Excitement Builds as the 2024 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Camp Gets Underway
(by Brandon Self) The countdown is nearly over. The 2024 Fall Camp for the Oklahoma Sooners is just around the corner, and the anticipation is palpable as players, coaches, and fans prepare for what promises to be an electrifying season of college football. As the sun rises on the University of Oklahoma’s campus, the excitement surrounding the...read more from Stormin' in Norman
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10 SEC teams included in the debut JP Poll for 2024
(by John Williams) Every week of the college football season Josh Pate of the Late Kick Show releases his own version of power ratings. It’s an analytical approach to determining the strength of each team. The criteria boils down to which teams would be favored in a head-to-head matchup on a neutral field. In his top 15, there are 10 SEC teams...read more from the Sooners Wire
Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 100 | Oklahoma Fall Camp preview: Players and Storylines to watch
(by Josh Callaway) Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Tom Green and James D. Jackson dive into a full preview of Oklahoma's fall camp as it gets started this week with all the players and storylines/position battles to watch, they also wrap up the show with basketball talk with Porter Moser on a hot streak on the recruiting trail...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
OU in the SEC preview: Red River Rivalry will open SEC eyes
(by Bob Przybylo) The initial OU season in the Southeastern Conference is here. Are the Sooners ready for the SEC? Is the SEC ready for OU? Football is just around the corner, and it’s time to see what head coach Brent Venables can do in year No. 3 in Norman. But who are the opponents? SoonerScoop caught up with a beat writer at each of the eight...read more from the SoonerScoop
OU commit Floyd Boucard can move like a skill player
(by Collin Kennedy) Not too long ago, Oklahoma picked up a big commitment for its 2025 class. Floyd Boucard revealed his intentions of becoming a Sooners, choosing OU over a number of other options. It's an add that several are high on, and for good reason. 247Sports scouting analyst Cooper Petanga and network director of scouting Andrew Ivins...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Special Teams
(by Ryan Chapman) Can Tyler Keltner be the guy? Oklahoma opened up a kicking competition during spring practice. Zach Schmit has underwhelmed in his two seasons as OU’s place kicker, connecting on just 15-of-21 attempts last year after hitting 12-of-18 field goals in 2022. Early indications point to Florida State transfer Tyler Keltner as the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU schedules Utah State for 2027 season
(by George Stoia) OU has added Utah State to its schedule in 2027, sources confirmed to SoonerScoop.com. Football Scoop was the first to report the news on Monday. Oklahoma will face the Aggies on Sept. 4, 2027, in Norman. According to Football Scoop’s report, OU is paying Utah State $1.5 million. The two schools have met five times previously...read more from the SoonerScoop
Why OU football safety Billy Bowman Jr. opted to return to Sooners for 2024 season
(by Colton Sulley) DALLAS — Billy Bowman Jr. wears his passion for OU football on his sleeve. At SEC Media Days in Dallas earlier this month, the Denton, Texas, native was bombarded with questions about why he chose the Sooners over SEC teams like Texas A&M out of high school. Media members also inquired why an All-Big 12 First Team...read more from The Oklahoman
Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Tight Ends
(by Randall Sweet) How will Oklahoma's trio of newcomers perform in Norman? The group seems to offer a variety of different skill sets, but will have to prove that there is enough talent amongst the three to contribute to an SEC offense. In 2023, the Sooners received lackluster output from Joe Jon Finley's top two tight ends, Austin Stogner...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Defensive Backs
(by John E. Hoover) With 26 DBs on the roster and three starters back — who plays the other spots? With Woodi Washington and Gentry Williams back at corner — they combined for 23 starts last year — and Billy Bowman back at safety, Brent Venables and company have a wealth of experience back in the secondary...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma expects new sideline technology can create 'real competitive advantage' this season
(by Tom Green) DALLAS — Jackson Arnold's first season as Oklahoma's starting quarterback is sure to have its challenges, but it will also feature a supplemental tool that should make life easier for the sophomore signal-caller. The NCAA this season is introducing two key innovations to gamedays that will help modernize the college games: the...read more from Sooners Illustrated
How OU football star Danny Stutsman is embracing leadership surge since decision to return
(by Ryan Aber) DALLAS — Danny Stutsman slid his way up three stairs to the interview table and in front of the horde of local and SEC media. This wasn’t the moment Stutsman has been waiting for since he decided a few months ago to return for his senior season, but it was a step in that direction for OU’s star linebacker. “We’re excited,” Stutsman...read more from The Oklahoman
Former Sooners OL Lane Johnson makes NFL's Top 100 Players list
(by Aaron Gelvin) The National Football League is right in the middle of revealing their list of the Top 100 Players of 2024 as training camps begin. But the NFL puts a unique twist on their list, revealing players in increments of ten and allowing the athletes to vote to make up the list. On Friday, the first former Oklahoma Sooner made his way onto the list...read more from the Sooners Wire
Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Wide Receivers
(by Randall Sweet) Is Deion Burks ready to be a true No. 1 option? Following his huge performance in Oklahoma's spring game, the answer is likely yes, but the talented transfer will have to prove it on the field this fall. After three seasons at Purdue, speedy wide receiver Deion Burks elected to enter the transfer portal rather than test the NFL Draft...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Current, former ESPN analyst warn don't sleep on OU, Sooner or later
(by Chip Rouse) From the moment official word came out that Oklahoma and Texas were leaving the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference, the public reaction was mixed. Some fans and college football experts were ready to christen the SEC as the ultimate superconference in the conference realignment era with the addition of two of the...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU in the SEC preview: Auburn a sneaky initial road test
(by Bob Przybylo) A sneaky answer at SEC media days was about playing at Auburn. Almost everybody mentioned, um, it’s not all that easy. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck went as far to say it’s cursed. It might not be the game OU fans have circled on their calendar, but it’s a fantastic initial road test. A lot of people are looking toward November and...read more from the SoonerScoop
From DimeTime Retreat to Freshman Adversity, Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Has Already Been Through Some Things
(by John E. Hoover) Jackson Arnold saw up close last year how the Oklahoma quarterback is supposed to act. His teacher was Dillon Gabriel. When Gabriel arrived from Central Florida ahead of the 2022 season, one of his first acts after spring practice ended was to take the OU offense to a lake retreat — The DimeTime Retreats, Gabriel called it...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Running Backs
(by Ryan Chapman) As a freshman, Jovantae Barnes looked like he’d be Oklahoma’s next great feature back. Backing up Eric Gray, Barnes ran for 519 yards and five scores, averaging 4.5 yards per carry and punishing defenders with every tackle. But an injury complicated his sophomore campaign. Barnes’ spring was cut short in 2023 due to a foot...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Where does OU football stack up in SEC strength of schedule for 2024 season?
(by Joe Mussatto) Welcome to the SEC, Sooners. As a welcome gift, you get the toughest schedule in the toughest conference. Just how tough? We used the SEC preseason poll, as voted on by the media, to figure that out. Of course the preseason poll is going to be wrong, maybe wildly so, but it at least gives us a good gauge going into the season...read more from The Oklahoman
