until a flight back to Norman on Friday. The trip has included dinners, a stay at a five-star hotel, and a visit to Universal Studios. The highlight for Hartley so far: "A round of golf at the PGA National Resort, the Champions Club," he said. "Pretty spectacular." (NewsOK.com)

Don't forget the "Home Depot College Football Awards" show (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

World Picks: Picker gives praise to deserving Sooner: Tulsa World

Smurf Turf synonymous with Boise State football: The Oklahoman

Bronco fans getting pumped up to play Sooners: The Oklahoman

Hard work paying off for Hartley: The Oklahoman

OU coach wouldn't let his team lose sight of goals: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Boise State, Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops excited about meaningful game: OU coach Bob Stoops said Sunday he was excited to again be playing in a game with so much riding on the outcome. After being in the hunt for Big 12 and national championships every season from 2000-2004, the Sooners weren't in any of those discussions during an 8-4 campaign a year ago. It appeared they would be left out again this year, until Texas A&M upset Texas on Friday. "It was exciting to me Friday when that happened to again be in a game that meant so much," Stoops said. "It's exciting to be in it, where you have so much at stake." (NewsOK.com)

Williams earns praises: Freshman right tackle Trent Williams, who made his fifth straight start in place of injured Branndon Braxton, earned praise from Stoops. "He has played great the whole year. I mean, it's been really good," Stoops said. "It is very unusual, the strength and ability at that age to play like he has. . ." Two of Williams' best lead blocks came on touchdown drives. (Tulsa World)

Announcement on Peterson's Big XII status today? Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops likely will make an announcement on Peterson's condition sometime today, just as he did last week. When he addressed the media Sunday afternoon, Stoops said he had not yet spoken with the team doctors and did not know when they planned to perform a bone scan on Peterson's injured collarbone to determine whether he could play. (NewsOK.com)

Boise State likely opponent, if Sooners Win Saturday Night: Sooner fans might want to hold off on those reservations to Glendale. Oklahoma must first beat Nebraska this Saturday in the Big 12 championship before accepting the league's berth into the Bowl Championship Series and its "home" bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 1. Most projections have the Big 12 winner playing Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. But even if the Sooners did win the Big 12, there is a slim chance their destination might not be the desert. "(OU-Boise State) is what a lot of people are saying," said Big 12 associate commissioner Bob Burda, "but until they get on their conference calls and make their picks, we won't know. We've been surprised before." (Tulsa World)

OU-Nebraska for Big 12 Championship: SoonerSports.com

Perseverance pays: Tulsa World

OU dreams not too hard: Tulsa World

Sooners who we thought they'd be: The Oklahoman

Stoops' strategy was effective: The Oklahoman

Norman native carries Cornhuskers into title game: The Oklahoman

About Nebraska: The Oklahoman

Pumped up: Norman Transcript

Replacements just fine with OU: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners' defense has three little words: Dallas Morning News

Win over Nebraska could land Sooners in BCS' Fiesta Bowl: Dallas Morning News

NU ready to step up in class: Lincoln Journal-Star

Labels: Adrian Peterson, BCS, Bob Stoops, Boise State, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams replacing Braxton, practicing well: The Sooners suffered their own loss on Saturday, with right offensive tackle Branndon Braxton going out with a broken bone in his lower leg. Braxton underwent surgery Sunday and is lost for the season. True freshman Trent Williams, who replaced Braxton Saturday night, will take over at right tackle. Impressive in practice, Williams had been getting some meaningful minutes. "We think Trent's pretty good," said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. "He's played very well. We have a lot of confidence in Trent's ability. That's why we've been playing him." (NewsOK.com)

Smith back to practice: Head coach Bob Stoops said strong safety Reggie Smith practiced Monday after a bruised knee kept him out of practice last week and limited him to passing downs against Colorado. (Tulsa World)

Sooners will turn to freshman on line: Norman Transcript

Daniel is making a name for himself: The Oklahoman

Sittler's Big 12 Rankings: Tulsa World

The Conference Buzz: Tulsa World

Missouri's QB producing wins: Tulsa World

Sooners' first trip to Missouri since wild finish: Dallas Morning News

OU's Hartley continues strong season: Dallas Morning News

Little going right for Stoops, Oklahoma: Kansas City Star

Missouri must go on without Smith: Kansas City Star

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Reggie Smith, Trent Williams