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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 7

Oklahoma Loses Another Preps-Recruited Wide Receiver, per Report

The Oklahoma Sooners keep waving goodbye to wide receivers who came to Norman from high school. Zion Ragins now makes it seven pass catchers — five that were recruited by Oklahoma out of high school — to have entered the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 7
Tate Sandell Starred on Special Teams for Oklahoma, Helping Fuel OU's CFP Return

Tate Sandell Starred on Special Teams for Oklahoma, Helping Fuel OU's CFP Return

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 special teams.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 6
Sooners starter just came to a harsh realization about his future after several of Oklahoma's transfer portal moves

Sooners starter just came to a harsh realization about his future after several of Oklahoma's transfer portal moves

There is no team hotter in the transfer portal right now than the Oklahoma Sooners. On Monday, general manager Jim Nagy kicked things off with six commits, and on Tuesday, he started the day on fire, too.

Jayden Gibson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Former Oklahoma Starting Wide Receiver Enters Transfer Portal, per Report

Javonnie Gibson is reportedly on the move after just one season in Norman. Gibson, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, per a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6
Report: Another Oklahoma WR Heading to the Transfer Portal

Report: Another Oklahoma WR Heading to the Transfer Portal

 Oklahoma has added a couple significant pieces at wide receiver so far in the transfer portal period. But the Sooners are also losing players at the position.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6
Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

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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Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 6
Sooners' future defenders just showed the entire world what the SEC will have to deal with when they arrive

Sooners' future defenders just showed the entire world what the SEC will have to deal with when they arrive

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to welcome some elite talent in the next few years. The 2026 class is impressive from top to bottom, ranking No. 16 in the country.

Jovantae Barnes News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Oklahoma Will Face Former RB Jovantae Barnes in SEC Play in 2026

Oklahoma will battle a familiar face in 2026.  Former running back Jovantae Barnes, who elected to enter the portal at the end of the 2025 season after four years in Norman, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett.  OU will host the Wildcats on Oct.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Oklahoma Beefs Up the Defensive Line From the Transfer Portal, per Report

The Oklahoma Sooners continue their hot streak in the transfer portal. University of Texas-San Antonio's Kenny Ozowalu entered the portal on Dec. 17 as one of the more coveted defensive linemen in the transfer portal.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6
Finally Healthy, Peyton Bowen Emerged as a Difference-Maker at Safety for Oklahoma in 2025

Finally Healthy, Peyton Bowen Emerged as a Difference-Maker at Safety for Oklahoma in 2025

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 safeties.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

Oklahoma Loses Former Starting Wide Receiver to the Transfer Portal, per Report

The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. This time it's taking away from the Sooners in the form of soon-to-be junior pass catcher Zion Kearney.

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