David Pollack believes OU can make it back to the CFP
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff in head coach Brent Venables' fourth season at the helm. Ever since the 34-24 first-round loss to Alabama, OU's focus has been on how to get back to the CFP, and how to go farther in Venables' fifth season. The Sooners were one of 10 Power Four teams to...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 257 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Preview: Storylines & players to watch as camp opens up
(by Josh Callaway) With spring camp finally set to arrive for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green set the table for spring practice as they highlight all the storylines and players they are watching for over the next month, recap women's basketball's...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma's Offense Entering Spring Practice
(by Ryan Chapman) The hand injury derailed John Mateer’s first season in Norman, but the high’s and low’s of the full Mateer experience were evident even before his hand colliding with a helmet against Auburn. There’s plenty of precedent for improvement at the quarterback position in the second year of action in the SEC. Even without an...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Owen Heinecke files injunction against NCAA for another year of eligibility
(by Jesse Crittenden) Owen Heinecke hasn’t given up on the potential of returning to Oklahoma. The OU linebacker has filed a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in hopes of retaining a year of eligibility. SoonerScoop was first to report it. The case has been assigned to Cleveland County Judge Thad Balkman. An emergency hearing has...read more from the OUInsider
Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says John Mateer is 'Focused' Ahead of Spring Ball
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — High highs and low lows defined John Mateer’s first season at Oklahoma. Mateer, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, led the Sooners to a 10-3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019. He threw for 1,215 yards and logged 11 touchdowns in OU’s first four games, helping...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's Most Underrated Defensive Player at Every Position
(by Ryan Chapman) Nothing about Nigel Smith’s Oklahoma career so far jumps off the page. He’s played in four games across two seasons, as he’s been stashed on the depth chart and dealt with some bumps and bruises, and his lone tackle as a Sooner came in last year’s victory over South Carolina. But the redshirt sophomore has plenty...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Kip Lewis, Isaiah Sategna's Returns to Oklahoma Are 'Huge'
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Kip Lewis and Isaiah Sategna both would’ve heard their names called in a few weeks if they decided to go that route. A linebacker, Lewis started 13 games and notched 76 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2025, his third season in Norman. Sategna, a wide receiver who transferred to OU from Arkansas ahead of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma's Freshmen Impressed Brent Venables During Winter Workouts
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Brent Venables was able to take his hands off the wheel more than usual during the Sooners’ winter workouts. Oklahoma signed 25 freshmen as part of its 2026 recruiting class, and that group enrolled in January. Venables, OU’s coach since 2022, was pleased with how quickly those 25 newcomers adjusted to life...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Former OU star DB re-signs with Los Angeles Chargers
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners star defensive back Tony Jefferson is re-signing with the team that has employed him for the past two seasons. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that they've agreed to terms with Jefferson to reunite for the 2026 season. Jefferson signed with LA in 2024, coming out of retirement...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma Set to Host Top-100 Prospect from Class of 2028, per Report
(by Carson Field) Kamieon Compton-Nero still has nearly two years until he officially makes his college decision, but he’ll soon see if Oklahoma could be the right spot for him. Compton-Nero, a consensus top-100 player from the Class of 2028, will take an unofficial visit to OU on April 7, according to a report from 247Sports recruiting reporter...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma building something special with this monster OL class
(by Dekota Gregory) There might never be a better set of offensive line recruits that Oklahoma OL coach Bill Bedenbaugh is assembling right now for the Sooners. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Friday that 2027 four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson included the Sooners in his final eight school options, and if he ultimately settles on OU...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma's Eighth Alabama Pioneer: 'Zero Star' LB Kristan Moore's Bet and OU's Belief
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — In 131 seasons of Oklahoma football, only seven players from Alabama have made the roughly 700-mile trek to suit up in Norman. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania (9), New York (9) and even the apparent-football hotbed of New Mexico (28) have all sent more of their sons to wear the Crimson and Cream...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
DL Matthew Nelson is Juggling Plenty in his Freshman Season at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Matthew Nelson has a lot on his plate at Oklahoma. The freshman is ready to open up spring practice for the first time in Norman next week, and while he’s trying to carve out a role for the Sooners next fall, he’s also pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. Despite all the studying he’s having to do...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Could Oklahoma Freshman Jayden Petit Defy the Early-Playing-Time Odds?
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — The transfer portal has made it increasingly difficult for skill position players to see the field early in their careers. Why wait for a true freshman to develop in-season when you can find a veteran from another power-four conference? That's the world the Oklahoma Sooners have been living in when it comes to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why the running back room, 'ultimate respect' for Brent Venables led Deland McCullough to OU
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Deland McCullough wasn’t expecting to leave the Las Vegas Raiders after one season. McCullough enjoyed his time under then-head coach Pete Carrol and expected to be back in 2026. But McCullough always knew he’d return to college football. It just happened earlier than expected. And ending up at Oklahoma...read more from the OUInsider
Former star OU wide receiver signs with Philadelphia Eagles
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners star wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown has found a new home in the NFL, as he prepares for his eighth year as a pro. Brown has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, the franchise announced on Tuesday. It's a one-year deal for Brown in Philly, and he'll team up with other former Sooner...read more from the Sooners Wire
E'Marion Harris Looking to Continue to Carve own Path With Oklahoma
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — E’Marion Harris was destined to be a college football player. His father, Elliott, was a defensive lineman for Arkansas from 2001-04, and his first Division I offer came when he was just 13. From Nick Saban and Alabama. “When I got the Bama offer, I just kind of knew right then and there that it’s time to go to work,”...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Hayden Hansen ready to lead OU's tight ends, elevate the running game
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Hayden Hansen learned an important lesson early. Trust Brent Venables. The former Florida tight end met with Venables soon after entering the transfer portal, excited about the opportunity of playing at Oklahoma. But the Sooners had just fired Joe Jon Finley, leaving them without a tight ends coach when...read more from the OUInsider
