SEC increases fines for field storming: What it means for Oklahoma
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma fans rarely storm the field at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, but the next occurrence will come with a heftier fine after the SEC upped its penalties for breaching the field of play. At the SEC's spring meetings in Destin, Florida, this week, the league voted to adjust and increase the fines incurred by member...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma's Kendal Daniels Adjusting to Cross-Bedlam Transfer
(by Carson Field) Kendal Daniels didn’t feel comfortable repeating the words “Boomer Sooner” when he first arrived in Norman. Daniels, a linebacker, played four seasons at Oklahoma State before transferring to Oklahoma after the 2024 season. Though the Bedlam Rivalry is now dormant, Daniels knows about the mutual disdain...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 178 | Oklahoma adds portal QB and 2026 DL commit + Bowe Bentley and other recruiting updates
(by Josh Callaway) With the world of recruiting beginning to ramp up going into June, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. But, before diving into a number of recruiting updates, Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy first analyze OU's latest transfer portal addition with Virginia quarterback...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
OU football announces kickoff times for Michigan, Texas games
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma announced the kickoff times Thursday for several games in the 2025 season. The annual Red River Rivalry game will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and will be broadcast on ABC or ESPN. The Michigan game in Week 2 (Sept. 6) will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and broadcast on ABC. This year will mark...read more from the OUInsider
Brent Venables believes Oklahoma can get 'elite' QB play, leadership out of John Mateer
(by Tom Green) Brent Venables understands an unescapable truth about succeeding in this age of college football, and it's something Oklahoma lacked throughout last year's disappointing 6-7 campaign. For all the areas the Sooners' offense struggled last season — an inconsistent offensive line, a decimated receiving corps...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Fresh Faces: Transfer WR Isaiah Sategna Bringing Versatility to Oklahoma Offense
(by Carson Field) Isaiah Sategna has sacrificed his childhood fandom during his first few months at Oklahoma. Sategna, a transfer wide receiver who last played at Arkansas, spent most of his childhood in Austin before his family moved to Fayetteville. His father, Mario Sategna, coached track and field at Texas for several years before...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma officially rounding out quarterback room with Norman North product & Virginia transfer Gavin Frakes
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners were almost wrapped up in regards to spring portal activity. But just before Memorial Day weekend arrived, the opportunity to add another player presented itself. The expectation has been finalized as Sooners Illustrated has confirmed that quarterback Gavin Frakes has officially enrolled at...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SEC coaches went anonymous to question Brent Venables' latest moves
(by Dekota Gregory) Apparently other SEC coaches are whispering about Brent Venables' offseason moves to not only turn around the Oklahoma Sooners, but also save his job. To avoid coach talk, Athlon Sports, as part of its 2025 college football preview, had coaches from every conference talk anonymously about other coaches and programs...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SIP Ep. 177 | What is Oklahoma's most intriguing game in 2025? + Previewing OU Softball in the WCWS
(by Josh Callaway) As the month of May winds down, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. With some early season kickoff times set to be announced on Thursday, Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green open things up by looking ahead to the 2025 campaign with...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Fresh Faces: Transfer TE Carson Kent Has Found 'Genuine Team' at Oklahoma
(by Carson Field) A late-night text from Brent Venables changed the trajectory of Carson Kent’s football career. Kent, a tight end who played at Kennesaw State in 2024, entered the transfer portal after the season. On a December night, he had his bags packed to visit an unnamed university the next day — but then he received a message from...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU expected to hire Stacey Ford to front office
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy has made another hire. The Sooners are expected to hire Stacey Ford as an addition to the front office, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Ford most recently served as the director of player personnel at UCLA. Ford spent the last year at UCLA. Prior to that, he spent two...read more from the OUInsider
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma WR Josiah Martin Calls Transfer Decision ‘No-Brainer’
(by Carson Field) Josiah Martin has already played at the Power Four level, but even so, he knows he’s climbing to a higher rank at Oklahoma. Martin, a transfer wide receiver who played at Cal in 2024, is one of several new wideouts for the Sooners. Originally from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Martin is much closer to home in Norman than...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma made plenty of efforts to bolster its 2026 recruiting class this week. The Sooners picked up a commitment from defensive lineman prospect Brian Harris of Florida and also made moves toward other prospects in the class. Here’s the latest in OU football recruiting...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma Transfer Punter Jacob Ulrich Adjusting to Wind, New Program
(by Carson Field) Jacob Ulrich was a stranger to the Oklahoma wind when he arrived in Norman in January. Ulrich, a punter, committed to Oklahoma after two seasons at Kennesaw State. When Ulrich visited OU, he asked about the weather — and according to him, the Sooners’ coaches downplayed it. “They were like, ‘Oh yeah, it gets windy here, but...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU has toughest 2025 schedule in college football, per ESPN analytics
(by George Stoia) No other college football team will face a more difficult schedule than OU in 2025. According to ESPN’s SP+ advanced analytics, the Sooners have the toughest schedule in the country. Oklahoma ranked 16th in ESPN’s latest post-spring rankings, which are based on returning production, recent recruiting and recent history...read more from the SoonerScoop
Fresh Faces: Transfer WR Keontez Lewis Following Cousin's Footsteps at Oklahoma
(by Carson Field) After four seasons at three different schools, Keontez Lewis finally feels like he’s home in Norman. Lewis, a wide receiver who transferred to Oklahoma from Southern Illinois in December, is one of several wideouts that the Sooners picked up during the offseason. He’s following the footsteps of his cousin...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Blue-chip DL Brian Harris commits to Oklahoma Sooners football
(by John Garcia Jr.) One of the nation's fastest recruiting rises has officially come to an end. Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin defensive line recruit Brian Harris, who saw his recruitment go national earlier this year, came off the board on Friday afternoon. "I'm going to Oklahoma, proud to be a Boomer Sooner," he told Rivals. "The constant...read more from Rivals
Former NMSU and Virginia QB Gavin Frakes joining Sooners
(by Parker Thune) Former New Mexico State and Virginia QB Gavin Frakes is joining the Oklahoma football program, he confirmed to OUInsider.com Thursday night. Frakes, a native of Norman, will come back to his hometown with two years of eligibility remaining and adds valuable depth to the Sooners' revamped quarterback room. Behind...read more from the OUInsider
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Fresh Faces: Oklahoma's Will Huggins Bringing Age, Experience to Tight End Room
(by Carson Field) Will Huggins has played college football for so long that his teammates exaggerate it. “He’s played college football for maybe 12 years now,” tight end Jaren Kanak said. Huggins, a tight end who transferred to Oklahoma in January, is going on his sixth year of college football. He played four seasons at Kansas and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
