Oklahoma Rumors & News

CBS Sports "It's generally assumed that Kyler Murray will be Oklahoma's starting quarterback in 2018.  Sooners coach Lincoln Riley doesn't see it that way -- publicly, at least -- with Murray and redshirt sophomore Austin Kendall expected to battle for the gig this..." July 16

USA Today "Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley took a swipe at Georgia's defense while sticking up for the Big 12 Conference in an interview on Tuesday. The Sooners lost in overtime to the Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup last season but managed 531 offensive yards..." July 03

College Football Talk "Here we go again? Throughout a sizable portion of Bob Stoops‘ time at Oklahoma, there was considerable speculation that the head coach could be poached by the NFL. In fact, after his surprise retirement in the summer of 2017, reports surfaced (again) that the..." June 27

College Football Talk "One running joke that’s made numerous laps around the college football world this month has officially run its course. After being taken ninth overall by the Oakland Athletics in the June Major League Baseball draft, Kyler Murray reached an agreement on a..." June 20

Norman Transcript "Lincoln Riley’s first season went well enough for him to earn a hefty pay raise. The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents on Tuesday approved what amounts to a $1.7 million increase in Riley's contract, which will make him $4.8 million next year and $5 million annually..." June 19

San Francisco Chronicle "Outfielder Kyler Murray, the A’s top pick in last week’s draft, officially will sign with the team Friday and will be introduced at the Coliseum the same day, multiple sources told The Chronicle. As part of the agreement, Murray will play just one more year of..." June 14

Die Hards "Lincoln Riley’s 2019 class has grown yet again.  On Friday, coveted Wichita (Kan.) Northwest weakside defensive end Marcus Hicks brought his recruitment to a close, announcing his commitment to Oklahoma over 21 other options, including Michigan, Ohio State, Ohio State,..." June 08

Tulsa World "Oklahoma’s defensive line depth took a huge hit this week. Michael Thompson, a four-star recruit from St. Louis, announced via social media that he suffered a major knee injury and will miss the 2018 season. “Sadly I won’t be competing this fall due to a..." June 07

The Score "Lincoln Riley is set to bring in $3.1 million in salary for the upcoming season, but he may not be the highest-paid man in the Oklahoma locker room. Quarterback Kyler Murray was selected No. 9 overall by the Oakland Athletics in this week's MLB amateur draft, meaning the former..." June 06

College Football Talk "It appears all but certain Kyler Murray will be on the gridiron in 2018.  Beyond that? To be determined. After being selected surprisingly high in the opening rounds of the Major League Baseball draft Monday night — he was taken ninth overall by the Oakland..." June 06

ESPN "The Oakland Athletics selected Kyler Murray with the ninth overall pick in Monday's MLB draft, which could complicate his future as Oklahoma's quarterback. The assigned value of the ninth pick is $4,761,500. Murray, who backed up Heisman..." June 05

College Football Talk "So much for that drama.  Apparently. Kyler Murray, Oklahoma’s projected starting quarterback heading into the 2018 season, was selected surprisingly high in the Major League Baseball Draft, taken by the Oakland Athletics with the No. 9 overall pick in the first..." June 05

The Score "Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray will soon have a major decision in front of him. Murray has served as the center fielder and cleanup hitter for Oklahoma's baseball team and is expected to be taken early in next week's MLB draft. Lincoln Riley, head..." June 01

ESPN "Oklahoma bolstered its defensive line Sunday by picking up a commitment from Notre Dame graduate transfer Jay Hayes. Hayes announced his decision on Twitter. " April 16

247 Sports "The Bob Stoops statue dedication ceremony took a weird turn Saturday morning, as OU President David Boren had to be carted off on a stretcher. Boren had addressed the crowd, and OU athletics director Joe Castiglione was speaking and about to introduce Stoops when the ceremony had to be halted..." April 14

Sportsnaut "There’s no favorite in the eyes of Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley when it comes to whether Kyler Murray or Austin Kendall will replace Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback for the Sooners in 2018. It’s been widely assumed that Murray is the heir apparent to Mayfield. But on Thursday..." March 08