Former Sooners RB gets exactly what he asked for as new NFL league year approaches
(by Corey Long) Joe Mixon had to see that his days in Houston were numbered. Less than a week after the Texans acquired David Montgomery in a trade for the Lions, they informed Mixon that he would be released when the new league year starts on March 11. Mixon was traded to Houston in 2024 and signed a three-year, $27 million...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma's 2026 Schedule: Tiering Every Game from Light Work to Nightmare Fuel
(by Brady Trantham) Spring is right around the corner, but it's never too early to think about fall. Much of the Oklahoma Sooner discourse from now until they lace them up on Saturdays will be how the program under Brent Venables builds off of last year's College Football Playoff appearance. In 2025, Oklahoma had a difficult road. As it...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma closer than ever to landing elite DB who's visiting Norman this weekend
(by Braulio Perez) So far for the 2027 class, things have been downright sensational for Oklahoma and Brent Venables. Just recently, excitement reached a new level, as Oklahoma was able to hold off multiple other powerhouses to grab the verbal pledge of 5-star linebacker Cooper Witten. Well, is more good news on the way coming soon? For a...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How Alabama-Based Quarterback Would Further Strengthen Oklahoma's 2027 Class
(by Carson Field) While Oklahoma isn’t alone in pursuing Jamison Roberts, the Sooners seem to have the edge. Rivals recruiting reporter Steve Wiltfong reported that OU is still the frontrunner for Roberts — a 3-star quarterback from the Class of 2027 — on Wednesday. It would be hard to ask for a better start to the 2027 recruiting cycle than the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma's transfer moves signal a new identity on offense in 2026
(by Dekota Gregory) There wasn't just a change on Oklahoma's coaching staff when head coach Brent Venables replaced tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley with future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten, but even possibly a new identity for the Sooners' offense coming in 2026 under second-year offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SIP Ep. 253 Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: OU adds elite LB Cooper Witten entering huge visit weekend
(by Josh Callaway) Ahead of a huge recruiting visit weekend for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy break down all the latest recruiting happenings for OU, starting first with the big splash commitment of elite 2027 linebacker Cooper Witten earlier...listen to podcast from Soonver Illustrated
Oklahoma Set to Host 4-star Edge Rusher from Midwest, per Report
(by Carson Field) In a few days, the Sooners will look to impress a top defensive target. Myles Smith, a 4-star defensive end in the Class of 2027 from Farmington, MI, will take an unofficial visit to Oklahoma on March 6, per a report from Rivals’ Allen Trieu. In Rivals’ industry rankings, Smith is a 4-star prospect and the No. 164 overall prospect...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma Can Build on Recent Recruiting Momentum
(by Carson Field) The Sooners added a major piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday. Cooper Witten, a 4-star linebacker and the son of OU tight ends coach Jason Witten, committed to Oklahoma over offers from Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas. Witten is OU’s 14th commitment in the recruiting cycle, bolstering the Sooners’ already...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Mark Stoops hired by rival SEC team as special assistant, per report
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Red River Rivalry just got a little more interesting in 2026. The Texas Longhorns have hired former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops to their coaching staff as a special assistant, according to a report from Horns247's Chip Brown. After serving as the head coach of the Wildcats from 2013 to 2025, Stoops is staying in the...read more from the Sooners Wire
NFL scouts reportedly 'salivating' over Oklahoma WR's speed
(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, and the Oklahoma Sooners were well-represented by the 10 players they sent to Indianapolis. However, despite the OU players eligible for the 2026 draft interviewing and testing well, there are apparently NFL folks who are already excited about a player that will be in...read more from the Sooners Wire
Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray set to be released by Arizona Cardinals
(by Brody Demuth) The Arizona Cardinals informed former OU quarterback Kyler Murray that he is being released, per Ian Rapoport on social platform X. Murray spent the last seven seasons in Arizona after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He won the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and earned two Pro Bowl...read more from the OU Daily
OU Football: 5 STAR LB COOPER WITTEN COMMITS TO OKLAHOMA!!!
Rivals Steve Wiltfong predicts Sooners to land 4-star safety prospect
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners' 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 in the nation, according to 247Sports. The Sooners are looking to build upon that start in the cycle in their pursuit of four-star safety Jaylen Scott. Back in February, Rivals Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman issued predictions favoring the Sooners, and it doesn't...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 252 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer: TE's & OL + Temp check with OU Hoops as we hit March
(by Josh Callaway) As the month of March has arrived, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is here to continue to set the table for spring practice and recap all the latest in a busy time for OU sports. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green kick things off by continuing their Spring Primer series as they preview the spring camps ahead for...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 4-star linebacker Cooper Witten
(by Collin Kennedy) A huge addition for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Cooper Witten out of Argyle (Texas) Liberty Christian has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Witten becomes the 14th member of of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the seventh defensive player to pledge and the second linebacker...read more from Sooners Illustrated
When do the Oklahoma Sooners bring spring football practice?
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have been working in winter workouts to build on their College Football Playoff appearance in 2025. After winter workouts come spring football. The first opportunity for the coaches to see the 2026 Sooners on the football field. According to Pete Nakos of On3, the Sooners will begin spring practice on...read more from the Sooners Wire
Pair of 2027 Oklahoma Commits Schedules Official Visits
(by Carson Field) Two Class of 2027 pledges have scheduled their next trips to Norman. Running back Jaxsen Stokes and defensive back Mikhail McCreary both announced that they will take official visits to Oklahoma in the next few months. Stokes will be on campus from May 29-31, while McCreary’s visit is scheduled for June 12-14...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners leaning on former OC to help fix run game woes
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have made a handful of coaching staff changes this offseason, primarily the hires of Jason Witten to coach tight ends, LaMar Morgan to coach cornerbacks, and Deland McCullough to coach running backs. However, there's a key returning assistant that is going to be taking on a larger role with the...read more from the Sooners Wire
How 10 Oklahoma draft prospects performed at the 2026 NFL Combine
(by Tom Green) The 2026 NFL Combine has wrapped up in Indianapolis, where 319 top prospects put their best foot forward—in drills and interviews—for the league's 32 teams and their respective coaches and front office personnel. The weeklong event officially drew to a close Monday, with offensive linemen hitting the bench press for the final...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Brother of Oklahoma Running Back Schedules Official Visit to Norman
(by Carson Field) Over the next several months, Trenton Blaylock will decide whether or not he wants to play college football with his older brother. Blaylock, a defensive back from Humble, TX, will take an official visit to Oklahoma from June 12-14. He is the younger brother of OU running back Tory Blaylock, who started several games as a true...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
