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John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Says Facing the Sooner Defense Demands Precision

When Oklahoma faces UTEP at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, the offense will finally have a reprieve from an offseason of facing an elite defensive unit. The goal on offense is simple — play clean football.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Brent Venables Surprises Five Oklahoma Walk-Ons With Football Scholarships

Brent Venables leans on ideas like commitment, toughness and selflessness as tentpole values of Oklahoma’s culture. On Monday night, five Oklahoma walk-ons

Ryan Fodje News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Oklahoma's Ryan Fodje Continues to Impress in Latest Show of Versatility

Ryan Fodje was expected to be a starter on Oklahoma’s offensive line this season. It certainly wasn’t expected that Fodje would be the starter at center, though, after starting four games at right tackle and two at right guard as a freshman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

How Oklahoma WR Trell Harris 'Earned Trust' Despite Missing Time This Offseason

Trell Harris is as excited as anyone to get the season going. He transferred to Oklahoma after enjoying a breakout year at Virginia, but he spent most of his offseason in Norman working his way back from a procedure that he underwent at the start of spring practice.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners have left just a few surprises on their first game week depth chart of the 2026 season, and fans may be a bit hesitant

The Oklahoma Sooners have released their first depth chart of the season, and two things stood out. Week 1 for the Oklahoma Sooners is finally here, and with it comes the first official depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of Friday’s matchup against UTEP.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Sooners have another game-day visit scheduled with an elite 2028 recruit, and this one has Brent Venables’ fingerprints all over it

The Oklahoma Sooners have to love what they have seen from 2028 edge rusher Major Stokes. The Oklahoma Sooners have a game-day visit scheduled with one of the best players in the 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Takeaways From Oklahoma's Depth Chart Ahead of Opener vs. UTEP

Four days ahead of Oklahoma's season opener, the 10th-ranked Sooners released their initial depth chart Monday. Much of the depth chart shook out as expected, but there were still some surprises along the way, including at center and The Sooners will take on UTEP at 7 p.m.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners land in the top 12 for an elite 2028 cornerback, but there are two teams they have to beat out more than the others

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the final 12 teams that cornerback Ca’ron Williams is interested in. The Oklahoma Sooners landed in the top 12 for four-star cornerback Ca’ron Williams, the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners lock in a game-day visit with an elite 2028 interior offensive lineman who could be the next big thing

The Oklahoma Sooners would love to land 2028 interior offensive lineman Joey Flemming. The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a game-day visit with one of the top recruits in the 2028 class.

David Stone News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

How David Stone’s New ‘Perspective’ has Allowed him to Lead Oklahoma’s D-line

Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone carries extremely high expectations into his junior year. Stone, whose game took a massive step forward in 2025, earned preseason all-american honors from several publications.

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.

College Football 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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Oklahoma Sooners now know the exact day they can prepare for a massive push on the best recruit in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners want 2028 defensive tackle Kellan Hall badly, and now there’s a visit date. The Oklahoma Sooners are making a serious push for one of the best players in the entire 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 29

Oklahoma’s WRs, CBs Have Grown From ‘Back and Forth’ Battles in Practice

Last year, Oklahoma’s secondary was very consistent, while its wide receiver room was not. But according to sophomore wide receiver Elijah Thomas, it hasn’t been that way since the Sooners’ 2025 season ended eight months ago.

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.

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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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 / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Defensive Players in Oklahoma Sooners Football History

Only two schools in the country feature at least two players who were named to the Associated Press’ All-Time All-American team: Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Running Backs in Oklahoma Sooners History

There aren’t many teams in college football history that can boast as impressive a list of running backs as Oklahoma. Three of the top five here won Heisman Trophies.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Former Oklahoma Sooners WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

The Oklahoma Sooners football community has watched Mario Williams bounce from promise to setback more than once. This week, the latest chapter closed in Los Angeles: the Rams terminated the former Oklahoma wide receiver’s contract after waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement.