Published: 09 June 2025

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has made another significant move as it reshapes its football program. The Sooners are planning to hire Jonathan Gress as the new head athletics trainer for the football program, sources confirmed to OUInsider. Gress has been the director of rehabilitation for the New Orleans Saints since 2019. The move is...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 09 June 2025

(by Parker Thune) On June 6, 2024, Noah Best received a scholarship offer from his dream school while at a camp session in Norman. One year later, on June 6, 2025, he began the official visit that would finally convince him to shut down his recruitment and commit to Oklahoma. “I kind of always knew going in that if no other school stood out...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 09 June 2025

(by Parker Thune) When Bryant (Ark.) DE Matthew Nelson decided to spend last Sunday morning competing at Oklahoma's prospect camp instead of following through on his scheduled official visit to Tulsa, that was the first real indication that he was imminently close to committing. One week later, fresh off his official visit in Norma...read more from the OUInsider

Published: 08 June 2025

(by Chip Rouse) If you have followed Brent Venables throughout his stellar career as a defensive mastermind, you know that the defensive line has been the centerpiece and critical element in all of the outstanding defensive units he has led both at Oklahoma and Clemson. The former Sooner defensive coordinator and now head coach has...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 08 June 2025

(by Ryan Aber, Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU’s 2025 football season is less than 100 days away from the Sooners' Aug. 30 at home against Illinois State. OU’s defense figures to be solid again with a plethora of experienced returners. Some of the returning production includes R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, Jayden Jackson, Kip Lewis...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 08 June 2025

(by Carson Field) With Oklahoma coach Brent Venables holding one of his football camps on Thursday, plenty of major recruits were on campus on that day and the rest of the week. Here is the latest in OU football recruiting: Offensive lineman Desmond Green of the Class of 2026 posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) from his OU visit...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 08 June 2025

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Published: 07 June 2025

(by Ryan Chapman) The new era of college athletics is finally here. Friday night, a federal judge approved the House v. NCAA settlement, which will change how collegiate athletics are structured. The settlement rolled a few lawsuits together, but the biggest immediate changes will come on July 1, when athletic departments are allowed to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 07 June 2025

(by Tom Green) Late in May, ESPN released its updated post-spring SP+ rankings, which included returning production numbers for all 136 FBS teams heading into the 2025 season now that spring ball is in the rearview and the transfer portal cycle has settled down upon the closing of the spring window. Oklahoma, which saw some notable changes...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 07 June 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) There's nothing wrong with taking a break sometimes. The Oklahoma Sooners' 2025 football schedule looks to be one of the toughest in the country, but they at least have three weak opponents that can serve as three bonus bye weeks. Outside of an SEC gauntlet, OU gets four nonconference games, with one being a...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 07 June 2025

(by Nick Schultz) Following final approval of the House v. NCAA settlement Friday night, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement on the decision. He called it a pivotal moment in the journey to “modernize college sports.” After weeks of anticipation, the final decision came down Friday, just 24 days before it’s set to go into effect...read more from On3.com

Published: 06 June 2025

Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy break down the impending visit to Norman from 2026 quarterback Bowe Bentley along with a number of other big visits and recap some of the top news and notes out of the first two Brent Venables camps...from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 06 June 2025

(by Carson Field) Cooper Hooker of Salina, OK, was near unguardable during the wide receiver-defensive back portion of camp. Hooker’s speed and footwork allowed him to ease past opposing defensive backs on almost every rep, despite holding a 5-9, 155-pound frame. Hooker’s hands also impressed, as the wide receiver caught several...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 05 June 2025

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma's front office staff under first-year general manager Jim Nagy continues to take shape this offseason. The latest addition is a former NFL wide receiver with NFL front office experience, as the Sooners recently brought on Lake Dawson to the front office staff in a yet-to-be-announced role. The 53-year...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 05 June 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) Baker Mayfield is easier to root for off the field than on it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently shared a video on social media from their 11th annual Cut and Color Funds the Cure that benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. In the video, Mayfield let multiple pediatric patients color his hair red and creamsicle...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 June 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) A peek at the Oklahoma Sooners' 2025 football schedule is like a scary movie preview. As the college football season nears, more preseason analysis and stats keep coming out that prove the Sooners will have to endure one of the toughest schedules in the country. Most recently, ESPN's updated computer-generated...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 June 2025

(by Carson Field) John Mateer walks past Heisman Park almost every day — and every time he does, it’s surreal to him. Oklahoma has produced seven Heisman Trophy winners, with Kyler Murray winning the award most recently in 2018. “There’s, what, seven statues there? It’s pretty cool,” Mateer said. “That’s something that can happen as an...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 03 June 2025

(by George Stoia) Jordan is coming off an impressive freshman season. The walk-on receiver from Southlake High School burst onto the scene halfway through the 2024 season. He totaled 27 receptions and 234 yards, scoring one touchdown in a loss to Ole Miss. This season, it might be more difficult for Jordan to get on the field. Deion Burks is...read more from the SoonerScoop

Published: 02 June 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) A trio of former Oklahoma Sooners are up for Hall of Fame status. Three former OU players were included on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot that the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced on Monday. Sooners included were quarterback Josh Heupel, linebacker Rocky Calmus and linebacker George Cumby...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 31 May 2025

(by Tom Green) Oklahoma had a deep stable of running backs on its roster this spring, returning each of its top five players from last year's backfield rotation. That didn't stop the Sooners from upgrading in the transfer portal after the end of spring practices. On the eve of the spring transfer portal, Oklahoma signed former Cal running back...read more from Sooners Illustrated