How many former Sooners are playing in the UFL this year?

(by Aaron Gelvin) With the NFL and college football firmly in the offseason, there will still be some football being played during the spring and summer, before we get back to the real thing in the fall and winter. The United Football League returns for another season in 2026, and as one of the longest-running spring football leagues of all-time...read more from the Sooners Wire

Why this spring is 'huge' for Nigel Smith, OU's young defensive tackles

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Nigel Smith’s first two years at Oklahoma definitely didn’t go as planned. The former four-star prospect originally arrived as a defensive end before switching to tackle. But he suffered an ankle injury, which kept him out for essentially the entire season. But heading into his third season, Smith senses a huge...read more from the OUInsider

How Oklahoma's Backup QBs Have 'Gotten Better and Better'

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Barring any bizarre, unforeseen circumstances, Oklahoma’s starting quarterback job is filled for the 2026 season. John Mateer, who transferred to OU ahead of its 2025 campaign, led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff during his first year under center. His first season had its highs and lows, but Mateer...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables Reveals a Handful of Oklahoma Players Who Will Miss Time During the Spring

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma will be without a handful of contributors in the early stages of spring practice. OU coach Brent Venables spoke on a few players who will miss time over the next few weeks as they recover from offseason cleanup procedures during a media availability on Thursday night. Along the defensive line...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables post-practice interview (Spring Camp) - 3/26/2026


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media after practice on Thursday, March 26th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

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Oklahoma's Taylor Wein Steps Forward as Owen Heinecke Awaits NCAA Outcome

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Oklahoma opened its spring practice yesterday at the Everest Indoor Training Center. The program is now looking to build off of its momentum gained from navigating a tough 2025 schedule into a College Football Playoff appearance. True to form under Brent Venables, defense looks like the heartbeat of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Adrian Peterson's son is already creating buzz Sooners fans can't ignore

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma fans can start dreaming about having another Adrian Peterson in crimson and cream someday. Adrian Peterson Jr., the son of the OU legend, has recently went viral because of a highlight video and some jaw-dropping times on the track that has made it clear he's destined for big-time college football like his...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SIP Ep. 258 | Observations and player standouts from Oklahoma's first spring practice

(by Josh Callaway) With spring camp officially underway in Norman, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy dive into all of the biggest takeaways and players standouts from Oklahoma's first spring practice held on Wednesday evening in Norman, breaking...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

John Mateer focused on developing from last season: 'I need to be better'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There was no question in John Mateer’s mind. He was always going to return to Oklahoma in 2026. Why? “It was pretty obvious in the end: I need to be better,” Mateer said Wednesday. “Needed to come back and develop another year — and this place is awesome.” For Mateer, there’s a clear need for improvement...read more from the OUInsider

John Mateer returning to Oklahoma: Why the Sooners QB says another year at OU will make him better


Mateer spoke about why returning to Oklahoma was the right decision, his growth as a quarterback, building chemistry with new teammates, and what excites him about the Sooners offense moving forward...from Oklahoma's Own Sports

Takeaways from OU's updated roster ahead of spring ball

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners began spring football practice on Wednesday, as Team 132 prepares for the 2026 season. Ahead of spring ball opening, OU released an updated roster that reflects the changes made since the 2025 season came to a close. The Sooners have seen a lot of roster movement since December, with the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma Football Spring Practice Highlights - 3/25/2026


Highlights of Oklahoma Football's spring practice on Wednesday, March 25th at the Everest Indoor Training Center in Norman, OK...from Sooners Illustrated

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Oklahoma Football's Returning Production, By the Numbers

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma played its best season of the name-image-likeness era in 2025. The Sooners finished 10-3 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. They rattled off four wins in a row — against Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri and LSU — to end the regular season and punch their ticket to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Four big questions for OU heading into spring practices (2026)

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma can officially take the field for spring practices. Today marks the first of 15 spring practices for the Sooners, and there’s plenty to watch. From new transfer portal and freshmen players, to three new position coaches, to huge questions for several returning players, this has the potential to be one of the most...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: 2026 Schedule Early Look at Texas


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The Biggest Question Oklahoma's New Assistants Will Face This Spring

(by Ryan Chapman) Former Florida tight end Hayden Hansen was brought in to be Jason Witten’s main man, but the NFL legend can unlock the full potential of his unit by turning Tennessee transfer Jack Van Dorselaer into an all-around threat. Hansen caught 30 passes a year ago compared to Van Dorselaer’s five receptions, but the former...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU (2026) spring preview: Five returning players to watch

(by Jesse Crittenden) It’s finally springtime in Norman. Oklahoma hits the practice field this week, with spring practices beginning on Wednesday. The Sooners have plenty of momentum heading into Year 5 under Brent Venables after a College Football Playoff berth in 2025. The Sooners retained most of their key players on both sides of...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: 2026 Schedule Early Look at Georgia


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Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma's Defense Entering Spring Practice

(by Ryan Chapman) Monday marked a big day in Owen Heinecke’s offseason. He filed for an injunction, which is the next step in his eligibility fight with the NCAA. At OU’s Pro Day, Heinecke said he was fully focused on the NFL Draft because he “can’t afford” to not play football next year. If he’s able to win his court case against the NCAA...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Schedules Two More Official Visits with Class of 2027 Standouts

(by Carson Field) A pair of prospective Sooners will be in Norman over the next few months. Quarterback Jamison Roberts and edge rusher Samuel Nelson — both of the Class of 2027 — will take official visits to Oklahoma from June 12-14. Roberts is committed to OU, while Nelson is an uncommitted recruit. Roberts pledged with the Sooners...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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