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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.

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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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / July 6

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 6

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.

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

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

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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Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / June 24

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