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Oklahoma Sooners announce a new experience that the fan base is going to love when it comes to football season

The Oklahoma Sooners are adding something new -- a new experience to game days. This is primarily for tailgating, whether it be football, basketball, baseball, or softball.

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Oklahoma Opens Iconic North Oval for Football Tailgating

By OU Media Relations The University of Oklahoma is excited to announce a new game day tradition this fall: free, public tailgating on the historic North Oval, also known as the Parrington Oval.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 10

OU Depth Chart: Who Emerges After All of Oklahoma's Turnover at Wide Receiver?

Whoever gets playing time at wide receiver for Oklahoma this year will have earned it. The Sooners’ wideouts have been through some challenging times in the past 12 months, and the turnover at the position has been unprecedented — but not quite as unprecedented as the tragic run of season-ending injuries last year’s corps endured.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 10

Freshman Phenoms: Oklahoma DB Courtland Guillory Setting Lofty Goals for First Year

With so much depth in Oklahoma’s secondary, it won’t be easy for Courtland Guillory to get significant playing time as a true freshman. But Eli Bowen proved that it isn’t impossible last year.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9

Two Oklahoma schools featured in college football hot seat rankings

The idea of a "hot seat" is an interesting thing in the world of college football because things can change so quickly.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 9

Freshman Phenoms: WR Elijah Thomas Leaning on 'Serious' Work Ethic to Carve Out Role at Oklahoma

Leading up to the 2025 season, Sooners on SI counts down five true freshmen who could make an impact for Oklahoma in the fall. Today, we take a look at the path to playing time for wide receiver Elijah Thomas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 9

Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Hints at Joe Castiglione Statue in Near Future

A quick stroll around Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium will introduce you to some of the Sooners’ most notable legends. From the busts of seven

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Jim Nagy makes first opening stamp on revamped Oklahoma Sooners recruiting process as general manager

We've had some hints about how things would be changing for the Oklahoma Sooners on the recruiting front under new general manager Jim Nagy. The types of players they are targeting across the board, and how the archetypes at each position are changing have shifted under Nagy's direction.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Oklahoma Sooners secure spot among the top programs for highest-priority recruit in the class of 2026

There have been few teams hotter than the Oklahoma Sooners on the recruiting trail over the summer, as the Sooners have reeled in commit after commit since May to add to their recruiting class of 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

How Randall Stephenson Suddenly Became Oklahoma's Big Man on Campus

It hasn’t taken much for Sooner Nation to discover just how influential Randall Stephenson is going to be on the football program and the athletic department at the University of Oklahoma in general.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Sooners can encounter a financial roadblock in getting their next Athletic Director that they have no issue getting over

The Oklahoma Sooners now have an issue that they didn't know they would have last week. Starting this week off with a bang, it was announced that the Sooners' Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, will be retiring after the 2025 football season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

Oklahoma Announces SEC Media Days Attendees

The leaders on Oklahoma’s football team are plentiful. Even some of the new guys have already elevated their status to the front of the line. Transfer quarterback John Mateer is among three Sooners who will represent OU next week at 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

Media Q&A: What Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione and President Joe Harroz Said

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his future retirement at a press conference on Tuesday. Here’s the media Q&A portion with Castiglione and OU president Joe Harroz: President Harroz, just curious about the selection of the next athletic director.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione Hopes His Successor Will 'Lean Into the Future'

The search is officially on for Joe Castiglione’s replacement at Oklahoma. “Joe 2.0 will be their actual title,” OU president Joseph Harroz Jr. joked

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

What Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Said at Joe Castiglione's Retirement Press Conference

University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his retirement on Tuesday during a press conference at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Here's everything OU president Joe Harroz said in his opening remarks: “I think we all feel it.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

What Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione Said at His Retirement Press Conference

University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his retirement on Tuesday during a press conference at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Here's everything Castiglione said in his opening remarks: “Wow, I don't know what you all are here for, but good morning.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Two names with connections to Tennessee Vols listed as options to replace Joe Castiglione as Oklahoma's athletic director

News broke on Monday that Oklahoma Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire during the upcoming school year. Castiglione has served as the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

Freshman Phenoms: Oklahoma DL Trent Wilson is 'Hungry' to Achieve Ambitious Goals

Leading up to the 2025 season, Sooners on SI counts down five true freshmen who could make an impact for Oklahoma in the fall. Today, we take a look at the path to playing time for defensive tackle Trent Wilson.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Oklahoma Sooners lose out on elite recruit for 2026 class to a school you'd least expect in the modern era of CFB

The Oklahoma Sooners have been hit with a ton of news lately, some good, some bad. Whether it's the news of AD Joe Castiglione retiring after the football season, or all of the wins and losses they have had in recruiting, it seems like the news doesn't stop.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Who could be the next commits for the Oklahoma Sooners after landing offensive weapon Tyler Ruxer?

Monday evening, the Oklahoma Sooners continued their hot recruiting streak, adding four-star tight end Tyler Ruxer to their quickly growing 2026 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 7

Oklahoma Lands Commitment From 3-star Tight End Prospect

Oklahoma added a tight end to its 2026 recruiting class on Monday, as Tyler Ruxer committed to the program, per Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. “Norman, let’s get it.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 7

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Lands on Dodd Trophy Watch List

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is projected by many to have a strong season in 2025. That’s one reason why Venables is among 26 coaches Tuesday’s preseason watch list for the Bobby Dodd Trophy.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Potential replacement candidates for Oklahoma Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione after sudden retirement announcement

Monday morning, the world of the Oklahoma Sooners was rocked by the sudden retirement announcement of longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione. Castiglione, 67, will serve his tenure for the rest of the upcoming academic year, before officially stepping down.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Pelicans sign first-rounders from 2025 NBA Draft

The Pelicans have officially signed their two 2025 lottery picks, the team confirmed today, announcing in a press release that guard Jeremiah Fears and big man Derik Queen have inked their rookie scale contracts.

John Mateer News / Yardbarker / June 30