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just now (1350+ words) Texas Rangers and college sports reporter John Mateer shouldn't necessarily need to rehash or reiterate why he chose to transfer to Oklahoma prior to this season. It is evident, with respect to his previous university, that there is a different prestige at his position around these parts. Privilege is another apt description. Pressure, too, might fit the bill. He wouldn't be here if he didn't want that. "It's everything I've dreamed of," Mateer said Monday afternoon. "It obviously hasn't gone perfect, but, it's been great. To be somebody that puts on this jersey, and throws the football for this university, has been a huge honor." That jersey has a history. Like, a really good one, and Mateer has stepped into it. The Sooners produced or partly developed six quarterbacks " Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts, Arizona's Kyler Murray, Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield, Chicago's…...

6+ min ago (378+ words) Oklahoma lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns about a new executive order from President Donald Trump that reshapes how artificial intelligence is regulated nationwide. They warn the move could undermine years of bipartisan work at the state level and jeopardize billions of dollars tied to broadband expansion. The order places primary oversight of artificial intelligence with the federal government and sets a timeline to review existing state laws. Under the executive order, the federal government has 90 days to begin reviewing state-level artificial intelligence policies. The order prioritizes child safety, data privacy and bans on practices such as AI-generated revenge porn. State lawmakers say the review process could open the door for federal preemption, limiting what individual states can regulate when it comes to emerging technology. Oklahoma legislators say they have already passed key protections addressing the misuse of artificial…...

44+ min ago (294+ words) STILLWATER " For the first time so far, Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris appears set to hire an assistant coach who wasn't on his North Texas staff. Wake Forest receivers coach Nick Edwards is in line to take the same position for the Cowboys, according to a report from CBS Sports on Wednesday night. Edwards has spent the last three seasons on the staff of Jake Dickert, with two years at Washington State prior to this season at Wake Forest. Morris also spent a season on Dickert's staff at Washington State in 2022, the year before Edwards arrived. Before that, Edwards had stops with the Atlanta Falcons, Cal and his alma mater, Eastern Washington, where he played receiver from 2009-12 and won an FCS national championship in 2010. More: Oklahoma State football adds Greg Richmond to staff in full-circle moment Morris had to go…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (263+ words) Alabama football is in uncharted territory. But it's a place the Crimson Tide feels like it should be. No. 9 Alabama will take on No. 8 Oklahoma in the Crimson Tide's first College Football Playoff game of the Kalen DeBoer era, one secured despite regular-season losses to Florida State and Oklahoma, and a SEC Championship Game loss to Georgia. Alabama kicks off against Oklahoma in the first round of the CFP at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Dec. 19 on ABC. The winner will face Indiana in the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. Here are The Tuscaloosa News' predictions for Alabama's first-round game against the Sooners. Chase Goodbread: Look for OU to win the special teams battle. The Sooners are as good as Georgia in that respect, and we saw how that went in Atlanta two weeks ago. If Oklahoma can combine that with a…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (327+ words) Gracen Halton is an impressive athlete who can contribute as an interior pass-rusher in the NFL. He has the agility and quickness to be effective on stunts/line games and has shown a swim move that he can win with. However, Halton likes to play a finesse game at a violent position. Halton made a few more starts in 2025 but was still in more of a rotational role on the Sooners' defensive line. As of Dec. 15, he's posted 31 tackles, seven TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two passes defended, and one FF this season. - Halton shows good overall quickness and athleticism for an interior defensive lineman. - Quickness and agility allow him to be an effective looper in line games, testing opposing offensive linemen's reaction times and taking efficient paths to the quarterback. - Has show a solid swim move that he can win with as…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago (262+ words) Oklahoma football piled four sacks the last time it faced Alabama. None came from lead rusher R Mason Thomas, though, as he sat out with an injury. Now Thomas is back " leading to a major endorsement from Brent Venables ahead of their College Football Playoff meeting. The head coach trusted his other rushers to rattle Ty Simpson in the November meeting. Thomas returned to practice at full strength, per George Stoia III of On3/Rivals Wednesday. Venables also fired off this message via the Sooners insider. "He cares deeply about his opportunity here. I'm excited for him to get back on the field," Venables said. Outside linebacker Kip Lewis surfaced as OU's top pass rusher in the 23-21 road win over "Bama. Venables masterfully delayed Lewis's blitzes to throttle Alabama's air attack. Thomas, though, is lauded for his high-motor and tenacity off…...

12+ hour, 6+ min ago (278+ words) Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer appears closer to full strength heading into the College Football Playoff, and head coach Brent Venables provided a positive update on his status ahead of the Sooners" matchup with Alabama on Friday. Mateer has played with a protective wrap on his right throwing hand since breaking it during Oklahoma"s Sept. 20 game against Auburn. During a brief media viewing of practice Monday, Mateer was seen throwing without the wrap for the first time in more than two months. It has been roughly two and a half months since he underwent surgery. "If you asked him, he still has some soreness, so he"s not pain-free," Venables said Wednesday during his virtual availability. "From a stability standpoint, he"s better than he"s been and gripping the ball and things like that." Mateer"s production has reflected…...

12+ hour, 35+ min ago (312+ words) The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is declaring an emergency after a semi driver damaged 6 bridges with a truck load that violated height regulations. Three of those bridges are closed, waiting for repairs, from around Claremore to the Adair area. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says a truck with a load too tall for height regulations damaged the bridges. A turnpike work crew heard the first bridge strike, which happened near Claremore on the bridge on 530 Road. "They were working near that bridge, and they heard the hit and immediately called it in to OHP," said Lisa Shearer Salim, of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. "That's when OHP pulled the driver over, a few miles away." The bridges hit include: OHP says the driver was "not permitted" and was placed "out of service," to be administratively handled by federal regulators. "Our understanding is that…...

17+ hour, 16+ min ago (148+ words) STILLWATER " The Oklahoma State athletic department has announced the OSU NIL Alliance to provide a unified approach to revenue sharing and endorsement opportunities for the school's student-athletes. The Alliance will provide resources and partnerships for athletes as they navigate the era of name, image and likeness in college athletics. Within the department, Brakston Brock has been appointed to the newly created role of senior associate athletic director of NIL strategy and revenue generation and will oversee the initiative. In this role, Brock will lead the coordination of all OSU NIL Alliance activities across the athletic department and associated entities. This will ensure alignment and a streamlined effort throughout revenue-generating areas and commercial partners to maximize opportunities for athletes. More: North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker to enter transfer portal, per report This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma State athletic department…...

22+ hour, 28+ min ago (274+ words) Alabama and Oklahoma are set to open the 2025-2026 College Football Playoff when they meet Friday night in Norman, and fans received some insight on who will be suiting up for the game. The CFP's availability reports were revealed Wednesday evening, and both sides have plenty of players featured on the list. For the visiting Crimson Tide, defensive backs Kameron Howard and Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., defensive linemen LT Overton and Jeremiah Beaman, linebacker Jah-Marien Latham, and running back Kevin Riley were all listed as "out.' Tight ends Josh Cuevas and Danny Lewis Jr. were both under the "questionable' tab. Overton has missed time this season and continues to be a major loss for the Alabama pass rush, while Cuevas' status will be worth monitoring over the coming days. The senior tight end has hauled in 30 passes for 341 yards and 4 touchdowns this…...