Oklahoma Freshman WR Elijah Thomas Bringing Maturity to Camp Despite Youth
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — To prepare his team for the 2025 season, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables brought in a big-league executive. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke to the Sooners on Tuesday about what it takes to craft a winning team. “He said the No. 1 thing that they value as an organization in both retention...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Who are the Oklahoma Sooners' coaches in 2025?
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners are a little over three weeks away from kicking off the 2025 season. OU will host Illinois State in Week 1 in Norman on August 30th, a tune up game against an FCS opponent, before a gigantic matchup the following Saturday against Michigan, also at home. The team is currently in fall camp, the final...read more from the Sooners Wire
The Essential 11 - No. 3 Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis
(by Josh Callaway) No. 3 LB Kip Lewis The 2024 season isn't one that most Oklahoma fans are going to want to remember. But, if there were a couple of bright spots on the year it was undoubtedly the Sooners' incredible victories over Auburn and Alabama. While no victory can probably ever be completely credited to one single player...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Brent Venables Expects a 'Clean' Showing in Oklahoma's First Fall Scrimmage
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — The intensity at Oklahoma’s fall camp is about to ramp up. The Sooners will take the field for their first scrimmage on Saturday, marking a major step in OU’s preparations for the 2025 season. And while the biggest wish from any scrimmage is that everyone walks away healthy, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Hungry' CB Courtland Guillory is Chasing Lofty Goals as an Oklahoma Freshman
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Freshman cornerback Courtland Guillory is never short on confidence. The 6-foot-0, 183-pound newcomer has impressed since he arrived on campus over the winter, and he’s put himself right in the mix for playing time through one week of fall camp. With Eli Bowen recovering from a lower-body injury...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Oklahoma Transfer WR Isaiah Sategna Believes He Will Fit into Sooner Offense
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — When Isaiah Sategna entered the transfer portal, he was looking for a high-flying offense. Sategna — a transfer wideout from Arkansas — hasn’t yet played a snap for the Sooners, but he believes he will get that at Oklahoma based on what he has seen throughout the offseason. “Every day we put in a new play...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How has OU football looked through 1 week of preseason camp? Listen to SoonersXtra podcast
(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football opened its preseason camp just over a week ago. There have been plenty of storylines thus far including injury updates, position battles and more. Sooners running back Jaydn Ott was limited in practice on Wednesday and Jaren Kanak is making noise at tight end after switching from linebacker...listen to podcast from The Oklahoman
SIP Ep. 198 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU lands 2027 OT + Elijah Golden and Jake Kreul updates
(by Josh Callaway) With the high school football season drawing nearer, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to catch up on the latest with Oklahoma recruiting. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open things up by breaking down the big news of the week for the Sooners as they picked up a...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak Has Stayed 'Diligent' as Transitions to Tight End
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Jaren Kanak’s football instincts took over when Oklahoma took the practice field on Wednesday. The linebacker-turned-tight end ran a route toward the sideline in a drill, but Jaydan Hardy closed down on Kanak as the football was thrown his direction. OU’s second-year safety managed to tip the ball, but...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SoonerScoop podcast: Taking stock of OU heading into first scrimmage
(by Bob Przybylo) The good part of seeing so much of OU practice through the initial full week is you have a chance to have real informed opinions on players. The bad? Well, you’re getting to see just how many are not suiting up on a given day. And how, unfortunately, that number is starting to grow with each practice...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
Sooners on SI Podcast: How is Oklahoma's Offense Coming Along in Fall Camp?
(by Ryan Chapman) John Hoover and Ryan Chapman returned for a fall camp edition of the Sooners on SI Podcast. Brent Venables' Oklahoma Sooners kicked off fall camp last Thursday, and local media members have been able to view portions of three different practices over the past week. Hoover quizzed Chapman over all of his takeaways...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
ESPN Sets Launch Date for Standalone Streaming Service, Priced at $30 Monthly
(by Todd Spangler) A new era for Disney‘s ESPN, born and raised on cable, is starting in two weeks: The sports media giant will launch its new previously announced stand-alone streaming service on Thursday, Aug. 21. The launch date is “timed for a marquee stretch of live sports programming across ESPN platforms,” according to the company...read more from Variety
Oklahoma DE Marvin Jones Jr. Embracing 'Welcoming' Atmosphere at OU
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Marvin Jones Jr. chose red over crimson when he first had to choose a school. As a 5-star defensive end prospect in the Class of 2022, Jones signed with Georgia over Oklahoma and a few other finalists. Jones will now play for the Sooners after two years at Georgia and a one-year stint at Florida State. And since...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 offensive tackle Luke Wilson
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners are back on the board in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Southlake (Texas) Carroll offensive tackle Luke Wilson has announced via social media his OU pledge. Wilson now stands as Oklahoma's lone '27 commit. He's the first offensive prospect to pledge and the first offensive lineman added in the cycle...read more from Sooners Illustrated
How Oklahoma OL Eddy Pierre-Louis is Positioning for a Large Role in 2025
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Eddy Pierre-Louis is pairing finesse with his physicality in fall camp. The second-year offensive lineman played in just four games a year ago, but he stood out. Pierre-Louis played just 65 snaps on offense per Pro Football Focus, but he made an impression. “Eddie will be the reason that the o-line goes where they...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer reminisces on his time at Oklahoma
(by Eric W. Bolin) Shane Beamer's genes helped get his foot in the door as a college football coach. His time at Oklahoma, though, set him up for his first head-coaching job. Beamer, entering his fifth year running the program at South Carolina, joined the "Dari Nowkhah Show" on KREF in Norman this week and spoke about his time with...read more from the Sooners Wire
Which Oklahoma Receivers Have Impressed DB Devon Jordan so Far in Fall Camp?
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma needs somebody — anybody — to step up at wide receiver in 2025. The Sooners had one of college football’s most sluggish passing games in 2024, finishing No. 121 out of 134 FBS programs in passing offense (175.8 yards per game). To fix that, OU brought in quarterback John Mateer from...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'We got the right guys': OU wide receivers build consistency in fall camp
(by Joshua McDaniel) OU football head coach Brent Venables said Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with the Sooners on Tuesday with a clear direction: consistency. “The GM of the Bears spoke to the team yesterday, and, right on cue, said that the one thing they value, as an organization with players, retention and...read more from the OU Daily
'Way better than my expectations': Redshirt senior Kendal Daniels embraces OU after leaving OSU
(by Daniel Homrok) Redshirt senior linebacker Kendal Daniels, a transfer from Oklahoma State University, was worried how his teammates would react to him coming from the other side of Bedlam. However, despite rivalry ties, Daniels has had a smooth transition to Norman and is looking forward to this season. “It’s been great,” Daniels...read more from the OU Daily
Every former Sooner on an NFL roster at the start of 2025 training camp
(by Dekota Gregory) NFL Training Camp is in full swing across the league and there are former Oklahoma Sooners all over the place, either as franchise players, incoming rookies or just trying to finally secure a roster spot. This list is as long as a Walgreens receipt, but here's every former OU player on an NFL roster at the start of training camp and...read more from Stormin' in Norman
