Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oklahoma Sooners lose out on elite recruit for 2026 class to a school you'd least expect in the modern era of CFB

The Oklahoma Sooners have been hit with a ton of news lately, some good, some bad. Whether it's the news of AD Joe Castiglione retiring after the football season, or all of the wins and losses they have had in recruiting, it seems like the news doesn't stop.

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Freshman Phenoms: Oklahoma DL Trent Wilson is 'Hungry' to Achieve Ambitious Goals

Leading up to the 2025 season, Sooners on SI counts down five true freshmen who could make an impact for Oklahoma in the fall. Today, we take a look at the path to playing time for defensive tackle Trent Wilson.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Who could be the next commits for the Oklahoma Sooners after landing offensive weapon Tyler Ruxer?

Monday evening, the Oklahoma Sooners continued their hot recruiting streak, adding four-star tight end Tyler Ruxer to their quickly growing 2026 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 7

Oklahoma Lands Commitment From 3-star Tight End Prospect

Oklahoma added a tight end to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday, as Tyler Ruxer committed to the program, per Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. “Norman, let’s get it.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 7

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Lands on Dodd Trophy Watch List

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is projected by many to have a strong season in 2025. That’s one reason why Venables is among 26 coaches Tuesday’s preseason watch list for the Bobby Dodd Trophy.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Potential replacement candidates for Oklahoma Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione after sudden retirement announcement

Monday morning, the world of the Oklahoma Sooners was rocked by the sudden retirement announcement of longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione. Castiglione, 67, will serve his tenure for the rest of the upcoming academic year, before officially stepping down.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Oklahoma Sooners get a mixed bag of news that no one saw coming before the start of the 2025 CFB season

On Monday, the Oklahoma Sooners, along with the rest of the college sports world, got some very unexpected news. According to On3's insider Pete Thamel, the Oklahoma Sooners will lose their Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, at the end of the 2025 college football season, as the longest tenured AD in college sports is set to retire.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 7

OU Depth Chart: Oklahoma Will Comfortably Blend Experience and Youth at Cheetah

Oklahoma is less than a month away from firing up Fall Camp. Ahead of that crucial phase of the preseason, Sooners on SI is projecting the Sooners’ depth

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / July 6

The Sooners Don’t Care About Your Stars — And That Might Be Genius

There’s a quiet but potentially revolutionary shift happening in Norman, and it doesn’t involve a five-star quarterback commitment or a blockbuster transfer.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Young receiver with immense upside named Oklahoma Sooners sleeper breakout player for 2025 season

Last season, the Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed fruitful breakout seasons from several players like Eli Bowen, R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, and Jayden Jackson. Heading into the 2025 season, many fans are wondering who the next breakout star will be for the Sooners this year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Why evaluating Brent Venables in the upcoming 2025 season might be more complicated than many Oklahoma fans will expect

If you ask a fan of the Oklahoma Sooners right now if they would fire Brent Venables if he loses to Texas this season, I would bet that at least eight out of ten times they would say yes, undoubtedly.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Oklahoma Sooners general manager Jim Nagy's dismissal of star rankings in recruiting is a risky gamble

The Oklahoma Sooners are ranked fairly low with their 2026 recruiting class, sitting at 41st in 247Sports' rankings, and are close to the bottom of the SEC in terms of rankings. Despite that, the Sooners are undeterred in their approach under new general manager Jim Nagy.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 5

NFL Draft buzz is continuing to build for Oklahoma Sooners defensive leader as he plans to put himself in first-round conversation

The Oklahoma Sooners haven't produced a first-round defensive prospect in the NFL Draft since Kenneth Murray in 2020. Murray was Oklahoma's first defender to be selected in the first round since Gerald McCoy in 2010, a statline the Sooners would like to change moving forward.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / July 5

Oklahoma’s Linebackers in 2025: Talent at the Top, Questions Beneath the Surface

As the 2025 college football season approaches, few position groups at Oklahoma are under the microscope more than Brent Venables’ linebackers. For three years, the…

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Pelicans sign first-rounders from 2025 NBA Draft

The Pelicans have officially signed their two 2025 lottery picks, the team confirmed today, announcing in a press release that guard Jeremiah Fears and big man Derik Queen have inked their rookie scale contracts.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Could the Oklahoma Sooners be getting a massive recruiting win for elite blue-chip talent sooner than later?

The Oklahoma Sooners have already scored a couple of huge recruiting wins in the class of 2026, raking in elite quarterback Bowe Bentley alongside blue-chip

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Oklahoma Sooners trending for pair of talented Texas playmakers who would radically shift their 2026 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a couple of recruiting battles not go their way over the last couple of weeks, losing out on players like defensive tackle

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 5

OU Depth Chart: Who Will Emerge Opposite of Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas at Defensive End?

Oklahoma is less than a month away from firing up Fall Camp. Ahead of that crucial phase of the preseason, Sooners on SI is projecting the Sooners’ depth

Jaydan Hardy News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 5

Oklahoma Safety Jaydan Hardy Primed for Larger Role as Sophomore

Jaydan Hardy made himself known in his first game as a Sooner. Hardy, a true freshman safety in 2024, saw his first game action in OU’s season opener against Temple last year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 4

Greg Sankey Impressed with Oklahoma's First Year in SEC: 'Fundamentals Are There'

After one year of competition in the Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma received praise from the league’s commissioner. Greg Sankey, the SEC’s commissioner since 2015, spoke to Dari Nowkhah of KREF and SEC Network on Wednesday, reflecting on the Sooners’ first year in the conference.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

All Eyes Will be on Oklahoma Throughout 2025

Oklahoma enters 2025 with clear eyes about the difficulty of its schedule. The Sooners have one of the toughest slates in the country, which also means

John Mateer News / Yardbarker / June 30

Oklahoma QB John Mateer believes he has a secret to success in 2025

New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer put up some big numbers before he made his way to Norman via the transfer portal.

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Top Oklahoma Sooners Recruit Has 2-Word Response to Latest Commitment News

The Oklahoma Sooners just landed a celebrated four-star commitment, and one of their quarterbacks has a short message in response. Beau Jandreau has committed

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 24

Florida State lands 'pure thrower' in 2026 QB

Florida State and head coach Mike Norvell have to feel great about how things worked out for them at the quarterback position on the 2026 recruiting trail.

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