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Oklahoma WR Manny Choice is Using Last Year's Experience to Fuel him in 2026

Manny Choice made the most of his freshman season. The 6-foot-4 receiver wasn’t a large fixture in the offense, but he still played in 10 games on special

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Oklahoma Sooners’ new-look offense throughout spring practice is ‘a beautiful thing to see’ and it has completely shifted the tone in Norman

The Oklahoma Sooners have improved their physicality in the run game all spring long, and the vibes coming out of spring camp are in an entirely better place than they have in recent seasons.

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Oklahoma Sooners’ sneaky transfer portal addition is taking advantage of a bad predicament in the best way possible

The Oklahoma Sooners are glad they grabbed wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne, who’s standing out during spring football camp with others out due to injury.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Believes Sooners Built Offensive ‘Foundation’ in 2025

Oklahoma made it back to the College Football Playoff in 2025, but consistent offense wasn’t the reason why. The Sooners finished 12th in the SEC in both scoring offense (26.2 points per game) and total offense (354.3 yards per game).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

How Does Oklahoma Match Up Against the Texas Pitching Staff?

So often, the pitching matchup plays a major role in deciding the winner when Oklahoma and Texas get together. This weekend should be no different. While the pitching staff has been on the rise over the last month for the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Oklahoma Heads to Texas With the Present — and Future — in Mind

Ella Parker was a wide-eyed freshman when Oklahoma visited Texas in April 2024. Parker’s only real road experiences to that point in her career were at Texas Tech and Kansas, two teams the Sooners swept by a combined score of 70-7.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

Oklahoma’s Bats, Bullpen Stay Cold in Series-Opening Loss to Vanderbilt

The Sooners’ stagnant offense and bullpen struggles followed them to Nashville. No. 16 Oklahoma fell 10-5 to Vanderbilt on Thursday in Game 1 of its three-game series against the unranked Commodores.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

How an Oklahoma Freshman Wide Receiver has Impressed Brent Venables

The Sooners recently had their first spring scrimmage, and OU’s wide receiver depth stood out to coach Brent Venables. Oklahoma retained Isaiah Sategna — who caught 67 passes for 965 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 — and also added former Power Four stars Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone from the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

Observations From Oklahoma's Eighth Spring Practice

Oklahoma held practice on Thursday and allowed local media to view 30 minutes of the Sooners’ various drills. Here are some observations from the Sooners On SI staff: Five wide receivers were absent from practice: Jer’Michael Carter, Parker Livingstone, Elijah Thomas, Trell Harris and Isaiah Sategna.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 10

How Oklahoma's Brent Venables is impacting the Ole Miss defense in 2026

This is certainly an interesting wrinkle.

Jon Sumrall, Florida Gators rolling on recruiting trail with addition of elite QB

The Big Ten’s surprise team of 2026 has already been decided

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

After Uncharacteristic Start, Oklahoma's Defense Playing at Championship Level

Oklahoma’s defense wasn’t bad early in the season, but the Sooners weren’t playing their customary spectacular defense for the first month or so. But as Oklahoma’s pitching has come around, the defense has also come on strong.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

Oklahoma’s Trent Wilson Using Winter Work For Spring Opportunity, Eyes Fall Play

Brent Venables said Oklahoma’s reserves need to close the gap with the starters if the Sooners want to build on last season’s success, putting the backup players on notice.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

How Oklahoma's Trip to LSU Prepared the Sooners to Take on Texas

Patty Gasso knows what lies ahead. No. 2 Oklahoma travels south for its yearly war with No. 4 Texas this weekend in yet another series that's implications will be felt across the country.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 8

Omarion Robinson's Development is Crucial for Oklahoma's Secondary

Oklahoma needs a lot of growth at safety through the spring and the fall. Peyton Bowen returns after finally enjoying a healthy season, and the results

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 8

Which Oklahoma Wide Receiver Could Break Out in 2026?

Oklahoma’s wide receiver corps comes into 2026 with much more proven production than it had in 2025. The Sooners retained wideout Isaiah Sategna, who caught 67 passes for 965 yards and eight touchdowns during his first season in Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Oklahoma's 2026-27 Hoops Squad Loses Another Key Piece to the Portal, Per Report

On Tuesday, Oklahoma reportedly lost three players to the transfer portal. The latest is rotational wing Kuol Atak, who played just over 12 minutes a game during his redshirt freshman campaign in 2025-26.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Brent Venables Confirms Injury to Oklahoma Running Back

During the media viewing window of Oklahoma's March 28 Saturday spring practice, running back Xavier Robinson appeared to suffer a lower leg injury during a QB-running back exchange drill.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Oklahoma Freshman Guard Announces Entry to Transfer Portal

The transfer portal has been open for less than 24 hours, but Oklahoma has already seen three of its 2025-26 players enter. Guard Jake Hansen, a freshman from Wauwatosa, WI, announced Tuesday that he will enter the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

How Will Oklahoma's Performance in the Red River Rivalry Shape the SEC Title Race?

Any time Oklahoma and Texas get together, bragging rights are on the line. But this weekend’s top five battle in Austin will shape the race for the SEC regular-season crown as the NCAA Tournament rapidly approaches. The No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Can 'Trustworthy' Wyatt Gilmore Land a Role in Oklahoma's Defensive Line Rotation?

Last year, it was Taylor Wein who broke out on the edge of OU’s defensive line. Wein, who assisted on only two tackles during his first two seasons in Norman, was one of the Sooners’ top defensive players.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Where Does Oklahoma Land in Rankings Shakeup?

Oklahoma's sweep of Kentucky helped the Sooners out in the polls. This weekend figures to have chance to have a big effect as well. Patty Gasso's team jumped a spot to No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 7

Rising Oklahoma Big Man to Test Transfer Portal Waters, per Report

Andreas Holst has never played in any games for the Sooners, and it’s now likely that he never will. Holst, a forward from Denmark who signed with OU in as part of its 2025 recruiting class, will enter the transfer portal, according to a report from college basketball analyst Arman Jovic.