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The Sooners lost their top three players from 2012 -- QB Landry Jones, WR Kenny Stills and S Tony Jefferson -- but still have talent to compete for a Big 12 title in 2013.

he Sooners have not been good enough in the trenches. And, unless changes were made, they wouldn't be good enough in the future, either. OU hasn't ranked in the top five of the Big 12 in rushing offense or rushing defense in each of the last three years.

The Sooners once again found a way to win, this time with defense and tough running against TCU to capture at least a share of the Big 12 title and likely a BCS bowl berth.

Oklahoma hasn't played in Ames, Iowa, in five years, but to beat the Cyclones this season, the Sooners will need to be focused for four quarters.

After a fourth consecutive season without seriously contending for a national title past October, it's time to ask this question -- can OU contend for national titles going forward the way the team's currently constructed?

Oklahoma hammered Texas Tech 41-20 to jump back into the Big 12 title conversation while also recapturing some of its long lost swagger heading into next week's showdown with Red River rival Texas.

When Oklahoma's new Big 12 schedule first came out, most everyone pointed to a rigid November stretch. But in reality, the three-game stretch that will determine whether the Sooners are contenders or pretenders begins this weekend.

One of Oklahoma's most dynamic players -- junior receiver/running back Roy Finch, didn't play a single offensive snap against UTEP. Is he turning into this season's Mossis Madu?

This was not supposed to be the same Oklahoma Sooners offense that fell apart without Ryan Broyles late in 2011. Turned out, the Sooners still have a ways to go, as evidenced by the poor showing against UTEP.

Defensive end R.J. Washington was one of the top recruits in the country in 2008. After a few disappointing seasons, he's finally ready to have a breakout year -- as a senior.

Jake Trotter ranks the Oklahoma Sooners' nonconference schedules under Stoops from toughest to easiest, and predict where the 2012 schedule will end up.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

Jake Trotter breaks down the Oklahoma Sooners' 2012 conference schedule from toughest game to easiest.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2012

Bob Stoops will be taking on his alma mater. On Dec. 30, Oklahoma will face Iowa in the Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Kickoff is 9 p.m. central.

The Sooners entered the weekend with a chance to capture their eighth Big 12 title. They exited with their biggest Bedlam defeat since 1945.

Sooners have dominated series against Oklahoma State, but 2011 game is for the Big 12 title

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