Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma’s Offense May Have a New Under-Center Element

The question has been asked by many over the offseason: Is Oklahoma going more traditional on offense? Does Ben Arbuckle want to add his quarterback going under center more to his air raid attack?

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables on Playing Friday Night Opener: ‘No Perfect way to do it’

Week 1 of OU’s 2026 season lines up with the first week of the Oklahoma high school football season. The Sooners will kick off this year’s campaign against UTEP on Friday, the same night that dozens of high schools play their first games of 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Trusts Caleb Nitta Amid Offensive Line Injury bug

The Sooners have yet to play a game in 2026, but they are dealing with multiple injuries on their offensive line. Offensive lineman Ryan Fodje, who was slotted to fill in for Jake Maikkula at center, reportedly sustained an injury at practice earlier in the week.

Lloyd Avant News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

How Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant’s ‘Really Loud’ Playing Style Earned Him Week 1 Opportunity

In an offseason where Oklahoma's biggest transfer portal additions were wide receivers and tight ends, Lloyd Avant’s signing in January flew under the radar.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma's New Faces Can't Wait for Their First Game Day in Norman

Friday night’s opener will be special for a handful of Sooners. Twenty-five players on OU’s initial depth chart on offense and defense will make their Owen Field debuts.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Injuries? What Injuries? Oklahoma Offensive Line Gets a Double Shot of Good News

Oklahoma received some very good news on Tuesday — about two injured players. After offensive lineman Ryan Fodje went down Monday at practice with a knee injury, Fodje was back at practice on Tuesday and was actually suited up, according to a source close to the program, although another source said he was held out of some full contact reps.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Why Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Describes Sooners' Backup QBs as 'Cerebral'

The hope for Oklahoma is that quarterback John Mateer will stay healthy for the entire 2026 season. But if any unforeseen circumstances arise, OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is confident that the two guys behind Mateer on the depth chart — Whitt Newbauer and Bowe Bentley — can play winning football.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Brent Venables Surprises Five Oklahoma Walk-Ons With Football Scholarships

Brent Venables leans on ideas like commitment, toughness and selflessness as tentpole values of Oklahoma’s culture. On Monday night, five Oklahoma walk-ons

Ryan Fodje News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Oklahoma's Ryan Fodje Continues to Impress in Latest Show of Versatility

Ryan Fodje was expected to be a starter on Oklahoma’s offensive line this season. It certainly wasn’t expected that Fodje would be the starter at center, though, after starting four games at right tackle and two at right guard as a freshman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

How Oklahoma WR Trell Harris 'Earned Trust' Despite Missing Time This Offseason

Trell Harris is as excited as anyone to get the season going. He transferred to Oklahoma after enjoying a breakout year at Virginia, but he spent most of his offseason in Norman working his way back from a procedure that he underwent at the start of spring practice.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners have left just a few surprises on their first game week depth chart of the 2026 season, and fans may be a bit hesitant

The Oklahoma Sooners have released their first depth chart of the season, and two things stood out. Week 1 for the Oklahoma Sooners is finally here, and with it comes the first official depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of Friday’s matchup against UTEP.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Sooners have another game-day visit scheduled with an elite 2028 recruit, and this one has Brent Venables’ fingerprints all over it

The Oklahoma Sooners have to love what they have seen from 2028 edge rusher Major Stokes. The Oklahoma Sooners have a game-day visit scheduled with one of the best players in the 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Takeaways From Oklahoma's Depth Chart Ahead of Opener vs. UTEP

Four days ahead of Oklahoma's season opener, the 10th-ranked Sooners released their initial depth chart Monday. Much of the depth chart shook out as expected, but there were still some surprises along the way, including at center and The Sooners will take on UTEP at 7 p.m.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners land in the top 12 for an elite 2028 cornerback, but there are two teams they have to beat out more than the others

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the final 12 teams that cornerback Ca’ron Williams is interested in. The Oklahoma Sooners landed in the top 12 for four-star cornerback Ca’ron Williams, the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners lock in a game-day visit with an elite 2028 interior offensive lineman who could be the next big thing

The Oklahoma Sooners would love to land 2028 interior offensive lineman Joey Flemming. The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a game-day visit with one of the top recruits in the 2028 class.

David Stone News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

How David Stone’s New ‘Perspective’ has Allowed him to Lead Oklahoma’s D-line

Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone carries extremely high expectations into his junior year. Stone, whose game took a massive step forward in 2025, earned preseason all-american honors from several publications.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 30

Against UTEP, John Mateer and Oklahoma Hope to Play 'Clean Football'

Oklahoma’s offense stumbled out of the gate against Illinois State last season. Its first three possessions were fraught with inconsistency, foreshadowing the offense's woes to come: punt, fumble, then touchdown.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

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College Football News / College Football News / August 27

Oklahoma vs UTEP Prediction: The Sooners' Calm Before the Storm

When last we saw Oklahoma, it was melting down in a puzzling and painful College Football Playoff home loss to Alabama. You’re about to be seeing a lot more of Oklahoma over the next several weeks, but first, it has a warm-up date against a potentially plucky UTEP team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Defensive Players in Oklahoma Sooners Football History

Only two schools in the country feature at least two players who were named to the Associated Press’ All-Time All-American team: Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Running Backs in Oklahoma Sooners History

There aren’t many teams in college football history that can boast as impressive a list of running backs as Oklahoma. Three of the top five here won Heisman Trophies.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Former Oklahoma Sooners WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

The Oklahoma Sooners football community has watched Mario Williams bounce from promise to setback more than once. This week, the latest chapter closed in Los Angeles: the Rams terminated the former Oklahoma wide receiver’s contract after waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement.