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Who Will Return Kicks for Oklahoma in 2026?

Special teams was among the biggest reasons Oklahoma made the College Football Playoff in 2025. Kicker Tate Sandell was a late addition out of the transfer portal from UTSA who wound up being pure gold: All-SEC, All-American, and even became the Sooners’ first Lou Groza Award winner as the best kicker in college football.

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Even in His New Role, the Legend of 'Coach Smitty' Will Endure at Oklahoma

Among the many agenda items surrounding the latest University of Oklahoma Board of Regents meeting on Friday, multiple eras began and ended. Perhaps lost

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Sooners' new athletic director already has the perfect mindset when it comes to handling everything on his plate now

The Oklahoma Sooners knew they would have to replace former athletic director Joe Castiglione after the football season ended. So, they went out and got Roger Denny, a former lawyer and deputy athletic director for Illinois.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Developed a Love for Sports, and Why His Mom Saw This Path Long Ago

Walking around the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on April 4, 2005, Debi and Roger Denny recognized a familiar face in the sea of people awaiting the NCAA men’s basketball title game between Illinois and North Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

The Hierarchy of Leadership in the Wake of Oklahoma's Introduction of Roger Denny

When Bob Stoops had his program winning at a high-level in the 2000s, he'd often credit the leadership structure that had been in place since he came to Norman in late-1998.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Earns Commitment from Top Running Back in Class of 2028, per Report

There are still nearly two years until Oklahoma finalizes its 2028 recruiting class, but the Sooners have now already added a player from that recruiting cycle.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Oklahoma Sooners could be on track to adding an elite player to their 2028 recruiting class to kick things off

The Oklahoma Sooners have yet to land a pledge from a 2028 recruit. However, they could be closing in on that very soon. According to Rivals’ recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman, Oklahoma is pushing hard for 2028 running back Micah Rhodes, and it seems to be working.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Jim Nagy: Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Appeal Denied by NCAA

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke, one of the Sooners' best defenders, is down to a last-gasp opportunity for another season of eligibility. OU general manager Jim Nagy posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday night that Heinecke's appeal to the NCAA had been denied.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Overpowers Texas A&M to Extend Winning Streak to Three

Oklahoma completed its regular-season sweep of Texas A&M on Thursday night. The No. 10 Sooners knocked the Aggies out early, notching an 85-58 victory

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Sooners are predicted to land another elite player for their 2027 class, who could have been greatly used in the 2026 class

Relationships drive college football, especially in both high school and transfer portal recruiting. No team is demonstrating this more than the Oklahoma Sooners right now.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Who Will Start at Safety for Oklahoma Next Season Alongside Peyton Bowen?

Peyton Bowen didn’t miss any games as a sophomore in 2023. But the Oklahoma safety was limited, playing less than 20 plays in four games Back to being 100% healthy in 2025, Bowen was a big piece of the Sooners’ defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Why Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Sees New Athletic Director Roger Denny as a 'Dawg'

At his opening press conference, new Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny didn’t come out and say “I win, Google me.” His claims weren’t as bold as Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti, who used those words at his introductory press conference two years before winning the first program’s national title.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Lands Four on All-SEC Preseason Team

Oklahoma and Texas headlined the SEC softball preseason honors that were announced on Thursday. Both the Sooners and the Longhorns had four players named

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Oklahoma Sooners lose the battle for a four-star playmaker who would have only made OU's 2027 class even better

The Arizona State Sun Devils, Washington Huskies, and the Oklahoma Sooners were all in the running for elite four-star wide receiver Zerek Sidney, a 2027 playmaker from Arizona.

Brent Venables News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Brent Venables, Oklahoma Predicted to Land 4-Star S in 2027 Recruiting Class

The Oklahoma Sooners had a major bounce-back season in 2025 under head coach Brent Venables. The Sooners finished with a record of 10-3 and returned to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 29

Four Sooners Earn Preseason All-SEC Honors as Oklahoma Picked Second in Conference Poll

The Southeastern Conference wasted no time reminding everyone what Oklahoma softball has walked into — and why the Sooners are still very much at the…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny to Pitch 'Impact' Amid Fundraising Efforts

Fundraising will be far different for Oklahoma’s new athletic director, Roger Denny, than it was at his last stop Denny, who was introduced as the University of Oklahoma’s director of athletics Wednesday, comes to Norman after spending five years at the University of Illinois as the school’s deputy director of athletics.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Preview: No. 10 Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M

Oklahoma avoided a major letdown against Auburn on Sunday, and now it must keep from looking too far ahead. The Sooners host Texas A&M on Thursday night ahead of this weekend’s battle with Texas. The Aggies represent the first rematch of the season for Jennie Baranczyk’s squad after OU torched Texas A&M on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 28

The Numbers That Told the Truth: Why Oklahoma’s Loss to Arkansas Was Decided Inside the Arc

The final score said Arkansas 83, Oklahoma 79.The box score said the Sooners hit more threes, won the rebounding battle, and shot better at the…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Ready to 'Dig in' and 'Figure Out' How to Get Men's Basketball Rolling Again

New Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny will have to get right to work to fix the men’s basketball program. Porter Moser’s team is on a seven-game

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

How Oklahoma's Outside-In Approach to Athletic Director Search Landed Roger Denny

Randall Stephenson was almost dismissive of the resume when he took his first look at it. Stephenson, Oklahoma’s athletics chairman and former CEO of AT&T, was looking for something different.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny's Goal: 'It's Championships'

The introduction of Roger Denny as Oklahoma’s new athletic director on Wednesday carried with it some historic soundbites. “We think we have found the prototype of the modern era sports executive,” said OU athletics chair Randall Stephenson, who spearheaded the search, along with a 12-member search committee and The Athlete Group’s Jake Rosenberg.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

What Will Oklahoma's CB Rotation Look Like Behind Established Starters in 2026?

Oklahoma had plenty of pleasant surprises on defense in 2025. Defensive end Taylor Wein and linebacker Owen Heinecke emerged on the first two levels after playing sparingly on defense prior to this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Oklahoma Sooners elite NFL Draft pipeline is set to continue with several coveted prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the NFL's premier college football pipelines, churning out a slew of NFL Draft prospects every season. The Sooners have produced some of the NFL's best over the last several years, and are setting themselves up for a strong class in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / January 26

Oklahoma Softball Driving Ticket Price Increases Across the Country

When Patty Gasso and her eight-time national champion program come to town, the stands are guaranteed to be packed, and opponents are willing to pay the