The second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners wrap up the
non-conference portion of their schedule, as the play host to the Ball State
Cardinals in Norman this weekend.

Blake Bell closed two drives with short
touchdown runs and Oklahoma's defense made sure Iowa State didn't stage
another upset, as the 12th-ranked Sooners stifled the Cyclones in a 26-6
victory.

They are tasked with shutting down the top
offensive weapons in the game and relish in the fact that they are often the
only thing standing in the way of an opponent and the end zone.

Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops
announced Monday that senior running back Damien Williams has been dismissed
from the program for an unspecified violation of team policy.

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2012 SEASON IN REVIEW: Despite going 7-6 overall and earning a bowl bid for
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Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis is expected to
miss eight weeks after suffering a broken bone in his left foot.

"With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I
had done more." - Joe Paterno

They are rabid in pursuit of the football.
Whether it is shedding blockers, filling up gaps and blowing up running games,
pinning their ears back and getting after the passer, or covering backs and
tight ends in pass coverage, they have one goal.

None of the FCS players distinguished himself at
the 63rd Senior Bowl on Saturday, although each hopes to have made his mark
during a week's worth of practices and preparations amid NFL scouts.