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

Published: 31 May 2025

(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

Published: 31 May 2025

(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

Published: 30 May 2025

(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

Published: 29 May 2025

(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

Published: 28 May 2025

(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

Published: 28 May 2025

(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

Published: 27 May 2025

(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

Published: 27 May 2025

(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

Published: 27 May 2025

(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

Published: 27 May 2025

(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

Published: 26 May 2025

(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