Season review: Cornerbacks

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma's cornerbacks room saw a ton of change in 2024. Gentry Williams missed almost the entire season with a shoulder injury, prompting the Sooners to lean on Dez Malone and Kani Walker early in the year. Then true freshman Eli Bowen suddenly emerged as one of the team's best defenders and one of the...read more from the OUInsider

Gov. Kevin Stitt issues NIL executive order, OU president reacts

(by Hannah Bryant) Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order that allows institutions to direct payments to student athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness without using taxpayer dollars on the deals. The order, signed by the governor on Thursday, allows for the creation of foundations that will allow entities to contribute...read more from the OU Daily

Gracen Halton returning to OU, another key defensive piece

(by Bob Przybylo) Nobody really had any doubt about OU defensive tackle Gracen Halton returning, but he ended all doubts about that Thursday. Halton became the latest prominent OU defensive player to say, yep, let’s run it back in Norman one more time in 2025. Halton might be the example for head coach Brent Venables...read more from the SoonerScoop

SoonerScoop podcast: Let's talk OU defensive coordinator

(by Bob Przybylo) Another week, and another challenge for OU football. We take a mini-break from tracking the transfer portal. And now? All eyes go toward the defensive coordinator spot. What does being a defensive coordinator under Brent Venables really mean? Who might be some of the legitimate candidates?...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Louisiana Tech transfer TE John Locke commits to Oklahoma

(by Nick Schultz) Louisiana Tech transfer tight end John Locke committed to Oklahoma, he announced via social media Wednesday night. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. Locke spent three years with Louisiana Tech, taking a redshirt as a freshman in 2022 when he made three appearances. He was a key contributor on...read more from On3.com

5 dream 'big name' defensive coordinator candidates for Oklahoma

(by Dekota Gregory) Let's dream a little bit. It's been nearly two weeks since Zac Alley packed his bags and took the country roads to West Virginia, opening up Oklahoma's defensive coordinator job. And there really hasn't been any leaks since of who Brent Venables could be after to replace Alley. There's a new rumor, though, that...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 278

(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Carson Field present episode 278 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a deep dive on the latest comings and goings in the transfer portal and how they fit on next year's defense, the big news on who decided to stick it out at OU, the Sooners' latest recruiting news, an update on Brent Venables...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Baker Mayfield has become comparable to Tom Brady

(by Dekota Gregory) Even the greatest quarterback in NFL history has been impressed by the guy who replaced him. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday clinched their fourth straight NFL South title -- a streak that began with Tom Brady at quarterback and that Baker Mayfield has continued the past two seasons. During the win...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Jalen Hurts injury update: Latest on availability for Eagles QB vs. Packers

(by Brian Jones) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is currently in concussion protocol, but that doesn’t mean he will miss the playoff game against the Green Bay Packers this weekend. On the NFL Network, NFL insider Mike Garafolo said he expects Hurts to return from his injury and start on Sunday. “Nick Sirianni saying...read more from On3.com

Oklahoma 2024 Report Cards: Battered and Bruised, the Wide Receivers Failed to Make an Impact

(by Ryan Chapman) Last summer, Oklahoma's wide receivers looked like one of the deepest units on the team on paper. Nic Anderson was set to build on a sensational 2023 season, Andrel Anthony was working back from an ACL injury, Jayden Gibson seemed primed to take a step forward, Jalil Farooq brought plenty of experience...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 142 | Oklahoma makes big additions in Marvin Jones & Kendal Daniels + OU QB's status report

(by Josh Callaway) As the first full week of 2025 gets underway, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green open up the show by breaking down the two newest splash transfer portal additions for Oklahoma on the defensive side of the ball in...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma Finally Receives Good News on Defensive End R Mason Thomas

(by John E. Hoover) R Mason Thomas back. Finally, R Mason Thomas has made it official. Thomas, Oklahoma's all-star defensive end who led the team with nine quarterback sacks in 2024, announced Monday via Instagram that he intends to play at Oklahoma in 2025. On Dec. 24, after the Sooners reported to Fort Worth for the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma State LB/S Kendal Daniels Transfers to Oklahoma!


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Sooners land versatile Oklahoma State transfer Kendal Daniels

(by Jesse Crittenden) A few days after the transfer portal window closed, Oklahoma has made a splash once again. The Sooners have landed a commitment from former Oklahoma State linebacker Kendal Daniels. The veteran defender has one year of eligibility remaining. With recent departures over the last few weeks, linebacker...read more from the OUInsider

Has the SEC lost its stranglehold on College Football?

(by John Williams) College football is a far cry from what it was the last time the Oklahoma Sooners won a national championship. Shoot, it’s vastly different from the last time the Sooners won a conference title in 2020. Conference realignment, the transfer portal, and name, image, and likeness have created a vastly different sport than...read more from the Sooners Wire

Former 5 Star EDGE Marvin Jones Jr. Transfers to Oklahoma | Thoughts on the State of OU


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TRANSFER: Florida State edge rusher Marvin Jones Jr. commits to Oklahoma

(by Collin Kennedy) The defensive line was a strength for the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2024 season. But building it further for 2025 through the NCAA transfer portal was always a goal for the staff in Norman. A major addition was secured by way of a familiar face as former Florida State edge rusher Marvin Jones Jr. announced his...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Sooners in the NFL: Baker Mayfield Tops Spencer Rattler, Clinches Playoff Spot

(by Ross Lovelace) Baker Mayfield has always been at his best when the stakes are the highest. Sunday afternoon was just another example of the electrifying quarterback putting the team on his back for a big win. Tampa Bay’s season was on the line against the New Orleans Saints during Week 18 action. The stakes were simple: win, and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SoonerScoop podcast: OU searching for some portal victories

(by Bob Przybylo) Welcome to 2025, but OU is in the same position it was to close out 2024. Still searching for those oh-so necessary answers from the transfer portal. Head coach Brent Venables and staff have been busy. But busy won’t cut it right about now. It’s about results, as Venables reminds us very often. A results-based business...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Oklahoma loses what should be last player to transfer portal during winter window

(by Dekota Gregory) The transfer portal took one more. Collin Kennedy of 247Sports reported Friday that Oklahoma safety Mykel Patterson-McDonald has entered the transfer portal with four years of eligibility left. Considering the Sooners' transfer window closed Wednesday night and the university has 48 hours after that to...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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