TCU surprises with QB at Big 12 media day; Sooner stays home
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
Sooners the favorite again in Big 12 football preseason poll
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
Time is now: Texas Tech folks are ready for Kingsbury to win
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater. As much as fans on the West Texas plains want one of their own to succeed, patience wanes with just two winning seasons and a losing overall record heading into the former quarterback's sixth year.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater. As much as fans on the West Texas plains want one of their own to succeed, patience wanes with just two winning seasons and a losing overall record heading into the former quarterback's sixth year.
Baylor paid Art Briles $15M after firing him amid scandal
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor University paid former football coach Art Briles more than $15 million after firing him in 2016 in the wake of a sexual assault scandal that included allegations against former players and rocked his program, according to newly released tax documents.
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor University paid former football coach Art Briles more than $15 million after firing him in 2016 in the wake of a sexual assault scandal that included allegations against former players and rocked his program, according to newly released tax documents.
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Sooners' Mayfield misses Disneyland trip
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Baker Mayfield skipped the trip to Disneyland with his Oklahoma teammates because he was not feeling well. Coach Lincoln Riley said the Heisman Trophy winner was under the weather, but was at practice Wednesday. The coach did not elaborate as to whether Mayfield was limited at practice. No. 2 Oklahoma faces No. 3 Georgia in the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl on...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Baker Mayfield skipped the trip to Disneyland with his Oklahoma teammates because he was not feeling well. Coach Lincoln Riley said the Heisman Trophy winner was under the weather, but was at practice Wednesday. The coach did not elaborate as to whether Mayfield was limited at practice. No. 2 Oklahoma faces No. 3 Georgia in the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl on...
Oklahoma stakes playoff spot, 41-17 over TCU
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Baker Mayfield and No. 2 Oklahoma were happy to have another game, even with the potential consequences. The Sooners definitely left no question about whether they will be in the playoff. Heisman Trophy front-runner Mayfield threw four touchdowns and the Sooners staked their playoff spot with a 41-17 win over No. 10 TCU in the return of the Big 12 championship game...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Baker Mayfield and No. 2 Oklahoma were happy to have another game, even with the potential consequences. The Sooners definitely left no question about whether they will be in the playoff. Heisman Trophy front-runner Mayfield threw four touchdowns and the Sooners staked their playoff spot with a 41-17 win over No. 10 TCU in the return of the Big 12 championship game...
Mayfield leads No. 3 Oklahoma past West Virginia, 59-31
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns after being punished for directing a lewd gesture toward the Kansas bench last week, and Oklahoma routed West Virginia 59-31 on Saturday to maintain its momentum heading into the Big 12 Championship game.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns after being punished for directing a lewd gesture toward the Kansas bench last week, and Oklahoma routed West Virginia 59-31 on Saturday to maintain its momentum heading into the Big 12 Championship game.
Mayfield snubbed as No. 3 Sooners roll 41-3 over Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - On his way to the bus, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield stopped outside the visiting locker room at Memorial Stadium to sign a handful of autographs for wide-eyed kids who clearly idolize him. Their opinions of him hadn't changed over the course of a blowout win over Kansas. Those of many other people probably did.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - On his way to the bus, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield stopped outside the visiting locker room at Memorial Stadium to sign a handful of autographs for wide-eyed kids who clearly idolize him. Their opinions of him hadn't changed over the course of a blowout win over Kansas. Those of many other people probably did.
No. 3 Oklahoma in ideal position for run at playoff spot
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma is trying really hard to avoid looking ahead. It's tough not to when everything appears to be stacked in your favor.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma is trying really hard to avoid looking ahead. It's tough not to when everything appears to be stacked in your favor.
Mayfield leads No. 10 Oklahoma to 49-27 win over Texas Tech
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield completed 22 of 34 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for another score to lead No. 10 Oklahoma to a 49-27 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday night. Rodney Anderson had 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Abdul Adams returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury to add 95 yards rushing on 10 carries for the Sooners (7-1, 4-1 Big...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield completed 22 of 34 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for another score to lead No. 10 Oklahoma to a 49-27 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday night. Rodney Anderson had 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Abdul Adams returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury to add 95 yards rushing on 10 carries for the Sooners (7-1, 4-1 Big...
Mayfield, Anderson lead No. 9 Sooners past K-State, 42-35
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Rodney Anderson ran 22 yards for the go-ahead score with 7 seconds remaining, Baker Mayfield threw for 410 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and No. 9 Oklahoma rallied for a wild 42-35 victory over Kansas State on Saturday night. Anderson finished with 147 yards rushing for the Sooners (6-1, 3-1 Big 12). They trailed 21-10 at the break proceeded to shred the...
