(by Josh Franklin) 2027 safety Jaylen Scott has committed to OU, according to On3’s Hayes’ Fawcett. Scott, a four-star recruit out of Mobile, Alabama, is ranked No. 11 among safeties in his class and No. 5 overall in his state. He has tallied 217 total tackles and nine interceptions throughout his three-year varsity career at Williamson High...read more from the OU Daily
Oklahoma Stays Hot on Recruiting Trail, Lands 3-star Offensive Lineman
(by Carson Field) The Sooners’ top-ranked 2027 recruiting class is now up to 15 commits. Offensive lineman Tyson Ross of Andover, KS, pledged with Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. Ross’ pledge follows the commitment of quarterback Jamison Roberts, who committed to OU on Saturday morning...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Can Former Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray Follow the Path of Recent Super Bowl Champ?
(by Carson Field) Kyler Murray is looking for a fresh start. Murray, who won the Heisman Trophy with Oklahoma in 2018 before becoming the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, will soon be a free agent. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on March 3 that the Arizona Cardinals will release Murray next week after seven seasons with the franchise...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
COMMIT: Oklahoma gets its 2027 quarterback in Jamison Roberts
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners get their guy. Jamison Roberts out of Saraland (Ala.) High has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Roberts becomes the 15th member of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the eighth offensive player to pledge and the lone quarterback of the group. Roberts chooses Oklahoma over...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU Board of Regents proposes stadium bonds, football staff changes, football facility upgrades
(by Laurie Jones) OU Board of Regents will discuss several major athletics initiatives, including a $5 million facility refresh inside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, updates to ticket policies and football staff promotions at its meeting Tuesday. According to the agenda, the university is requesting a $5 million stadium refresh that...read more from the OU Daily
Former Sooners RB gets exactly what he asked for as new NFL league year approaches
(by Corey Long) Joe Mixon had to see that his days in Houston were numbered. Less than a week after the Texans acquired David Montgomery in a trade for the Lions, they informed Mixon that he would be released when the new league year starts on March 11. Mixon was traded to Houston in 2024 and signed a three-year, $27 million...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma's 2026 Schedule: Tiering Every Game from Light Work to Nightmare Fuel
(by Brady Trantham) Spring is right around the corner, but it's never too early to think about fall. Much of the Oklahoma Sooner discourse from now until they lace them up on Saturdays will be how the program under Brent Venables builds off of last year's College Football Playoff appearance. In 2025, Oklahoma had a difficult road. As it...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma closer than ever to landing elite DB who's visiting Norman this weekend
(by Braulio Perez) So far for the 2027 class, things have been downright sensational for Oklahoma and Brent Venables. Just recently, excitement reached a new level, as Oklahoma was able to hold off multiple other powerhouses to grab the verbal pledge of 5-star linebacker Cooper Witten. Well, is more good news on the way coming soon? For a...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How Alabama-Based Quarterback Would Further Strengthen Oklahoma's 2027 Class
(by Carson Field) While Oklahoma isn’t alone in pursuing Jamison Roberts, the Sooners seem to have the edge. Rivals recruiting reporter Steve Wiltfong reported that OU is still the frontrunner for Roberts — a 3-star quarterback from the Class of 2027 — on Wednesday. It would be hard to ask for a better start to the 2027 recruiting cycle than the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma's transfer moves signal a new identity on offense in 2026
(by Dekota Gregory) There wasn't just a change on Oklahoma's coaching staff when head coach Brent Venables replaced tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley with future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten, but even possibly a new identity for the Sooners' offense coming in 2026 under second-year offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SIP Ep. 253 Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU adds elite LB Cooper Witten entering huge visit weekend
(by Josh Callaway) Ahead of a huge recruiting visit 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 recruiting happenings for OU, starting first with the big splash commitment of elite 2027 linebacker Cooper Witten earlier...listen to podcast from Soonver Illustrated
Oklahoma Set to Host 4-star Edge Rusher from Midwest, per Report
(by Carson Field) In a few days, the Sooners will look to impress a top defensive target. Myles Smith, a 4-star defensive end in the Class of 2027 from Farmington, MI, will take an unofficial visit to Oklahoma on March 6, per a report from Rivals’ Allen Trieu. In Rivals’ industry rankings, Smith is a 4-star prospect and the No. 164 overall prospect...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma Can Build on Recent Recruiting Momentum
(by Carson Field) The Sooners added a major piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday. Cooper Witten, a 4-star linebacker and the son of OU tight ends coach Jason Witten, committed to Oklahoma over offers from Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas. Witten is OU’s 14th commitment in the recruiting cycle, bolstering the Sooners’ already...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Mark Stoops hired by rival SEC team as special assistant, per report
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Red River Rivalry just got a little more interesting in 2026. The Texas Longhorns have hired former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops to their coaching staff as a special assistant, according to a report from Horns247's Chip Brown. After serving as the head coach of the Wildcats from 2013 to 2025, Stoops is staying in the...read more from the Sooners Wire
NFL scouts reportedly 'salivating' over Oklahoma WR's speed
(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, and the Oklahoma Sooners were well-represented by the 10 players they sent to Indianapolis. However, despite the OU players eligible for the 2026 draft interviewing and testing well, there are apparently NFL folks who are already excited about a player that will be in...read more from the Sooners Wire
Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray set to be released by Arizona Cardinals
(by Brody Demuth) The Arizona Cardinals informed former OU quarterback Kyler Murray that he is being released, per Ian Rapoport on social platform X. Murray spent the last seven seasons in Arizona after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He won the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and earned two Pro Bowl...read more from the OU Daily
OU Football: 5 STAR LB COOPER WITTEN COMMITS TO OKLAHOMA!!!
Rivals Steve Wiltfong predicts Sooners to land 4-star safety prospect
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners' 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 in the nation, according to 247Sports. The Sooners are looking to build upon that start in the cycle in their pursuit of four-star safety Jaylen Scott. Back in February, Rivals Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman issued predictions favoring the Sooners, and it doesn't...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 252 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer: TE's & OL + Temp check with OU Hoops as we hit March
(by Josh Callaway) As the month of March has arrived, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is here to continue to set the table for spring practice and recap all the latest in a busy time for OU sports. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green kick things off by continuing their Spring Primer series as they preview the spring camps ahead for...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 4-star linebacker Cooper Witten
(by Collin Kennedy) A huge addition for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Cooper Witten out of Argyle (Texas) Liberty Christian has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Witten becomes the 14th member of of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the seventh defensive player to pledge and the second linebacker...read more from Sooners Illustrated
