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Flashback | Quentin Griffin Was More Into Breaking Tackles Than He Was Records

Bob Stoops and his staff knew that they had something special in running back Quentin Griffin. I’m not sure they thought he’d ever be mentioned…

Oklahoma Sooners Football | Mike Stoops Is Here To Stay

Rich DeCrayJanuary 3, 2018 No Comments college football playoff Lincoln Riley Mike Stoops Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Football Rose Bowl

Just ahead of the Rose Bowl, Lincoln Riley made a few comments that began to fuel the rumor mill. Asked about the challenges of taking…

CFP: Rose Bowl | Oklahoma Sooners Upended By Georgia Bulldogs In Overtime

Rich DeCrayJanuary 1, 2018 No Comments Baker Mayfield Georgia Bulldogs Oklahoma Sooners Rodney Anderson Rose Bowl Sony Michel

With 55 seconds left in regulation, Nick Chubb crossed the goal line for the Georgia Bulldogs. An extra point down the middle of the uprights…

College Football Playoff: #2 Oklahoma vs. #3 Georgia | What To Watch For

M. HofeldDecember 31, 2017 No Comments Baker Mayfield college football playoff Georgia Bulldogs Football Jake Fromm Mark Andrews Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Football Rodney Anderson Roquan Smith Rose Bowl Trey Sermon

Both teams bring in talented offenses with different strengths. The stable of running backs on the Georgia sideline led the Bulldogs to an S.E.C. best 3,426 rushing yards in 2017. Oklahoma does it a bit different though. Heisman winning quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 71% of his passes in leading the Sooners to the top passing attack in the Big 12 at 4,776 total passing yards.

College Football Playoff | Rose Bowl: Identifying The Weakness Of The Georgia Bulldogs

Rich DeCrayDecember 31, 2017 No Comments college football playoff Georgia Bulldogs Jake Fromm Lincoln Riley Nick Chubb Oklahoma Sooners Rose Bowl Sony Michel

The Georgia Bulldogs present unrivaled depth at the running back position heading into the College Football Playoff. Tasking the likes of Nick Chubb and Sony…

CFP: Rose Bowl | Baker Mayfield’s Health in Question

Rich DeCrayDecember 29, 2017 No Comments Baker Mayfield college football playoff Georgia Bulldogs Lincoln Riley Oklahoma Sooners Rose Bowl

The Oklahoma Sooners are preparing to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff Semi-Final hosted by the Rose Bowl. Since arriving in…

Sooner Nation Podcast | Rose Bowl Preview

M. HofeldDecember 28, 2017 No Comments college football playoff Georgia Bulldogs Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Football Rose Bowl

As for the Sooners and Bulldogs, there’s certainly a lot to talk about. It’s power vs. speed, downhill running vs. the spread attack. Each defense must focus on taking an aspect of their opponent’s offense away and that may be one of the biggest advantages for Oklahoma.

Podcast | Does The Big 12 Not Play Defense Or The SEC Not Play Offense?

M. HofeldDecember 14, 2017 No Comments college football playoff Georgia Bulldogs Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Football Rose Bowl

As Oklahoma and Georgia move another week closer to playing one another, one of the topics of conversation is the strength of the SEC defenses. Just a thought here, is is possible that SEC defenses have posted the stats they have because offenses in the conference are stagnant? We’ve got some stats that may prove…or disprove that theory.

Matt Romar Not Expected To Play For Oklahoma During The Rose Bowl

M. HofeldDecember 14, 2017 No Comments Georgia Bulldogs Matt Romar Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Football Rose Bowl

Matt Romar’s lingering injury continues to do just that…linger. The senior defensive tackle from Port Arthur, Texas has been battling an undisclosed injury that has resulted in him missing all but Oklahoma’s first three games of the season. When asked about the possibility of Romar returning to play against Georgia in the Rose Bowl, head coach Lincoln Riley replied, “We’re hopeful, but I wouldn’t say I expect it.”