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Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy is Ready to Get to Work as the Transfer Portal Officially Opens

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy is Ready to Get to Work as the Transfer Portal Officially Opens

The transfer portal officially opens on Friday, and Oklahoma’s needs are becoming clear.  A flurry of activity on Wednesday saw a host of Sooners reportedly

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1
Oklahoma Shakes Off Sluggish Start to Roll Texas A&M in SEC Opener

Oklahoma Shakes Off Sluggish Start to Roll Texas A&M in SEC Opener

Oklahoma shook off a slow start to start SEC play on the right foot and extend its winning streak to 12.  The No. 8 Sooners turned the ball over 16 times

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 2
Sooners are getting exactly what they hoped for from new freshman and it’s barely 2026

Sooners are getting exactly what they hoped for from new freshman and it’s barely 2026

The No. 8-ranked team in the country has been on a roll this year. The Oklahoma Sooners Women’s Basketball team has just one loss on the year, as they lost to one of the best teams in the country, UCLA.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables take critical step to improve offense heading into 2026 by finally giving the fans what they wanted

Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables take critical step to improve offense heading into 2026 by finally giving the fans what they wanted

The Oklahoma Sooners are fresh off of a disappointing finish to their strong 2025 season, dropping the first round of the College Football Playoff to the Alabama Crimson Tide 34-24.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Sooners could snap a drought they've had since 2014, but they're relying on two players who haven't even played CFB yet

Sooners could snap a drought they've had since 2014, but they're relying on two players who haven't even played CFB yet

The Oklahoma Sooners are going to have a significant change in the quarterback room in 2026. Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley will be in the room; we’re not sure if John Mateer will be back, and now Michael Hawkins has entered the transfer portal.

Michael Hawkins News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1

What Michael Hawkins Jr.’s Departure Could Mean for Oklahoma’s QB Room

The No. 2 spot at quarterback on OU’s depth chart will list a different name in 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Sooners’ backup quarterback in 2025, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 1

Oklahoma Kicks Off SEC Play With New Year's Day Road Tilt

The new year brings a new phase to Oklahoma’s schedule.  Jennie Baranczyk’s team is riding an 11-game winning streak, the second-longest streak in program history, as the Sooners open SEC play on New Year’s Day.  A road trip to take on Texas A&M (7-2) represents the first conference test of the year for No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 1
Surprising portal departure means Oklahoma Sooners have to hit the transfer portal for position they might not have expected to

Surprising portal departure means Oklahoma Sooners have to hit the transfer portal for position they might not have expected to

A slew of Oklahoma Sooners players hit the transfer portal on Wednesday, making it one of the busiest days in the portal I can recall. 10 players hit the portal in a single day.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 31

Oklahoma Football’s Transfer Portal Crossroads: Departures, Targets, and What Comes Next

The transfer portal era has redefined college football building blocks — and for the Oklahoma Sooners, the 2026 cycle is shaping up to be one…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma to Lose Sixth Offensive Lineman to the Transfer Portal per Report

Oklahoma’s transfer portal exodus along the offensive line continued with Jake Taylor.  CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that the redshirt junior will

Markus Strong News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Rising Oklahoma Defensive Lineman to Enter Transfer Portal, per Report

After taking on a larger role at OU in 2025, defensive tackle Markus Strong is reportedly on his way out of Norman. Strong, a redshirt sophomore, will enter the transfer portal, per a report from On3’s Pete Nakos.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma Tight End Joins New Year's Eve Crowd in Transfer Portal

New Year, new team. On New Year’s Eve, Oklahoma lost yet another player to the transfer portal — this time at a position where the Sooners have a desperate need for players.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Fifth Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Headed to Transfer Portal, per Report

Wednesday’s mass exodus from Oklahoma continued during the afternoon, as offensive lineman Logan Howland will enter the transfer portal, per a report from On3’s Pete Thamel.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 31

Oklahoma's Defensive Tackles Played a Key Role in the Sooners' Resurgent Season

With Oklahoma’s 2025 season fully in the rearview, Sooners on SI is handing out position-by-position grades for every area of the team, continuing today with the defensive tackles.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 31
If the Sooners wanted to go away from a trend they’ve had in the transfer portal, they’ll have plenty of options available

If the Sooners wanted to go away from a trend they’ve had in the transfer portal, they’ll have plenty of options available

The Oklahoma Sooners have a pretty good cornerback room. They’re homegrown, and don’t really go to the transfer portal to get their players for that position group.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 30
Who Could Oklahoma Add to the Offensive Line in the Transfer Portal?

Who Could Oklahoma Add to the Offensive Line in the Transfer Portal?

Oklahoma’s offensive line was imperfect in 2025, but overall, the Sooners improved in that area. By the end of the season, OU offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh established a six-man rotation, giving the Sooners stability up front.  One year after OU allowed 50 sacks, the Sooners got that number down to 29.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 30
Oklahoma Sooners already set to host several contributors out of the transfer portal who could replace key starters

Oklahoma Sooners already set to host several contributors out of the transfer portal who could replace key starters

The Oklahoma Sooners have already been active in the transfer portal, even though it theoretically won't open until January 2nd. This staff, led by head

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 30
Sooners will have a plethora of options to beef up a major issue they had in 2025 through the transfer portal

Sooners will have a plethora of options to beef up a major issue they had in 2025 through the transfer portal

In 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners showed flashes of having an elite offensive line in the future. They have former five-star left tackle Michael Fasusi, right tackle/offensive guard Ryan Fodje, and Eddy Pierre-Louis at the other guard spot.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 30

How Can Oklahoma’s Defensive Line Remain Strong Despite Notable Departures?

Oklahoma’s defensive line will look much different in 2026. Sooners defensive ends R Mason Thomas and Marvin Jones Jr. and defensive tackles Gracen Halton and Damonic Williams all played their final college games on Dec.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 30

Sooners’ Depth Emerges in Non-Conference Finale

Blowouts are supposed to be forgettable. They’re supposed to be the games you glance at the box score, nod at the margin, and immediately move…

Ty Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Ty Simpson reveals what motivated Alabama against Oklahoma

Ty Simpson reveals what motivated Alabama against Oklahoma

The Alabama Crimson Tide made something of a statement on Friday with their comeback win over Oklahoma, and the team apparently had some extra motivation to make that statement.

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Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / December 20
Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win

Ty Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff win over Oklahoma

Simpson had a message for everyone who doubted the Crimson Tide.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Oklahoma fans left early during Sooners’ choke job against Alabama

Oklahoma fans left early during Sooners’ choke job against Alabama

Oklahoma fans got strapped into a rollercoaster of emotions Friday that crashed and burned at the hands of Alabama. The Sooners gave their fans plenty to cheer about early as they took a 17-0 lead in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 17
Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides update on QB John Mateer

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables provides injury update on QB John Mateer

According to Venables, Mateer still has some pain, but his grip of the football has improved.

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Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / December 16
Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables has got to be feeling good about where the Oklahoma Sooners are in his fourth season with the program. There have certainly been ups and downs for him in Norman, but he currently has the Sooners ranked No.

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