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Wide receiver Keontez Lewis returns to action in OU-Texas 1 week after colliding with brick wall

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#Sooners redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez Lewis returns to action in OU-Texas 1 week after colliding with brick wall.

OU redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez Lewis made his return to the field Saturday against Texas, just one week after being taken off the field on a stretcher.

OU quarterback John Mateer to start in Red River Rivalry after undergoing hand surgery

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OU quarterback John Mateer is set to start for the #Sooners against Texas after recovering from a fractured right hand.

OU redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer will start against Texas, per Toby Rowland.

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OU students share their opinions on Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game during Beat Bevo Bash.

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State Fair of Texas ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry. Check out our best images!
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Photos by: Sutton Spinner

'We battled the whole time': OU soccer pushes toward NCAA tournament despite scoreless draw

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'We battled the whole time': OU soccer pushes toward NCAA tournament despite scoreless draw.

OU soccer (9-3-3) drew 0-0 to No. 4 Tennessee (11-1-2) at John Crain Field in Norman on Thursday.

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announces run for county commissioner seat

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Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announced his run for the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday.

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announced in a Facebook post Thursday that he will run for the Cleveland County Commissioner District 3 seat.

OU to tighten security for ‘The Turning Point Tour’ amid national concern for event safety

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OU Turning Point USA confirmed increased security measures will be taken ahead of the “The Turning Point Tour” stop on Oct. 16.

OU Turning Point USA confirmed there will be increased security measures taken ahead of Turning Point USA’s visit to OU as part of its “The Turning Point Tour.”

Turning Point USA to move OU event to Lloyd Noble Center from McCasland Field House

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Turning Point USA will hold its Oct. 16 “This Is the Turning Point" event in Lloyd Noble Center to hold more attendees. https://www.oudaily.com/news/ou-turning-point-usa-tour-lloyd-noble-center/article_de8ddd60-ecf3-4b0c-b921-397672551095.html

OU Turning Point USA confirmed its Oct. 16 event as part of the “This Is the Turning Point” tour will be moved to the Lloyd Noble Center to hold more

State ethics commission to investigate Ryan Walters' departure regarding alleged conflict of interest

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From Oklahoma Voice: Former State Superintendent Ryan Walters is under an ethics investigation over an alleged conflict of interest.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Former state Superintendent Ryan Walters is under an ethics investigation again, this time over an alleged conflict of interest.

Oklahoma's new superintendent lays out vision, plans for 15 month 'sprint' in office

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From Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma's new superintendent, Lindel Fields, laid out his vision for the State Department of Education.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s newly sworn-in state superintendent said he intends his brief 15 months in office to be “more than just a stopgap.”

OU SJP, Muslim Student Association commemorates 2-year mark of war in Gaza with art demonstration

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OU Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association held an art demonstration in front of Evans Hall Tuesday evening to recognize the 2-year mark of the war in Gaza.

Around 50 students joined OU Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association Tuesday evening to recognize the two-year mark of the war in Gaza with an art

OU Men’s basketball releases 2025-26 Southeastern Conference schedule

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OU Men's basketball releases 2025-26 Southeastern Conference schedule.

OU Men’s basketball released its 2025-26 Southeastern Conference schedule Tuesday afternoon on X.

Norman City Council approves Ward 3 candidate selection committee following Bree Montoya’s resignation

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Norman City Council approved the appointment of five residents to the Ward 3 candidate selection committee.

Norman City Council appointed five Norman residents to the Ward 3 candidate selection committee at its special meeting Tuesday.

OU president speaks on strategic plan updates, university responses to federal directives

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OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. spoke with OU Daily editors Tuesday afternoon to discuss the strategic plan and the university’s response to federal directives.

OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. sat down with OU Daily news editors Tuesday afternoon to discuss strategic plan updates, on-campus housing changes and university responses to federal directives.

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OU athletics announced Luke combs will perform at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium May 9 with more information coming Thursday.

Country singer Luke Combs to perform at OU’s Owen Field May 9

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Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs will hold a concert on May 9 at OU’s Owen Field.

Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs will hold a concert May 9 at OU’s Owen Field.

NPS Board of Education approves Office 1 election, responds to new graduation requirements

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Norman Public Schools Board of Education discussed a proposal to change graduation requirements and approved a resolution calling for the Office 1 election.

The Norman Public Schools Board of Education discussed a proposal to change graduation requirements and approved a resolution calling for the Office 1 election at its meeting Monday.

For the 121st time, OU and Texas will meet in Dallas for the Red River Rivalry.

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What time is OU football vs Texas on Saturday?

Former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield leads Buccaneers past Seahawks in close win

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The #Sooners 1985 national champion football team returned to Norman for their 40-year reunion.

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Former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past the Seattle Seahawks in close win.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered their game Sunday knowing they would have to be on point, as they would be playing without two of their key players, Mike Evans and

OU kicks off Red River Rivalry with Beat Bevo Bash featuring ferris wheel, free Bevo burgers

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OU kicks off the Red River Rivalry with Beat Bevo Bash featuring a ferris wheel, free Bevo burgers and Beat Texas shirts Wednesday.
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The Red River Rivalry will start with the Soval Series’ Beat Bevo Bash, an event with a state fair inspired atmosphere that promises fun experiences and photo opportunities for OU

OU Motel property for sale 9 months after purchase, resident evictions

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From Oklahoma Voice: The federal government shutdown could create issues for Oklahoma highway projects, according to Oklahoma’s top transportation official.

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OU Motel is back for sale nine months after residents were evicted to build a high-end student housing complex.

After the OU Motel property was sold in January and many of its residents were evicted, the property is back on the market.