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Oklahoma is Preparing for a Healthy Dose of Xavier Hutchinson From Iowa State

NORMAN — Iowa State’s defense isn’t the only unit with All-Conference talent. Wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, already a two-time All-Big 12 selection by the coaches, is putting together another outstanding season. Seven games in, Hutchinson has hauled in 67 catches for 758 and five touchdowns as he’s helped ease new quarterback Hunter Dekkers into his starting role. The […]

Woodi Washington and Oklahoma DBs Are Blitzing Behind Aggressive Mindset

By Ross Lovelace NORMAN — The Sooners are off to a hot 3-0 start after last week’s beatdown against Nebraska, and plenty of things seem to be clicking. The defense under Brent Venables has been as advertised early on. One of the quickest turnarounds to this point, and a reason for a spike in the defense, is […]

Coach Speak: Oklahoma Ready for a Tempo Battle Against Kent State

NORMAN — The Brent Venables era kicked off in style on Saturday, but the Oklahoma coaching staff wants more out of their team this week. Both offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby and Ted Roof said there was plenty to like in the No. 9-ranked Sooners’ season opening 45-13 victory over the UTEP Miners, but it was only a starting point for where […]