Published: 13 August 2025

(by Eric W. Bolin) Earlier this summer, we ranked SEC gameday atmospheres. USA TODAY Sports ranked the top 25 stadiums in college football, too, several of which teams from the SEC call home. It's a group of stadiums that can vary in stadium capacity, but the SEC is home to some of the largest stadiums in college football. This week, it...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Ryan Chapman) Everybody in Norman can exhale. Between last-minute NIL negotiations and college football fans across the country familiarizing themselves with Venmo payment subject lines, Oklahoma needed a win. On Tuesday, Brent Venables and Miguel Chavis delivered. Class of 2026 edge rusher Jake Kreul announced his...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Josh Callaway) With the season opener just 18 days away, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green open up the show by recapping a wild 24 hours for Oklahoma before continuing their position preview series with the Sooners defensive ends...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 12 August 2025

(by George Stoia) OU quarterback John Mateer released a statement on Tuesday regarding the recent internet allegations of him “sports gambling.” On Monday, Mateer was trending on social media after several of his Venmo transactions from 2022 went viral for being labeled as “sports gambling.” OU was made aware of the...read more from the SoonerScoop

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Injuries weren’t typically part of the equation for Peyton Bowen before he arrived at Oklahoma. If he was ever injured during his time at Guyer High School, Bowen found ways to keep playing at an elite level. But it’s been a different story for him in his first two seasons with the Sooners. The former five-star...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Steve Wiltfong) IMG Academy four-star edge rusher Jake Kreul announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon. The blue-chipper chose head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners over his other top schools in Ole Miss and Texas. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Kreul is tabbed by the Rivals Industry as the nation’s No. 8 edge...read more from On3.com

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — It would’ve been easy for Michael Fasusi to bring an ego into OU’s football program. Fasusi, an offensive tackle, was a consensus 5-star prospect, ranked the No. 9 overall prospect in the Class of 2025 by ESPN. If he brought any cockiness to Norman, it quickly dissolved when he lined up against defensive end...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 12 August 2025

(by Eric W. Bolin) After last year's struggles up front, Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh has some decisions to make during the Sooners' fall camp. A pair of freshmen - guard Ryan Fodje and tackle Michael Fasusi - have shown through nine practices they're ready to help patch things up on the line in 2025. The question is whether...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 11 August 2025

(by Griffin McVeigh) You can put David Pollack in the Oklahoma Sooners fan club. Pollack is high on what OU could accomplish this season, claiming to be “all-in” on them. He cites the work head coach Brent Venables and others in Norman did this offseason via the NCAA transfer portal. “I’m all in on Oklahoma,” Pollack said. “I like the additions...read more from the On3.com

Published: 11 August 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) You probably saw this coming, but former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers struggled mightily in his NFL preseason debut with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Ewers, who was a No. 1 overall recruit, might be a part of the Longhorns’ past now, but he should still stir some worry about the future at quarterback...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 11 August 2025

(by Chip Rouse) The countdown and anticipation of the return of Oklahoma football and Week 1 of the 2025 season is less than 20 days away. Periodically throughout the season, we will offer brain busters from Sooner football history as a way of looking back and reflecting on the rich tradition and historical accomplishments of one of the all-time...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 11 August 2025

(by Jesse Crittenden) The Associated Press dropped its annual preseason rankings on Monday, and it includes Oklahoma. The Sooners came in at No. 18 in the AP Top 25 poll, marking the 26th straight season they’ve been ranked in the preseason. The Sooners are one of 10 SEC teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Texas came in at No. 1, followed...read more from the OUInsider

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(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Redshirt freshman Danny Okoye could be the answer to one of Oklahoma’s biggest fall camp questions. There’s an open competition for the defensive end spot across from R Mason Thomas, and while Florida State transfer Marvin Jones Jr. and former 5-star recruit Adepoju Adebawore have more...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 10 August 2025

(by Carson Field) The preseason kicked off across the NFL this week, with all 32 teams playing games. Dozens of Sooners have been competing for roster spots throughout training camp. This week, they had the chance to show their abilities in game action. Here are how the former Sooners performed in Week 1 of the preseason...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 10 August 2025

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Brent Venables has liked the growth across both sides of the ball through the first few practices of fall camp. But there’s one spot where that growth has been the most encouraging — linebacker. The linebacker spot has always been a particular focus for Venables, who spent the first several years of his...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 10 August 2025

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — OU coach Brent Venables sees “energy” as a strength in the Sooners’ defense. The fourth-year coach named 12 defensive players who “love to compete” on a daily basis. Of course, Venables listed proven players like defensive end R Mason Thomas, linebacker Kip Lewis and safety Robert Spears-Jennings...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 10 August 2025

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — John Mateer hasn’t yet played a game for Oklahoma, but he’s already a household name around Norman. The quarterback, who transferred to OU from Washington State in December, threw for 3,139 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions as the Cougars’ starting quarterback in 2024. Mateer currently...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 10 August 2025

(by Chip Rouse) In case you missed it, earlier this week, ESPN released its not-too-late 2025 SEC football preview and power rankings with Oklahoma listed as a College Football Playoff long shot and positioned smack dab in the middle of the SEC power struggle, er rankings. The ESPN preview ranked Texas, Georgia and Alabama as the...read more from Stormin' in Norman