Navy Coach Brian Newberry Talks Oklahoma Prep, Going for 10 Wins

(by Carson Field) The Midshipmen annually play against Army six days after the bowl schedule is released. That was the case this year, as Navy beat the Black Knights 31-13 on Dec. 14. Beating Army is always a highlight for the Midshipmen. But the drawback for them is that they have less time than their bowl opponent to prepare for the game...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Sees Armed Forces Bowl as Growth Opportunity

(by Carson Field) As Danny Stutsman departs from Oklahoma, Kip Lewis seems to be the next man up. A redshirt sophomore linebacker in 2024, Lewis was one of the Sooners’ better defenders. In addition to his 28 solo tackles, Lewis intercepted two passes, running both of them back for touchdowns. Lewis hopes to be the leader that Stutsman...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SIP Ep. 138 | Oklahoma getting hot in the transfer portal + What’s next? Updates on various targets

(by Josh Callaway) As Oklahoma is starting to heat up in the transfer portal, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy break down all the latest additions for OU in the portal coming off of the commitment of Washington State quarterback John Mateer on Wednesday night...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

New Oklahoma QB John Mateer Looking to Follow in Familiar Footsteps as he Takes on the SEC

(by Ryan Chapman) Wednesday, Oklahoma fans were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. John Mateer, despite runs from North Carolina and Miami, committed to the Sooners. Brent Venables got his quarterback to rebuild the offense — and one that was rated as the top available signal caller in the transfer portal. Now, there’s one more big question...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Makes Wholesale Changes to Bowl Game Depth Chart

(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma fans headed to Fort Worth had better buy a game program — maybe bring some binoculars. The Sooners revealed their depth chart for next week’s Armed Forces Bowl against Navy, and there are wholesale changes — at just about every position group. With 25 players in the transfer portal and at least two others...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners land former Arkansas receiver Isaiah Sategna

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has added a measure of reinforcement to its wide receiver room. The Sooners have landed a commitment from former Arkansas receiver Isaiah Sategna via the transfer portal. Sategna has two years of eligibility remaining. Sategna recently entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Arkansas. The native of...read more from the OUInsider

Portal Report: Oklahoma signing more bodies on the offensive line to protect John Mateer in 2025


The Sooners now have two offensive tackles to add to John Mateer's offensive line for 2025. The Sooners are also hosting a potential defensive tackle with lots to like today in Norman...from the SoonerScoop

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 274: The John Mateer Episode

(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field present episode 274 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: our initial impressions of Oklahoma's new quarterback, Washington State transfer John Mateer, our comparisons for Mateer's prodigious skills, where he comes from, the many similarities and common threads...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners pick up former Western Carolina tackle Derek Simmons

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has landed its second offensive line of the transfer portal cycle. Former Western Carolina tackle Derek Simmons has committed to the Sooners on Wednesday. He joins Stanford's Luke Baklenko as the transfer offensive linemen to commit to the program. Simmons will have one year of eligibility remaining...read more from the OUInsider

John Mateer already has odds to win Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma in 2025

(by Dekota Gregory) Let the hype begin. John Mateer has been committed to Oklahoma for less than 24 hours and already has odds to win the Heisman Trophy in 2025. Mateer committed to the Sooners on Wednesday evening as the No. 1 prospect in the transfer portal after a successful sophomore campaign as Washington State's quarterback...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SoonerScoop podcast: The details of how OU, John Mateer came together

(by Bob Przybylo) You can stop hitting refresh, OU fans. Well, you still can, but the anxious days of early in the week are officially gone. OU has its offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and now its quarterback. Former Washington State quarterback John Mateer made his choice Wednesday night, picking OU. It might have seemed like an open...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Oklahoma Linebacker Danny Stutsman Named Consensus All-American

(by Carson Field) NORMAN – Oklahoma senior linebacker Danny Stutsman has been named a 2024 Consensus All-American, the NCAA announced on Thursday. Stutsman becomes the 83rd consensus All-American in Oklahoma football history and the first since wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in 2019. The Windermere, Florida, native is the first Sooner...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Report: Bill Belichick, UNC made run at John Mateer before Baker Mayfield 'helped seal the deal'

(by Nick Schultz) One of Oklahoma’s top targets in the transfer portal, John Mateer committed to the Sooners on Wednesday. OU fought off Miami for the former Washington State star – but another surprising team made a late charge, and a former Heisman Trophy winner helped save the day. Bill Belichick and North Carolina made a late push for Mateer...read more from On3.com

Brent Venables Says New OC Ben Arbuckle Will Coach Oklahoma QBs in Bowl Game

(by John E. Hoover) Brent Venables has had a change of plans. Oklahoma’s head coach said on Wednesday’s “Sooner Football With Brent Venables” show that new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle will indeed have an on-field role in the upcoming Armed Forces Bowl against Navy. “He’s gonna coach the quarterbacks,” Venables told sideline...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Former Wisconsin, S. Illinois receiver Keontez Lewis commits to Oklahoma

(by Jesse Crittenden) Former Southern Illinois receiver Keontez Lewis committed to Oklahoma on Wednesday, he announced on social media. Lewis will have one year of eligibility remaining. Lewis spent his first season at UCLA, landing there in 2021 as a three-star recruit and the No. 7 prospect in the state of Illinois, per Pro Football Focus...read more from the OUInsider

OU lands commitment from Washington State QB John Mateer

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has secured its top prize in the transfer portal. The Sooners landed a commitment from Washington State quarterback John Mateer via the transfer portal on Wednesday. The redshirt sophomore arrives in Norman with two years of eligibility remaining. Mateer — rated as the No. 1 overall transfer player in the portal...read more from the OUInsider

Column: Why John Mateer's Arrival in Norman Evokes Memories of Baker Mayfield

(by John E. Hoover) It needs to be said: there’s a little Baker Mayfield in John Mateer. There are stark differences, of course. Mayfield was a walk-on at Texas Tech and Oklahoma who played intramural softball at OU before introducing himself to Bob Stoops and sitting out a year. Mateer reportedly commands a seven-figure NIL package and was...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Former Arkansas-Pine Bluff WR Javonnie Gibson commits to the Sooners

(by Parker Thune) Broadcast crews beware, because the Sooners have another J-Gib in the wide receiver room. Former Arkansas-Pine Bluff wide receiver Javonnie Gibson, who racked up 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns in a breakout 2024 season, has decided to level up. He'll join Oklahoma with two years of eligibility remaining. After a mass exodus...read more from the OUInsider

Burks, Sooners adjusting to 'new age' of college football

(by Tarik Masri) In today’s world of college football, the end of the regular season means the start of uncertainty season. Coming off the year Oklahoma had in 2024, a December filled with uncertainty was almost guaranteed. Still, it’s an uneasy time for both players and coaches alike. OU head coach Brent Venables experienced both the high’s and low’s...read more from The Norman Transcript

Oklahoma Sooners target named best available QB in transfer portal

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have to get busy in the transfer portal this winter. Head coach Brent Venables has seen 25 players hit the portal from the 2024 roster as of Tuesday night, adding just two transfers to the team. But help could be on the way soon. OU is reportedly after one of the portal’s best available players, former Washington State...read more from the Sooners Wire

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