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Brent Venables: Oklahoma Must Run 'a Hell of a lot Better' to Achieve Goals

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables hasn't held back when discussing the importance of the Sooners need for improvement in the running game. That certainly continued to be the case Monday when Venables took the podium at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Fla.

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Oklahoma DE Taylor Wein Identifies the Next Breakout Star for OU's Defense

Last year, defensive end R Mason Thomas singled out Taylor Wein as Oklahoma's next breakout star on the defensive side of the ball. Thomas was on the money, as Wein finished the year with 39 total tackles, including 15 tackles for loss and seven sacks, which earned All-SEC Second Team recognition by the league's coaches.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / July 20

Sooners HC Brent Venables did not hesitate to slam his team at SEC Media Days regarding what happened last season

The Oklahoma Sooners were a good football team in 2025, but there’s one thing in particular they did pretty badly that Brent Venables talked about at SEC Media Days, and that’s the run game.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 20

Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Believes ‘the Struggle’ Helped Him Develop

Quarterback John Mateer believes that the trials he faced in Year 1 at Oklahoma will allow him to be better in Year 2. After a scorching start to the 2025 season, Mateer suffered a hand injury against Auburn in Week 4.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 20

CFB analyst said exactly what needed to be said regarding the Oklahoma Sooners’ defense going into 2026

CFB analyst JD PicKell said exactly what needed to be said regarding the Oklahoma Sooners’ defense going into 2026. The Oklahoma Sooners are entering the 2026 season with a reputation, one that’s both good and bad.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 19

ChatGPT simulates the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2026 season, game results, statistical leaders, and another chance at a National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners have a chance at the National Championship in 2026, but ChatGPT has them falling short in the College Football Playoff. On Monday, the Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables will speak with the media at SEC Media Days, as will the three designated players.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 19

Oklahoma Gets in the Mix for Blue-Chip Class of 2028 Defensive Back

Since joining the SEC, Oklahoma’s recruiting territory has expanded greatly. Now, the Sooners will look to create a new recruiting zone in the Midwest.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 19

The One Message Oklahoma Hopes Brent Venables Will Deliver at SEC Media Days

Oklahoma has enjoyed a quiet offseason for all the right reasons. The Sooners have moved along, taking care of their work both through spring practice

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 19

Questions for Brent Venables as Oklahoma Heads to SEC Media Days

With SEC Media Days set to begin tomorrow in Tampa Bay, FL, Brent Venables, along with John Mateer, Taylor Wein and Eddy Pierre-Louis, will present their offseason report and share their thoughts heading into 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Oklahoma Sooners land in the top eight of an elite 2028 recruit, but they may not stand a chance

The Oklahoma Sooners landed in the top eight among the schools Jordan Hicks is interested in, but USC and UCLA are leading the way. The Oklahoma Sooners find themselves in the mix for four-star safety Jordan Hicks, the 2028 recruit out of Mission Viejo, California, who recently trimmed his list to eight schools.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Oklahoma Sooners have some work to do to have a shot at a 2028 four-star recruit, but they’re certainly not out of the race

The Oklahoma Sooners really like what they have seen in four-star 2028 safety Brandon Nash, but there’s some work to do. The Oklahoma Sooners are in the mix for 2028 four-star safety Brandon Nash, but one program has separated itself from the pack.

Kip Lewis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 18

Is Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Getting Enough Attention Ahead of 2026 Season?

Kip Lewis still has to earn respect in some circles. The Oklahoma linebacker opted to return for his redshirt senior season after leading the Sooners' defense in tackles a year ago.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Oklahoma Sooners are starting to look like they’re in line to land an elite four-star wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners have one player in their 2028 recruiting class, and are now trying to add another one in Carson LaCombe. The Oklahoma Sooners appear to be in the driver’s seat for 2028 wide receiver recruit Carson LaCombe out of San Antonio, Texas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 18

Nate Hybl has Thought About his Legacy at Oklahoma After Two Decades

This is part one of a series on former Oklahoma quarterback Nate Hybl — his reflections during his time at OU, his perspective on the program entering the SEC as a native Georgian, and how his career can be an example of perseverance and growth that a current Sooner quarterback can potentially follow.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 17

Will Oklahoma True Freshman DE Jake Kreul Earn Key Role in 2026?

Jake Kreul was one of Oklahoma’s most notable pickups from the Class of 2026. Kreul, an edge rusher, is one of 25 players who signed with OU in December.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 17

Three Reasons Why Oklahoma Will Come Up Short in 2026

You can't win them all. For Oklahoma, it's been 26 seasons since they held the title of best in the land. The 2026 slate is difficult. The Sooners have a healthy amount of questions heading into the new year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 17

How Juliana 'Goose' Hutchens Can Help Oklahoma in 2027

Juliana "Goose" Hutchens' decision to reclassify comes at the perfect time for Oklahoma. The Sooners and Hutchens announced that she would be joining a year early, moving from the 2027 recruiting class into OU's 2026 class, which will see the local product join the program this fall.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Oklahoma Sooners are 1 of 5 teams in college football to be able to claim a recruiting achievement that every team wishes they could

The Oklahoma Sooners are killing it in the 2027 recruiting class, as they are one of five teams with multiple five-star commitments. The Oklahoma Sooners are killing it in the 2027 recruiting class and cycle.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 16

Three Reasons Why Oklahoma Can Compete for a National Championship in 2026

Oklahoma is entering 2026 with a bit of fanfare. That tends to happen when you return a great deal of experience and talent from a College Football Playoff team from a year ago.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / July 16

College Softball No.1 Recruit Reclassifies, Joins Oklahoma in 2027

Norman, Oklahoma, is welcoming Softball America's top recruit in the 2027 class early. Utility Juliana "Goose" Hutchens has reclassified and will be competing for the Sooners for the 2027 season, head coach Patty Gasso announced.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 16

Local Star Goose Hutchens Reclassifies, Will Join Oklahoma for 2027 Season

A local star will arrive at Oklahoma a year early. Juliana "Goose" Hutchens, the No. 1-rated player in the 2027 recruiting class per Softball America, is reclassifying.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Oklahoma Sooners fans are going to love what was just confirmed about the football team’s upcoming 2026 schedule

The Oklahoma Sooners are going to be a much more fun team to watch in 2026, and seeing them in their throwback uniforms against Kentucky will be fun, too.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 16

Which of Oklahoma’s Defensive Position Groups has Improved the Most?

Oklahoma didn’t need to completely retool any of its defensive position groups during the offseason. The Sooners’ defense carried them to a 10-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

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

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

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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.

Will Miami return to the College Football Playoff in 2026?

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

Early recruiting results for James Franklin a great sign for Virginia Tech

Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz