Will Oklahoma's Defensive Backs Be Able to Force More Turnovers in 2026?

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma’s defense has steadily improved under coach Brent Venables, and all the signs point to the Sooners once again having a stingy unit in 2026. And OU’s secondary is a key reason why. At cornerback, Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory will be the starters. Bowen was a Third Team All-SEC pick as a sophomore in 2025...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The Good and the Bad Surrounding Oklahoma's Three Burning Questions

(by Brady Trantham) As we crawl deeper into July, SEC Media Days and the beginning of fall camp are just around the corner. The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners have high expectations, yes, but also a handful of questions that need to be answered. If OU is to return to the College Football Playoff, they'll need those questions answered emphatically...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sam Bradford has the coaching itch and John Mateer could be the biggest beneficiary

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma is QBU and class is in session for John Mateer as a former student has been promoted to professor. SoonerScoop’s George Stoia III, while in the midst of publishing a multi-part series on Mateer’s offseason, reported on Monday that part of Mateer’s plan to improve before his second season with the Sooners...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SIP Ep. 283 | Who are Oklahoma's biggest x-factor players in 2026?

(by Josh Callaway) With Oklahoma's 2026 season exactly 60 days from kicking off, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green break down Oklahoma's biggest x-factor players in 2026 and stop in on OU Baseball's offseason ahead of the MLB Draft...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

OU Softball: Did Oklahoma do Enough in the Transfer Portal?

(by Ryan Chapman) There are a few stragglers still making transfer portal decisions, but for the most part, most everyone’s offseason business is done. Patty Gasso’s Oklahoma Sooners entered the offseason in an odd spot. OU failed to make it to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in a decade, which in itself is a disappointment...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

5 2028 Oklahoma commitments that could soon follow QB Trey Tagliaferri

(by Dekota Gregory) Four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri's commitment on Friday should have been the first domino to fall that really gets the Oklahoma Sooners' 2028 recruiting class going now. Running back Micah Rhodes was actually the Sooners' first 2028 addition, but then he backed out after running backs coach DeMarco Murray left for...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Does Oklahoma Have Enough Depth Behind Stone, Jackson at Defensive Tackle?

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma’s defensive line was one of the nation’s best in 2025. And there’s no reason it shouldn’t be as good — or better — in 2026. Nine of the Sooners’ defensive linemen recorded multiple sacks last year. OU led the SEC with 45 team sacks. While key players like R Mason Thomas, Marvin Jones Jr., Gracen Halton and Damonic...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Can Brent Venables lead Oklahoma to a National Championship?

(by Jaron Spor) The Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 season, returning to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019 and marking their first CFP appearance under Brent Venables. While it marked a significant step forward for a program that had endured two losing seasons in the previous three years, it still fell...read more from the Sooners Wire

The Holiday Weekend Provided Oklahoma Fireworks on the Recruiting Trail

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s holiday weekend started off with some fireworks. The Sooners landed quarterback Trey Tagliaferri, giving their 2028 class a big arm and a centerpiece to recruit around. It wasn’t the perfect week for OU on the recruiting trail, but the big ending ensured that head coach Brent Venables, general manager...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU loses head trainer to NFL team

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have lost their head athletic trainer, Jonathan Gress to the professional ranks, just two months before the 2026 season gets underway. Gress, who spent one year in Norman after coming over from the New Orleans Saints, is headed back to the NFL, this time with the Tennessee Titans. There's he'll be the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Is Run Blocking Still a Concern for Oklahoma's Tight End Room?

(by Carson Field) In every way, the Sooners reloaded their tight end room after the 2025 season. Oklahoma hired Jason Witten to be its new tight ends coach in January, replacing Joe Jon Finley. The Sooners also signed three tight ends — Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, and Jack Van Dorselaer — from the transfer portal, in addition to the two...read more from Pklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: 4 Star QB Trey Tagliaferri Commits to Oklahoma!


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Oklahoma lands coveted quarterback Trey Tagliaferri in 2028 class

(by Brody Lusk) Oklahoma has its quarterback in the 2028 class. Four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri announced his commitment to the Sooners on Monday, becoming the first pledge in Oklahoma's 2028 class and giving Ben Arbuckle another talented signal caller to build around. The commitment caps off a whirlwind two-week stretch for...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma Lands One on PFF College 50

(by Ryan Chapman) Expectations are high for Oklahoma in 2026, but many Sooners will be underrated entering the season. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 players in college football entering the year, and OU had only one representative. Defensive tackle David Stone was rated the No. 31-overall player, as PFF cited his 26 pressures, which...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Ranking road environments Oklahoma football will play in 2026

(by Davis Cordova) With one of the toughest beginnings to a schedule for this upcoming season, the Sooners will play in some of the sport’s best environments. Oklahoma football will begin its quest for another College Football Playoff appearance in September, but it will quickly become difficult as the Sooners go on the road to Michigan, Georgia...read more from The Norman Transcript

Will Oklahoma Lean Into its Wide Receiver Depth in 2026?

(by Carson Field) On paper, Oklahoma’s wide receiver room should be much better in 2026. Last year, the position group was essentially a two-man show. Isaiah Sategna led the Sooners in receiving with 965 yards, while Deion Burks logged 620 yards. The next closest wideout to those two was Keontez Lewis, who finished his lone season in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Three Things Brent Venables Must Prove in 2026 For Oklahoma's Future

(by Brady Trantham) Brent Venables heard all the noise in 2025. He knew he was up against it following his second 6-7 season in only three seasons as head coach at Oklahoma. From the Michigan game on, every week was a prove-it opportunity for Venables. For the most part, that's exactly what the man did. Venables and the Sooners deserve...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 282 | OU Recruiting Roundup: Bode Sparrow, Trey Tagliaferri + more

(by Josh Callaway) With the calendar flipped to July and Oklahoma recruiting continuing to ramp up, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Collin Kennedy and Brody Lusk break down all the latest recruiting news for Oklahoma including the commitment of 2027 safety Bode Sparrow...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma Unable to Complete Utah Hat Trick as Blue-Chip DE Chooses Big 12 School

(by Carson Field) The Sooners’ recruiting territory has expanded into the western United States, but it appears they’ll have to settle with just two 2027 commits from Utah. Consensus 4-star edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm, a native of Spanish Fork, UT, chose BYU over Oklahoma on Thursday, per a report from Greg Biggins of Rivals...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How Would a Commitment From 4-star DE Uhila Wolfgramm Impact Oklahoma?

(by Carson Field) The Sooners are on the verge of completing the “Utah hat trick.” Class of 2027 edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm, a native of Spanish Fork, UT, will announce his commitment at noon on Thursday. Per Greg Biggins of Rivals, Wolfgramm has narrowed his list of schools to Oklahoma and BYU. What would OU gain?...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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