Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oklahoma Sooners fans shouldn't panic about latest recruiting news as bigger things are on the horizon

If you've kept up with the recruiting of the Oklahoma Sooners, you'd know they are aiming to finish the season hot on and off the field, closing on a College Football Playoff appearance and pushing for a top-15 recruiting class in 2026 just before Early Signing Period begins.

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Oklahoma Flips Four-Star Running Back From Texas A&M

Jonathan Hatton Jr. was Oklahoma's first 2026 commit. Now, the 4-star running back is back in the Sooners' fold. Nearly a year after decommitting from OU, Hatton flipped from Texas A&M on Monday, becoming the 22nd commitment of the class for OU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Oklahoma Loses 2026 Linebacker Commit, per Report

With National Signing Day just over a week away, Oklahoma has lost one of its verbal commitments from the incoming recruiting class. Linebacker Jakore Smith, a 2026 prospect from Bryant (AR), told On3 recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett on Monday that he’s decommitting from his pledge to the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24

Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. suffers Achilles tear

During Friday’s walk-through leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Three Oklahoma Players Land This Week's SEC Honors

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — University of Oklahoma redshirt sophomore defensive end Taylor Wein was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, senior defensive

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 24

Sooners in the NFL: Former Oklahoma Star Injured in Sunday Night Football Loss

Baker Mayfield’s stellar season hit a speed bump on Sunday. Mayfield, the Tampa Bay’s star quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma, suffered a game-ending injury in the Buccaneers’ 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Oklahoma Sooners predicted to flip elite offensive playmaker away from SEC rival in surprising recruiting win just before Early Signing Day

The Oklahoma Sooners have pulled off perhaps their best season in recent memory, ripping off five ranked wins (most in the country) including back-to-back road wins over Tennessee and Alabama to put themselves in position to cash in on their first appearance in the College Football Playoff under head coach Brent Venables.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 24

Oklahoma’s Second-Half Defensive Shift Was the Real Victory — and the Blueprint the Sooners Must Embrace

At first glance, Oklahoma’s 72–53 win over winless Alcorn State on Sunday reads like a routine early-season tune-up: talent overwhelms an overmatched opponent, the home…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Forecasted to Land Handful of Key Prospects

The wins keep rolling in for Oklahoma football. The Sooners took down No. 22 Missouri 17-6 on Saturday, following up their road wins against ranked Tennessee and Alabama squads.

Brian Kelly News / 5 GOATs / November 23

LSU vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

LSU travels to Oklahoma for a Week 14 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma's Players Have Spoken: 'Many Men' Must Stay as the Sooners' Fourth Quarter Anthem

Oklahoma has trotted out a few different things between the third and fourth quarter in search of a new tradition since the Sooners entered the Southeastern

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma in Great Position in the Polls Entering Final Week of the Regular Season

Oklahoma held steady in the polls entering the final week of the regular season. The Sooners stayed put at No. 8 in both the AP Poll and the USA Today

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Oklahoma's Offense Again Struggled to Sustain Drives in Win Over Missouri

Nothing about Oklahoma’s offense has been flashy in SEC play, but the Sooners added another turnover-free game to beat Missouri. Brent Venables’ team,

Taylor Wein News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Sooners DE Taylor Wein goes out of his way to make sure everyone knows one area of the team that’s playing nearly flawlessly

The defense is the money maker for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025. It’s the side of the ball that usually gets all the praise, creates all the crazy plays, and has the spotlight on it 24/7.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 23

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Said John Mateer Was ‘Really Good’ vs. Missouri

There were plenty of lowlights from John Mateer’s outing against Missouri on Saturday. Of the 30 passes that the Oklahoma quarterback threw, 16 of them went incomplete.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 22

'Grimy' Oklahoma Shows Plenty of Grit in Huge Win Over Missouri

Brent Venables usually looks down at the stat sheet after a win and reels off a series of superlatives. After No. 8 Oklahoma’s 17-6 win over No. 22 Missouri on Saturday, Venables looked down and came up with another description.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 22

Brent Venables Sounds Off After Oklahoma RB's Gutsy Performance

Xavier Robinson just wants to play ball. To some degree, the same could be said for just about anyone suiting up in college football these days. Everyone just wants to play.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Oklahoma Sooners Knock Off Missouri In Top 25 SEC Showdown

If you like offensive fireworks, precision passing, and games that look like track meets, you probably wanted to turn your TV off during the first quarter in Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 22

Oklahoma Gameday Policies and Procedures, A to Z

By OU Media Relations Here are the latest updates on OU's stadium policies and procedures for fans entering Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for this week's game.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22

Oklahoma vs. Missouri prediction: Who wins, and why?

There is still some sorting to do in the College Football Playoff bracket, and what happens this weekend between Oklahoma and Missouri could have an effect on what it looks like next week.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

Oklahoma Sooners Expected Not to Have Star Player in Week 13 Matchup vs. Misssouri

The eighth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are going to be ready for a massive SEC battle against the 22nd-ranked Missouri Tigers. With this game meaning a lot for the College Football Playoff rankings, one star player is expected to miss this game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / November 21

Oklahoma Sooners reveal a new project that makes future Saturdays in Norman a bit underwhelming

The Oklahoma Sooners have been teasing a new project for Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for some time now. Fans, media members, and others have asked for upgrades to the stadium for some time now, as it’s extremely old and kind of small compared to other SEC schools.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 19

Missouri vs. Oklahoma bold predictions for Week 13 SEC clash

It is a major SEC clash in Week 13 as Missouri hits the road to face Oklahoma. Missouri is holding on to a top 25 spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, sitting 22nd.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17