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Former Oklahoma Wideout KJ Daniels Signs with Group of Five School

Despite being a highly touted prospect in the Class of 2024, wide receiver KJ Daniels never saw the field at Oklahoma. He’ll look for a larger role at his next stop.

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Former Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson Announces Commitment to Big 12 School

Javonnie Gibson is headed to the Midwest after just one season in Norman. Gibson, a wide receiver who transferred to Oklahoma ahead of the 2025 season, committed to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 11

Built with Purpose: Inside Oklahoma’s No. 1 Ranked 2027 Recruiting Class

Oklahoma is not just recruiting well for the 2027 cycle — the Sooners are recruiting with intent, direction, and a level of early-cycle control that…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

Oklahoma's Tate Sandell Confirms he Will Return to Norman in 2026

Oklahoma's first Lou Groza Award winner will be returning to the Sooners for his final season in 2026. Tate Sandell, who transferred to OU last offseason from the University of Texas at San Antonio, became a weapon for the Sooners in 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

No. 5 Oklahoma Must 'Grow Fast' to Get Back on Track at No. 6 Kentucky

Oklahoma’s next matchup, a top six battle with Kentucky, will be ripe with desperation. The No. 5 Sooners saw their 13-game winning streak snapped by No.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Oklahoma Sooners take an intriguing swing from ACC contender out of the transfer portal to build depth around John Mateer

The Oklahoma Sooners have once again struck in the transfer portal, giving them their 10th transfer to join the team over the last week. This time, they added another offensive tackle option in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Peyton Joseph, a former four-star recruit in the class of 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Can't Overcome Miscues in Road Loss to Texas A&M

Oklahoma will want to flush this two-game road stand. The Sooners fell 83-76 to Texas A&M in College Station on Saturday. The loss follows OU’s defeat against Mississippi State on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Well-Represented on NFL's AP All-Pro Team

Although only two Sooners landed on the first or second team this year, Oklahoma was well-represented on the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team. Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey was named to the first team, and San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams was named second team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Earns Pledge of 2027 4-Star Linebacker at Navy All-American Bowl

Oklahoma’s momentum in the 2027 class continued to build on Saturday. Class of 2027 linebacker Taven Epps, who was previously committed to Texas, pledged with the Sooners at the Navy All-American Bowl.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Former Oklahoma Sooners star is about to find himself in a worse situation than the one he was already in

Trae Young, regarded as the greatest Oklahoma Sooners point guard and currently assistant general manager of the men's basketball team, now finds himself in a worse position after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 9

Sharper, Deeper, Relentless: Oklahoma Softball’s Blueprint for 2026

By any reasonable standard, Oklahoma’s first season in the SEC was a success. Championships were won, expectations were met, and the Sooners proved—quickly—that the logo…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 9

Sooners Seek Statement Win in College Station as NCAA Stakes Rise

Some January games simply fill space on the calendar. Others define how a season is judged. Saturday afternoon in College Station falls firmly into the…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 8

Three Takeaways From No. 5 Oklahoma's Loss to No. 18 Ole Miss

Oklahoma’s rally came up short on Thursday night. The No. 5 Sooners hosted No. 18 Ole Miss, but OU quickly fell behind at the Lloyd Noble Center. Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Oklahoma Sooners embarrassed themselves just when it all started to look like it was back on track

The Oklahoma Sooners' men's basketball team looked like they had finally gotten themselves together on the hardwood. OU had just beaten the Ole Miss Rebels by 16 points, and the offense came alive in the second half.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 8

RB Taylor Tatum an intriguing transfer portal addition for Kyle Whittingham, Michigan

Tatum was a freshman at Oklahoma in 2024 and rushed 56 times for 278 yards and three touchdowns.

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Logan Howland News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 8

Former Oklahoma OL Logan Howland Commits to ACC School, per Report

After a week in the transfer portal, Logan Howland has reportedly chosen his next school. OU offensive lineman Logan Howland committed to Virginia Tech on Thursday, per a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Jason Witten News / College Sports Only / January 8

Dallas Cowboys Legend Becomes Oklahoma Sooners TE Coach

Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten is crossing the Red River to become Oklahoma's new tight end coach. Witten is an 11-time Pro Bowler who played for the Cowboys from 2013-17 and returned in 2019 after a disastrous one-year stint as a "Monday Night Football" analyst.

Taylor Tatum News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 8

Former Oklahoma RB Taylor Tatum Transfers to a 2026 Opponent, per Report

Oklahoma and Michigan will have familiar faces on both sides when the blue bloods meet this fall. One day after the Sooners landed former Wolverine linebacker

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Oklahoma Sooners tab future Pro Football Hall of Famer to lead overhaul of offensive position room

The Oklahoma Sooners made waves last week before the opening of the transfer portal, firing former tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley. Fans had been clamoring for that move for years, and the Sooners finally caved and have decided to completely remake their tight end room.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 8

Brent Venables Stayed Cool Under Pressure in 2025 to Lead Oklahoma Back to the CFP

With Oklahoma’s 2025 season fully in the rearview, Sooners on SI is handing out position-by-position grades for every area of the team, concluding today with the coaching staff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Swish Appeal / January 8

With a combination of style and substance, can No. 5 Oklahoma make an SEC statement?

Is No. 5 Oklahoma women’s college basketball’s forgotten contender? The Sooners lost their second game of the season, unable to keep up with No. 4 UCLA in what became a 14-point loss.

Markus Strong News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 7

Former Oklahoma DL Markus Strong Commits to ACC School, per Report

Markus Strong is reportedly headed to the East Coast. Strong, a defensive lineman who saw his role significantly increase for OU in 2025, committed to Clemson on Wednesday, per a report from Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Kaden Helms News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 7

Former Oklahoma Tight End Kaden Helms Pledges With Big Ten Program

Injuries prevented Kaden Helms from ever having a major role at Oklahoma, and he’ll now hope for better luck in the Big Ten. Helms, who spent four seasons in Norman, committed to Minnesota on Wednesday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Sooners predicted to land two 2027 defenders who could continue to keep the class near the top of the rankings

While the Oklahoma Sooners are making headlines in the transfer portal, an important development in the 2027 recruiting class has emerged. On3’s Josh McCuistion predicted the Sooners will land three-star defensive lineman Deven Robertson, and Rivals’ Chad Simmons projects OU to secure four-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Quarterback Arch Manning's ex-roommate is now a Benedict Arnold in the eyes of Texas Longhorns supporters. On Tuesday, former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone confirmed he's planning to play for the Oklahoma Sooners next season.

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