How has John Mateer elevated OU's practices? "He's just got 'it' to him"

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — John Mateer knew there were high expectations as soon as he arrived in Norman. He knew he needed to grow as a leader, and he knew he needed to get the best out of his teammates. One way he ramps up the competitiveness? He’s definitely not afraid to talk some trash. He’s not afraid to get in the middle...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma football practice observations: Kendal Daniels working at multiple positions

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football's preseason camp moved to the rugby fields Monday, as coach Brent Venables enters a critical fourth season. Behind offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer, as well as a defense loaded with key returners, there’s cautious optimism around campus that OU will be...read more from The Oklahoman

Just one catch is showing OU freshman Elijah Thomas is worthy of the hype

(by Dekota Gregory) It's just one catch leaked out of the Oklahoma Sooners' fall camp, but it showed why there's been so much hype and excitement for freshman wide receiver Elijah Thomas. Local media attended OU's practice on Monday morning, and nearly all of them posted a video of Thomas' impressive grab during a one-on-one drill...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma football unranked in Coaches Poll for first time in 25 years

(by James D. Jackson) Oklahoma has more to prove to the college coaches. The Sooners, who are coming off a 6-7 season and a loss to Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl, are not ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll, which was announced on Monday morning. It's the first time Oklahoma isn't ranked since the 1999 season, snapping a 25-year...read more from Sooners Illustrated

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Now Comfortable at Oklahoma, DT Damonic Williams is Emerging as a Vocal Leader

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Damonic Williams doesn’t have anything left to prove — at least to his fellow teammates. The defensive tackle transferred to Oklahoma from TCU after spring ball wrapped up in 2024, and he enjoyed a productive first season with the Sooners. Williams played in all 13 games last year, totaling a career-high 35 tackles...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma LB Kobie McKinzie Embracing Competition Between Sooners' Linebackers

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — May the best man win. Oklahoma linebacker Kobie McKinzie said on Wednesday that the level of competition on the Sooners’ defense has been the highest during the offseason since he arrived on campus in 2022. “The depth, man… there are a lot of guys who can play on this defense,” McKinzie said...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas likely to be battle of unbeatens

(by Eric W. Bolin) College football season is less than a month away, and Oklahoma appears to be on the rise. At least, the Sooners appear to be set to improve on last year's 6-7 season. That will almost certainly be the case if Brad Crawford at CBS Sports has his preseason prediction come true. Crawford looked at each of the 16 teams in...read more from the Sooners Wire

In Case of Emergency, Here's Oklahoma's Plan to Find QB3

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Best-case scenario, Jett Niu and Whitt Newbauer get into a couple of blowout wins, sling the football around Owen Field and put up some fun, garbage-time points this fall. Worst-case scenario, Oklahoma’s offense gets in a pinch, has an unexpected quarterback emergency and needs to play one of their...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Sooners safety room full of playmakers

(by Eric W. Bolin) If Oklahoma is going to improve on its 6-7 record from last season, the Sooners' offense must turn things around, and the defense could certainly use another season like last year. Brent Venables has created a homegrown defense in Norman, led by a safety room that may be the deepest unit on the defense. The Sooners Wire...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Sends Official Offers to 2026 Commits

(by Carson Field) It’s been a few weeks since Oklahoma has added to its 2026 recruiting class. But the Sooners are continuing to pursue prospects in that class and future classes. Here is the latest OU football recruiting news: Sooners offer 4-star 2026 lineman already committed to USC Vlad Dyakonov’s pledge with USC didn’t deter...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Stadium capacities ranked from smallest to largest

(by John Williams) Part of what makes the Oklahoma Sooners' schedule so difficult this season is the incredible stadiums they'll be playing in. SEC play takes you through some of the best college football environments in the sport. From Death Valley to The Swamp, the Southeastern Conference is filled with American cathedrals and coliseums...read more from the Sooners Wire

How Oklahoma DE Taylor Wein 'Flipped the Switch' Heading Into a Massive 2025 Season

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Perhaps no player has generated more excitement in Norman this offseason than defensive end Taylor Wein. The 6-foot-4, 276-pound redshirt sophomore has 13 appearances and two career tackles to his name, but Oklahoma’s defensive staff has raved about Wein’s progress over the last seven months...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Where does Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium rank among College Football's best?

(by John Williams) The SEC is home to some of the best college football venues in the sport. When OU and Texas made the move to the SEC back in 2024, they moved into a super-sized league. Texas had the largest capacity, and Oklahoma was No. 2 in the old Big 12. But now, they're in good company with some fantastic home environments...read more from the Sooners Wire

Jacob Sexton healthy, regaining rhythm at offensive tackle after 'tough' 2024 campaign

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Last season was difficult for Oklahoma’s entire offensive line. It was particularly tough for Jacob Sexton. Expectations were high for Sexton heading into last fall, but the veteran just never found his footing on the field as the offensive line deteriorated around him. After playing exclusively at tackle in...read more from the OUInsider

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Oklahoma Coaches Pleased by WR Ivan Carreon's 'Body Change' During Offseason

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma needed a wideout to step up at the Armed Forces Bowl. After the Sooners’ regular-season finale against LSU, receivers Andrel Anthony, Nic Anderson, Jalil Farooq, J.J. Hester and Jaquaize Pettaway entered the transfer portal. Deion Burks announced his intent to stay in Norman and was a game-time...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Why OU football coach Brent Venables is confident in offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — It’s hard to believe Ben Arbuckle has only been a college coordinator for three seasons. Following one season as co-offensive coordinator at Western Kentucky, where he developed quarterback Austin Reed, Washington State took a chance on a 27-year-old Arbuckle, then the youngest primary coordinator in...read more from The Oklahoman

This three-game stretch could define Oklahoma's season

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have begun fall camp in preparation for the 2025 season. With just four weeks to go until kickoff, the Sooners will soon embark on one of the toughest schedules in all of college football. OU enters Year 2 in the Southeastern Conference and Year 4 under head coach Brent Venables, needing to bounce...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma DB Kendel Dolby Can 'Absolutely' Help Provide Depth at Cornerback

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — With Eli Bowen on the shelf to start fall camp, Oklahoma could turn to a familiar face to add depth at cornerback. Kendel Dolby, who is back after suffering an awful leg injury last year against Tennessee, could be called upon to add some experience to Jay Valai’s rotation on the outside...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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