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Oklahoma Sooners are now being predicted to land one of the more elite athletes in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners are ready to get their 2028 recruiting class going with an elite in-state trend set by Kamieon Compton-Nero. The Oklahoma Sooners are building momentum in their 2028 recruiting class, and the latest prediction suggests they could be on the verge of adding one of the top players in the country.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Oklahoma Sooners may not be done with one elite 2027 recruit who chose another school over them just yet

The Oklahoma Sooners would love to flip 1017 athlete Gideon Gash from Texas Tech. But it would certainly take some work. The Oklahoma Sooners are not slowing down on the recruiting trail, even with a game on the schedule this weekend.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

New Contract, New AD, Same Expectations: Oklahoma Needs a National Championship

It’ll be a while before we know what Friday’s opener against UTEP means toward this goal, but as thee 2026 college football season dawns, Oklahoma fans have their minds set one one thing and one thing only, Winning a national championship.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

How Does the Sooners on SI Staff Think Oklahoma Will Perform in its Opener vs. UTEP?

Oklahoma needs a fast start to the 2026 season — and a healthy one. Michigan awaits, and after returning home in two weeks to host New Mexico, OU visits Georgia and then Texas in Dallas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

Three Matchups to Watch in Oklahoma's Opener vs. UTEP

It’s almost football time in Oklahoma. The No.10 Sooners will kick off 2026’s highly anticipated campaign on Friday night against UTEP. The Miners don’t

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma’s Offense May Have a New Under-Center Element

The question has been asked by many over the offseason: Is Oklahoma going more traditional on offense? Does Ben Arbuckle want to add his quarterback going under center more to his air raid attack?

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables on Playing Friday Night Opener: ‘No Perfect way to do it’

Week 1 of OU’s 2026 season lines up with the first week of the Oklahoma high school football season. The Sooners will kick off this year’s campaign against UTEP on Friday, the same night that dozens of high schools play their first games of 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Why Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Describes Sooners' Backup QBs as 'Cerebral'

The hope for Oklahoma is that quarterback John Mateer will stay healthy for the entire 2026 season. But if any unforeseen circumstances arise, OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is confident that the two guys behind Mateer on the depth chart — Whitt Newbauer and Bowe Bentley — can play winning football.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Oklahoma DB Reggie Powers III Embracing Brent Venables’ High Standards for Defense

Reggie Powers III’s expectations for the Oklahoma defense are as high as anyone else’s. “We want to be number one in every single category,” Powers said.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Another Injury: Oklahoma Will Have to Re-Shuffle the OL Once Again, Per Report

Oklahoma will need to re-shuffle their offensive line once again before embarking on the 2026 season. Ryan Fodje, who was announced as the starting center

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Oklahoma QB John Mateer Says Facing the Sooner Defense Demands Precision

When Oklahoma faces UTEP at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, the offense will finally have a reprieve from an offseason of facing an elite defensive unit. The goal on offense is simple — play clean football.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 1

Oklahoma 'Ready' to Show Off a 'Completely Different' Rushing Attack Against UTEP

Friday’s opener represents Oklahoma’s first chance to show off its new-look rushing attack. Brent Venables laid down the gauntlet to his offense over the offseason.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Brent Venables Surprises Five Oklahoma Walk-Ons With Football Scholarships

Brent Venables leans on ideas like commitment, toughness and selflessness as tentpole values of Oklahoma’s culture. On Monday night, five Oklahoma walk-ons

Ryan Fodje News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

Oklahoma's Ryan Fodje Continues to Impress in Latest Show of Versatility

Ryan Fodje was expected to be a starter on Oklahoma’s offensive line this season. It certainly wasn’t expected that Fodje would be the starter at center, though, after starting four games at right tackle and two at right guard as a freshman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

How Oklahoma WR Trell Harris 'Earned Trust' Despite Missing Time This Offseason

Trell Harris is as excited as anyone to get the season going. He transferred to Oklahoma after enjoying a breakout year at Virginia, but he spent most of his offseason in Norman working his way back from a procedure that he underwent at the start of spring practice.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners have left just a few surprises on their first game week depth chart of the 2026 season, and fans may be a bit hesitant

The Oklahoma Sooners have released their first depth chart of the season, and two things stood out. Week 1 for the Oklahoma Sooners is finally here, and with it comes the first official depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of Friday’s matchup against UTEP.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31

What Brent Venables Said Ahead of Oklahoma's Opener vs. UTEP

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Monday, four days ahead of the 10th-ranked Sooners' season opener vs. UTEP. Venables touched on a variety of subjects, including the initial depth chart, opening on Friday, The Sooners will take on the Miners at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Oklahoma Sooners lock in a game-day visit with an elite 2028 interior offensive lineman who could be the next big thing

The Oklahoma Sooners would love to land 2028 interior offensive lineman Joey Flemming. The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a game-day visit with one of the top recruits in the 2028 class.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

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College Football News / College Football News / August 27

Oklahoma vs UTEP Prediction: The Sooners' Calm Before the Storm

When last we saw Oklahoma, it was melting down in a puzzling and painful College Football Playoff home loss to Alabama. You’re about to be seeing a lot more of Oklahoma over the next several weeks, but first, it has a warm-up date against a potentially plucky UTEP team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Defensive Players in Oklahoma Sooners Football History

Only two schools in the country feature at least two players who were named to the Associated Press’ All-Time All-American team: Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Running Backs in Oklahoma Sooners History

There aren’t many teams in college football history that can boast as impressive a list of running backs as Oklahoma. Three of the top five here won Heisman Trophies.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Former Oklahoma Sooners WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

The Oklahoma Sooners football community has watched Mario Williams bounce from promise to setback more than once. This week, the latest chapter closed in Los Angeles: the Rams terminated the former Oklahoma wide receiver’s contract after waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement.