Search. In the days leading up to last year's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Sooner Nation learned that three players would miss Oklahoma's tilt with LSU due to positive drug tests. Show. Okie35. He … Page of 1. All Discussions only Photos only Videos only Links only Polls only Events only. All Time Today Last Week Last Month. Bridges was an ESPN 300 signee for the Sooners a year ago and played in all 13 games as a true freshman. Trejan Bridges working with wide receivers during Oklahoma warmups for Kansas Ronnie Perkins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Trejan Bridges will be suspended for the Peach Bowl, according to report Lincoln Riley confirms Ronnie Perkins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Trejan Bridges The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Trejan Bridges of the Oklahoma Sooners Please check your email for a confirmation. Lincoln Riley recently compared his playing style to Tylan Wallace’s whenever he was asked during Oklahoma State week. He caught a big touchdown against Iowa State during Oklahoma’s run to their fifth-straight Big 12 Championship. This offseason, the number is just over a dozen. Bridges made an impact during his freshman season albeit a small one. Get instant access to the content and community below... Plus more benefits! OU football: Trejan Bridges shows selflessness in possible move to safety, has ability to be playmaker for Sooners' defense Get instant access to the content and community below... Plus more benefits! Former five-star recruit Trejan Bridges is set to make his season debut for Oklahoma football in the Big 12 Championship Game vs. Iowa State. OU has a deep receiving corps, with 16 players catching at least one pass through three games. Unlike Jadon Haselwoood, who has been rotating back in slowly, Bridges has been healthy and practicing since his suspension started last Dec.. His ability to take the top off a defense with his speed and competitiveness at the catch point could help in the Big 12 Championship. Ofishul Garbage Poster. While that does hold true, not everything is as black and white as that statement claims. 8 Iowa State (12/19) ... caught two passes for 19 Join Date: Jan 2019; … new posts. Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer Oklahoma sophomore receiver Trejan Bridges, who has been suspended all season, will play in Saturday's Big 12 championship game against Iowa State. After that, it seemed like a matter of time before he would become a Sooner. Perkins and Stevenson returned on time, but Bridges didn’t. Trejan Bridges. First Unread Thread Button. Collapse. Editor's Picks. 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But Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said Tuesday that the third member of the Sooners’ suspended trio is still in limbo. Jack Bridges, father of standout 2019 WR commit Trejan Bridges, is very vocal in the Sooners recruiting scene on Twitter. Trejan Bridges, a highly-ranked recruit out of Texas, took a visit to Norman in June, 2017, picking up an offer the same day. Trejan Bridges (8) Wide Receiver - 2020 First action of the season came in Big 12 Championship win against No. Collapse. shares. Subscribe for $1/mo. ARLINGTON, Texas — OU wide receiver Trejan Bridges, who hasn’t played since last year’s Big 12 Championship Game, is expected to be available for Saturday’s title game, sources told The Oklahoman. Filtered by: Clear All. Oklahoma was missing a starter, Ronnie Perkins, and two key contributors, Rhamondre Stevenson and Trejan Bridges, against LSU in the Peach Bowl. https://soonerswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/18/ou-sooners-football-spencer-rattler-lincoln-riley-suspended-oklahoma-wr-trejan-bridges-expected-to-make-2020-debut-in-big-12-championship/, Oklahoma was missing a starter, Ronnie Perkins, and two key contributors, Rhamondre Stevenson and Trejan Bridges, against LSU, They were suspended due to a failed drug test ahead of the College Football Playoff, Perkins’ return has made a really good defense better, Bridges has taken to Twitter to discuss his frustrations over the wait, Oklahoma and Iowa State will play in the Big 12 Championship on Saturday at 11 a.m. CST, Pair of former Sooners ranked among Dallas Cowboys' top three rookies, Oklahoma's defense leads the way in 76-50 thrashing of Kansas State, Oklahoma faces unique challenge in reintroducing Brady Manek back into the fold, Oklahoma lands QB transfer Micah Bowens from Penn State, When, where, how to watch Oklahoma basketball take on Kansas State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His teammate Herbert was named PFWA Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year. Bridges came to Riley recently, Grinch said, asking about the potential to change spots. It’s been a long wait for Oklahoma football wide receiver Trejan Bridges, but he is available to play in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday. You'll now receive the top Sooners Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Now we’ll see what Bridges can do. Bridges was an ESPN 300 signee for the Sooners a year ago and played in all 13 games as a true freshman. After putting together a stellar rookie season for the Chargers, Murray has been named to the Pro Football Writers' Association All-Rookie team. X. That's a sign of a program trying to make sure it has the right pieces and make sure it has enough room to land them. Since Perkins and Stevenson returned, Bridges has taken to Twitter to discuss his frustrations over the wait. Published: Sun, September 29, 2019 3:25 PM Updated: Sun, September 29, 2019 3:59 PM. He is not afraid to let recruits, families, and fans know that he sees OU as the perfect fit for not only his son, but for other recruits as … Oklahoma vs Iowa State: Big 12 Championship Prediction, Game Preview, Sign up for the Sooners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There simply aren't many players who are up to the task of starting at middle linebacker during their rookie season, but Murray faced the task head-on and made the most of the opportunity, turning heads... