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Count Paul Finebaum Amongst Oklahoma's Doubters in 2026

Oklahoma appears to be back on Paul Finebaum’s bad side. The Sooners debuted in the preseason AP Poll ranked No. 10, which sent the unofficial voice of

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Paul Finebaum Throws Clear Shade at Oklahoma Sooners

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum on Monday identified Oklahoma’s No. 10 ranking in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 as the biggest surprise of the newly released college football rankings.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 17

Confidence in Oklahoma's WRs Growing Inside and Outside of the Room

NORMAN — Brent Venables has seen a shift in Oklahoma’s wide receivers group. “I think they are developing an identity as a group,” the Sooners coach said.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / August 17

Oklahoma Gets the News It Needed on Jake Maikkula, But the Center of the Offensive Line Is Still in Question

There was a moment Saturday afternoon when Oklahoma fans had every reason to fear the worst. Jake Maikkula went down during the Sooners’ first major…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / August 17

Former Oklahoma Softball Infielder Named Inaugural AUSL Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. handed out its first-ever Rawlings Gold Glove Award to Oklahoma City’s shortstop, Sydney Romero. For a league that launched in 2025, the moment marks another huge step in strengthening the professional softball scene.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 17

With Preseason AP Poll, Oklahoma’s 2026 Schedule Most Daunting Ever

The inaugural AP preseason rankings for 2026 confirm what Oklahoma already knew: its schedule is difficult. For Oklahoma, they come in ranked No. 10. They are the fifth-highest-ranked SEC team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 17

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says Backups on Front Seven Must Become ‘More Consistent’

Oklahoma’s starting linebackers and defensive linemen make up one of college football’s most feared front sevens. On the interior of the defensive line, David Stone and Jayden Jackson will be the starters.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 17

Oklahoma DE Taylor Wein has Been an Important ‘Voice’ for Sooners’ Defense

Defensive end Taylor Wein is no longer a hidden gem; he’s now a well-known star. Standing 6-4 and weighing 265 pounds, Wein broke out for 15 tackles for loss and seven sacks — both team highs — in 2025, his redshirt sophomore season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 16

Oklahoma Gaining Momentum With Blue-Chip 2028 Offensive Lineman

The 2026 high school football season has begun in some states, while other states will kick off over the next few weeks. Offensive lineman Malakhi Dudley of Conyers, Ga., is headed into his junior year at Heritage High School, and his list of schools is down to eight.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Sooners have found yet another in-state prospect who’s been drastically under-recruited, and they seem to like him a lot

The Oklahoma Sooners are extremely interested in in-state recruit King Underwood, and he’s interested in OU. The Oklahoma Sooners have extended a scholarship offer to 2028 recruit King Underwood, a 6’4, 210-pound two-way athlete from Piedmont, Oklahoma, with a family connection to the program that stretches back to the Billy Tubbs era.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Sooners are trying to get ahead of their counterparts as they sent out an offer to an in-state player who’s not getting much ranking

The Oklahoma Sooners are a team that oftentimes finds players way before their rankings start blowing up, and the same can be said about Kenyon Sweat. The Oklahoma Sooners are trying to get ahead of the curve in recruiting in-state talent, and their latest offer to wide receiver Kenyon Sweat from Cache High School signals exactly that.

Heath Ozaeta News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 16

Oklahoma OL Heath Ozaeta has Been a 'Great Leader' for Sooners' Young Linemen

Oklahoma’s offensive line has much more of a foundation built than it did leading up to the 2025 season. The Sooners have plenty of depth in the room between tackle Michael Fasusi and guards Ryan Fodje and Eddy Pierre-Louis, all of whom are expected to play major roles in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 15

Why Oklahoma WR Manny Choice is 'More Comfortable' Entering Year 2

Manny Choice is in a different place than he was a year ago. A wide receiver, Choice enrolled at Oklahoma as a true freshman in 2025. He appeared in 10 of OU’s 13 games, but he played on only five offensive snaps, all of which came in lopsided games.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 15

Brent Venables Sees Freshman All-American Traits in Oklahoma’s Tank Carrington

With each passing day, it's becoming more difficult to not get excited for first-year defensive lineman Tank Carrington. Jayden Jackson and David Stone praised him.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 15

2028 four-star recruit who could be SEC-ready immediately due to his frame has Oklahoma as one of his frontrunners

The Oklahoma Sooners are going to go hard after Aden Owolabi, a four-star recruit in the 2028 recruiting class. The Oklahoma Sooners are pushing hard to land 2028 offensive tackle Aden Owolabi, a 4-star prospect from Danville, California, who recently named OU in his top 3 schools alongside Oregon and USC.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 15

Why 'Explosive' Practice Showing from Trell Harris Should Excite Oklahoma Fans

Collectively, Oklahoma needs more from its wide receiver room in 2026. And with just three weeks until the start of the regular season, OU coach Brent Venables believes that the position group has made strides.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 14

Oklahoma WR Elijah Thomas is 'Taking Another Jump' This Fall

Oklahoma receiver Elijah Thomas is working to make a move up the depth chart this fall. He’s made plays in numerous practices as the Sooners prepare for

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 14

Oklahoma’s Offensive Line Getting ‘Abnormal’ Boost From Freshman

Last year, it was Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje who saw meaningful playing time during their freshman seasons at OU. Fasusi was a consensus 5-star recruit out of high school, and he appeared on 676 offensive snaps in Year 1 at Oklahoma.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 14

Oklahoma's Brent Venables: 'We're Not a Great Defense Yet'

NORMAN — Back in spring, Brent Venables emphasized that his team was nowhere near a finished product. Now, with the season merely three weeks away, Venables has remained consistent in his messaging.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 14

Who's the Fourth Man? Oklahoma's Luxury of Corner Depth is LaMar Morgan's to Answer

This is how you know you're living well as a defense. When critical eyes focus on the secondary, there's very little to be concerned about overall. Cornerback, safeties — LaMar Morgan and Brandon Hall are doing a great job.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Draft Nation / August 14

2026 SEC Media Day Series: Oklahoma Sooners

The Sooners didn’t have a great 2025 season. Injuries at quarterback and offensive line created a multitude of problems for this perennial blue-chip program, but the Crimson and Cream still put up double-digit wins and snuck into the college football playoffs.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 13

Oklahoma lands former SMU starter thanks to 5-in-5 eligibility lawsuit

The Oklahoma Sooners have picked up a late addition to their 2026 men's basketball roster thanks to new NCAA eligibility rules.

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits

Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Sooners are being predicted to continue a trend that started their elite 2027 recruiting class, but with the 2028 cycle

The Oklahoma Sooners need their 2028 recruiting class to have a similar start to the 2027 class, and landing Bixby offensive lineman Gavin Wilson will help.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Oklahoma Sooners are leading the pack for a 2028 recruit who could be considered the best player in his class

The Oklahoma Sooners could use Kellan Hall, and they seem to be getting close to landing him. The Oklahoma Sooners are making a strong push for one of the best recruits in the entire 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Oklahoma Sooners could be in line to make a legit push for top defender in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners are in a good situation with the potential of landing 2028 recruit and edge rusher Asher Ghioto. The Oklahoma Sooners have generated plenty of buzz around their pursuit of defensive prospect Kellen Hall, but another elite target deserves attention.