Following a season where he hit 23-straight field goals, made all seven kicks from 50-plus yards, Sandell brings the Lou Groza Award to Norman for the first time in school history.

Brent Venables' version of the Oklahoma Sooners is very different than the ones that previously reached the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma reached the playoff four times in the 2010s — once under Bob Stoops and three times under Lincoln Riley.

The University of Oklahoma junior was the first-ever recipient of the award in it's 34th year. Sandell was one of three finalists.

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a tremendous 2025 season, earning a 10-2 record and a College Football Playoff berth for the first time since 2019. It's a veteran group on both sides of the ball, but Oklahoma wouldn't be playing postseason football without the contributions from key true freshmen on both sides of the ball.

Oklahoma forced three turnovers and sacked Ty Simpson four times to pull of its biggest win since joining the SEC

The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners square off against the No. 23 Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Sooners have proven what they're about all season long and the College Football Playoff gives them another opportunity.

There is just one week until the Alabama Crimson Tide faces the Oklahoma Sooners for the second time this season, this time in the first round of the college football playoffs. For fans planning to travel to the game,