Some Oklahoma football fans may already be aware of this historical flashback, but for those who aren’t, it bears repeating with a month to go before the Sooners’ 2021 season opener on Sept. 4. A year or so ago, College Football News did an analysis using the historical data of both the Associated Press and […]

Oklahoma football: In poll era, Sooners rank No. 1 all-time – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog

We’ve seen all the way-too-early top-25s and what the college football preview publications are saying about the 2021 season. Now it’s time to see what the Associated Press, the Coaches Poll and Sports Illustrated have to say about Oklahoma football in the coming season. The three aforementioned media outlets are typically the last to weigh […]

Oklahoma football: Crystal-balling OU’s place in AP, SI preseason polls – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog

Given recent history, it’s hard to dispute that Oklahoma football is where quarterback prospects want to go to achieve greatness and prepare for NFL careers. Over the past five years, Oklahoma has become the new Quarterback U of college football. And they’ve certainly got the numbers and the hardware to back up that claim. In […]

Oklahoma football: OU is undisputed QBU, but how about other positions? – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog

The last time an Oklahoma football team finished a season undefeated was in 2000, and that brought with it the school’s seventh national championship. The easiest way to ensure a place in the College Football Playoff is to go undefeated, including winning your conference championship. Oklahoma has posted seven undefeated football seasons since 1936, the […]

Oklahoma football: OU one of 4 ESPN predicts could go undefeated – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog

The Oklahoma football move to the SEC places the Sooners in a league with several of the big brands in college football, but also in a conference with the largest seating capacities in the college game. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, affectionately billed as the “Palace on the Prairie” by the Sooner faithful, is the […]

Oklahoma football: OU’s ‘Palace on Prairie’ mid-size for SEC Country – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog

On July 1, the world of college sports changed forever, with the passage of NCAA rules allowing student-athletes like Oklahoma football quarterback to profit from their name, image and likeness. The University of Oklahoma is one of the schools that prepared in advance for this momentous occasion and second-year starting quarterback Spencer Rattler appears to […]

Oklahoma football: Spencer Rattler at forefront of new NIL world – Stormin in Norman – Stormin in Norman – An Oklahoma Sooners blog