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 defensive lineman David Stone (0) runs onto the field with the Oklahoma flag before the game against Illinois State at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

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The sophomore defensive lineman from Del City's love for his team, school and state have grown during his time at OU

Oklahoma freshman point guard Aaliyah Chavez, shown inm the season opener vs. Belmont, scored a season-high 21 in Wednesday's win over Kansas City at Lloyd Noble Center.

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Aaliyah Chavez had a season-high 29 points as the Sooners got back in the win column after Monday's loss to UCLA

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Sooners' defensive end R Mason Thomas was expected to be listed on the report, but another lineman was a surprise

Oklahoma defensive lineman Danny Okoye (16) celebrates near linebacker Sammy Omosigho (7) after a sack during the first half of the game between the Sooners and Kent State Golden earlier this season.

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Danny Okoye and Adepoju Adebawore have each shown significant growth in recent weeks, right when the Sooners could use it

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Aaliyah Chavez had an up-and down game and the Sooners had mixed success against the Bruins' star post Lauren Betts.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables celebrates with his players after his team beat Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on November 1.

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The Sooners' coach touched on plenty of topics in his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday's pivotal road game against the Crimson Tide.

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Will the Sooners have two of their key defenders back vs. Alabama?

Oklahoma Sooners running back Xavier Robinson (24) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium.

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The Sooners' have improved on the ground, and those strides figure to be crucial this week vs. the Crimson Tide

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.

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From tackling to communication to turnovers, there's still much Sooners' defense can do better

Oklahoma Sooners fans celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.

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Here is a Sooner fan's rooting guide for this weekend, as OU has its final bye week

Oklahoma defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings (3) catches an interception at Tennessee, one of three OU takeaways.

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The Sooners' big play defensive end was hurt on his long touchdown return, but Brent Venables is optimistic he can come back soon.

Oklahoma Sooners kicker Tate Sandell (29) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium.

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The Sooners' kicker set several records for field goals, and OU needed every one of them to pull off the victory in Knoxville.

Ryan Aber

Joined: Sep 6, 2025

Oklahoma Defensive End Downgraded Ahead of Matchup vs. Alabama

Ryan Aber's Three Bold Predictions for Oklahoma-Alabama Showdown

Oklahoma Softball's 2026 Schedule Announced

Raegan Beers, Aaliyah Chavez Lift Oklahoma to Blowout Win Over North Alabama

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David Stone's Pride Goes Beyond his Role as Oklahoma's State Flag Bearer

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Three Takeaways From No. 6 Oklahoma's Win Over Kansas City

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Two Oklahoma Defensive Lineman Questionable on Initial SEC Availability Report

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Even If R Mason Thomas Can't Go, Oklahoma in Good Shape at DE

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Three Takeaways from Oklahoma's Loss to UCLA

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From Mateer to Arbuckle to Dabo, Our Takeaways from Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables' Press Conference

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Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Gives Update on DE R Mason Thomas, LB Kobie McKinzie

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Oklahoma Run Game Continues to Improve, but Needs Another Step to Knock off Alabama

Oklahoma Defense Still has Plenty of Room for Growth During Stretch Run

Six Games This Weekend That Could Help Shape Oklahoma's CFP Chances

Owen Heinecke, R Mason Thomas Teamed Up to Help Oklahoma Seize Momentum Early

Tate Sandell's Record Day Helped Oklahoma Stay Afloat at Tennessee