Oklahoma Columnist, by Clay Horning

Oklahoma Columnist, by Clay Horning

Three things about Sooners, one about Pokes, breaking news amongst

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Clay Horning
Sep 08, 2026
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Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, behind the protection of Michael Fasusi (56), Heath Ozaeta (77) and Xavier Robinson (21) prepares to throw the ball against Texas-El Paso on Friday. (OU Athletics Photo/Connor Dixon)

We’re doing it again.

We’re doing everybody’s favorite, the “four things” column.

Now, one of these, probably the third, will be an Oklahoma State thing. But, I promise, if you’re an Oklahoma fan, good chance you’ll enjoy that one.

Alas, making this a “four things” column became necessary due to a fair amount of breaking news on the Sooner front, so you have that to look forward to, too.

So, strap in and try to enjoy this antiquated prop of a column dynamic that we turn out at Oklahoma Columnist only when our hand is forced.

Of course, I’ll try to be wry, cutting and clever because that’s what we do here.


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