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Who Could Oklahoma Look to Add at Linebacker in the Transfer Portal?

Who Could Oklahoma Look to Add at Linebacker in the Transfer Portal?

One major area of need that Oklahoma will have to address this offseason comes at linebacker.  Kobie McKinzie will enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 26
Former Oklahoma Stars Look to Solidify NFL Playoff Spots in Week 17

Former Oklahoma Stars Look to Solidify NFL Playoff Spots in Week 17

Only two weeks remain in the 2025 NFL regular season. While most of the playoff berths have been clinched in the NFC and AFC, there are still spots up for grabs.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 25
Five Wide Receivers That Oklahoma Can Target in the Transfer Portal

Five Wide Receivers That Oklahoma Can Target in the Transfer Portal

Oklahoma will return a handful of key weapons at wide receiver next year. Transfer Isaiah Sategna led the Sooners in receiving in 2025 with 965 yards and eight touchdowns.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 25
Sooners aren't naive to the fact that one critical aspect of their team has to change this offseason

Sooners aren't naive to the fact that one critical aspect of their team has to change this offseason

Watching the Oklahoma Sooners go from the top of the world while up 17-0 to beating themselves with self-inflicted wounds was not ideal. Oklahoma looked like it had finally figured out its offense to start the game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 24

Oklahoma is in Set at CB With Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory Charging in 2026

Oklahoma’s season came to an abrupt halt last Friday, but the experience gained in 2025 forms a great foundation for the Sooners’ 2026 secondary.  Safety

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 24

Oklahoma Eyes Offensive Surge in 2026 Akin to Fellow SEC Counterparts of Recent Years

Ben Arbuckle's and John Mateer's first season at the University of Oklahoma ended with mixed reviews. The foundation for a stable offense seemed to be implemented in 2025, yet October through November brought an offensive malaise to the program that reeked too much of the 2024 offense.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 24

Brent Venables Changed the Culture With Powerful Leadership, but Now Must Sustain That

From the head coach to the former lacrosse linebacker, Oklahoma got exactly what the program needed most in 2025: outstanding leadership. The sting from blowing a 17-point lead at home in the College Football Playoff against Alabama is still fresh.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Sooners just got hit with some meddling news they've been expecting since the middle of the 2025 season

Sooners just got hit with some meddling news they've been expecting since the middle of the 2025 season

Despite having a turnaround season, the Oklahoma Sooners did have a bit of drama that was kept under wraps. Running back Jovantae Barnes, who was assumed to start for 2025 before the season started, hardly played at all.

Jovantae Barnes News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 23
Oklahoma RB Will Enter Transfer Portal, Per Report

Oklahoma RB Will Enter Transfer Portal, Per Report

This one has been expected for a while now. Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes made official what everyone has anticipated since October: that he’ll be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 23
Another Oklahoma Offensive Lineman is Headed to the Transfer Portal

Another Oklahoma Offensive Lineman is Headed to the Transfer Portal

Another Oklahoma offensive lineman is headed toward the transfer portal.  Jacob Sexton announced he’s departing to test the portal waters on Tuesday. “After

Ty Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Ty Simpson reveals what motivated Alabama against Oklahoma

Ty Simpson reveals what motivated Alabama against Oklahoma

The Alabama Crimson Tide made something of a statement on Friday with their comeback win over Oklahoma, and the team apparently had some extra motivation to make that statement.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 22
Oklahoma Tight End Set to Enter Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma Tight End Set to Enter Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma’s tight end room is about to undergo major surgery via the transfer portal.  Tight end Kaden Helms is set to enter the transfer portal, Helms’

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 22
No. 8 Oklahoma Sets Program Scoring Record in 11th Consecutive Victory

No. 8 Oklahoma Sets Program Scoring Record in 11th Consecutive Victory

 The only real questions Monday when No. 8 Oklahoma took on North Carolina Central were how much the Sooners would win by and if they would reach triple digits yet again.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 22
Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Says He'll Enter Transfer Portal

Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Says He'll Enter Transfer Portal

Another offensive lineman from Oklahoma’s heralded 2024 group of freshman has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Third-year sophomore tackle Isaiah Autry-Dent announced Monday on social media that he’ll be entering the portal when it opens on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 22
Oklahoma Transfer Portal Tracker: Analyzing Every Player Coming In and Out of Norman

Oklahoma Transfer Portal Tracker: Analyzing Every Player Coming In and Out of Norman

Stay up to date on all of Oklahoma’s offseason roster changes during the transfer portal window and what impact those moves will have on the 2026 season with the Sooners on SI transfer portal tracker.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 21
Oklahoma Predicted to Land 4-star Defensive Back from 2027 Class

Oklahoma Predicted to Land 4-star Defensive Back from 2027 Class

Oklahoma’s 2025 season is now in the rearview mirror. The Sooners lost 34-24 to Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff after holding a 17-0 lead in the second quarter.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 21

Oklahoma Linebacker Reportedly Entering Transfer Portal

 The first surprise of transfer portal season has dropped for Oklahoma. Linebacker Kobie McKinzie, who started the first eight games of the season, will enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 21
Sooners star just pleaded his case to anyone who will listen regarding the 2026 season

Sooners star just pleaded his case to anyone who will listen regarding the 2026 season

2025 was a magical season for the Oklahoma Sooners football program, even if it ended with a sour taste in most fans’ mouths. Losing a College Football Playoff game at home isn’t fun, but it’s important to take a look back at the season as a whole and reflect on all the good.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 21

Why Oklahoma's Tory Blaylock Believes CFP Loss Will Fuel RB Room in Offseason

For Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock, the initial feeling after Friday’s loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff was pain. But in due time, Blaylock knows that he’ll look back at his first season of college football with great pride.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 21

Taylor Wein Set to Lead as Oklahoma Turns the Page on Star Edge Rushers in 2026

A dejected Taylor Wein stood and answered questions following Oklahoma's loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff late Friday night. The edge rusher who came on big in 2025 finished the game with a sack and a tackle for loss to his name, but all he could register was disappointment.

Owen Heinecke News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke pleads with NCAA to save his career over technicality

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke pleads with NCAA to save his career over technicality

Owen Heinecke’s breakout season could be over before it really started. Oklahoma’s redshirt junior linebacker sits in limbo while the NCAA decides whether one lacrosse season from 2021 should count against his football eligibility.

College Football 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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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Alabama burned by controversial call to end first half vs. Oklahoma

Alabama burned by controversial call to end first half vs. Oklahoma

Alabama lost a chance to take a late first-half lead Friday during its College Football Playoff matchup against Oklahoma.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19
What Alabama, Oklahoma must do to succeed in CFP first-round bout

What Alabama, Oklahoma must do to succeed in CFP first-round bout

No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma are set up to face off against each other at 8 p.m. ET Friday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Here's what each team will have to do to come out on top.

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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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