TORY BLAYLOCK NEWS

How Tory Blaylock found his way as top running back for Oklahoma football A fresh-faced Tory Blaylock arrived to spring camp eager to showcase what he can do.

OCTOBER 24 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

The moments Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle realized freshman RB Tory Blaylock was 'a stud' Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle recounts the moments during spring practices that he realized freshman running back Tory Blayloc...

OCTOBER 23 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma's top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss' high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Oklahoma's defensive expert Brent Venables and Ole Miss's offensive mastermind Lane Kiffin are set for a big showdown on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Oklahoma Sooners news: OU's playoff chances, Tory Blaylock rewarded and more Oklahoma Sooners news for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

OCTOBER 21 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Oklahoma freshman Tory Blaylock keeps proving he's the real deal in SEC play Tory Blaylock earns SEC Freshman of the Week for second time

OCTOBER 21 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Goes over 100 in win Blaylock had 19 rushes for 101 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 26-7 win versus South Carolina.

Impact The freshman back broke the century-yard mark and provided the bruising between-the-tackles presence Oklahoma needed. His production now shows that the Sooners have two credible rushing options in Blaylock and Xavier Robinson, which will make the next game versus Ole Miss more versatile.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma RB Tory Blaylock is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after fueling Sooners' bounce-back game Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week following his big performance in the Sooners' 26-7 win at Sou...

OCTOBER 20 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tory Blaylock 'set the tone' as Oklahoma's run game finds a pulse against South Carolina Tory Blaylock's early 18-yard run set the stage for Oklahoma's run game in a resurgent performance against South Carolina, as the Sooners fi...

OCTOBER 19 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 14 Oklahoma sacks South Carolina offense in easy win Tory Blaylock ran for 101 yards and a touchdown and Oklahoma's defense had six sacks and forced a pair of turnovers as the No.14 Sooners bea...

OCTOBER 18 • THESTATE.COM

Run game finds life in No. 14 Oklahoma football's 26-7 win at South Carolina Tory Blaylock is, what coaches say, a guy that is hard to take off the field.

OCTOBER 18 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

No. 14 Oklahoma, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

John Mateer threw for 150 yards and a touchdown while Oklahoma's defense sacked South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers six times in the 14th-ranked Sooners' bounce-back 26-7 victory

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables leads Sooners to No. 6 ranking after team finished 6-7 last year

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has turned things around after a tough season last year

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

No. 5 Oklahoma rolls past Kent State 44-0 as QB Hawkins produces 4 TDs while filling in for Mateer

Michael Hawkins Jr. shined as No. 5 Oklahoma dominated Kent State 44-0 to improve to 5-0

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Minimal output in win Blaylock posted 11 rushes for 13 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 24-17 victory over Auburn.

Impact The freshman running back was inefficient with his touches as averaged 1.8 yards-per-carry. Blaylock will aim to bounce back on Saturday against Kent.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

OU Football Notebook: Freshman Tory Blaylock named starting running back ahead of SEC play After winning the conference’s Freshman Player of the Week, Tory Blaylock is promoted to the Sooners’ lead back.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

Sooners fans see new RB1 as Tory Blaylock earns SEC award Tory Blaylock named SEC Freshman of the Week

SEPTEMBER 15 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Scores twice in win Blaylock carried the ball 14 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-3 win versus Temple.

Impact The true freshman running back broke out with long runs including one of 25 yards, plus scoring runs of 6 and 18 yards in the second quarter. Blaylock's burst and downhill running style gave the Sooners a dominant ground game, and he should continue to be heavily featured in the backfield when Oklahoma hosts Auburn.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tory Blaylock leads efficient Oklahoma rushing attack in 42-3 win over Temple Given the new faces in the room and a high-stakes test early, the Sooners' running back room was a mess through two games.

SEPTEMBER 14 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

OU football's Tory Blaylock emerges as leading RB in rout of Temple: 'He's a stud' OU football true freshman running back Tory Blaylock registered a career-high 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns during the Sooners' win a...

SEPTEMBER 14 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

John Mateer shines as No. 13 Oklahoma dominates Temple John Mateer threw for 282 yards and a touchdown and had a 51-yard rushing score, and Tory Blaylock rushed for 100 yards and a pair of TDs to...

SEPTEMBER 13 • DELCOTIMES.COM

No. 13 Oklahoma dominates Temple 42-3, Mateer shines with 281 yards passing and a 51-yard rushing TD

Oklahoma has secured a dominant win over Temple, with John Mateer throwing for 281 yards and a touchdown

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Voice of OU Toby Rowland had the perfect call for Tory Blaylock's TD vs Temple Tory Blaylock levels Temple defender for touchdown

SEPTEMBER 13 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Is Tory Blaylock playing vs Michigan: Latest injury update Tory Blaylock injury update

SEPTEMBER 6 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Oklahoma hosts Michigan in ranked matchup

A top-25 college football matchup features the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners hosting the No. 15 Michigan WolverinesOklahoma Sooners

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock 'doesn't look like a freshman out there, doesn't act like a freshman' True freshman running back Tory Blaylock showcased why no one at OU considers him a first-year player during his debut for the Oklahoma Soon...

AUGUST 31 • 247SPORTS.COM