How Oklahoma is Building 'Top to Bottom' Depth at Cornerback During Fall Camp

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Brent Venables is excited about Oklahoma’s secondary. The No. 16-ranked Sooners look set at safety, with Billy Bowman, Peyton Bowen and Robert Spears-Jennings leading the charge on the front line. OU returns ball hawk Gentry Williams, who was only slowed down by injury a year ago, as well as a steady hand...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU football rebuilt its offensive line for 2024 season, but who will start?

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU's offensive line starting job battles continued during its second and third week of preseason camp practices. Head coach Brent Venables has been impressed with the group over the past few weeks. OU completely rebuilt its offensive line, bringing in five transfers who have combined for 99 collegiate starts...read more from The Oklahoman

Kani Walker: The Sooners' Emerging Secret Weapon in the Secondary

(by Brandon Self) As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their highly anticipated debut in the SEC, one player who has been turning heads in fall camp is redshirt junior defensive back Kani Walker. Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, Walker brings a combination of size, skill, and tenacity that makes him an ideal fit for the SEC's rigorous demands...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 243

(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet present episode 243 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a full breakdown of week 2 of Oklahoma's preseason training camp, including an inside look at open practice, the latest from Brent Venables on the Sooners' injuries, what caught their eye and lots more...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Ranking Oklahoma's Three Most Losable SEC Games of 2024

(by John E. Hoover) Against one of college football’s most imposing schedules, armed with new coordinators in all three phases, as well as a new quarterback and a completely revamped offensive line, this team could finish anywhere from 10-2 to 5-7. The 16-team SEC seems to be logically heading toward a nine-game conference schedule...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners hoping to land their highest-rated O-lineman in last 13 recruiting classes

(by Chip Rouse) Oklahoma has three offensive line commitments as part of its 2025 recruiting and has its sights set on at least one more elite O-line prospect before closing out this cycle. Five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi, from Lewisville, Texas, is set to announce his commitment choice between five high-profile suitors, including Oklahoma...read more from Stormin' in Norman

'Have you seen that guy?' Inside OU defensive end Adepoju Adebawore's offseason transformation

(by Gracie Rawlings) The August sun beamed down on Adepoju Adebawore’s 6-foot-4 frame as he stood on Oklahoma’s rugby field, a place that had become both a proving ground and a sanctuary for the sophomore defensive end. Here, everything felt different. Adebawore had faced the brutal training of OU’s fall camp once before, and was...read more from the OU Daily

Brent Venables addresses state of Oklahoma O-line, names fall camp standouts at WR, DL

(by Grant Hughes) Brent Venables met with reporters after Oklahoma's 1oth practice of fall camp Tuesday. The third-year head coach updated where the offensive line stands with a little more than two weeks until the season opener against Temple on Aug. 30. He stopped to name multiple camp standouts within several key position groups...read more from Sooners Illustrated

How Oklahoma's Big Guys on Both Sides of the Ball are Helping Each Other Prepare for the SEC

(by Dekota Gregory) It’s not classified information that success up front on both sides of the ball correlates to wins in the SEC. Oklahoma will be new to the SEC in 2024, but even the newcomer Sooners already know they need to improve on the offensive and defensive line, and immediately, if they want to triumph in the SEC as much as they did in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

In Jayden Gibson's Absence, Oklahoma WR J.J. Hester is Primed to Play a 'Real Role'

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — J.J. Hester’s patience has been tested at Oklahoma. The Tulsa native transferred back to the Sooner State after two years at Missouri, but has spent the better part of two years on the training table rehabbing foot injuries at OU. Injuries prevented Hester from building on his 12 catches for 225 yards and two scores in his redshirt...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU notepad: Venables discusses special teams, defensive line, cornerbacks

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma completed its 10th practice of training camp on Tuesday. OU coach Brent Venables addressed the media as the Sooners close in on the midway part of camp. Special teams were the primary draw during the open portion of Tuesday's practice, but the Sooners' backup quarterback position and both...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma WR Jayden Gibson to miss the 2024 season, Brent Venables confirms

(by Brody Lusk) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has confirmed that junior WR Jayden Gibson will miss the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury that he suffered in practice last week. Last season, Gibson recorded 14 receptions for 375 yards and five touchdowns. He finished the season strong, with standout performances of two receptions for...read more from the OUInsider

Brent Venables interview (8-13-24)


Oklahoma Sooners football coach Brent Venables meets the press after practice on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024...from John Hoover Media

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Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice

(by Ryan Chapman, John E. Hoover, Randall Sweet) NORMAN — For the second time since training camp opened, the Oklahoma Sooners opened a portion of practice to be viewed by the media. Brent Venables’ allowed viewing for the first 20 minutes of No. 16 OU’s practice on Tuesday, and Sooners on SI had three reporters — John Hoover...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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Why OU's DL could benefit from growth of young stars Adepoju Adebawore, David Stone

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — This offseason was bulk season for Adepoju Adebawore. The former five-star recruit, who by all accounts is primed for a standout second season on OU’s defensive line, pushed himself in the gym and ate as much as he could over the summer to put on weight. Adebawore gained a wealth of knowledge during spring ball and...read more from The Oklahoman

Jaren Kanak: On the Right Path to Greatness

(by Brandon Self) As Oklahoma Sooners fans, we've seen our fair share of standout linebackers, but few have captured our attention like Jaren Kanak. Entering his junior season, Kanak is on a trajectory that mirrors that of Danny Stutsman, who himself was in a similar position not too long ago. Both players faced the challenges of transitioning from...read more from Stormin' in Norman

How former Sooners did in 2024 NFL preseason debut

(by James D. Jackson) The first full week of the NFL preseason has been completed after an eventful offseason. The Sooners saw a trio of players get drafted to the NFL this past season, along with a few signing undrafted deals. The earlier parts of preseason means many players didn't take the field, but a plethora of Sooners from this past...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Ranking Oklahoma's Three Most Winnable, Most Losable, and Most Make-or-Break SEC Games of 2024

(by John E. Hoover) The predictions for Oklahoma in 2024 have already run the gamut — and for good reason. The Sooners have one of college football’s most daunting schedules. They’re stepping up in competition from the Big 12 to the SEC. They have a new offensive coordinator, a new defensive coordinator, a new special teams coach...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Will injuries hamper firepower expected from Oklahoma's talented, deep receiver group?

(by Chip Rouse) Over the last three years, the Oklahoma pass offense has gone from 32nd in 2021 among FBS teams to 42nd in 2022 and all the way up to No. 6 in the country last season. Five of the top six pass receivers in both receptions and yardage are back again for the 2024 season, plus the recruiting class and transfer portal add several...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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