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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 3

Takeaways from Oklahoma's SEC Opening Win over Ole Miss

Xzayvier Brown got things going with four-point play from beyond the arc. He was joined in the three-point shooting barrage by Derrion Reid and Tae Davis, who each hit a three in the opening minutes to spark the Oklahoma Sooners' (11-3, 1-0) offensive attack.

Xavier Robinson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 3

Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock Were Bright Spots in a Frustrating Oklahoma RB Room

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, continuing today with the linebackers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 2
Sooners could land another blue-chip player in the 2027 class over other blue-blood programs

Sooners could land another blue-chip player in the 2027 class over other blue-blood programs

The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class by most of the composite rankings. They can extend that ranking soon, if they end up landing four-star cornerback Montre Jackson.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1
Oklahoma Shakes Off Sluggish Start to Roll Texas A&M in SEC Opener

Oklahoma Shakes Off Sluggish Start to Roll Texas A&M in SEC Opener

Oklahoma shook off a slow start to start SEC play on the right foot and extend its winning streak to 12.  The No. 8 Sooners turned the ball over 16 times

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 2
Sooners are getting exactly what they hoped for from new freshman and it’s barely 2026

Sooners are getting exactly what they hoped for from new freshman and it’s barely 2026

The No. 8-ranked team in the country has been on a roll this year. The Oklahoma Sooners Women’s Basketball team has just one loss on the year, as they lost to one of the best teams in the country, UCLA.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables take critical step to improve offense heading into 2026 by finally giving the fans what they wanted

Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables take critical step to improve offense heading into 2026 by finally giving the fans what they wanted

The Oklahoma Sooners are fresh off of a disappointing finish to their strong 2025 season, dropping the first round of the College Football Playoff to the Alabama Crimson Tide 34-24.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Sooners could snap a drought they've had since 2014, but they're relying on two players who haven't even played CFB yet

Sooners could snap a drought they've had since 2014, but they're relying on two players who haven't even played CFB yet

The Oklahoma Sooners are going to have a significant change in the quarterback room in 2026. Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley will be in the room; we’re not sure if John Mateer will be back, and now Michael Hawkins has entered the transfer portal.

Michael Hawkins News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1

What Michael Hawkins Jr.’s Departure Could Mean for Oklahoma’s QB Room

The No. 2 spot at quarterback on OU’s depth chart will list a different name in 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Sooners’ backup quarterback in 2025, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1

Oklahoma Kicks Off SEC Play With New Year's Day Road Tilt

The new year brings a new phase to Oklahoma’s schedule.  Jennie Baranczyk’s team is riding an 11-game winning streak, the second-longest streak in program history, as the Sooners open SEC play on New Year’s Day.  A road trip to take on Texas A&M (7-2) represents the first conference test of the year for No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Surprising portal departure means Oklahoma Sooners have to hit the transfer portal for position they might not have expected to

Surprising portal departure means Oklahoma Sooners have to hit the transfer portal for position they might not have expected to

A slew of Oklahoma Sooners players hit the transfer portal on Wednesday, making it one of the busiest days in the portal I can recall. 10 players hit the portal in a single day.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 31

Oklahoma Football’s Transfer Portal Crossroads: Departures, Targets, and What Comes Next

The transfer portal era has redefined college football building blocks — and for the Oklahoma Sooners, the 2026 cycle is shaping up to be one…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma to Lose Sixth Offensive Lineman to the Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma’s transfer portal exodus along the offensive line continued with Jake Taylor.  CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that the redshirt junior will

Markus Strong News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Rising Oklahoma Defensive Lineman to Enter Transfer Portal, per Report

After taking on a larger role at OU in 2025, defensive tackle Markus Strong is reportedly on his way out of Norman. Strong, a redshirt sophomore, will enter the transfer portal, per a report from On3’s Pete Nakos.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma Tight End Joins New Year's Eve Crowd in Transfer Portal

New Year, new team. On New Year’s Eve, Oklahoma lost yet another player to the transfer portal — this time at a position where the Sooners have a desperate need for players.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31
Oklahoma to Lose Second-Year Receiver to Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma to Lose Second-Year Receiver to Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma receiver KJ Daniels intends to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Friday, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday afternoon.  Daniels,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Fifth Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Headed to Transfer Portal, per Report

Wednesday’s mass exodus from Oklahoma continued during the afternoon, as offensive lineman Logan Howland will enter the transfer portal, per a report from On3’s Pete Thamel.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma's Secondary Takes Another Hit With Young DB Choosing the Portal

The Oklahoma Sooners have already lost two defensive backs to the transfer portal, per reports. Now, they wave goodbye to Maliek Hawkins, a true freshmen defensive back who joined the program with the 2025 recruiting class.

Michael Hawkins News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Report: Oklahoma Loses Quarterback to the Transfer Portal

The transfer portal has yet to open officially, but the Oklahoma Sooners are getting a clearer picture of the roster they will take into the offseason.

Devon Jordan News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Key Oklahoma Defensive Back to Enter Transfer Portal, per Report

Devon Jordan played a notable role in Oklahoma’s secondary in 2025, and now he is reportedly exploring options away from Norman. Jordan, a sophomore cornerback, will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma's Defensive Tackles Played a Key Role in the Sooners' Resurgent Season

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, continuing today with the defensive tackles.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 31
If the Sooners wanted to go away from a trend they’ve had in the transfer portal, they’ll have plenty of options available

If the Sooners wanted to go away from a trend they’ve had in the transfer portal, they’ll have plenty of options available

The Oklahoma Sooners have a pretty good cornerback room. They’re homegrown, and don’t really go to the transfer portal to get their players for that position group.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / December 20
Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win

Ty Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win over Oklahoma

Simpson had a message for everyone who doubted the Crimson Tide.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Oklahoma fans left early during Sooners’ choke job against Alabama

Oklahoma fans left early during Sooners’ choke job against Alabama

Oklahoma fans got strapped into a rollercoaster of emotions Friday that crashed and burned at the hands of Alabama. The Sooners gave their fans plenty to cheer about early as they took a 17-0 lead in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides update on QB John Mateer

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides injury update on QB John Mateer

According to Venables, Mateer still has some pain, but his grip of the football has improved.

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Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / December 16
Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables has got to be feeling good about where the Oklahoma Sooners are in his fourth season with the program. There have certainly been ups and downs for him in Norman, but he currently has the Sooners ranked No.

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