Oklahoma finally got its statement win, and it came in style. Well, John Mateer accounted for three TDs as No. 18 Oklahoma knocked off No. 15 Michigan 24-13 on Saturday night. And after the game, with Toby Keith ’s “ How Do You Like Me Now?!” blasting, players hoisted HC Brent Venables in celebration. Here, Venables tried to deflect the spotlight, saying, “ I’m embarrassed. This is a players’ game…celebrate, man. What we do is too hard.” Still, the victory felt like a turning point for the Sooners (2-0), who are clawing back from last season’s 6-7 stumble. And now, following that win, an OU football legend turned ESPN analyst made a bold claim.

Brent Venables entered his fourth season at Oklahoma with pressure mounting, holding a 23-17 record. Given that, some even whispered abo

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