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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 4
A Pair of Underclassmen Emerged as Stars at Cornerback 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 cornerbacks. Jay Valai built a deep and impactful cornerback room in 2025.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 24
Oklahoma is in Set at CB With Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory Charging in 2026
Oklahoma’s season came to an abrupt halt last Friday, but the experience gained in 2025 forms a great foundation for the Sooners’ 2026 secondary. Safety
College Football News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 18
Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners Preview, Prediction & Odds | College Football Playoff First Round – December 19
It is rare for two college football heavyweights to get this familiar with one another so quickly, but that is what we will see in prime time. When Oklahoma and Alabama collide on Friday night, it will mark the third time in just 13 months that these titans have crossed paths.
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College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 11
Oklahoma DB wants to keep interception streak going against Alabama
Oklahoma Sooners’ defensive back, Eli Bowen had an interception in each of the Sooners’ last two wins over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Bowen intercepted Milroe in 2024, and he returned an interception off Ty Simpson 89 yards for a touchdown earlier this season.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 11
Even With His Pick Six, Oklahoma CB Eli Bowen Believes He Can Improve in Alabama Rematch
For many, an 87-yard pick-six to help topple Alabama would be a good day at the office. But Eli Bowen wants more. Oklahoma will take on the Crimson Tide again in the College Football Playoff after toppling the Tide 23-21 last month, and the sophomore cornerback believes he can still play much better.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 9
Five Plays That Helped Oklahoma Defeat Alabama in the Regular Season
Oklahoma’s most monumental win of the season came against Alabama on Nov. 15. The Sooners went into a hostile Bryant-Denny Stadium and earned a gritty, 23-21 victory.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25
Oklahoma Safety Peyton Bowen Lands National Award After Mizzou Performance
By OU Media Relations Oklahoma junior safety Peyton Bowen has been named the Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week after his performance in the Sooners' 17-6 win over No.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 17
Three Oklahoma Players Earn Awards for Performances Against Alabama
Oklahoma shocked the college football world with its 23-21 win over No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and as a result, three Sooners took home SEC weekly awards.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 15
Bowen brothers help strengthen Oklahoma's playoff chances with upset of Alabama
Oklahoma got the win, and the secondary duo of brothers Eli Bowen and Peyton Bowen were the biggest difference-makers.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 13
Why Oklahoma DB Eli Bowen is ‘Confident’ Ahead of Matchup With Alabama
Eli Bowen became a household name for Sooner fans in last year’s game against Alabama. Bowen, then a true freshman cornerback, logged his first-career interception in Oklahoma’s 24-3 win over the No.
College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 10
Preview: Oklahoma's Trip to Alabama That Carries Major CFP Implications
Oklahoma still holds its College Football Playoff destiny in its hands, but this weekend will be decisive. The Sooners head to Tuscaloosa to challenge the Alabama Crimson Tide in one of Week 12’s biggest matchups. OU (7-2, 3-2 SEC) was off last weekend while Alabama (8-1, 6-0) dispatched LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 7
Why Oklahoma DB Eli Bowen Feels Comfortable Ahead of the Red River Rivalry
Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen doesn’t like the rivalry between OU and Texas being nicknamed the “Red River Shootout.” Bowen prefers that it be called a “rivalry” or “showdown,” rather than a shootout — simply because he wants Oklahoma’s defense to control this year’s installment of the game.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 29
Oklahoma vs. Kent State preview
Oklahoma enjoyed its first bye week of the season before taking on a difficult stretch in October. The No. 5-ranked Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will take on Kent State this weekend before descending upon the Cotton Bowl to clash with No.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 26
Oklahoma DB Eli Bowen Expected to Get 'Right Back at It' After Injury
The Oklahoma secondary is preparing for reinforcements in the form of talented corner Eli Bowen. Since missing all of spring ball and fall camp with a foot injury, Bowen suited up for the first time in 2025 during OU's 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 24
Oklahoma Sooners are entering the bye week with at least one bit of good news after the whirlwind of bad news
Last season, the Oklahoma Sooners dealt with more significant injuries than maybe any Power Four team in the country. This year hasn't been nearly as bad, but the injuries are still there.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Young standout players silence critics of key Oklahoma Sooners position room in season-opening with record-setting performances
Entering the 2025 season, the Oklahoma Sooners had a fairly sizable question mark that was holding the projection for their defense back from being elite.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28
Courtland Guillory's 'Maturity' Will Help the Oklahoma CB Earn Early Playing Time
Cornerback Courtland Guillory has positioned himself to follow in Eli Bowen’s footsteps. The true freshman was listed as a co-start with Jacobe Johnson for No.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 30
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Gives Injury Updates on Eli Bowen, Others
Oklahoma will be without one of its top defensive players to begin fall camp. Sooners coach Brent Venables announced that cornerback Eli Bowen will be out to begin fall camp, which begins on Thursday.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 13
OU Depth Chart: Healthy Cornerbacks Could Be the Key for Oklahoma
Oklahoma is loaded with talent at cornerback. If the Sooners can stay healthy at that position, the OU defense has a chance to be even better in 2025. On one side, sophomore Eli Bowen emerged as a Freshman All-American after opening the year No.
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 / A to Z Sports / April 4
Standout Oklahoma Sooners defender disrespected in latest rankings released by top college football analyst
The Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed a tremendous breakout season last season from standout freshman cornerback Eli Bowen. Bowen lightly played to start the season, but quickly locked down the job after the Auburn game, starting against Texas and not missing a start for the rest of the season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 22
Could the Oklahoma Sooners defense have lightning strike twice with a freshman defensive back in back-to-back seasons?
Last season, the Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed a standout season from freshman cornerback Eli Bowen. Bowen emerged from nowhere to become a starter and was a shutdown corner for the Sooners.
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