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Rodney Anderson ran 22 yards for the go-ahead score with 7 seconds remaining, Baker Mayfield threw for 410 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and No. 9 Oklahoma rallied for a wild 42-35 victory over Kansas State on Saturday night. Anderson finished with 147 yards rushing for the Sooners (6-1, 3-1 Big 12). They trailed 21-10 at the break proceeded to shred the...
No. 12 Oklahoma tops Texas 29-24 after blowing 20-point lead
DALLAS (AP) -- Baker Mayfield threw 59 yards to Mark Andrews for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter after Oklahoma had blown a 20-point lead, and the 12th-ranked Sooners held on to beat Texas 29-24 on Saturday. Mayfield's second TD throw of more than 50 yards came 68 seconds after freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger ran 8 yards to give the Longhorns their first lead after trailing...
DALLAS (AP) -- Baker Mayfield threw 59 yards to Mark Andrews for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter after Oklahoma had blown a 20-point lead, and the 12th-ranked Sooners held on to beat Texas 29-24 on Saturday. Mayfield's second TD throw of more than 50 yards came 68 seconds after freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger ran 8 yards to give the Longhorns their first lead after trailing...
A lot on the line for rivals Oklahoma and Texas in Dallas
No. 12 Oklahoma (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) vs. Texas (3-2, 2-0) in Dallas, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Oklahoma by 8. Series record: Texas leads 61-45-5. WHAT'S AT STAKE:
No. 12 Oklahoma (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) vs. Texas (3-2, 2-0) in Dallas, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Oklahoma by 8. Series record: Texas leads 61-45-5. WHAT'S AT STAKE:
Iowa State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-31
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyle Kempt passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns, including a 25-yarder to Allen Lazard that put Iowa State ahead with 2:19 left in the fourth quarter and Joel Lanning made plays on offense and defense to the Cyclones to a stunning 38-31 upset of No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyle Kempt passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns, including a 25-yarder to Allen Lazard that put Iowa State ahead with 2:19 left in the fourth quarter and Joel Lanning made plays on offense and defense to the Cyclones to a stunning 38-31 upset of No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday.
No. 3 Oklahoma overcomes Baylor 49-41 for 14th straight win
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score the next snap after his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and third-ranked Oklahoma overcame a feisty Baylor team 49-41 Saturday night to stretch the nation's longest winning streak to 14 games. Abdul Adams had a 99-yard touchdown for the Sooners (4-0, 1-0 Big 12), his school-record run coming after a...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score the next snap after his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and third-ranked Oklahoma overcame a feisty Baylor team 49-41 Saturday night to stretch the nation's longest winning streak to 14 games. Abdul Adams had a 99-yard touchdown for the Sooners (4-0, 1-0 Big 12), his school-record run coming after a...
Mayfield throws 4 TDs as No. 2 Oklahoma tops Tulane 56-14
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield passed for 331 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma followed its impressive victory at Ohio State with a 56-14 win over Tulane on Saturday. Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb caught four passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns before he was ejected for targeting on a block in the second quarter. Marquise Brown had career highs of six catches for 155...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield passed for 331 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma followed its impressive victory at Ohio State with a 56-14 win over Tulane on Saturday. Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb caught four passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns before he was ejected for targeting on a block in the second quarter. Marquise Brown had career highs of six catches for 155...
Sooners without Stoops still preseason pick to win Big 12
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win another Big 12 title after coach Bob Stoops' surprise retirement. The Sooners, who last season won their record 10th Big 12 title under Stoops, got 19 of 32 first-place votes in the preseason media poll released Thursday in advance of the league's media days next week.
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win another Big 12 title after coach Bob Stoops' surprise retirement. The Sooners, who last season won their record 10th Big 12 title under Stoops, got 19 of 32 first-place votes in the preseason media poll released Thursday in advance of the league's media days next week.
QB Baker Mayfield will practice with Sooners this spring
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says Baker Mayfield will practice this spring as the football program assesses the fallout from the quarterback's arrest in Arkansas last month.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says Baker Mayfield will practice this spring as the football program assesses the fallout from the quarterback's arrest in Arkansas last month.
Heisman finalists: Jackson, Watson, Peppers, 2 Sooners
NEW YORK (AP) -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second consecutive season, joining Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook. The finalists were announced Monday on ESPN and the award will be presented Saturday in New York.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second consecutive season, joining Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook. The finalists were announced Monday on ESPN and the award will be presented Saturday in New York.