Oklahoma's biggest rivalry upsets of the 21st century in rare underdog situations

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners are rarely counted out, especially in rivalry games, but in the unique instances they have been, they usually still found a way to surprise. Between the Red River Rivalry, as well as the now dead Bedlam and Nebraska rivalry, these are the most memorable times during the 21st century that the Sooners...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Expects More Breakouts on the D-line

(by Carson Field) The Sooners will be without several of their key defensive linemen from the 2025 team in the fall. R Mason Thomas, Marvin Jones Jr., Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams each played their final college football games on Dec. 19, when OU lost to Alabama in the College Football Playoff. Even amid the departures, Oklahoma’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

John Mateer reveals Jason Witten is already impacting far more than Oklahoma's tight ends

(by Dekota Gregory) Brent Venables over the offseason brought in NFL great Jason Witten to transform the Oklahoma Sooners at tight end as a position coach, which he's already done, but his impact has even stretched to the quarterback room. OU quarterback John Mateer was asked about the Sooners' new tight ends coach while at SEC Media...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SIP Ep. 286 | SEC Media Days: Takeaways from Brent Venables, Oklahoma players at the mic in Tampa

(by Josh Callaway) With SEC Media Days in the books for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to wrap it all up. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green dive into all the biggest takeaways and standout comments from Brent Venables, John Mateer, Eddy Pierre-Louis and Taylor Wein at SEC...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

The SEC Is Losing the Battle for College Football Supremacy

(by Pat Forde) TAMPA — This was Greg Sankey at Southeastern Conference media days in 2023: “As a conference we’ve won four straight College Football Playoff national championships, earned by three different teams, and over the past 17 years we’ve had five programs win 13 national college football titles.” This was Sankey at SEC...read more from SI.com

Oklahoma's Brent Venables Credits 'Blue-Collar, Tough' Mindset in Building Depth

(by Brady Trantham) TAMPA BAY — Even with a great deal of returning talent, the Oklahoma Sooners still have some players slotted for playing time who will have to prove themselves. At some point, Baker Mayfield was a newcomer. So was Danny Stutsman. You don't know what you don't know in sports. It's never easy to break in fresh...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: My Takeaways From SEC Media Days For Oklahoma


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Oklahoma's Cole Sullivan Isn't Acting Like a Newcomer in the Locker Room

(by Brady Trantham) TAMPA BAY — Perhaps you had other pressing matters during the offseason, but the Oklahoma Sooners did get an extra season for linebacker Owen Heinecke. That's great for the Sooners' returning talent pool. Heinecke proved to be a phenomenal player in his first real season of play in 2025. But OU also brought in...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC predicted order of finish for 2026 season

(by John Williams) SEC media days signal football season is upon us. The Oklahoma Sooners were a part of the first morning at the SEC football kickoff, and there's a lot of confidence surrounding OU football heading into 2026. From local media and national media as well. It's a big season for the Sooners, a team coming off a College...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma's Taylor Wein identifies two key defensive problems

(by Jaron Spor) The Oklahoma Sooners were one of the best defenses in college football this past season. Since taking over in 2022, head coach Brent Venables has completely transformed the unit into one of the most respected defenses in college football. The Sooners' defense finished among the nation's top 10 in several major categories...read more from the Sooners Wire

Everything Brent Venables said about Oklahoma at SEC Media Days

(by Tom Green) TAMPA, Florida — As Oklahoma prepares to embark on its fifth season under head coach Brent Venables, the Sooners were squarely in the leadoff spot at SEC Media Days this year. Venables, quarterback John Mateer, defensive end Taylor Wein and offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis all made the rounds in Tampa on Day 1...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Believes 'the Struggle' Helped Him Develop

(by Carson Field) Quarterback John Mateer believes that the trials he faced in Year 1 at Oklahoma will allow him to be better in Year 2. After a scorching start to the 2025 season, Mateer suffered a hand injury against Auburn in Week 4. Mateer missed just one game as a result, but his performance — as well as the entire offense’s — declined...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference - 7/20/2026


Brent Venables discusses team improvements, the challenges of the upcoming season, and the development of the roster. The conversation covers strategic priorities like turnover margins and effective run games, while providing insights into coaching staff additions and the program's preparation for high-stakes competition within the conference...from Sooners Illustrated

Brent Venables Provides Update on Oklahoma WR Trell Harris

(by Brady Trantham) TAMPA BAY — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables met with the local media during SEC Media Days prior to his scheduled televised press conference. During the availability, Venables provided the first update since the spring on transfer wide receiver Trell Harris. Harris missed all of Oklahoma's spring practices due to a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's notable weight changes from the July roster update

(by Brody Lusk) With SEC Media Days kicking off Monday, it's a good time to take a look at Oklahoma's updated roster, which was quietly released on July 7. While this is not the Sooners' final pre-fall camp roster update, it does provide an updated look at player measurements as Oklahoma inches closer to the start of fall camp. Below are the...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SEC Media Days: Oklahoma QB John Mateer press conference - 7/20/2026


Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer meets with the media at SEC Media Days on Monday, July 20th in Tampa, FL...from Sooners Illustrated

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OU football SEC Media Days time, TV schedule

(by Joshua McDaniel) The 2026 SEC Media Days are held Monday-Thursday at Tampa Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott in Tampa, Florida on SEC Network. Monday's schedule is as follows: • Commissioner Greg Sankey the podium at 8:05 a.m. • OU head coach Brent Venables, along with quarterback John Mateer, defensive lineman Taylor Wein and offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis, at 9:05 a.m...read more from the OU Daily

ESPN reveals Oklahoma's biggest lingering question ahead of 2026

(by Jaron Spor) Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer enters the 2026 season with high expectations and plenty to prove after an up-and-down first year in Norman. Mateer joined the Sooners before the 2025 season as one of the top transfer additions in college football. After a breakout season with the Washington State Cougars...read more from the Sooners Wire

2026 SEC Media Days schedule, where to watch: When coaches, teams take stage during four-day kickoff event

(by Brad Crawford) SEC Media Days serves as college football's unofficial opening ceremony -- a four-day traveling roadshow where coaches, star players, television personalities and reporters descend on one city to shape the sport's biggest narratives before a single snap is played. The 2026 version kicks off on Monday, with Tampa, Florida...read more from CBS Sports

The One Message Oklahoma Hopes Brent Venables Will Deliver at SEC Media Days

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma has enjoyed a quiet offseason for all the right reasons. The Sooners have moved along, taking care of their work both through spring practice and into summer workouts. With no post-spring transfer portal, there are new additions to the roster, but questions will still remain for Brent Venables as OU rolls through...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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