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FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws as quarterback Spencer Rattler watches during the NCAA college football team's practice in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley has chosen Hurts as his starting quarterback for the Sept. 1 season opener against Houston over Rattler and Tanner Mordecai. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma QB Hurts barely edges out Mordecai, Rattler for job

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 12, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts gestures during the NCAA college football team's spring game in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts is cramming as he prepares for his only year with the Sooners. Before transferring from Alabama, he played in three national title games. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma QB Hurts cramming for only year with Sooners

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterbacks Jalen Hurts, left, and Tanner Mordecai, right, throw during NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Hurts is competing with Mordecai, a redshirt freshman, and Spencer Rattler, a true freshman, to become starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Red River rematch could happen again in Big 12 with Texas-OU

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley answers a question during an NCAA college football media day news conference in Norman, Okla., Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Riley has done everything his first two years as Oklahoma's coach, including coaching two Heisman winners. But he hasn't won a national title. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma coach Riley wants more after playoff appearance

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray goes through passing drills at the university's Pro Day for NFL scouts in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Murray doesn’t run, but shines as a passer at Pro Day

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

A.D. Miller stays at Oklahoma after committing to Illinois

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Oklahoma coach defends QB Kyler Murray against TV critique

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma football coach Riley’s salary jumps to $6 million

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Jalen Hurts answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game, in Santa Clara, Calif. Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has decided to transfer to Oklahoma. Hurts made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in a story in the Players' Tribune .(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Boomer Sooner: Tide QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma hires Alex Grinch as defensive coordinator

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, center, congratulates wide receiver Charleston Rambo (14) after Rambo scored a touchdowns, during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Oklahoma, coach Lincoln Riley agree to contract extension

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Rattler, Kendall likely next from Oklahoma’s QB factory

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley, left, poses with Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, winner of the Heisman Trophy, in New York. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley has been to the College Football Playoff twice and coached two Heisman winners since taking over as Oklahoma's coach 18 months ago. With all that success already at age 35, the school will have to battle to hold NFL teams at bay.(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

NFL could come calling for Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU’s 4th in row

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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly listens during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Notre Dame is one of the four teams in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kelly relishes Irish role as playoff ‘new kids on the block’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Norman, Okla. The Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield believes Riley is ready to make the jump to the NFL. Mayfield played for Riley in college and has a strong relationship with his former coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Mayfield believes OU’s Riley ready for coaching jump to NFL

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

No. 5 Oklahoma’s explosive offense carries shaky defense

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes against Oklahoma State in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma keeps finding ways in 15-game November win streak

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma's Carson Meier (45) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray has star receivers in Marquise Brown and CeeDee Lamb, yet he doesn’t hesitate to throw to other options such as Meier. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray on record pace by spreading wealth

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. Mayfield called coach Hue Jackson’s mid-season firing as his “welcome to the business” moment. Mayfield and his teammates regrouped Wednesday, Oct. 31 two days after Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were both dismissed by owner Jimmy amid turmoil within Cleveland’s coaching staff. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Mayfield ready to lead Browns through midseason turbulence

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press