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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.

To whom much is given, much is expected, says one Texas fan. And it's hard to argue that point as Texas aims to get back into college football's top echelon on the field.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2013

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?

Texas head coach Mack Brown has faced most of the league's top offenses and has struggled. He wants to see how other team's do against them as the season moves on.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2012

Texas was more physical with practice drills that pitted starters against each other on each side of the line and coaches turned up the intensity after a lackluster defensive effort against Baylor.

Our quarterback's better than your quarterback! Yes, with the season David Ash is having, the Longhorns can taunt Landry Jones and the Sooners with that well-established fact.

Since the Red River Rivalry has involved Mack Brown and Bob Stoops, the team with the most rushing yards has almost always won. That could be a problem for Texas, which is ninth in rushing defense in the Big 12.

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.

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Gauley River, get ready Texas fans, here comes West Virginia.

Texas has been prone to giving up big plays this season. Now the Longhorns must find a way to slow down Geno Smith and West Virginia.

Underclassman Desmond Jackson has set the mark in toughening up Texas' defensive line, which is finally showing signs of the strength necessary to survive in the Big 12.

A combination of better line play, understanding of the offense and play-calling have Texas QB David Ash displaying better presence in the pocket.

With its conference opener at Oklahoma State, Texas can go a long way toward proving so much of the hype and potential around the Longhorns.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2012