(by Dekota Gregory) Nowadays, Sooner Nation has a reason to care about football basically all year. Seven former Oklahoma players are on rosters of teams in the UFL, which begins its season on Friday. Former OU head coach Bob Stoops also coaches the Arlington Renegades. The UFL was created when the XFL and USFL merged...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Transfer QB Cole Gonzales 'came here to compete'
(by Blake Antkowiak) Oklahoma has seen a healthy amount of roster turnover since the offseason began. A plethora of new faces will make their Sooner debut this fall, with 32 new scholarship players joining the roster. The biggest headline grabber for the Sooners since the previous portal cycle closed came by way of the quarterback room...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Mike Gundy's Spring Bedlam Idea Will NEVER HAPPEN | Mateer Ranked Higher Than Arch???
Why OU football's Elijah Thomas was Sooners' 'top performer' during winter workouts
(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Maliek Hawkins sat quietly in a room full of his new teammates while reporters asked each of them burning questions during Oklahoma football's newcomer media day earlier this month. Who's impressing thus far? Anyone stand out? Which newcomer could have a breakout season? These are popular inquiries...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma cornerback Gentry Williams eager to prove himself, feels 'amazing' after 2nd shoulder injury
(by Tom Green) NORMAN — When Gentry Williams returned home from shoulder surgery last year in Tulsa, one of the first people to greet him was Robert Spears-Jennings, his fellow defensive back and 2022 Oklahoma signee. Spears-Jennings, a safety from just outside of Tulsa in Broken Arrow, gleefully welcomed Williams with shouts...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma DB Kendel Dolby is 'Attacking' Each Day as He Works Back From Injury
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Up until last year, Kendel Dolby had been fortunate enough to avoid a major injury in his career. He could never have imagined the mental battle he’d have to fight after suffering a gruesome injury against Tennessee. As soon as he went down, the entire team rushed over to his side. After climbing the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Playing full speed': Mateer helps teach offensive system, faces OU defense in spring practice
(by Hannah Bryant) Transfer quarterback John Mateer laughed, paused and furrowed his brows after being asked what he thinks of the defense he’s been facing in spring practice. “Yeah … they do a lot of different stuff,” Mateer said. “A lot of very good stuff that’s challenged me and makes me, the O-line and the center communicate a...read more from the OU Daily
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy suggests Bedlam in the spring
(by Aaron Gelvin) When the Oklahoma Sooners departed the Big 12 Conference for the SEC, they left their longtime rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, behind. The Bedlam matchup between the two football programs was no more, a casualty of conference realignment. Though Bedlam is still being played in other sports, the two...read more from the Sooners Wire
As Oklahoma's Defense Looks for Continued Improvement, New Leaders Must Step Up
(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — The refit that Brent Venables has accomplished with Oklahoma’s defense in three years has been nothing short of remarkable. But now, as the Sooners plot their way into Year 4 under Venables, is he looking at another minor rebuild? Are there enough players back at the right positions to ensure...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma will need a boost from a rebuilt special teams unit in 2025
(by Aaron Gelvin) As the Oklahoma Sooners look to rebound from a 6-7 season in 2024, much of the discussion this offseason has revolved around the two primary phases of the game, and rightfully so. Fourth-year head coach Brent Venables has taken over the play-calling duties for a defense that should be pretty good again in 2025...read more from the Sooners Wire
Why did NFL suspend Drake Stoops? Former OU football star explains two-game suspension
(by Jeff Patterson) Drake Stoops didn’t sugarcoat it. Getting popped with a two-game suspension by the NFL on March 11 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances was “definitely not an ideal situation” for the former OU football star. “It was just an honest mistake,” Stoops told The Oklahoman on Sunday...read more from The Oklahoman
How good can Michael Fasusi be for OU football? 'Nothing stopping' Sooners' freshman OL
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Michael Fasusi understands what’s expected of him. Fasusi was the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, and the No. 5 overall player in the class. But Fasusi entered his first spring practice at OU — after the Sooners struggled along the offensive line last season...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma football legacy prospect sets commitment date
(by Dekota Gregory) We'll soon know if Kaydin Jones will follow in his father's footsteps. Jones, son of former Oklahoma running Kejuan Jones, announced he will make his commitment known next week at 4 p.m. CT March 26 at his high school. Also like his dad, Jones has emerged as a top running back recruit at Jenks High School...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma set to hire assistant general manager
(by Pete Nakos) Oklahoma is set to hire Taylor Redd as the program’s assistant general manager, working as Jim Nagy’s No. 2 and helping run the front office operation, a source told On3. Redd, who most recently worked with Jake Rosenberg at The Athlete Group, will be involved in all aspects of roster management, scouting, player...read more from On3.com
Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles agree to terms on massive contract extension
(by Brian Jones) The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Lane Johnson on a one-year contract extension through 2027. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Johnson reworked his contract to add $8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. “The soon-to-be 35-year-old...read more from On3.com
USA TODAY Sports believes John Mateer will make a big impact
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners are banking on the high-profile addition of John Mateer to revitalize an offense that was one of the worst in the country in 2024. Mateer's addition gave the Sooners an experienced signal-caller to lead them into 2025 after posting nearly 4,000 combined passing and rushing yards and 44 total touchdowns...read more from the Sooners Wire
Former Oklahoma Sooners WR returns to Buccaneers
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Sterling Shepard is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After signing a one-year contract with Tampa Bay last offseason to extend his NFL career, the veteran will be lacing it up for at least one more go in 2025 with the Buccaneers. Jason Licht, the general manager of the...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 161 | Oklahoma 2026 QB recruiting latest + Loaded notes out of "Future Freaks" weekend
(by Josh Callaway) Amid a very busy week on the recruiting trail for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open up the show by breaking down all the latest in the Sooners' ongoing pursuit of two elite quarterback prospects in Bowe Bentley and...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma's Pursuit of West Coast RB Soars After 'Future Freaks' Visit
(by Payton Means) It has been a meteoric rise through the early parts of the recruiting process for class of 2027 running back Jaxsen Stokes. Recruiting interest in Stokes steadily rose throughout the season as he gained offers from programs like Tennessee, Arizona State and Penn State before he official received an offer from...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
