Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DE Marvin Jones Jr. Looking to Reach Potential for Sooners
(by Carson Field) Marvin Jones Jr. is at his third blue-blood program in four years. Jones, a former 5-star defensive end from Sunrise, FL, came to Oklahoma in December after splitting his first three years of college football between Georgia and Florida State. Jones’ path to Norman is one he would’ve never predicted. But it’s also one that...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Transfer OL Luke Baklenko Enjoying First Few Months at Oklahoma
(by Carson Field) During spring practice, Luke Baklenko’s goal was to show his willingness. Baklenko, a transfer offensive lineman, came to Oklahoma in December after two seasons at Stanford. He primarily played right tackle during his two seasons with the Cardinal. But as he joins a new program, Baklenko is open to playing wherever...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma still in the hunt for top in-state WR after latest cut
(by Dekota Gregory) Mason James already calls Norman home, and the Oklahoma Sooners want to keep it that way. James, the top wide receiver recruit in the state of Oklahoma, made another cut to his top college choices on Monday, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. After announcing his top 10 in February, James' new top 5...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SIP Ep. 175 | Oklahoma picks up two 2026 commits + Latest developments with QB target Bowe Bentley
(by Josh Callaway) With 2026 recruiting starting to heat up for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open up the show by breaking down the two newest commits for the Sooners in 3-star safety Niko Jandreau and 4-star linebacker Jakore Smith...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DL Jacob Henry Embracing Return to Football After Year Off
(by Carson Field) After a year away from football, Jacob Henry is back. Henry, a 6-0, 285-pound defensive lineman from Austin, is now a walk-on for Oklahoma’s football team after originally coming to OU as a wrestler. He is the son of Mark Henry, a WWE Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian powerlifter. According to 247Sports, Henry was a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma 2026 QB target down to final two schools
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have been adding to their 2026 recruiting class this week on the defensive side of the ball. The class currently sits at six commitments, with four on offense and two on defense. But OU could be closing in on a second quarterback in this class. They've been heavily pursuing Celina (Texas) High School four...read more from the Sooners Wire
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi 'Grateful' to Learn from Teammates, Coaches
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Michael Fasusi is very aware of his potential. Because of that, he’s leaned heavily on those around him. Fasusi, a 5-star prospect from Texas, has been all ears during his first few months in Norman. “Having the right people around me to just get better, that's all it's really been this whole spring,” Fasusi said in April...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Ryan Fodje Finding New Home on Oklahoma Offensive Line
(by Carson Field) Ryan Fodje is six hours away from where he grew up — Cypress, TX — but he doesn’t feel far from home in Norman. Fodje, a freshman offensive lineman, admitted that it wasn’t easy to leave the Houston area in favor of Norman. But Fodje said he talks with both of his parents almost every day, helping ease the transition...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Dreiling, Sooners land blue-chip LB Jakore Smith
(by Parker Thune) Oklahoma is on the board again in the 2026 class, as the Sooners have dipped back into the Natural State to land four-star linebacker Jakore Smith. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound phenom is the second defensive commit of the cycle for the Sooners, and the sixth overall pledge for Brent Venables' program. A native of Little Rock...read more from the OUInsider
2025-26 NFL schedule loaded with Oklahoma QB vs. QB matchups
(by Dekota Gregory) NFL fans have a lot to thank the Oklahoma Sooners for, especially five franchises in particular. The NFL on Thursday night announced the entire slate for every team for the 2025-26 season. With how quarterback rooms are shaping up throughout the league, five former Sooners could emerge as starting quarterbacks this...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DL Trent Wilson Enters First Season With Lofty Goals
(by Carson Field) Trent Wilson was already one of Oklahoma’s largest signees in the Class of 2025, and he’s only gotten bigger since arriving in Norman in January. Wilson, a freshman defensive lineman, was listed at 270 pounds when he enrolled at OU. By the start of spring practice in March, he was up to 300. “I put it on fast with...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma QB Jett Niu Not Regretting Decision to Play for Sooners
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Jett Niu likely won’t play much in 2025, but he’s a viable option for the Sooners in the future. Niu, a freshman from Lehi, UT, is one of four scholarship quarterbacks on OU’s roster. A consensus 3-star prospect, Niu flipped his commitment from Oklahoma State to the Sooners on early signing day, Dec. 4...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Three-star DB Niko Jandreau commits to Oklahoma, details his decision
(by Parker Thune) The Sooners' drought on the recruiting trail is over, as they've landed three-star safety Niko Jandreau out of Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defender is the fifth verbal commit of the 2026 cycle for Oklahoma, and the first since four-star WR Daniel Odom committed all the way back on Jan. 28...read more from OUInsider
Oklahoma 'Voice' Chris Plank Gets New Time Slot on KREF
(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma fans will soon hear a familiar voice in a new time slot. Chris Plank, the “Voice of Sooner Softball” and OU football’s sideline reporter since 2011, is moving his daily sports talk show on KREF to the station’s 6-9 a.m. slot. On June 18, Plank officially replaces fellow “Voice of the Sooners” Toby Rowland, who leaves...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How will John Mateer approach the offseason?
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There's a huge checklist for John Mateer when spring football is over and the summer offseason arrives. But with Mateer heading into a pivotal offseason — and his arrival in Oklahoma bringing a massive step up in both competition and attention — how does he plan to attack it and improve his game?...read more from the OUInsider
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DB Trystan Haynes Hoping to Crack Starting Lineup
(by Carson Field) As a Midwest City, OK, native, Trystan Haynes was always intrigued by the possibility of playing for the Sooners. Haynes, a freshman cornerback from Carl Albert High School, had offers from just about everywhere. Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame are just a few of the powerhouse programs that offered Haynes...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(by Carson Field) Not many players on Oklahoma’s roster, if any, have wheels like Tory Blaylock’s. Blaylock, a freshman running back from Texas, is also a track star. He was a part of Atascocita High School’s state championship-winning 4x100 relay team, which set a national record with a time of 38.92 in 2024. The Sooners are getting more than...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DE Alex Shieldnight Embracing Sooners' Program-Wide Mentality
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Alex Shieldnight wanted the right fit, not an easy fit. Shieldnight, a freshman defensive end from Wagoner, OK, knew from the first time he visited Norman that Oklahoma would be the right program for him. And a few months into his time at OU, it’s clear to Shieldnight that he made the right decision...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Sooners attending NFL Rookie Minicamps
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners had just two players chosen in April's 2025 NFL Draft, breaking a streak of 22 straight seasons with at least three players selected. But, plenty of former OU standouts will be getting their first taste of the NFL this week, as rookie minicamps are happening all over the league. NFL rookie minicamps are...read more from the Sooners Wire
Sunday Offering: Oklahoma a Finalist for Several Highly-Touted Football Recruits
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma and its staff made plenty of moves in an attempt to bolster their 2026 and 2027 classes this week. The Sooners sent out several offers to highly-touted prospects in both classes and were also named in multiple recruits’ final lists. Here is the latest OU football recruiting news...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
