SIP Ep. 195 | Oklahoma Position Preview: WR's and TE's + OU Fall Camp storylines and preview


Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green break down the Oklahoma wide receiver and tight end rooms and look ahead to the start of fall camp this week...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma gets early edge with 4-star DE after making top group already

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners are making some early moves for their 2027 recruiting class. Krew Jones, a top defensive end from the 2027 class, recently announced a loaded top 12 that included OU, Ohio State, Oregon, Florida State, Nebraska, USC, Washington, BYU, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC. It's still considered...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma's iconic Sooner Schooner is one of a kind with a legendary history to match

(by Chip Rouse) Most everyone who follows Oklahoma football, and even fans nationally, are familiar with the iconic Sooner Schooner. The iconic covered wagon and ponies is one of the most unique mascots in the sport. It’s one of a kind, as far as official mascots go, and is easily identifiable with Oklahoma football. But the Sooner mascot...read more from Stormin' in Norman

OU Football Watch List Tracker: John Mateer, Jaydn Ott lead the way

(by Eddie Radosevich) With the media days experience in the rearview mirror, the next indicator of a new season is the annual release of preseason watch lists for various national awards across the college football landscape and where OU stands. On Monday, it began with the announcement of the Maxwell Award watch list, including...read more from the SoonerScoop

Fall Camp: Previewing the biggest questions for OU's offense

(by Jesse Crittenden) After one of the worst campaigns in program history, the Sooners’ new-look offense faces a ton of pressure entering this fall. There’s a lot of optimism that the offense will be better, but there’s plenty of question marks, too. The Sooners know that new quarterback John Mateer will be their leader on offense, and he...read more from the OUInsider

Five Oklahoma Players in Need of Strong Showings at Fall Camp

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma fans have yet to see the best of Jake Taylor, but it’s hardly his fault. Taylor, a redshirt junior, sat behind talented offensive tackles in 2022 and 2023. Last year, he carried multiple injuries into the year, which hampered his play. Taylor logged 169 snaps on offense across four games, per Pro Football Focus, and he...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Bob Stoops raves about Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer

(by Eric W. Bolin) Just about everyone who has encountered new Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has raved about him. And now, you can add Sooners legend Bob Stoops to the list of devotees. Stoops made his weekly appearance with Tyler McComas and Teddy Lehman on KREF last week and shared his encounter with Mateer in the...read more from the Sooners Wire

How Oklahoma Analyst Kevin Wilson Can Improve Sooners' Offense

(by Carson Field) Kevin Wilson’s role within Oklahoma’s football program isn’t as large as it once was, but he has been actively involved in helping the Sooners improve offensively. Wilson served as OU’s offensive coordinator from 2002 to 2010 before taking the head coaching job at Indiana. Wilson was there until 2016, when he became Ohio State’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Who Will be Oklahoma's Defensive Leaders with Danny Stutsman, Others Gone?

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma’s defense is expected to be a strength in 2025, but the Sooners will have to lean on new leaders. The Sooners saw several of their best players graduate from the program after the 2024 season. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, a consensus All-American last year, was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Sooners need a few breaks to be a SEC title contender

(by John Williams) Coming out of the 2024 season, the Oklahoma Sooners faced several questions as a program. It was a football team that faced incredible adversity due to injuries, which derailed the season and the development of their former five-star quarterback. It could have been very easy for the coaching staff and administration to...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Linebacker Commit Doubles Down on Pledge

(by Carson Field) Fall camp is just on the horizon for the Sooners. Oklahoma is slated to begin its final preparations for the 2025 season this week, with OU’s season opener against Illinois State, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30. In the meantime, Oklahoma’s staff has continued to pursue future talent. Here is the latest OU football recruiting news...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Five OU football storylines to watch as Sooners' 2025 preseason practice begins

(by Colton Sulley, Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Ahead of a pivotal season, OU football opens preseason camp this week with plenty of excitement — but also plenty of questions. Coming off their second losing season in Brent Venables’ three seasons as head coach, the Sooners will have a new-look offense led by offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Excited to Play Michigan Team With 'Storied History'

(by Carson Field) After battling FCS foe Illinois State in Week 1, Oklahoma will play host to a fellow blue-blood program: Michigan. The Sooners and Wolverines will battle on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The matchup is years in the making, as OU and Michigan have played just once — in 1976 — in the storied...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Expects Transfer WR to Break Out for Sooners

(by Carson Field) After inconsistency plagued the Sooners’ passing game in 2024, they went on a shopping spree. In addition to landing Washington State transfer quarterback John Mateer, Oklahoma signed several wide receivers and tight ends from the transfer portal. And since arriving on campus in January, Arkansas transfer wideout...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Reacting to Jim Nagy's OKC Event and Coaches Luncheon | Under The Visor Podcast


Want the best Sooners' intel and info in the industry? Want to be a part of a community of THOUSANDS of Sooner fans that you can talk with on a daily basis? Become a member of OU Insider and stay updated daily with insights from the OUI staff!!...from the OUInsider

OU football: Damonic Williams' 'mindset's completely changed,' Brent Venables says

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — OU’s defensive line figures to be its strength this season. The Sooners return interior linemen Gracen Halton, Jayden Jackson and Damonic Williams and end R Mason Thomas among players who made a significant contribution last season. Williams was solid but not overwhelming last season after transferring from TCU...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma DT David Stone 'On the Verge of a Breakout,' Coach Says

(by Carson Field) David Stone originally planned to leave Oklahoma but at the last minute chose to stay. The defensive lineman, a true freshman in 2024, entered the transfer portal on April 18 but withdrew his name just two days later, opting to continue playing for the Sooners. Todd Bates felt a sense of relief when Stone made that decision...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Trump signs executive order barring university boosters, private donations to college athletes

(by Shauneen Miranda/Oklahoma Voice) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that bars payments from university boosters and some other private-sector donors to college athletes. The NCAA changed its rules in 2021 to allow athletes to profit from their own name, image and likeness, or NIL..read more from the OU Daily

Venables confident this year's offense will resemble 2023 season

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — After one of the worst offensive seasons in OU football history, all of the focus will be on that side of the ball in 2025. Head coach Brent Venables is confident it’ll be a completely different story this fall. The Sooners posted horrific numbers offensively in 2024, ranking 97th nationally in scoring offense and 113th...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle on Returning WR: 'Big-time Player Written All Over Him'

(by Carson Field) Because of the depleted state of Oklahoma’s wide receiver room, Zion Kearney saw plenty of action as a true freshman in 2024. Kearney, a wideout from Fresno, TX, played in 11 games for the Sooners last year, catching eight passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle — new to OU in 2025...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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