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Oklahoma Sooners have new opportunity to reunite with familiar face after his bad luck forced him out of Norman

College football's landscape continues to change. One thing is certain, though. Expect the unexpected. For the Oklahoma Sooners, reuniting with an intriguing former player could be on their radar soon.

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Former Oklahoma DB Jaydan Hardy Finds Home at Big 12 School, per Report

Jaydan Hardy is reportedly headed to the Rocky Mountains. Hardy, who appeared on 163 defensive snaps for the Sooners in 2025, committed to Colorado on Wednesday, according to a report from Pete Nakos of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Sooners still have a bit of a checklist they need to have finished before the transfer portal closes on Jan. 16

The Oklahoma Sooners have a few more items to address before the transfer portal closes on Jan 16. So far, OU has lost around 28 players and brought in 13 through the portal, with 24 incoming freshmen.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 14

How Does Oklahoma's Transfer Portal Haul Compare to the Rest of the SEC?

The dust has yet to settle in the wacky world of the college football transfer portal. For Oklahoma, the picture is starting to come into focus. With Friday’s deadline for players to enter the portal, the nonstop frenzy that has drained the life out of the sport is finally nearing an unofficial halt.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Sooners will get to see what could have been with one 2025 player who couldn't stay healthy but transferred to a rival

The Oklahoma Sooners have rebuilt their offensive line beyond the four returning starters: Michael Fasusi, Ryan Fodje, Eddy Pierre-Louis, and Jake Maikkula.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 13

Has Oklahoma Added Enough on the Defensive Line in Transfer Portal?

Unlike other positions — most notably tight end — Oklahoma didn’t need to completely overhaul its defensive line in the transfer portal. Instead, the Sooners needed to shore up the depth among the group and mainly work to retain the talent it has on the roster.

Troy Everett News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 13

Former Oklahoma OL Troy Everett Pledges with 2026 SEC Opponent, per Report

Troy Everett will reportedly spend his final year of eligibility elsewhere in the SEC. Everett, who played three seasons at Oklahoma after beginning his college career at Appalachian State, committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday, according to Pete Nakos of On3.

Gentry Williams News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 13

Oklahoma Will See Gentry Williams in 2026, Lands in the SEC, per Report

Injuries derailed what could have been a strong career for Gentry Williams at the University of Oklahoma. Now, the former Sooner plans to finish his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.

Kendel Dolby News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 12

Former Oklahoma DB Kendel Dolby Joins the Pack of Sooners Headed to Starkville

Former OU offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby is tapping into his Oklahoma roots in the 2026 transfer portal window. After signing former Sooners receiver

Adepoju Adebawore News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 12

Former 5-star Oklahoma Edge Rusher Enters Portal and Quickly Withdraws, per Report

Oklahoma defensive end Adepoju Adebawore’s time in the transfer portal was short-lived. Adebawore, a former 5-star recruit, reportedly entered the transfer portal on Monday at 9:31 a.m., per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

Oklahoma Commits, Signees Compete at Navy All-American Bowl

The future of Oklahoma football was on full display on Saturday. Six Oklahoma commits and signees competed at the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

No. 5 Oklahoma Struggles Offensively in Loss to Kentucky

Oklahoma had controlled the glass much of the game. But with time dwindling down, Kentucky rose up on the offensive boards, bringing down three consecutive offensive rebounds late to extend their possession to longer than a minute, helping the No.

Jayden Gibson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

Former Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson Announces Commitment to Big 12 School

Javonnie Gibson is headed to the Midwest after just one season in Norman. Gibson, a wide receiver who transferred to Oklahoma ahead of the 2025 season, committed to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

Oklahoma's Tate Sandell Confirms he Will Return to Norman in 2026

Oklahoma's first Lou Groza Award winner will be returning to the Sooners for his final season in 2026. Tate Sandell, who transferred to OU last offseason from the University of Texas at San Antonio, became a weapon for the Sooners in 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

Former Oklahoma Wideout KJ Daniels Signs with Group of Five School

Despite being a highly touted prospect in the Class of 2024, wide receiver KJ Daniels never saw the field at Oklahoma. He’ll look for a larger role at his next stop.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 11

No. 5 Oklahoma Must 'Grow Fast' to Get Back on Track at No. 6 Kentucky

Oklahoma’s next matchup, a top six battle with Kentucky, will be ripe with desperation. The No. 5 Sooners saw their 13-game winning streak snapped by No.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Oklahoma Sooners take an intriguing swing from ACC contender out of the transfer portal to build depth around John Mateer

The Oklahoma Sooners have once again struck in the transfer portal, giving them their 10th transfer to join the team over the last week. This time, they added another offensive tackle option in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Peyton Joseph, a former four-star recruit in the class of 2025.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Can't Overcome Miscues in Road Loss to Texas A&M

Oklahoma will want to flush this two-game road stand. The Sooners fell 83-76 to Texas A&M in College Station on Saturday. The loss follows OU’s defeat against Mississippi State on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Well-Represented on NFL's AP All-Pro Team

Although only two Sooners landed on the first or second team this year, Oklahoma was well-represented on the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team. Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey was named to the first team, and San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams was named second team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 10

Oklahoma Earns Pledge of 2027 4-Star Linebacker at Navy All-American Bowl

Oklahoma’s momentum in the 2027 class continued to build on Saturday. Class of 2027 linebacker Taven Epps, who was previously committed to Texas, pledged with the Sooners at the Navy All-American Bowl.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Former Oklahoma Sooners star is about to find himself in a worse situation than the one he was already in

Trae Young, regarded as the greatest Oklahoma Sooners point guard and currently assistant general manager of the men's basketball team, now finds himself in a worse position after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 8

RB Taylor Tatum an intriguing transfer portal addition for Kyle Whittingham, Michigan

Tatum was a freshman at Oklahoma in 2024 and rushed 56 times for 278 yards and three touchdowns.

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Jason Witten News / College Sports Only / January 8

Dallas Cowboys Legend Becomes Oklahoma Sooners TE Coach

Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten is crossing the Red River to become Oklahoma's new tight end coach. Witten is an 11-time Pro Bowler who played for the Cowboys from 2013-17 and returned in 2019 after a disastrous one-year stint as a "Monday Night Football" analyst.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Quarterback Arch Manning's ex-roommate is now a Benedict Arnold in the eyes of Texas Longhorns supporters. On Tuesday, former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone confirmed he's planning to play for the Oklahoma Sooners next season.

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Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / December 16

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

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