OU’s defense shuts down Missouri as the Sooners earn their third straight win over a ranked opponent, improving to 9–2 on the season.

OU Coach Brent Venables praises quarterback John Mateer after a 26–7 victory over South Carolina. Sooners prepare for Ole Miss next.

Oklahoma Sooners celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1985 national title while backup QB Michael Hawkins makes his first start.

Michael Hawkins Jr. replaces John Mateer as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback against Kent State. Coaches say he’s ready to lead the Sooners offense.

OU quarterback John Mateer is sidelined for a month after hand surgery. Sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. will step in as starter.

OU quarterback John Mateer earned SEC honors after completing 62% of his passes in a 24-13 win over Michigan.

As OU prepares for its season opener, head coach Brent Venables admits he underestimated the program’s challenges, citing player transfers, graduations, and poor recruiting.