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OU football: Kyler Murray earns Sooners' starting QB job, though Lincoln Riley emphasizes the competition continues

NORMAN — When Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley summoned the two quarterbacks into his office Wednesday morning, the initial message to each in their separate meetings was succinct. For Austin Kendall, the news was tough to take. For Kyler Murray, the tone was congratulatory. Murray will be the starting quarterback Sept. 1 when the Sooners open...

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