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During DeZephen Walker’s recruitment, Oklahoma’s coaches never sugarcoated how grueling it would be to play for the Sooners. Walker is a running back from Peculiar, MO, who signed with OU in December.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 28

Oklahoma's Running Backs: DeMarco Murray’s Mixed Bag to Deland McCullough’s Potential

Jaydn Ott’s season at Oklahoma felt a lot like the much‑hyped “Storm Area 51” meme of 2019: all that buildup full of wild declarations, ultimately arriving with more jokes than fireworks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 1

Sooners get delayed news that felt inevitable after one big shocking change that happened earlier in the offseason

The Oklahoma Sooners had the No. 1 running back in the 2028 recruiting class in Micah Rhodes, who decided to leave after OU lost RB coach DeMarco Murray to the Kansas City Chiefs The Oklahoma Sooners had a shocking development this offseason that, in a way, hurt them.

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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

Oklahoma RB DeZephen Walker ‘Fully Confident’ That He’ll Thrive for Sooners

DeZephen Walker had a curveball come his way early into his time in Norman. Walker, a running back who signed with the Sooners as part of their Class of 2026, hadn’t even enrolled at Oklahoma when DeMarco Murray agreed to become the Kansas City Chiefs’ new running backs coach.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Familiar Faces Jonathan Hatton Jr. and Deland McCullough Aim to Improve Oklahoma Run Game

Freshman running back Jonathan Hatton Jr.'s journey to Oklahoma wasn't typical, but anyone whose followed recruiting more than a few years knows high school players can change their minds.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 18

Unexpected DeMarco Murray replacement falls right into the lap of the Oklahoma Sooners, and he's a perfect fit to fix the Sooners' offense

Last week, the Oklahoma Sooners had a somewhat unexpected storyline develop when running backs coach DeMarco Murray departed his alma mater to take the same job with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Why DeMarco Murray Hire Could Hint Chiefs' Future Plans

There have been and will continue to be seismic changes in the Kansas City Chiefs' organization this offseason, as the team must deal with less-than-ideal parameters heading into the 2026 season.

5 Immediate Reactions to Chiefs’ Addition of DeMarco Murray

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid just made arguably his most important hire this offseason. According to multiple reports, DeMarco Murray is Kansas City’s new running backs coach.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 12

Oklahoma Sooners players' reactions to DeMarco Murray's jump to the NFL shows Kansas City Chiefs exactly what they're getting

The Kansas City Chiefs have a new running backs coach, bringing former Dallas Cowboys star DeMarco Murray back to the NFL after spending the past six seasons coaching the running backs for his alma mater, the Oklahoma Sooners.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 12

Kansas City Chiefs fans should have plenty of optimism that new RBs coach DeMarco Murray can fix running game problems

The Kansas City Chiefs have hired a new running backs coach following the departure of Todd Pinkston. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Chiefs are set to hire former NFL All-Pro RB DeMarco Murray as their running backs coach.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 12

Dallas Cowboys Record-Holder Gets NFL Coaching Gig With Elite AFC Team

Another former Dallas Cowboys star is moving up the coaching ranks. This time, it's the team's single-season rushing leader, DeMarco Murray. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Murray is moving up the coaching ranks and joining Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs staff as the team's running backs coach.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 12

Who Could Oklahoma Call to Replace DeMarco Murray as Running Backs Coach?

For the third time this offseason, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables will have to look into his Rolodex to add a new staff member. DeMarco Murray is set to

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / February 11

Kansas City Chiefs Hire DeMarco Murray as New Running Backs Coach

The Kansas City Chiefs are making a significant addition to their coaching staff, finalizing a move to hire former NFL Offensive Player of the Year DeMarco Murray as their new running backs coach.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 11

Oklahoma RBs Coach DeMarco Murray to Accept NFL Job, per Report

After a few years coaching at the collegiate career, DeMarco Murray is reportedly headed back to the NFL — this time, as a coach. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to hire Murray, OU’s running backs coach since 2020, to the same position, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Oklahoma Sooners could be on track to adding an elite player to their 2028 recruiting class to kick things off

The Oklahoma Sooners have yet to land a pledge from a 2028 recruit. However, they could be closing in on that very soon. According to Rivals’ recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman, Oklahoma is pushing hard for 2028 running back Micah Rhodes, and it seems to be working.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 6

2026 RB Jonathan Hatton Highlights DeMarco Murray’s Efforts to Restore OU’s RB Room

In recruiting, what matters is where you end up. Not necessarily how you got there. Just a few days before Dillon Gabriel tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Nic Anderson against Texas, Steele High School's Jonathan Hatton Jr.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Oklahoma Sooners are trending in the direction of flipping an elite recruit who's committed to big-time blue blood

The Oklahoma Sooners are trending towards flipping a four-star running back with one of the coolest names in high school right now. Messiah Mickens, the Penn State Nittany Lions commit, really likes what he is hearing from Oklahoma's recruiting staff, and there's a chance he ends up flipping to the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 6, 2025

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 / April 15, 2025

Oklahoma Lands Explosive Running Back Out of Transfer Portal

DeMarco Murray upgraded his position group with one of the best running backs available in the transfer portal. Former Cal running back Jaydn Ott announced his commitment to Oklahoma, the program announced on Instagram on Tuesday.

Ex-Pro Bowl RB expected to remain on staff at Oklahoma

A former Pro Bowl running back is expected to remain part of the Oklahoma Sooners coaching staff despite interest from elsewhere. DeMarco Murray expects to remain at Oklahoma despite being linked to the vacant Penn State running backs coach job, according to Pete Nakos of On3.