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Perhaps there’s no one more excited about the NCAA’s eligibility rules than Oklahoma special teams coordinator Doug Deakin. Moving forward, student-athletes

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Portal to the Playoff | How Oklahoma’s Transfer Class Could Define the Sooners’ 2026 Season

When Brent Venables walked off the field following Oklahoma’s College Football Playoff loss last winter, the blueprint for the future was already obvious.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 7

Oklahoma QB John Mateer 'in a Good Spot' Ahead of Make-or-Break Senior Season

John Mateer knows all eyes are on him entering his second year as Oklahoma's quarterback. "I feel great," Mateer said Friday after the Sooners' third practice of preseason camp.

David Stone News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 7

Oklahoma's David Stone is Embracing a Massive Leadership Role in 2026

As Oklahoma opens fall camp, roughly a dozen questions loom over the program heading into 2026. One other question deserves attention, though it likely won’t be the topic of debate around the office water cooler Monday morning.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Oklahoma Sooners defensive end coach Miguel Chavis sends blunt message about 2026 playoff expectations

The Oklahoma Sooners have no more excuses to win a College Football Playoff game in 2026, after what Miguel Chavis said. The Oklahoma Sooners are heading into the 2026 season with a chip on their shoulder, and it’s directed squarely at themselves.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 7

A Running Back Down: Observations From Oklahoma's Friday Practice

As preseason camp continues, Oklahoma held its first practice portion open to media viewing on Friday morning. The Sooners began around 8 a.m. at the practice fields south of Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, going through a series of drills during the 30 or so minutes where the practice was open.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 6

Oklahoma's Young WR Jahsiear Rogers is a 'Ballplayer' Who 'Wants the Opportunity'

Sometimes you have to see yourself doing it before you really understand the opportunity in front of you. For first-year wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers, that stage was the Oklahoma Spring Game, where Brent Venables purposefully made it harder on his young, inexperienced players by stacking one roster with starter talent.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Oklahoma Sooners true freshman Johnathon Hatton just got a huge compliment from a teammate that he’ll take to the grave with him

The Oklahoma Sooners should have a better running game in 2026, and Jonathan Hatton could be a reason why. The Oklahoma Sooners are entering the 2026 season hoping for big years from several true freshmen.

Kip Lewis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 6

'East Texas Tough' Kip Lewis Continues to Fuel Oklahoma's Defense

The temperature might be in triple digits this week, but when Oklahoma heads inside the newly air conditioned Everest Indoor Training Center for practice, linebacker Kip Lewis isn’t going to be thrilled.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / August 5

Blue Print For The Future | Inside Oklahoma’s 2026 Recruiting Class

When Oklahoma signed its 2026 recruiting class, Brent Venables wasn’t simply adding talent to the roster—he was reinforcing the foundation of a program that believes…

Nigel Smith II News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 5

Oklahoma's Nigel Smith II and Trent Wilson Grew From 'Bloodied Battles' During Spring

“You don’t know what you don’t know,” Brent Venables said at the opening of fall camp. He was talking about Ben Arbuckle, but the quote could just as easily apply to several position groups — and a few players — on Oklahoma’s roster.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 4

How Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Unusual Offseason Helped him Improve his Game

Owen Heinecke’s offseason was anything but routine. “Definitely been a weird six, seven months for me,” the Oklahoma linebacker said Tuesday ahead of preseason camp opening later this week.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer has no more excuses to not win the award he’s being placed on a watch list for

The Oklahoma Sooners have a talented quarterback in John Mateer, and he’s up for the Maxwell Award Watch List. The Oklahoma Sooners are entering their 2026 season with several players on preseason award watch lists, and the biggest name is quarterback John Mateer.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 4

Oklahoma Debuts in the Top 10 of the Coaches Poll

The 2026 preseason Coaches Poll is in. Oklahoma will start the season in the top 10 in the eyes of the coaches, as the Sooners checked in at nine. Brent

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables wants everyone to know that his team isn’t running away from pressure

The Oklahoma Sooners are ready for a big season in which Brent Venables and company feel like they can be an excellent football team. The Oklahoma Sooners have a big opportunity ahead of them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 4

As Oklahoma Reports to Camp, Brent Venables' First Recruiting Class is Down to One Last Senior

As they say at Oklahoma, there's only one. One senior who came to OU on scholarship as a true freshman almost five seasons ago will be in uniform when the Sooners open practice on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 4

Oklahoma's Emmett Jones Updates Trell Harris' Status Heading Into Fall Camp

Oklahoma held its Media Day at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to ring in the start of fall camp for the 2026 season. All assistant coaches were made available for brief interviews.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 3

What’s at Stake as Whitt Newbauer, Bowe Bentley Battle for Oklahoma’s Backup QB Job?

With fall camp just a few days away, there won’t be any drama surrounding OU’s starting quarterback job. In spite of the ups and downs of his first season in Norman, John Mateer will be the Sooners’ No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 3

Tiare Jennings, Jayda Coleman Helping Lead U.S. Women's National Team to Gold-Medal Game

Several former Oklahoma standouts have a chance to bring home the gold medal when the United States Women’s National Team takes on Japan in the championship game of the USA Softball International Cup at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 2

Oklahoma’s Recruiting Success in Alabama Predicted to Continue

OU’s recruiting territory expanded greatly once it moved to the SEC, as the Sooners have pursued numerous athletes from the southeastern United States.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 2

Oklahoma Legend Baker Mayfield Right to Feel 'Disrespected,' per Sooners Legend

Football season is just around the corner. And naturally, Baker Mayfield has found his name in headlines as a result. The former Oklahoma quarterback was unable to come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a long-term contract during the offseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Bill Bedenbaugh is trying to land a commitment from one of his former players’ sons, who is now an old rival of the Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners could get some more commits in their 2029 recruiting class, and Carson Campbell could be that guy. The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the premier offensive line schools in NFL history.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / July 29

Why the No. 1 College Softball Recruit's Reclassification Is a Big Win for Oklahoma in 2027

The University of Oklahoma softball team has an opportunity to make another appearance in the Women’s College World Series after missing out last season for the first year since 2015.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / July 7

Oklahoma lands ATH Jaiden Fields over Texas A&M, TCU and others

The Oklahoma Sooners are on the board with one of the better athletes in the 2027 recruiting class.

Jon Sumrall, Florida beat out Nebraska, Oregon for DB Kamauri Whitfield

James Franklin brings 'newfound swagger' to Virginia Tech on recruiting trail

Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

John Mateer News / Yardbarker / June 20

Why Oklahoma Sooners' ceiling comes down to one player

In 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners went 10-3 while still making the College Football Playoff, losing to Alabama in the first round. Not good enough to feel completely polished as a program, but good enough to feel like progress. For the Sooners to make some real noise in 2026, almost everything boils down to one player: quarterback John Mateer.

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