EDMOND, Okla. — Burnout is a state of physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. For athletes burnout can take the fun out of competition or conclude a career completely.

Oklahoma defensive tackle Neville Gallimore’s recent description of Alex Grinch is much like the rest of his teammates.

Saturday's show will feature racing in four divisions as the Sooner Late Model Series takes to the track in addition to sport mods, pure stocks and modified classes. Racing is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday afternoon, Isaac Likekele failed to recall a time he’d ever come off the bench to record his first minutes of a basketball game.

Editor’s note: This is the sixth installment in a series as The Transcript looks at all 12 Oklahoma football games for the 2019-20 season. Ranked from 1st (best) to 12th (worst), factors include difficulty, venue, entertainment value and anticipated margin. Last week: No. 7 Texas Tech. This week: No. 6 Houston.

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb looks a year older and a year thicker.

Ah, the transfer portal.

Oklahoma State baseball recently announced a change within the coaching staff, but more is coming down the pike.

The rebuilding of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the wake of the trades of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Jerami Grant is clearly on. However, tanking may be difficult.

It's all done.

Professional wrestling and football have more similarities than many people think.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jalen Hurts is a proven starting quarterback with six games of College Football Playoff experience and a national title under his belt. Tanner Mordecai and Spencer Rattler haven’t started a game since high school.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Iowa State’s Matt Campbell is one of the hottest names in coaching, and he’ll go up against one of his former teammates in the Big 12 this fall.

ARLINGTON, Texas — There was a fervor last season when it was announced that use of the ‘Horns Down symbol could result in a penalty.

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb didn’t have to absorb the criticism thrown at Oklahoma’s defense last season. But he did anyway.

 Seven months ago, Oklahoma State was on the verge of ending a bowl streak that dated back to 2006 and was one loss away from the program’s first losing season since Mike Gundy’s inaugural year at the helm of his alma mater in 2005.

For the first time in five years, Oklahoma State will head into its fall camp with uncertainty as to who will be the starting quarterback.

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb didn’t have to absorb the criticism thrown at Oklahoma’s defense last season. But he did anyway.

A year ago, it was Rodney Anderson uttering the unthinkable, saying Oklahoma’s offense wouldn’t take one step back despite losing a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Imagine a world where Mike Gundy was embedded in Oklahoma football lore as one of its quarterback greats.

Lincoln Riley still isn’t ready to call Jalen Hurts the next Oklahoma starting quarterback.

DaShaun White’s athleticism turned heads as he played in every game his freshman season, making him a name to watch for Oklahoma moving forward.

What’s in my head may simply mean I’m old. That the world is passing me by.

Big 12 media days begin Monday in Arlington.

Lincoln Riley’s approaching his third Big 12 media days as Oklahoma’s head coach. Where’s the time gone?

Oklahoma City and the surrounding state will miss Russell Westbrook. 

Russell Westbrook is leaving.

Oklahoma has hit a hot streak.

Just maybe, two things happened Thursday evening.

Russell Westbrook has found a home, and for the first time in 11 seasons it's not in Oklahoma City. 

Thunder general manager Sam Presti on Wednesday, via the release officially announcing Paul George’s being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, offered his first public statement about the on-court reboot so clearly taking place within the organization.

NORMAN — Oklahoma’s rich offensive line success lately figures to continue, if players like Andrew Raym keep committing to the program.

Big 12 football coaches figure to discuss Oklahoma’s dominance when they convene in Texas for the league’s football media days next week.

What had been reported is now done, confirmed by both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jim Molinari’s future seemed destined for either a basketball court or courtroom.

Now and then as Kyler Murray went through the NFL Draft process and conducted organized team activities and rookie minicamp, Baker Mayfield would reach out for an update.

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks was named to the preseason All-Big 12 team Tuesday, as multiple reports emerged saying he hasn’t been with the team this summer.

Jamuni McNeace will begin his professional basketball career in Europe.