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Young receiver with immense upside named Oklahoma Sooners sleeper breakout player for 2025 season

Last season, the Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed fruitful breakout seasons from several players like Eli Bowen, R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, and Jayden Jackson. Heading into the 2025 season, many fans are wondering who the next breakout star will be for the Sooners this year.

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The Sooners Don’t Care About Your Stars — And That Might Be Genius

There’s a quiet but potentially revolutionary shift happening in Norman, and it doesn’t involve a five-star quarterback commitment or a blockbuster transfer.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Why evaluating Brent Venables in the upcoming 2025 season might be more complicated than many Oklahoma fans will expect

If you ask a fan of the Oklahoma Sooners right now if they would fire Brent Venables if he loses to Texas this season, I would bet that at least eight out of ten times they would say yes, undoubtedly.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Oklahoma Sooners general manager Jim Nagy's dismissal of star rankings in recruiting is a risky gamble

The Oklahoma Sooners are ranked fairly low with their 2026 recruiting class, sitting at 41st in 247Sports' rankings, and are close to the bottom of the SEC in terms of rankings. Despite that, the Sooners are undeterred in their approach under new general manager Jim Nagy.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Several Oklahoma Sooners pick up Preseason All-American nods, including one surprising name no one would have guessed

With the 2025-26 season just around the corner, prediction pieces and other forms of preview content are starting to populate the sports realm. A few places

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 6

OU Depth Chart: Jaydn Ott Gives Oklahoma Clarity at Running Back

DeMarco Murray certainly has some choices in 2025. But possibly the best thing for Oklahoma’s running backs coach this offseason was the most important choice may have been made for him.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 6

Freshman Phenoms: Manny Choice Adds Size, Physicality to Oklahoma's Receiver Room

Leading up to the 2025 season, Sooners on SI counts down five true freshmen who could make an impact for Oklahoma in the fall, starting today with wide receiver Manny Choice.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 5

NFL Draft buzz is continuing to build for Oklahoma Sooners defensive leader as he plans to put himself in first-round conversation

The Oklahoma Sooners haven't produced a first-round defensive prospect in the NFL Draft since Kenneth Murray in 2020. Murray was Oklahoma's first defender to be selected in the first round since Gerald McCoy in 2010, a statline the Sooners would like to change moving forward.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Could the Oklahoma Sooners be getting a massive recruiting win for elite blue-chip talent sooner than later?

The Oklahoma Sooners have already scored a couple of huge recruiting wins in the class of 2026, raking in elite quarterback Bowe Bentley alongside blue-chip

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Oklahoma Sooners trending for pair of talented Texas playmakers who would radically shift their 2026 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a couple of recruiting battles not go their way over the last couple of weeks, losing out on players like defensive tackle

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 5

OU Depth Chart: Who Will Emerge Opposite of Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas at Defensive End?

Oklahoma is less than a month away from firing up Fall Camp. Ahead of that crucial phase of the preseason, Sooners on SI is projecting the Sooners’ depth

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 4

Greg Sankey Impressed with Oklahoma's First Year in SEC: 'Fundamentals Are There'

After one year of competition in the Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma received praise from the league’s commissioner. Greg Sankey, the SEC’s commissioner since 2015, spoke to Dari Nowkhah of KREF and SEC Network on Wednesday, reflecting on the Sooners’ first year in the conference.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

All Eyes Will be on Oklahoma Throughout 2025

Oklahoma enters 2025 with clear eyes about the difficulty of its schedule. The Sooners have one of the toughest slates in the country, which also means

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Trio of former Oklahoma Sooners legends named to ESPN's All-Time best NFL Draft picks

In an ambitious undertaking, ESPN's Benjamin Solak listed the best NFL draft picks at each draft slot, 1 to 262, of all time. While there are a few spots here that could be thoroughly debated, the Oklahoma Sooners placed a trio of players in the top 100 picks.

Sidy Cissoko News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Signs French Forward

Jennie Baranczyk landed another international piece on Thursday. Daffa Cissoko, a French 6-foot-4 forward who previously was with Pays Voironnais Basket Club in France’s LIGUE 2 professional league, signed a financial aid agreement with the Sooners, the program announced.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

OU Depth Chart: Oklahoma Seeks Depth Behind Strong DT Foundation

Oklahoma is less than a month away from firing up fall camp. Ahead of that crucial phase of the preseason, Sooners on SI is projecting the Sooners’ depth

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land toolsy Midwestern pass catcher ahead of his decision date

After a slow stretch earlier this year, Oklahoma is starting to add a ton of talented to the 2026 recruiting class. New general manager Jim Nagy has already

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 2

OU Softball: How Will Patty Gasso Manage Oklahoma's Large Pitching Staff in 2026?

Patty Gasso made a late transfer portal addition on Tuesday night. Former Ole Miss right-hander Miali Guachino announced her commitment to OU after a

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer receives deserved respect in latest release of EA Sports College Football 26 ratings

EA Sports is ramping up their promotion for their newest college football video game, and plenty of folks are excited. For the Oklahoma Sooners, their biggest transfer portal success story is garnering plenty of respect in this year's game. The Sooners new starter is ranked as the sixth-best QB in the latest rendition of the video game.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

OU Softball: Oklahoma Lands Another SEC Pitcher From the Transfer Portal

Patty Gasso dipped back into the transfer portal for another pitcher to kick off July. Former Ole Miss right-hander Miali Guachino committed to OU on Tuesday, she announced on X.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / June 30

Oklahoma QB John Mateer believes he has a secret to success in 2025

New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer put up some big numbers before he made his way to Norman via the transfer portal.

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Top Oklahoma Sooners Recruit Has 2-Word Response to Latest Commitment News

The Oklahoma Sooners just landed a celebrated four-star commitment, and one of their quarterbacks has a short message in response. Beau Jandreau has committed

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 24

Florida State lands 'pure thrower' in 2026 QB

Florida State and head coach Mike Norvell have to feel great about how things worked out for them at the quarterback position on the 2026 recruiting trail.

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