Why QBs Have Had Such Stunning Success Under New Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle
(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — So who’s next for Ben Arbuckle? Will it be Oklahoma freshman Michael Hawkins whose career hits the college football stratosphere? Or will the Sooners land a transfer — Washington State’s John Mateer, perhaps — who takes his game to the next level under Arbuckle’s coaching? Whoever it is, it’s almost certain they’re...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Ben Arbuckle's first date was at an Oklahoma football game
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma's new offensive coordinator is a romantic. The Sooners hired Ben Arbuckle on Monday as their new offensive coordinator. He was previously at Washington State. Since the hiring, though, everyone has been trying to learn more about the new playcaller in town. As a part of that, OU released on social media a...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Excited About Size, Strength of Incoming D-Linemen
(by Carson Field) Size and athleticism are traits that Oklahoma coach Brent Venables looked for while recruiting 2025 defensive linemen, and he believes that he found that. The Sooners signed three defensive linemen — CJ Nickson, Trent Wilson and Alex Shieldnight — on Wednesday's Early Signing Day. “I’m really excited about the players...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Brent Venables reveals how much involvement Ben Arbuckle will have in bowl prep
(by Griffin McVeigh) Just a few days into the offseason, Brent Venables has found a new offensive coordinator for Oklahoma. Ben Arbuckle is coming to Norman via Washington State as some youth is added to the coaching staff. A move Venables is hoping can turn the Sooners around in 2025 and moving forward. Oklahoma will open next season...read more from On3.com
Why Brent Venables Believes Oklahoma's Wide Receiver Signees are Ready for the SEC
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma only signed two wide receivers despite having five wideouts verbally committed this time last week, but the Sooners still brought in plenty of quality. Brent Venables and wide receivers coach Emmett Jones brought in one of Oklahoma’s most talented players in Checotah pass catcher Elijah Thomas, as well...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 134 | Michael Fasusi signs with Oklahoma + Who will be OU’s QB in 2025? + Signing Day recap
(by Josh Callaway) On the heels of a wild Wednesday for Oklahoma football, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to recap it all. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy start the show by diving into all of the headlines from National Signing Day, beginning first with the major signing of 5-star offensive...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 272
(by John E. Hoover) Sooners On SI's John Hoover and Ryan Chapman present episode 272 of the Sooners On SI Podcast: a complete rundown of Oklahoma's latest recruiting class and what head coach Brent Venables said about them on National Signing Day, what Venables said about new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and what Arbuckle said...listen to podcast from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Report: Star Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson Expected to Transfer After Injury-Plagued Season
(by Carson Field) One of Oklahoma’s top offensive players is likely leaving Norman. Wide receiver Nic Anderson is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports and 247 Sports college football reporter Matt Zenitz. Anderson, a redshirt sophomore, missed almost the entire 2024 season with an upper quad injury. The injury was a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's Ben Arbuckle has impressive quarterback track record
(by Aaron Gelvin) The search for the next Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator is finally over. Head coach Brent Venables hired new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle away from the Washington State Cougars to call plays and coach quarterbacks in Norman. Though Arbuckle is just 29 years old, he’s already called plays for three seasons...read more from the Sooners Wire
What did new OC Ben Arbuckle say about the Oklahoma Sooners 2025 recruiting class?
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners finalized their 2025 recruiting class on the first day of the early signing period, adding 18 players for next season from the high school ranks. It’s the Sooners smallest recruiting class in the Brent Venables era at 18 players. With a new roster limit of 105 on the horizon, the Sooners and the rest of...read more from the Sooners Wire
In the Face of Adversity, Oklahoma OL Coach Bill Bedenbaugh Signed his Best Class Yet
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh closed down a recruiting cycle to remember on Wednesday. When OU head coach Brent Venables took the podium for his National Signing Day press conference at 11 a.m., the Sooners had four lineman in the boat — 4-star offensive tackle Ryan Fodje, 3-star interior...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Examining each OU football 2025 recruiting class signee
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Signing day has taken on a different look in recent years, with the changing landscape of college athletics. This year, the date was moved up even further, and the long-standing National Letter of Intent program was eliminated. But signing day is still a significant one for OU football. Here’s a look at the players who have...read more from The Oklahoman
5 Star OT Michael Fasusi Signs with Oklahoma | QB Jackson Arnold Enters the Portal
Brent Venables Confirms Oklahoma Will Retain Offensive Assistants
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s offensive staff will look familiar next year according to Brent Venables. New offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle was officially announced by the program in a press release on Monday night, but one quote stuck out from the otherwise standard unveiling. “I'm incredibly excited to see our offense reach new...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
In His First Public Comments, OC Ben Arbuckle Tells How He Landed at Oklahoma: 'I Had to Run to It'
(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — It doesn’t sound like new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle will be made available for press conferences any time soon. So for now, Oklahoma fans will have to settle for hearing Arbuckle talk about himself and his offense via Wednesday’s National Signing Day show on Sooner Sports TV. He jumped right in when asked...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Reports: Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Expected to Enter Transfer Portal
(by John E. Hoover) The Jackson Arnold era appears over at Oklahoma. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported on Wednesday that Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal when the window opens up on Monday. ESPN's Max Olson also posted about the same time that sources tell him Arnold will enter the portal when it opens next week...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Early National Signing could be chaos for Oklahoma so keep up
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma's future is now. The Sooners' week started with Brent Venables hiring a new offensive coordinator in Ben Arbuckle, then on Wednesday the early signing period opened for the 2025 class. It's the first day that OU commits can officially become Sooners. Yes, there's still a bowl game left, but this seems like the week...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma signing day profile: Massive interior lineman Darius Afalava is officially a Sooner
(by Collin Kennedy) The early signing period has arrived which means 2025 recruits can officially sign to the program they're committed to. Oklahoma is excited to see its pledges put pen to paper following what's been a roller coaster season and recruiting cycle. Potentially the one true guard projection in this offensive line class for OU is none other...read more from Sooners Illustrated
