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Oklahoma Sooners on verge of adding crucial piece to begin fixing worst position room on offense ahead of next season

The Oklahoma Sooners are locked in on their upcoming College Football Playoff appearance, hoping for a good postseason run to back up a fantastic 10-2 season.

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How Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Prioritized ‘Grimy’ Players in 2026 Recruiting Class

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has regularly used the word “grimy” to describe his 2025 football team. The Sooners finished the regular season 10-2 overall and 6-2 in SEC play.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma's New Additions to the Secondary Are Going to 'Fly Around'

Oklahoma only signed three defensive backs on Wednesday, but what OU lacks in quantity, it made up for in quality. Derrick Johnson II was the only corner the Sooners signed, but the 4-star recruit was rated as the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma Added 'Length and Versatility' on the Defensive Line in 2026 Class

Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis reloaded Oklahoma’s defensive line with five signees on Wednesday. The Sooners landed 4-star edge rusher Jake Kreul, as well

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Credits Brent Venables' 'Positive Culture' in Helping Retention

Another regular season has come and gone in the transfer portal era. Programs across the nation have begun to naturally file into a typical process by which to do business.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

What Oklahoma's Tight End Signees Add to Sooners' Offense

With senior tight end Jaren Kanak’s time in Norman coming to an end soon, the Sooners added players from the Class of 2026 to bolster the position group.

Danny Okoye News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma DE Danny Okoye Lands Prestigious SEC Honor

By OU Media Relations Oklahoma defensive lineman Danny Okoye has been named to the 2025 SEC Football Community Service Team, the conference office announced Thursday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma Adds Four Wide Receivers That Can ‘Make Plays’ in Passing Game

Oklahoma’s passing game hasn’t been consistently explosive in the last two seasons. But general manager Jim Nagy believes the Sooners’ new wide receivers will help change that.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma's 2026 Linebacker Class Banking on 'Mean Streaks' and Physical Play

The Oklahoma Sooners can close their chapter to the 2026 class. While there are still outstanding players in the country without a pledge that OU and general manager Jim Nagy could theoretically target, the vast majority of their class committed on Wednesday by the afternoon.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 4

Oklahoma's Offensive Line Group Thin on Signing Day, but Duo Adds Versatility to Group

Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy didn’t express much in the way of regret Wednesday when breaking down the Sooners’ 2026 signing class. Signing Day is a time of boundless optimism and unlimited potential, where every player signed is a future impact player and problems are quite often glossed over.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 3

Aaliyah Chavez, Reagan Beers Power Oklahoma to OT win Over NC State

Aaliyah Chavez helped will ninth-ranked Oklahoma into overtime. Then once there, Raegan Beers helped take over. The Sooners trailed by double digits in the second half but came back to beat North Carolina State 103-98 in overtime to extend their winning streak to seven.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 3

Persistence Helps Oklahoma Land 'Freakazoid' Wide Receiver

In the middle of his signing day press conference Wednesday, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables got word that wide receiver Jayden Petit had signed with the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 3

Reflecting on Oklahoma’s 2025 Recruiting Class One Year Later

As Oklahoma prepares to welcome part of its 2026 recruiting class on Early National Signing Day, it’s worth looking back on how many players from the Class of 2025 have already made an impact for the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 3

Track Who Oklahoma Has Signed in the 2026 Early Signing Period

Follow along as Oklahoma puts pen to paper on its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, and it will be updated as the Early Signing Period progresses.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Sooners OC Ben Arbuckle lays out plan to maximize John Mateer for College Football Playoff run

The Oklahoma Sooners have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff, and all that's left is to see whether they will host a game in the first round and who their opponent will be.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 3

The Sooners’ second-half surge was built on strength, defense, and control — not just shooting

By the time Oklahoma left Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night, the scoreboard told one story. The floor told another. Yes, the Sooners…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 2

Oklahoma Remains in Position to Host a First-Round CFP Matchup in New Rankings

Ahead of this weekend’s conference title games, Oklahoma is still in a spot to host a game in the College Football Playoff. The Sooners checked in at No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Why Oklahoma Deserves a Spot in the College Football Playoff

The No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) are among the most intriguing teams in the College Football Playoff. The Sooners are firmly in contention to make the playoff for the first time since 2019, having secured four consecutive victories to close out the season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Early 2026 NFL Draft Profile: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma

R Mason Thomas was one of the most impactful defensive players for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024. With high expectations headed into the season, Mason finished top-ten in the SEC with 6.5 sacks for the second straight season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 1

Lane Kiffin is the cause behind one of the Oklahoma Sooners' most recent decommitted recruits just before Early Signing Day

The Oklahoma Sooners have been a flipping machine when it comes to their 2026 recruiting class. When you think they're done, the Sooners flip one more recruit.