Ryan Aber

Joined: Sep 6, 2025

Ryan Aber has been covering Oklahoma football for more than a decade continuously and since 1999 overall. Ryan was the OU beat writer for The Oklahoman from 2013-2025, covering the transition from Bob Stoops to Lincoln Riley to Brent Venables. He covered OU men's basketball's run to the Final Four in 2016 and numerous national championships for the Sooners' women's gymnastics and softball programs. Prior to taking on the Sooners beat, Ryan covered high schools, the Oklahoma City RedHawks and Oklahoma City Barons for the newspaper from 2006-13. He spent two seasons covering Arkansas football for the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas before returning to his hometown of Oklahoma City. Ryan also worked at the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the Muskogee Phoenix. At the Phoenix, he covered OU's national championship run in 2000. Ryan is a graduate of Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah.

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Oklahoma's Gracen Halton is Carrying More Than Just Himself, Sooners Into CFP

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Brent Venables: R Mason Thomas Remained Engaged, Ready for Return vs. Alabama in CFP

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Oklahoma's Special Teams Success Goes Far Beyond Tate Sandell, Grayson Miller and Isaiah Sategna.

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Brent Venables Says Jovantae Barnes 'Potentially' Could Have Role for Oklahoma vs. Alabama

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Two Injured Players Expected to Practice Leading up to Oklahoma's CFP Opener

One offensive and one defensive player have been key figures for the Sooners and could both return vs. Alabama.

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Febechi Nwaiwu's Consistency Made him a Leader on Oklahoma's Offensive Line

In a position group that has been in flux the last two seasons, Nwaiwu has given Sooners' O-Line some stability

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'Scars' of November Have Oklahoma Prepared for Perils of College Football Playoff

Dec 14, 2025.

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Oklahoma's Alabama Winning Streak a Rare Accomplishment Against the Crimson Tide

Dec 6, 2025.

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Bedlam win Another Sign of Oklahoma's Progress as Attentions Start to Turn to SEC Slate

Health will be at the forefront for Sooners, but Jennie Baranczyk's team is making strides.

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Special Teams Making a Major Difference for Oklahoma Heading Into College Football Playoff

Tate Sandell, Grayson Miller and Isaiah Sategna have set the tone for the Sooners' special teams.

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Playoff Schedule Sets up Nicely for Sooners, Gives Chance to Keep Building Momentum

Unlike a typical bowl experience, turnaround times are now shorter — and the Sooners are hoping to take advantage.

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Ahead of Oklahoma-Alabama Playoff Game, What are the Top 5 Games in Owen Field History?

The Palace on the Prairie hasn't hosted a playoff game before, but the stadium has played host to plenty of big-time games.

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What to Know About Oklahoma's College Football Playoff Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide

The Sooners have very recent history against Alabama. Here's a look at what to know about the Crimson Tide in 2025 and historically.

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Five Most Impactful Players During Oklahoma's 'Red November'

Plenty of players helped the Sooners move to the bring of the CFP, but here are the five most important

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How Owen Heinecke Emerged as One of the Stars of Oklahoma's Defense

The former lacrosse player used plenty of persistence to get on Brent Venables' radar for the Sooners this year.

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Oklahoma's Offensive Line Group Thin on Signing Day, but Duo Adds Versatility to Group

Noah Best and Deacon Schmitt both have positional versatility, which Jim Nagy said is critical in modern recruiting.