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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU Undergraduate Student Congress changed the runoff procedure to let the Graduate Student Senate choose the winner in a tied SGA election last month—since no candidate won over 50%—and launched a survey on class supplies using OU Qualtrics that runs from November 19 to December 12. The survey will help determine which supplies need to be more accessible for students. OU Daily
- ➤ OU's Norman and Health campuses announced the merger of their graduate colleges and the integration of their university libraries on Wednesday. The new OU Graduate College will begin at the start of the spring semester under Norman's leadership (bringing together libraries from multiple campuses to support cross-campus programs). OU Daily
- ➤ Oklahoma School for the Blind students from Norman and Noble won awards at the Cane Quest competition earlier this month as fourth grader Lysanna Hardwick earned the Top Scouts award by demonstrating cane and guide skills on the OSB campus. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction has started at Crimson Flats—an affordable housing project with 75 units—at the northeast corner of Imhoff Road and Oakhurst Avenue. A $5 million city loan and $14.5 million in tax credits will fund the project, which is set to be completed in 2026. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Sooners were ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, marking the highest ranking in the Brent Venables era. If the season ended today, they would host No. 9 Notre Dame in the first round as the committee favored Oregon’s one loss over Oklahoma’s two losses — even though OU earned more wins against ranked teams. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma despite his dislocated ankle on Oct. 25th—coach Drinkwitz said doctors will decide after reviewing upcoming reports. Until then, rookie Matt Zollers will start as the Tigers prepare to face Oklahoma’s strong defense—ensuring the team plays cautiously with Pribula still recovering. The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Missouri Tigers Football
11 AM – 1 PM — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football matchup between the Sooners and Tigers.
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Alcorn State Braves vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling college basketball action between the Braves and Sooners.
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Alara The Label Pop Up Shop
3 PM - 5 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — N/A — Browse the latest collection and get game-day ready in style during the OU game.
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Live Music at NOUN Hotel
9 AM – 10 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant atmosphere during OU home game weekends.
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Wolfpack vs. Sooners Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets required — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run
5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos
7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.
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