How Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy 'Put More Around' John Mateer During Offseason
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy experienced great success during his first year in Norman. Nagy, who joined OU’s staff in February 2025, oversaw the Sooners’ scouting staff as Oklahoma reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. He also helped OU sign a top-15 2026 recruiting class and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU's Deion Burks shines at NFL Combine with 4.3 40 time, best vertical among wide receivers
(by Tom Green) The NFL Combine marched on during the final day of February, as another Oklahoma player turned in a standout performance in Indianapolis. Deion Burks shined during Saturday's workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium on a day in which wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks took center stage for on-field drills and testing...read more from Sooners Illustrated
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NFL Combine: Robert Spears-Jennings posts incredible 40-yard dash performance
(by Jesse Crittenden) Robert Spears-Jennings stole the show at the NFL Combine on Friday. The former OU safety ran the 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds, ranking as the second-fastest time at the Combine thus far, and it’s the fastest 40-yard dash by a safety over 6-foot tall and over 200 pounds since 2003. That was the headline, but it was...read more from the OUInsider
Why Kendal Daniels Expects a Young Oklahoma Defensive Back to be an NFL Star
(by Carson Field) Ten players from Oklahoma’s 2026 team are currently in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. Linebacker Kendal Daniels, who spent his final season at Oklahoma after transferring from Oklahoma State, is one of those 10. On Thursday, Daniels took the podium to answer questions from various media outlets...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton Put on a Show at the NFL Scouting Combine
(by Ryan Chapman) Gracen Halton made himself some money on Thursday. The former Oklahoma defensive tackle took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and he put on a show. Halton’s athletic testing was off the charts. He posted a 36.50” vertical, which led all defensive tackles and was the third-highest vertical leap by...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's Annual Date with Texas Positioned to be Another Pivotal Game for Both Programs
(by Brady Trantham) The Red River Rivalry caps the first half of the season for both Oklahoma and Texas. If you've taken care of business up to the second Saturday in October, winning the day at the Cotton Bowl typically leads to dreams of championships down the road. Even in years where one of these programs may struggle, this annual...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
What day is each Oklahoma player participating in the NFL combine?
(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us, with the event taking place in Indianapolis from Thursday to Sunday. The Oklahoma Sooners had 10 players invited to the combine this year, which put them in a tie for fourth among all schools. With the four-day event about to commence, we'll take a look a which OU players are...read more from the Sooners Wire
Norman made over $750,000 in sales tax in month of College Football Playoff game, new report shows
(by Andrew Paredes) New data shows the city of Norman saw a double-digit increase in sales tax revenue in December, an increase that city leaders credit to OU’s home College Football Playoff game. According to the February 2026 sales tax report obtained by OU Daily, the city of Norman recorded a 13.61% increase in sales tax. This...read more from the OU Daily
Oklahoma Spring Game Start Time, Ticket Info
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Oklahoma announced more details for the 2026 spring football game on Wednesday, including ticket information and start time. The game will kick off at noon on Saturday, April 18 at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the spring game are on sale now at SoonerSports.com/tickets...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's First Trip Between the Hedges Becomes Another SEC Litmus Test
(by Brady Trantham) Much like Oklahoma's meeting with the Michigan Wolverines last season, 2026's date with the Georgia Bulldogs is the first time these two historic programs have met on the field for a regular-season battle. Returning quarterback Gunner Stockton has his eyes set on returning to the College Football Playoff, where they...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Now there's proof Jim Nagy and Oklahoma spotted what nobody else saw in rising 2027 RB
(by Dekota Gregory) Once again, recruiting ratings and rankings are trying to catch up to Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy and his front office staff. The Sooners in December landed a commitment from unrated and unranked running back Keldrid Ben, who Nagy & Co. saw something in before anyone else did. Just over two months later...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU linebacker Owen Heinecke's appeal for 6th year of eligibility denied by NCAA
(by Tom Green) Owen Heinecke's quest for an additional year of eligibility hit another speedbump — and may have reached the end of the road. The NCAA denied Heinecke's appeal of its initial decision to not grant him a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility, according to a report Tuesday afternoon by The Oklahoman, citing a message from...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma's Matchup with New Look Michigan Sets the Stage for the 2026 Season
(by Brady Trantham) The Michigan Wolverines had a tumultuous offseason that saw former head coach Sherrone Moore fired in disgrace with former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham coming to lead the Maize and Blue. Offseason chaos shouldn't damper what was a fairly solid bounce-back season for the Wolverines in 2025...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma commits, targets in updated Rivals 300 rankings for 2027
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best recruiting classes in college football for the 2027 cycle. They currently have 13 players pledged, including some of the best at their position. In the latest update of the Rivals 300 recruiting rankings, Oklahoma has seven committed players among the top 300 players in the class...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 251 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer: QB's, RB's & WR's + Full OU sports weekend recap
(by Josh Callaway) After a busy weekend of OU sports and with spring practice just around the corner, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green kick things off by beginning to look ahead to the start of spring ball with their "Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer" series...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Brent Venables makes subtle Kevin Wilson move fans missed
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables apparently quietly gave assistant Kevin Wilson a promotion this offseason. OU on Sunday officially announced the hiring's of running backs coach Deland McCullough and cornerbacks coach LaMar Morgan, but in the midst of that press release, Wilson, who was a senior...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Several Oklahoma Commits, Priority Targets Set Dates for Official Visits
(by Carson Field) Over the next few months, the next generation of Sooners will get a preview of its future. A handful of Oklahoma commits and targets from the Class of 2027 have scheduled their official visits to Norman. From May 29-31, defensive lineman pledge Deven Robertson will be on OU’s campus for his visit. Robertson is a consensus...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Brent Venables officially announces McCullough, Morgan hires to OU coaching staff
(by George Stoia) OU coach Brent Venables has officially announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches. The Sooners are hiring Deland McCullough as their new running backs coach and LaMar Morgan as their cornerbacks coach. McCullough was most recently the Las Vegas running backs coach, while Morgan was the defensive...read more from the SoonerScoop
Sooners legend Lane Johnson returning for a 14th NFL season
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Lane Johnson will be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles, the only NFL franchise he's ever known, for a 14th professional season, according to multiple reports. Many speculated that Johnson would retire from the NFL after the 2025 season, and after the retirement of...read more from the Sooners Wire