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Time. Posts; Latest Activity; Photos . Oklahoma has seen 13 players leave off of its 2020 roster so far. OU notebook: Trejan Bridges joining the defense is 'far from a permanent move,' according to Lincoln Riley By Eric Bailey Tulsa World; Sep 25, 2019 … OU coach Lincoln Riley told media wide out Trejan Bridges and OSU receiver Tylan Wallace are similar. by Joe Mussatto. One such model is the SP+ model developed by ESPN's Bill Connelly. Bridges was one of three highly rated receivers Oklahoma signed in the 2019 class along with Jadon Haselwood and Theo Wease Jr. It is unknown what kind of impact Bridges could have in his first game. The Carrollton, Texas, native came to the Sooners in the 2019 recruiting class as a five-star recruit according to Rivals. Oklahoma and Iowa State will play in the Big 12 Championship on Saturday at 11 a.m. CST. Perkins’ return has made a really good defense better and Stevenson has made teams respect Oklahoma’s running game more over the last four games. The answer goes beyond him leading Bama to another title, Alabama's title felt both impossible and undeniable, Game plans and intel for each major conference championship game, College football Week 16 scores, Top 25 analysis and must-see moments. Latest on Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trejan Bridges including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Bridges was late to the pile of tacklers, but … As Lincoln Riley's tenure has evolved in Norman, Oklahoma, so has the volatility of the players entering Oklahoma and leaving. There are many metrics that can be used to grade a team's performance in a season. Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trejan Bridges (8), shown entering the stadium during a 2019 game, could play in Saturday's Big 12 Championship game after serving a … He caught a pair of touchdown passes, but was suspended prior to Oklahoma's College Football Playoff semifinal loss to LSU. ARLINGTON, Texas — For the first time this season, Oklahoma receiver Trejan Bridges will be available. email. Latest on Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trejan Bridges including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN OU football: Trejan Bridges, fellow freshmen receivers live up to hype, OSU football: Defensive performance carries the day for Cowboys again, OU football: Offensive line struggling to find groove for Sooners, Jalen Hurts and OU's pass defense gets high grades for OU … Collapse. Sure enough, he committed that fall, becoming one of the very early members of the 2019 OU … Oklahoma wide receiver Trejan Bridges has been missing from the team all season after being suspended prior to last season’s College Football Playoff Semifinal against LSU. Previous template Next. OU football: Trejan Bridges makes defensive debut. The Sooners have been getting asked about the status of suspended players since last December. Bridges … NORMAN — Trejan Bridges backpedaled four yards, and then saw Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson break through a small hole. When looking at the Oklahoma Sooners record for 2020, a 9-2 record is a pretty good indication of how the team performed. The Sooners have been getting asked about the status of suspended players since last December. The Los Angeles Chargers are quietly boasting some of the league's top young talent in the form of quarterback Justin Herbert and former Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray. It's the second-straight offseason with major attrition for Oklahoma, but attrition the Sooners would accept. Lincoln Riley didn’t give any credence to the rumblings at his Monday presser, but DC Alex Grinch later confirmed that Trejan Bridges has been getting a look at safety. (FREE) #Sooners WR commit Trejan Bridges just kept climbing the rankings following his commitment to OU 15 months ago. Bridges was suspended prior to last year’s Peach Bowl for testing positive for marijuana in an NCAA drug test, sources have said. Sooners Wire can confirm the reports from SoonerScoop.com and The Football Brainiacs that Oklahoma expects Bridges to play in the Big 12 Championship on Saturday. by Ryan Aber Published: Fri, December 18, 2020 2:35 PM ARLINGTON, Texas — OU wide receiver Trejan Bridges, who hasn’t played since last year’s Big 12 … There is a multitude of variables, models, and analytics to break it down even further. Filter. Last offseason, there was more than a dozen players who left. The Athletic can confirm that Oklahoma sophomore WR Trejan Bridges has had his eligibility restored by the NCAA, per a source close to the program. Oklahoma sophomore receiver Trejan Bridges, who has been suspended all season, will play in Saturday's Big 12 championship game against Iowa State. Game plans and intel for each major conference championship game The 6-1, 180-pound Bridges has continued to practice with the Sooners this season, but hasn't played in any games. Trejan Bridges was still working with the defense Monday, about a week after news of Oklahoma’s experimentation with him on defense caused a stir. Oklahoma sophomore receiver Trejan Bridges, who has been suspended all season, will play in Saturday's Big 12 championship game against Iowa State. They were suspended due to a failed drug test ahead of the College Football Playoff.