Cole Sullivan ready to prove he belongs at OU: 'I have to go earn it'

(by Jesse Crittenden) Once Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan entered the transfer portal, Oklahoma showed immediate interest. The Sooners had already done scouting work on Sullivan prior to their matchup with the Wolverines back in September, and liked what they saw. When Sullivan entered the portal, the Sooners immediately identified...read more from the OUInsider

On Returning the Oklahoma Ground Game to Where it Belongs, McCullough Stresses 'Management'

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — An Oklahoma rushing attack declared "pathetic" by the head coach? That is a problem worthy of a Sunday sermon. After mixed success and failure over six seasons, DeMarco Murray left for the Kansas City Chiefs. Dig into the numbers: OU’s rushing attack declined every one of the last four years...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Playmaker Trell Harris Believes He's a 'Perfect Match' With Oklahoma

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Receiver Trell Harris and Oklahoma have inadvertently crossed paths a few times before he became the newest addition to the OU offense. As a kid, Harris would draw college football team logos on his hand before going out to recess, and he would trace the Sooners’ interlocking O-U on his hand because...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 254 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU has wild weekend with FIVE new commits - What's next?

(by Josh Callaway) Following up a massive recruiting weekend for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy break down all the latest news on the recruiting trail including all five of the Sooners' newest commitments in 2027 and spin it forward...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Closer to Home, Tight End Hayden Hansen Looking to Thrive in Oklahoma's Offense

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — It didn’t take long for new Oklahoma tight end Hayden Hansen to know he was in a different place. During a January conditioning drill, the Florida transfer pulled up when he reached the cone that he thought signaled the end of the drill. Sophomore offensive lineman Michael Fasusi jumped on him...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma DL Adepoju Adebawore underwent offseason foot surgery

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners are replacing R Mason Thomas at the defensive end position this season, as they bid farewell to their senior star pass-rusher to the NFL, where he may become a first-round draft pick. One player who can step into Thomas' role is defensive lineman Adepoju Adebawore, who is entering his fourth season...read more from the Sooners Wire

How Oklahoma Freshman QB Bowe Bentley Has Adjusted to Life in Norman

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Bowe Bentley hasn’t put on pads yet as a member of Oklahoma’s football team, but he hasn’t wasted a second of his three months in Norman. Bentley, a consensus 4-star quarterback in the Class of 2026, enrolled at OU in January. Three weeks before his arrival, Bentley played his final high school football...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Familiar Faces Jonathan Hatton Jr. and Deland McCullough Aim to Improve Oklahoma Run Game

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — Freshman running back Jonathan Hatton Jr.'s journey to Oklahoma wasn't typical, but anyone whose followed recruiting more than a few years knows high school players can change their minds. It helps when family and friends are there to bounce off ideas. "I did a lot of thinking," Hatton said during...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Projecting Oklahoma's pre-spring depth chart for 2026

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will begin spring football practice later this month, ahead of the spring game on April 18th. After a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2025, OU looks to make a return appearance and get a win this time in 2026. With the recruiting and transfer portal cycle mostly finished, and no spring portal window...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Sooners 'not giving up' on fighting for Owen Heinecke's eligibility

(by Jesse Crittenden) When it comes to the eligibility battle involving Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy has learned a lot. In fact, he’s still learning a lot. That’s because Nagy is still holding out hope that Heinecke could return to the Sooners next season. The veteran linebacker has lost two recent battles with the NCAA...read more from the OUInsider

Jason Witten gives assertive statement on why he wanted to coach at Oklahoma

(by Dekota Gregory) It's starting to seem like Jason Witten, despite playing his college football career at Tennessee, always wanted to be a Sooner someday. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables during the offseason hired Witten, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, to replace the fired Joe Jon Finley as the Sooners' new tight ends coach in...read more from Stormin' in Norman

OU Football: 2026 Spring Practice Press Conference Reaction


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Why GM Jim Nagy is Excited About the Oklahoma Offense in 2026

(by Brady Trantham) NORMAN — With 2027 recruiting (and beyond) on such a hot streak in Norman, it's easy to forget that the Oklahoma Sooners head into 2026 with high expectations. That's typical for programs who have dipped their toe in the College Football Playoff. Every school is looking to improve upon the previous season...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Tight Ends Coach Jason Witten Hitting the Ground Running

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Jason Witten remembers sitting down at the dining room table with his grandfather, legendary Tennessee high school coach Dave Rider, a yellow legal pad laying in front of the two. Rider would sketch out plays and go through responsibilities with his grandson. But those sessions became so much more. “He really...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference (Spring Media Day) - 3/9/2026


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media at OU Spring Media Day on Monday, March 9th ahead of the start of the Sooners' spring camp later this month...from Sooners Illustrated

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Recapping Oklahoma's Sensational 'Future Freaks' Recruiting Weekend

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma just had arguably its best week ever on the recruiting trail. With the Sooners hosting their annual “Future Freaks” junior day event in Norman, they earned commitments from four Class of 2027 prospects — tight end Seneca Driver, safety Jaylen Scott, quarterback Jamison Roberts and offensive lineman...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 in-state athlete Greydon Howell

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners are red hot on the recruiting trail. Greydon Howell out of Broken Bow (Okla.) High has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Howell becomes the 19th member of of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the ninth offensive player to pledge and, technically, the third wide receiver of the...read more from Sooners Illustrated

How Many Oklahoma Players Will be Selected in 2026 NFL Draft?

(by Carson Field) Just over a month remains until several players from Oklahoma’s 2025 squad hope to hear their names called by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft from April 23-25. Ten players from OU’s 2025 team recently competed at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, hoping to impress...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: Recruiting | Combine | Spring Football


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COMMIT: Oklahoma lands elite 4-star tight end Seneca Driver

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners are on an unreal roll on the recruiting trail. Seneca Driver out of Danville (Ky.) Boyle County has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Driver becomes the 18th member of of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the ninth offensive player to pledge and the first tight end of the group...read more from Sooners Illustrated

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