Bowe Bentley's 'Maturity' is Allowing him to Play 'Confident' in First Spring at Oklahoma
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — In the days before this new era of player empowerment, there were non-negotiables a program must have in order to be in the running for the top-tier of talent out of high school. Maybe now, those old trophies and championship banners don’t carry the same weight. With NIL and the transfer portal, the gap...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma tight ends quickly see Jason Witten's NFL experience paying off
(by Dekota Gregory) It's pretty simple why new Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten is already having such an immediate impact in his new role: he's a pro. The Sooners added Witten to their staff over the offseason for his first coaching job at the college level after spending four years as a head high school football coach in Texas. It was...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How Oklahoma Freshman DE Jake Kreul's 'Mindset' has Impressed Older Teammates
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Defensive end Jake Kreul showed why he was such a highly touted prospect during the first week of spring ball. Kreul is one of the 24 players from the Class of 2026 who signed with Oklahoma in December. Listed at 6-3 and 230 pounds, Kreul was rated as a 5-star prospect by ESPN, while Rivals and On3...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis stepping into leadership role in offseason
(by Charlie DiVincenzo) OU redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis spoke to the media on Monday, eager to continue to grow heading into the 2026 season. Pierre-Louis, a former three-star recruit in the 2024 class, appeared in all 13 games during the 2025 season and made six starts at left guard. With two years under his belt...read more from the OU Daily
DE Danny Okoye is Attacking Spring Practice With Urgency Ahead of Year 3 at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Danny Okoye is ready for a bigger role. The redshirt sophomore played in 11 games last year, totaling six tackles and two sacks, but he’s hoping to become more than just a situational guy in 2026. “I don’t even think I had a good year last year. This year, I’m just trying to focus on the little things. Making the game...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Bob Stoops shuts down idea that John Mateer issue is overblown
(by Dekota Gregory) One of the biggest storylines to come out of the Oklahoma Sooners' spring camp so far has been quarterback John Mateer trying to improve his mechanics with an emphasis on breaking his habit of throwing side-arm and instead going over the top. Such a minor detail making headlines could seem hyperbole to some, but...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SIP Ep. 259 | Takeaways from the first week of Oklahoma spring camp + Any concern with the injuries?
(by Josh Callaway) With the first handful of practices of spring camp in the books for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green break down their biggest takeaways from the first week of spring practice hitting all the biggest player standouts and if...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Ben Arbuckle 'constantly' looking to improve, evolve in Year 2 as OU's offensive coordinator
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Ben Arbuckle doesn’t want things to feel stagnant. Even though he’s still early in his coaching career, Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator is always looking to improve and evolve things within his scheme. That’s been especially important over the last several weeks, as the Sooners look to improve an offense...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma adds three-star OL Isaac Coughran to its 2027 class
(by Parker Thune) Two Oklahoma visits in the span of three weeks was enough to seal the deal for Isaac Coughran. The three-star Katy (Texas) IOL picked up his offer from the Sooners on Feb. 17. He took his first trip to campus on March 7, then returned on March 28 for another unofficial visit. Some three days later, he’s officially on board...read more from the OUInsider
Observations from Oklahoma's Fourth Spring Practice
(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Oklahoma held another spring practice early Monday evening, and local media got a roughly 45-minute window to film and photograph. Here are some observations from the Sooners On SI staff: Injuries/Players Not Full-Participants Elijah Thomas was wearing a boot on his left foot and not participating...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Versatile' DB Jeremiah Newcombe can Carve Out a Role in his Third Season at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Jeremiah Newcombe’s redshirt freshman year was cut short. He played in Oklahoma’s first two games in 2025 before seeing his year end due to an injury. The 5-foot-9, 192-pound product of Gilbert, AZ, was viewed as a versatile member of the OU defense throughout fall camp a year ago, splitting time at defensive...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's latest visit proves Jason Witten is just getting started
(by Dekota Gregory) New Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten is at it again. The product on the field is still yet to be seen, but it's already obvious that Witten, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer in his first college coaching job, can recruit, and he's after another early recruiting win with 2028 four-star tight end Ridge Janes in Oklahoma...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Why Oklahoma WR Elijah Thomas Could See Larger Role as a Sophomore
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Elijah Thomas didn’t put up flashy stats during his first season of college football, but he was quietly impactful for the Sooners. Thomas, a true freshman in 2025, appeared in all 13 of Oklahoma’s games last year. He played 242 special-teams snaps for the Sooners and finished the year with seven solo...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Lloyd Avant Hoping to Make Oklahoma's Run Game Better After Transferring
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — After Colorado State’s coaching staff turnover midway through last season, which saw for Oklahoma assistant Jay Norvell fired and eventually Jim Mora hired, Lloyd Avant knew that he needed to move on. The running back from Humble, Texas, entered the transfer portal without much in the way of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski discusses John Mateer's development, growth
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There were a lot of hard lessons for John Mateer last season. Nobody understands that better than OU quarterbacks coach John Kuceyeski. Kuceyeski has played a pivotal role in Mateer’s development since 2023, when the pair connected while at Washington State. Last year marked the first season...read more from the OUInsider
Michael Boganowski Becoming More Well-Rounded Player as he Steps Into Bigger Role
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Michael Boganowski was anything but polished when he arrived at Oklahoma in 2024. After starring at linebacker in high school, Boganowski shifted to safety in college with a clear skill set — and clear limitations. “Head hunter,” fellow safety Peyton Bowen said of Boganowski. “He was just told in Junction City, Kan...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU notepad: Brent Venables discusses Owen Heinecke situation
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There have certainly been developments in Owen Heinecke’s battle with the NCAA. But for Brent Venables, the Sooners have to push forward as if Heinecke won’t be back in 2026. Heinecke has officially filed an injunction against the NCAA for another year of eligibility, with a special hearing scheduled for April 16...read more from the OUInsider
How Oklahoma TEs Coach Jason Witten's 'Great Understanding' is Already Helping Team
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — For Oklahoma’s offense to improve, the tight end room must improve. The Sooners have failed to get consistent production from their tight ends over the last few seasons. But after the 2025 season, they did plenty to ensure that the position group is much better in 2026. Oklahoma hired NFL legend Jason Witten as...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
