You can subscribe to the newsletter for more in-depth coverage from the American-Statesman. On October 6, 2024, we look back at a significant moment in Texas football history. On this day in 2018, Sam Ehlinger and Cameron Dicker led the Longhorns to a thrilling victory over an Oklahoma team quarterbacked by Kyler Murray. Despite Murray’s…
This section of the Longhorns daily newsletter, written by Texas football beat writer Danny Davis, highlights notable events in Texas history. You can subscribe to the newsletter for more in-depth coverage from the American-Statesman. On October 6, 2024, we look back at a significant moment in Texas football history. On this day in 2018, Sam…
No. 21 Oklahoma staged a thrilling comeback from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Auburn 24-21 on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Entering the fourth quarter, things looked bleak for the Sooners. They trailed 21-10 when true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., making his first start, sparked the rally with a 60-yard pass…
The Oklahoma Sooners are off to a perfect 3-0 start for the 2024 season, having secured nonconference victories at home against Temple, Houston, and Tulane. They are now set to kick off conference play, with the Tennessee Volunteers visiting Norman on Saturday night. As the college football season is still in its early stages, much…
The Oklahoma Sooners are 3-0 for the third consecutive season under Brent Venables, but there’s uncertainty about how the season will play out. Will it resemble the 6-7 record from 2022, or will Oklahoma find their rhythm in SEC play and achieve a 10-win season like last year? The preseason schedule was challenging, and it…
Tulane trailed by 18 points before launching a comeback. Mensah led Tulane down the field, and on a crucial 4th and goal from the 8-yard line, Sumrall chose to keep his offense on the field rather than kick a field goal. This risky move proved successful as Mensah completed a short pass to running back…
Paul Finebaum has toured every town in the SEC, but Norman made a notable impression on him. “I had two remarkable visits to OU in April and July,” Finebaum remarked. “I don’t think we’ve ever been received or treated better than we were in Norman.” However, the excitement from the Sooners’ SEC debut has dimmed…
The Oklahoma Sooners’ performance was not what anyone anticipated, as they had to rely on a safety in the last two minutes to secure a 16-12 victory over the Houston Cougars. Despite the close call, they managed to remain unbeaten, improving to 2-0 for the season. Following their win, the Sooners retained their position at…
Jaylin Williams, forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, spent the day in his hometown of Fort Smith. The former Northside High School star and Razorback hosted his first youth basketball camp at his alma mater. Around 150 campers, aged 6 to 14, joined him on the court. Williams was assisted by several coaches, including friends…
The two transfers and freshman will join Kierston Deal and Patyn Monticelli, who are returning from the Sooners’ original rotation. Only Deal saw consistent action last season, finishing with a 14-1 record as a sophomore. She posted a 1.97 ERA and recorded 68 strikeouts in 78 ⅓ innings pitched. Monticelli, one of the hardest throwers…