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John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 30

Against UTEP, John Mateer and Oklahoma Hope to Play 'Clean Football'

Oklahoma’s offense stumbled out of the gate against Illinois State last season. Its first three possessions were fraught with inconsistency, foreshadowing the offense's woes to come: punt, fumble, then touchdown.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 30

Oklahoma Makes Final Cut for Blue-Chip East Coast Linebacker

OU coach Brent Venables is battling against his former school for one of the top linebackers from the Class of 2028. Jay Schell, a consensus 4-star prospect from Rabun Gap, Ga., is down to Oklahoma and Clemson, per a report from Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 30

Projecting the Depth Chart for Oklahoma's Defense for the Week 1 Matchup against UTEP

With Oklahoma’s season opener under a week away, Sooners on SI projected the defensive two-deep for OU’s Week 1 matchup against UTEP. Taylor Wein Wyatt Gilmore Taylor Wein emerged as a star a year ago, but the rotation behind him will be interesting to track.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 30

Predicting Oklahoma’s Record in 2026

The Sooners on SI staff projected how Oklahoma will fare in the regular season this fall. The Sooners’ challenging schedule costs them early, but eventually pays off as OU still rallies to make the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 29

What Would Offensive Success Look Like in Oklahoma’s Opener vs. UTEP?

If OU’s offense doesn’t fire on all cylinders in its opener, there will be cause for alarm. The Sooners will kick off their 2026 season against UTEP on Friday.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Former Oklahoma Sooners starter is set to show Brent Venables and company what they’re truly missing out on

The Oklahoma Sooners and former quarterback Michael Hawkins parted ways, and now he’s getting ready to start for West Virginia. The Oklahoma Sooners parted ways with quarterback Michael Hawkins this past offseason, and Hawkins has landed on his feet.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28

How Oklahoma DEs Adepoju Adebawore, Danny Okoye ‘Completely Transformed Their Games’

Regardless of who starts on the opposite side of Taylor Wein in Oklahoma’s season opener, the Sooners’ defensive end room is in good shape. Vying for the starting right defensive end spot are senior Adepoju Adebawore and junior Danny Okoye.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28

Oklahoma's Fall Camp Skill Position Battles 'Iron Sharpening Iron Every Day'

When Courtland Guillory said he believed the "offense would do some damage," in 2026, it may have come off as a player praising his teammates. But even in his relative short time in Norman, Guillory isn't one to say things he doesn't believe.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

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Prince Ijioma News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28

Warm Welcome Allowing Transfer CB Prince Ijioma to Thrive at Oklahoma

Oklahoma didn’t feel foreign to Prince Ijioma when he arrived on campus. Ijioma, a cornerback who transferred to OU from Mississippi Valley State, grew up in Little Elm, Texas, located just a couple hours away from Norman in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

'Not Just Here to Check a box': Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi Expecting More From Himself in 2026

A year ago, Michael Fasusi was just working to break into the lineup as Oklahoma rotated through a cast of offensive linemen. Fasusi earned a starting nod by the Michigan game and wound up making 10 starts at left tackle and earning Freshman All-American honors by On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Which Oklahoma Freshmen Could Push for Playing Time in 2026?

In 2026, the Sooners saw Courtland Guillory, Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje take meaningful roles as true freshmen at Oklahoma. Guillory, a cornerback who tied for a team-high seven pass breakups, earned On3 Freshman All-American honors.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Oklahoma’s Taylor Wein Says Tank Carrington ‘Reminds Me of Jayden Jackson’

You can add this compliment from Taylor Wein to the growing list of superlatives used to describe Tank Carrington. A few weeks after Brent Venables compared Carrington to Jayden Jackson, Wein echoed that sentiment on Tuesday.

Jake Maikkula News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Oklahoma's Jake Maikkula Continuing to Guide Sooners' Young Linemen Despite Injury

With Jake Maikkula sidelined for the time being, the position in the middle of the offensive line is up for grabs. Maikkula, a center entering his fifth season, suffered a leg injury in practice on Aug.

B.J. Edwards News / Busting Brackets / August 27

Oklahoma’s biggest offseason gamble could disappear before B.J. Edwards plays a game

Porter Moser appeared to land one of the most complete guards remaining in the transfer portal when B.J. Edwards committed to Oklahoma on Aug. 13. Now, the Sooners may lose him before he ever appears in a game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Who Will Enjoy a Breakout Season for Oklahoma?

The Sooners on SI staff drafted their picks for the player who will end the year as Oklahoma’s breakout star in 2026. Arguably the Sooners’ most athletic player (or at least most versatile), Danny Okoye enters his junior season at 6-foot-3, 257 pounds and a whole lot more ready to play SEC football in 2026.

College Football News / College Football News / August 27

Oklahoma vs UTEP Prediction: The Sooners' Calm Before the Storm

When last we saw Oklahoma, it was melting down in a puzzling and painful College Football Playoff home loss to Alabama. You’re about to be seeing a lot more of Oklahoma over the next several weeks, but first, it has a warm-up date against a potentially plucky UTEP team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Oklahoma Sooners are one of the three teams in the early sweepstakes for a top 20 player in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners seem to really like 2028 running back Zaiden Jernigan, and he likes them, too. The Oklahoma Sooners are building a strong relationship with 2028 4-star running back Zaiden Jernigan, one of the nation’s top prospects at his position.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Oklahoma Sooners are not in the top five for one of the best class of 2028 recruits in the state despite already hosting him on a visit

The Oklahoma Sooners should be pushing hard for an elite in-state talent like four-star safety KJ Gaddis. The Oklahoma Sooners are in the early stages of building their 2028 recruiting class, and one of the best in-state prospects in the country doesn’t appear interested.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Oklahoma Sooners No. 1 tight end and 2027 commit Seneca Driver just did some unthinkable things in his recent high school game

The Oklahoma Sooners have to love what they’re seeing from tight end Seneca Driver in high school. The Oklahoma Sooners‘ 2027 recruiting class is loaded, and tight end Seneca Driver might be the crown jewel.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25