Tim Willert

Tim Willert

AllSooners staff writer Tim Willert has covered news and sports for 29 years as a reporter and editor for daily and online publications, including The Oklahoman and The Norman Transcript. 

How Preparation Helped Oklahoma Stop UCF's 2-Point Conversion Attempt To Tie Game
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How Preparation Helped Oklahoma Stop UCF's 2-Point Conversion Attempt To Tie Game

Kendel Dolby made another big play for the Sooners' defense, which sniffed out double pass try in come-from-behind win.

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Thrust Into Starting Role, Sawchuk Fuels Oklahoma's Comeback Win Against UCF
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Thrust Into Starting Role, Sawchuk Fuels Oklahoma's Comeback Win Against UCF

Little-used running back contributes key yards and TD in Sooners' fourth-quarter rushing resurgence

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Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker To Miss UCF Game
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Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker To Miss UCF Game

Sophomore Gavin Sawchuk was announced as the Sooners' starting running back ahead of Saturday's game with UCF.

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Oklahoma CB Has Turned Heads With His Ability To Make Plays
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Oklahoma CB Has Turned Heads With His Ability To Make Plays

Kendel Dolby has shown he can play inside or outside in the Sooners' defensive scheme

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How Oklahoma Transfer Made It All The Way  Back From Life-Threatening Diagnosis
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How Oklahoma Transfer Made It All The Way Back From Life-Threatening Diagnosis

Defensive tackle Jacob Lacey was treated over the summer for a blood clot that spread to his lungs

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WATCH: Oklahoma CB Kendel Dolby Interview
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WATCH: Oklahoma CB Kendel Dolby Interview

Watch Sooners cornerback Kendel Dolby meet the press after practice on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

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Why Oklahoma-Texas Meant More Than Cal Rivalry For Stanford Transfer
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Why Oklahoma-Texas Meant More Than Cal Rivalry For Stanford Transfer

Offensive tackle Walter Rouse blocked two Longhorns on the Sooners' game-winning touchdown drive.

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How Oklahoma TE Played Key Role In Last Play Of His Fourth Win Over UT
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How Oklahoma TE Played Key Role In Last Play Of His Fourth Win Over UT

Stogner, Anderson part of 'perfect storm' before TD pass that sealed Sooners' 34-30 win.

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Oklahoma Goes Back To Work With Texas Victory In Rearview Mirror
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Oklahoma Goes Back To Work With Texas Victory In Rearview Mirror

Bye week doesn't mean time off for the Sooners, who are trying to keep things in perspective while correcting mistakes ahead of UCF

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Why Special Teams Miscues Didn’t Cost Oklahoma In Win Over Longhorns
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Why Special Teams Miscues Didn’t Cost Oklahoma In Win Over Longhorns

The Sooners overcame a fake punt, a blocked kick for a TD, missed FG and more in Saturday’s instant classic.

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Oklahoma's Nic Anderson Makes The Most Of His Limited Opportunities. Again.
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Oklahoma's Nic Anderson Makes The Most Of His Limited Opportunities. Again.

Redshirt freshman's only catch of the game delivers Sooners' come-from-behind 34-30 win over Texas

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How Oklahoma Running Game Can Repeat Its Success Against Iowa State
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How Oklahoma Running Game Can Repeat Its Success Against Iowa State

Offensive line will face a stingy Cyclones defense looking to keep Sooners' rushing attack from breaking out

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