Kendal Daniels finding his role in Brent Venables' defense

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — OU’s campus isn’t far away from Stillwater, but it was a whole new world for Kendal Daniels this spring. The former Oklahoma State transfer was still finding his footing after he wrapped up his first spring with the Sooners back in April. Daniels spent three seasons with the Cowboys before transferring to the...read more from the OUInsider

Sooners 'building' towards first fall scrimmage on Saturday

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The sixth practice of Oklahoma’s preseason camp was finished on Wednesday. The Sooners will have an off day on Thursday before another practice on Friday. Then on Saturday, the Sooners will take the field for their first scrimmage in August. Everything they’ve done on the practice field has been building...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: Brent Venables Media Scrum Reaction | Minor Injuries | ESPN Disrespects OU Again


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Brent Venables gives updates following Sooners 6th preseason practice (8/6/2025)


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables speaks with the media on Wednesday following the Sooners sixth practice of the preseason. The Sooners will hold their first scrimmage this Saturday...from the SoonerScoop

Observations From Oklahoma's Practice on Wednesday (8/6/2025)

(by Ryan Chapman) Let’s start with the health updates. Tight end Kaden Helms and running back Jaydn Ott both worked cardio off to the side of practice. Helms had a cast on his right hand, the result of an injury sustained during Monday’s practice. With Ott working off to the side, it left only Jovantae Barnes and Tory Blaylock as the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners down to two RBs at practice, but it’s not time to panic

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners were down to the nubs at running back during Wednesday's practice, but there should be no reason to panic, at least not yet. With local media at a portion of OU's fall camp on Wednesday, multiple reporters mentioned on X that the Sooners were down to only two healthy running backs, forcing OU great...read more from Stormin' in Norman

OU Football: Practice Highlights | August 6, 2025


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Oklahoma DB Reggie Powers Using Lessons from 2024 to Become More Versatile

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Reggie Powers III would like to remember as much as he can from a season that Oklahoma fans would like to forget. Powers, a safety, was a true freshman in 2024. He appeared in 12 games for the Sooners, playing reserve roles on defense and special teams. The Sooners finished 6-7, marking the second...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Believes OC Ben Arbuckle is 'More Motivated' Than Ever

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — With all eyeballs on new Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer, the duo feels right at home. Brent Venables hired Arbuckle after two seasons at Washington State to revive OU’s offense. The Sooners quickly moved to add Mateer, who worked with Arbuckle in each of his...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma DE Target Jake Kreul Sets Commitment Date

(by Ryan Chapman) Decision day has been set for elite edge rusher Jake Kreul. The IMG Academy prospect will pick between Oklahoma, Texas and Ole Miss on Aug. 12, he told ESPN’s Eli Lederman. Kreul’s commitment will be broadcast on College Football Live. Obviously, the Sooners don’t want to lose a highly-touted prospect to an SEC rival...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 197 | Oklahoma Position Preview: OL and DT's + Early OU Fall Camp standouts and takeaways

(by Josh Callaway) As the calendar has flipped to August and with fall camp off and running, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green open things up by continuing their position preview series by examining the Oklahoma offensive line and...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma DB Gentry Williams Stepping Into Leadership Role After Injuries

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s 2024 season was rough for everybody involved. The Sooners finished 6-7, winning only two games in SEC play during their first season in the conference. OU’s losing season was coach Brent Venables’ second in his three-year tenure at the school. The season was particularly tough for Gentry Williams...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'What do you want to be?': Senior R Mason Thomas returns, other defensive lineman finding identity

(by Daniel Homrok) Defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis and senior defensive lineman R Mason Thomas discussed whether Thomas should stay for his senior season or head to the NFL. Thomas blossomed into one of the premier pass rushers in college football a season ago and totaled nine sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss on an OU defense...read more from the OU Daily

Oklahoma Sooners news: Mayfield NFL Top 100, OU out of coaches poll, recruiting battle with Lincoln Riley

(by Dekota Gregory) Mayfield Top 100 Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and OU legend Baker Mayfield appeared on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 at No. 50 to start the top half of the annual list, which is voted on by players. The NFL released a video with players commenting about Mayfield and why he deserved to be on the list...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma WR Keontez Lewis Impressing Early in Fall Camp

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Keontez Lewis isn’t showing any signs of rust in the early stages of fall camp. Despite getting sidelined during spring practice with a hamstring injury, the Southern Illinois transfer is back to making plays. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound receiver set the tone at Oklahoma’s practice on Monday, hauling in a pair of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Running back Jovantae Barnes leads, wide receiver Deion Burks absent in fall camp week two

(by Daniel Homrok) OU football began its second week of fall camp on Monday, and local media attended the first 35 minutes of practice. The Sooners practiced at OU's rugby field for the first time this season. Kickoff is 26 days away, as OU will host Illinois State Aug. 30 in Norman. Here is what OU Daily saw from Monday...read more from the OU Daily

Miguel Chavis praises DE Taylor Wein's development: 'Can't wait for y'all see to him'

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s defensive end group is clearly led by senior R Mason Thomas, but the competition behind him is fierce. One big reason for that has been the emergence of Taylor Wein. The former four-star prospect has seen his stock increase significantly during the offseason. OU defensive ends coach Miguel...read more from the OUInsider

How has John Mateer elevated OU's practices? "He's just got 'it' to him"

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — John Mateer knew there were high expectations as soon as he arrived in Norman. He knew he needed to grow as a leader, and he knew he needed to get the best out of his teammates. One way he ramps up the competitiveness? He’s definitely not afraid to talk some trash. He’s not afraid to get in the middle...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma football practice observations: Kendal Daniels working at multiple positions

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football's preseason camp moved to the rugby fields Monday, as coach Brent Venables enters a critical fourth season. Behind offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer, as well as a defense loaded with key returners, there’s cautious optimism around campus that OU will be...read more from The Oklahoman

Just one catch is showing OU freshman Elijah Thomas is worthy of the hype

(by Dekota Gregory) It's just one catch leaked out of the Oklahoma Sooners' fall camp, but it showed why there's been so much hype and excitement for freshman wide receiver Elijah Thomas. Local media attended OU's practice on Monday morning, and nearly all of them posted a video of Thomas' impressive grab during a one-on-one drill...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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