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Tate Sandell Starred on Special Teams for Oklahoma, Helping Fuel OU's CFP Return

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 special teams.

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Sooners starter just came to a harsh realization about his future after several of Oklahoma's transfer portal moves

There is no team hotter in the transfer portal right now than the Oklahoma Sooners. On Monday, general manager Jim Nagy kicked things off with six commits, and on Tuesday, he started the day on fire, too.

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Former Oklahoma Starting Wide Receiver Enters Transfer Portal, per Report

Javonnie Gibson is reportedly on the move after just one season in Norman. Gibson, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, per a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

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Report: Another Oklahoma WR Heading to the Transfer Portal

Oklahoma has added a couple significant pieces at wide receiver so far in the transfer portal period. But the Sooners are also losing players at the position.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Quarterback Arch Manning's ex-roommate is now a Benedict Arnold in the eyes of Texas Longhorns supporters. On Tuesday, former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone confirmed he's planning to play for the Oklahoma Sooners next season.

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Sooners' future defenders just showed the entire world what the SEC will have to deal with when they arrive

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to welcome some elite talent in the next few years. The 2026 class is impressive from top to bottom, ranking No. 16 in the country.

Jovantae Barnes News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Oklahoma Will Face Former RB Jovantae Barnes in SEC Play in 2026

Oklahoma will battle a familiar face in 2026. Former running back Jovantae Barnes, who elected to enter the portal at the end of the 2025 season after four years in Norman, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. OU will host the Wildcats on Oct.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Oklahoma Beefs Up the Defensive Line From the Transfer Portal, per Report

The Oklahoma Sooners continue their hot streak in the transfer portal. University of Texas-San Antonio's Kenny Ozowalu entered the portal on Dec. 17 as one of the more coveted defensive linemen in the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Finally Healthy, Peyton Bowen Emerged as a Difference-Maker at Safety for Oklahoma in 2025

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 safeties.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

Oklahoma Loses Former Starting Wide Receiver to the Transfer Portal, per Report

The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. This time it's taking away from the Sooners in the form of soon-to-be junior pass catcher Zion Kearney.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 5

Sooners Strike Fast: Oklahoma’s Monday Transfer Portal Haul Signals Urgency, Intent, and Roster Reset

The transfer portal has become college football’s most volatile marketplace, and on Monday, Oklahoma made it clear it has no intention of being a passive…

Jake Taylor News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

Former Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Commits to Former Conference Rival

Injuries prevented Jake Taylor from ever becoming a major part of Oklahoma’s offensive line, but he’ll hope for better luck at his next stop. Taylor, an interior offensive lineman, committed to Iowa State through the transfer portal on Monday.

Michael Hawkins News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Former Oklahoma Sooners QB Michael Hawkins may have just been gifted what he’s been asking for years

After two years playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, former starting quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr moved on into the transfer portal. After a couple of days to decide, Hawkins, alongside his brother Maliek, have both signed with a former Big 12 opponent of the Sooners in the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Rocky Beers News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Sooners land a transfer portal tight end who has one of the more unique connections to OU that you will find

The Oklahoma Sooners have landed another tight end commitment, this time from star OU women’s basketball player Ragan Beers' brother, Rocky Beers. Rocky played tight end at Colorado State, and last season, many thought he might transfer to Oklahoma because of his sister’s connection to the program.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Oklahoma Sooners add do-it-all playmaker to bolster multiple sides of the ball for another College Football Playoff run

The Oklahoma Sooners are embracing the transfer portal in general manager Jim Nagy's first full portal cycle, and are off to a blistering start as a result.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

Oklahoma Climbs Into AP Top Five for First Time in 17 Years

Jennie Baranczyk’s Oklahoma Sooners are shooting up the polls. Following a pair of wins to open SEC play, OU jumped to No. 5 in the AP Poll. Monday marked

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

Oklahoma DB Devon Jordan Headed to Big 12 School, per Report

Devon Jordan will reportedly play for one of Oklahoma’s former Big 12 foes soon. Jordan, a defensive back who played a key reserve role in OU’s secondary in 2025, committed to Baylor on Monday, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.

Michael Hawkins News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

The Hawkins Brothers Will Depart Oklahoma for the Big 12, per Report

Former Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and defensive back Maliek Hawkins are headed to West Virginia. The duo committed to the Big 12 outfit on Monday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported, to wrap up a brief stay in the transfer portal for the OU legacies. Michael Hawkins Jr.

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Oklahoma Gains Commitment from Transfer Offensive Lineman, per Report

The Sooners reportedly landed their second transfer portal commitment on Monday morning. Western Kentucky offensive lineman Caleb Nitta has pledged with Oklahoma, per On3’s Pete Nakos and Steve Wiltfong.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 5

QB John Mateer Battled Through Highs and Lows During His Debut Season at Oklahoma

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 quarterbacks.

Jayden Gibson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 4

Former Oklahoma WR Jayden Gibson Transferring to SEC Foe, per Report

Former Sooner wideout Jayden Gibson is reportedly heading across the conference. Gibson, who did not appear in a game for OU in 2025, will transfer to South Carolina, per a report from Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Sooners 2026 freshman is already taking things from an OU player who isn't even on the team anymore

The Oklahoma Sooners have recruited the defensive line at an extremely elite level over the last few years. One of the best we have seen as of late is edge rusher R Mason Thomas, who’s set to enter the 2026 NFL Draft as a potential first-round pick.

David Stone News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 4

Oklahoma Star Defensive Lineman Reportedly Will Return for 2026 Season

After a breakout sophomore campaign in 2025, David Stone reportedly will run it back. Stone, a defensive tackle and former 5-star prospect, has re-signed with Oklahoma, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 4

Oklahoma Edge Rusher Commits Compete in Under Armour All-America Game

Now that it’s officially 2026, the Sooners have firmly turned the page on the 2025 season. Though Oklahoma had its best season since the COVID-19 pandemic and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019, the Sooners have dreams of deeper playoff runs.

Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / December 16

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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