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Oklahoma remains focused on competing and not chasing rankings, saying it would love an invitation but will play wherever asked.
The Sooners beat LSU 17-13, showing they can close tight games when the stakes are high.
Oklahoma could still host a first-round CFP game if it stays in contention, potentially benefiting from home-field advantage.

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Mateer rallied in the fourth quarter to help Oklahoma clinch the win with a 58-yard TD to Sategna and a final drive that sealed the game.
Venables publicly supported Mateer, saying he believes in John and what he’s got as the game heads into later moments.
Mateer finished with 318 passing yards on 23 of 38 attempts, despite three interceptions and a sluggish start.
Oklahoma’s offense was uneven overall, producing multiple three-and-outs yet still finishing with 393 total yards.
OU’s defense kept the game within reach, enabling late drives and clutch stops in the final minutes.
Head coach Brent Venables credited Mateer’s toughness and resilience as key to the comeback effort.
The Sooners improved to 10-2 and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff conversation.
OU’s Ben Arbuckle emphasized Mateer’s short memory for mistakes and determination.
Mateer’s performance included a 39-yard punt return by Isaiah Sategna that helped set up a scoring sequence.
The defense forced a turnover on downs late, enabling Mateer to kneel out the clock.

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Oklahoma beat LSU 17–13, leveraging a tight defensive performance to keep playoff hopes alive.
Venables said the key was walking through the final stop and locking in with laser focus.
Gracen Halton noted Oklahoma’s defense made clutch plays when the offense stalled.
Oklahoma’s defense delivered stops late, keeping LSU from converting on fourth down.
Oklahoma’s defense collected its 10th win on a night marked by resilience.
Bowen praised the team’s willingness to play complementary football to protect the win.
Oklahoma’s late-season form includes wins over Tennessee and Alabama, fueling playoff optimism.
Venables emphasized finishing strong and avoiding penalties as keys to success.
Peyton Bowen and teammates view defense as backing the offense on every drive.

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Oklahoma finished 10-2 after a 6-6 regular season, signaling a dramatic turnaround.
The Sooners defeated LSU 17-13 to cap their November run and build CFP momentum.
Venables credited the seniors who endured last season’s pain and helped lead the turnaround.
OU’s defense and special teams are the backbone of the turnaround.
Offense showed resilience by delivering when needed, aiding the comeback effort.
Tight end Jaren Kanak emphasized the team's perspective on overcoming past pain.
Safety Peyton Bowen highlighted players who stayed and kept going through spring and summer.
OU expects to pursue its first playoff bid since 2019 after a strong November stretch.
The article frames Oklahoma’s turnaround as a model of resilience for the program’s future.
The piece notes Oklahoma’s focus on health and readiness heading into December.

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Oklahoma turned a rough start into a late-season surge, winning key games after the Ole Miss loss.
Brent Venables emphasized adjustments that helped Oklahoma endure November’s gauntlet.
Oklahoma’s late-season push included both close finishes and dominant performances at home.
The November gauntlet tested consistency but ultimately strengthened the Sooners’ postseason positioning.
Key players stepped up in critical moments, contributing to the run through November.
The Ole Miss loss is positioned as the turning point from which the team rebuilt confidence.
Oklahoma’s late-season success boosts expectations for the team’s postseason run.
The article highlights how the schedule complexity shaped the team’s development.
The narrative centers on a comeback culture that defined Oklahoma’s November, not a single game.
Overall, the coverage frames Oklahoma’s November run as a blueprint for momentum going forward.

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