'Not the Normal New': What's Changed (Or Hasn't) Under New Oklahoma Offensive Coordinator Seth Littrell

(by Dekotah Gregory) Last year when the Sooners took the field to play Arizona in the Alamo Bowl, those in command of the offense had taken control only weeks before. It was a lot of change between the regular-season finale and bowl season. Quarterback Jackson Arnold got the nod to make his first career start as a freshman after Dillon Gabriel...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What OU football players said about first 2024 scrimmage, preseason camp

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football held its first scrimmage of preseason camp last week. With 19 days until the Sooners' first regular season game, the preparation is well underway. New coordinators Zac Alley, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley are finding their footing, while starting quarterback Jackson Arnold is working to get...read more from The Oklahoman

Why Brent Venables Says Oklahoma's TE Room is 'Not a Weakness'

(by John E. Hoover) This time last year, Oklahoma’s current tight end room had played at North Texas, Southeastern Louisiana (at quarterback) and Allen (TX) as a high school sophomore. And yet it seems the Sooners have only gotten better at the position in 2024. “I'm very confident in that tight end group,” said OU quarterback Jackson Arnold...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Ready to 'Fly Around' After Building on Last Year's Key Experience

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Kip Lewis’ breakthrough into the starting lineup was a revelation for Oklahoma’s defense in 2023. The then-redshirt freshman was a little light for the ideal linebacker, but it didn’t hamper his production. Lewis, who was described as a “ball magnet” by OU head coach Brent Venables, ended the year with 66 total tackles...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Familiarity with OU football OC Seth Littrell shows for Febechi Nwaiwu, Jake Roberts

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Seth Littrell hasn't changed a whole lot since his days as North Texas' head coach. OU offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu and tight end Jake Roberts see a lot of similarities between their former Mean Green coach and the Sooners' new offensive coordinator. Nwaiwu and Roberts played together for Littrell from 2021-22...read more from The Oklahoman

Sooners Set to Shine: Embracing the SEC Test with Grit and Determination

(by Brandon Self) As Oklahoma embarks on its inaugural season in the SEC in 2024, the challenges ahead are immense. The Sooners showed marked improvement under head coach Brent Venables in his second season in 2023, but the transition to the SEC promises to be a significant test. With a brutal road schedule that includes trips to Auburn...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Practice Report: A Saturday late night roundup from camp


Oklahoma held media interviews after practice Saturday night and it was so late, it was dark outside. Eddie and George stayed up and battled the sleep to bring you the latest from preseason camp anyway. Jake Roberts and Febechi Nwaiwu talk Seth Littrell while PJ Adebawore talks about his progress since last season...from the SoonerScoop

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Oklahoma DE Adepoju Adebawore is Bigger and Stronger and Ready for a 'Breakout' Year

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — The end of spring practice offers no reprieve in Norman. Strength coach Jerry Schmidt’s summer workouts — dubbed “messing with Schmitty” around the program — are the stuff of legend. But Adepoju Adebawore battled a new struggle this offseason — eating. The 6-foot-4 defensive end said he’s up to around 260...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Danny "The Phantom" Okoye: Athletic Phenom Could See Legit Time as a Freshman

(by Brandon Self) The Oklahoma Sooners have a rising star in freshman defensive edge rusher Danny Okoye, and the excitement surrounding his potential is palpable. Okoye, who enrolled at OU in January 2024, has quickly garnered attention as one of the most athletically gifted players to join the program under head coach Brent Venables...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Former Sooner Eric Gray shows out in preseason opener

(by Aaron Gelvin) The NFL preseason is underway, as just weeks remain before the season will return and we’ll have more football than we know what to do with. One former Oklahoma Sooner made his 2024 preseason debut on Thursday night and was a standout in the Big Apple. Former OU running back Eric Gray stole the show for the New York Giants...read more from the Sooners Wire

Scrimmage Notes and a RANT | OU Will Disappoint in 2024????


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Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Has Grown Into His Role as 'The Face of Oklahoma'

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — It was almost two years ago now that Jeff Lebby declared Jackson Arnold as the future face of the Oklahoma program. That future has arrived. Arnold and his face have taken over the Sooners' frontman role. And if his leadership skills match his arm — something he's had to work really hard to make happen...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The Essential 11 - No. 3 DB Billy Bowman

(by Josh Callaway) Oklahoma football's 2024 season kicks off in exactly three weeks as the Sooners host Temple on Friday, August 30th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. On every Friday until then, we're counting down the eleven most important players for OU to have success in Year 3 under Brent Venables and the program's first in the SEC...read more from Sooners Illustrated

COLUMN: Success for the Oklahoma Defense Requires a Mature, Realistic Perspective

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — There is a real expectation for the Oklahoma defense to show improvement this season. That’s natural. It’s Year 3 under coach Brent Venables. Three frontline defenders put off their NFL dreams to come back. A new coordinator, Zac Alley, has apparently breathed new life into the whole unit...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The Scoop: S10, E2 - Three Owls in the mix for starting QB job

(by John DiCarlo) Forrest Brock and Evan Simon have company now with a third player in the mix for Temple’s starting quarterback job as the Owls’ season opener at Oklahoma approaches. You’ll hear from Temple’s third-year head coach Stan Drayton, defensive line coach Larry Knight and long snapper Andrew McIlquham, a Wuerffel Trophy...listen to podcast from the OwlScoop

Which OU football freshmen to watch in 2024 preseason camp

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — As preseason camp rolls along for OU, there are still a few question mark areas. The most notable of those is on the offensive line, where the Sooners replace virtually their entire unit from last season. But those spots figure to be taken by experienced players, whether that experience came at OU or elsewhere...read more from The Oklahoman

Midweek Mailbag: How do the Sooners replace Jayden Gibson?

(by Jesse Crittenden) Before I dive too deeply into the impact on the field, I’d be remiss if I didn’t express my disappointment for Gibson. He’s one of the most genuine, honest players I’ve ever covered and he's a hard kid not to root for. In my forthcoming preseason predictions column, I was going to predict Gibson to finish in the top three in total...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma Icon Barry Switzer Unveils New Beer Brand

(by John E. Hoover) Forget the King of Beers. This is The King's Beer. Barry Switzer, the former Oklahoma football coach lovingly dubbed the "King of Norman" after his Hall of Fame coaching career ended, unveiled a new brand of beer on Thursday: Switzer Light Lager. "Crafted with care" by Skydance Brewing Co. in Oklahoma, Switzer wrote in a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners Unveil Throwback Alternate Uniforms for September 7th! | Fall Camp Updates


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SoonerScoop podcast: Questions, answers from OU preseason camp

(by Bob Przybylo) We’re in the thick of it now for OU football. Now just 22 days away from the season opener, the Sooners are getting to it now. Six practices are in the books as head coach Brent Venables looks to get year No. 3 off to a great start. What have we seen? Heard? Where does OU go from here? Let’s go. It’s time for the Unofficial...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

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