Lincoln Riley

Latest Stories

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes, center, is surrounded by Oklahoma defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Barnes, who entered the game as the Big 12's leading rusher, was limited to 28 yards on 13 carries. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Texas Tech’s Air Raid to test McNeill’s Oklahoma defense

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley shouts to his team in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma coach Riley not interested in the NFL right now

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Running backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

In this July 26, 2017 photo University of Oklahoma's Ruffin McNeill, the assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach, speaks to the media before a golf event at Jimmy Austin Golf Course in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma fired defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 after the Sooners struggled to stop Texas during their first loss of the season. McNeill will be the defensive coordinator for the rest of the season. (Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman via AP)

McNeill ready to step in as Oklahoma defensive coordinator

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) breaks free against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)

Oklahoma fires defensive coordinator Mike Stoops

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a 2-yard touchdown against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger has thrown for at least 200 yards and a touchdown in the first five games, becoming just the fourth Texas quarterback to do that--and the first in a decade. Texas plays Oklahoma this week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Oklahoma and Texas both ranked adds to prefect fair setting

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. It might be strange for longtime college football fans to imagine that Oklahoma’s roster is almost completely unfamiliar with the triple option offense. That made Army’s offense difficult to simulate in practice as the fifth-ranked Sooners prepared to host the Black Knights on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

No. 5 Oklahoma learning how to handle Army’s triple option

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws during an NCAA college football game against UCLA, in Norman, Okla. The pressure on Murray just increased now that running back Rodney Anderson is out for the season. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma QB Murray’s strong play moves focus from baseball

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma wide receiver Lee Morris (84) runs away from Florida Atlantic cornerback Chris Tooley (26) and takes a Kyler Murray pass in for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. After scoring on a long touchdown reception and blocking a punt in Oklahoma's season-opening win against Florida Atlantic, walk-on Lee Morris was awarded a scholarship. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma walk-on WR Morris earns scholarship after big game

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Florida Atlantic running back Devin Singletary (5) is stopped by, clockwise from left, Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25), defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7), defensive tackle Marquise Overton (97) and defensive end Tyreece Lott (93) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Talented freshmen give No. 7 Oklahoma new look on defense

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson runs for his second touchdown of the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia in Pasadena, Calif. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley believes Florida Atlantic's Devin Singletary will be one of the nation's best running backs this season. Oklahoma counters with its own elite back in Rodney Anderson. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

No. 7 Oklahoma wary of Florida Atlantic RB Singletary

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray talks with the media following an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Murray has been picked as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma names Kyler Murray starting quarterback

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray talks with the media following an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. The first-round Major League Baseball draft pick has signed for nearly $5 million to play for the Oakland Athletics. Yet, he's fully committed to football for one year, and if he can beat out Austin Kendall for the starting job, the speedster could be one of college football's most electrifying players. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Millionaire baseball pick Murray seeks QB job at Oklahoma

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes during an NCAA college football spring intrasquad game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma still looking for QB to replace Mayfield

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma quarterbacks Tanner Schafer, left, and Austin Kendall, right, throw during NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma will start figuring out who will replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield when spring practice opens. The top two contenders will be last year's backup, redshirt junior Kyler Murray, and redshirt sophomore Austin Kendall. Redshirt sophomore Tanner Schafer will get a look, too. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma to seek Mayfield replacement in spring practice

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after defensive back Steven Parker recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Riley: Oklahoma’s Mayfield among all-time great college QBs

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley reacts to a play during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Oklahoma’s Riley proves capable in first year as head coach

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, left, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speak before a photo session at an NCAA college football news conference, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. Oklahoma and Georgia meet at the Rose Bowl in a College Football Playoff semifinal on New Year's Day. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley, Georgia’s Kirby Smart took over playoff-potential teams

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield takes a breather after he participated in drills during a short segment of Rose Bowl practice that was open to the media, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Carson, Calif. Oklahoma plays Georgia in a semifinal of the College Football Playoff on New Year's Day. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Of one mind: Mayfield and Riley ascend together at Oklahoma

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley takes questions during a Rose Bowl news conference Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Oklahoma plays Georgia in the New Year's Day game, in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Oklahoma, Georgia want focus and balance before Rose Bowl

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press