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Will Stein and Kentucky football have been on a hostreak with commitments in the transfer portal lately, with one of the biggest additions being Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Michey, who is the #12 QB in the portal.

Oklahoma Sooners 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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Sooners just got hit with some meddling news they've been expecting since the middle of the 2025 season

Despite having a turnaround season, the Oklahoma Sooners did have a bit of drama that was kept under wraps. Running back Jovantae Barnes, who was assumed to start for 2025 before the season started, hardly played at all.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 23

Oklahoma RB Will Enter Transfer Portal, Per Report

This one has been expected for a while now. Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes made official what everyone has anticipated since October: that he’ll be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 17

Oklahoma Running Back Upgraded on Second College Football Playoff Availability Report

Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes was upgraded on the second College Football Playoff availability report of the week. Barnes appeared on Tuesday’s report as probable, but he was left off Wednesday’s report, meaning he will be available for Friday’s contest against Alabama.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 15

Brent Venables Says Jovantae Barnes 'Potentially' Could Have Role for Oklahoma vs. Alabama

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Monday ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff opener against Alabama The eighth-ranked Sooners will take on the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25

Brent Venables Clarifies Jovantae Barnes' Status Amidst Oklahoma's Running Back Issues

Don’t expect major changes to Oklahoma’s running back rotation against LSU, even with Xavier Robinson banged up. The sophomore is far from 100 percent, but he’s continually suited up to carry the rock for the No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Oklahoma Sooners found what they've been looking for all season long, and it was right in front of their face

The Oklahoma Sooners have not had a great run game in 2025. In fact, they have one of the worst running games in the SEC. On Saturday, at least in the first half, you wouldn't have known that.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 17

Trio of Oklahoma Players Downgraded to out vs. South Carolina

A pair of Oklahoma offensive players were downgraded and another surprising player appeared as "out" on the SEC availability report Friday ahead of Saturday's game at South Carolina (11:45 a.m., SEC Network).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 16

Oklahoma RB Trending in Wrong Direction Ahead of South Carolina Game

It appears more and more likely that Oklahoma will be without one of its top running backs against South Carolina. Tailback Jovantae Barnes was listed as doubtful on Thursday’s SEC Availability Report.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 16

With Experience Brings Leadership for Oklahoma Running Back Jovantae Barnes

With the Auburn Tigers coming to Norman (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, everyone wants to know about a former Sooner quarterback making his return to Owen Field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31

True freshman offensive playmaker provides crucial spark for Oklahoma Sooners in season opening win

Entering the Oklahoma Sooners' Week 1 showdown against Illinois State, the Sooners' offense was looking for playmakers to emerge and provide a spark the team needed, both on the ground and through the air.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 28

How Oklahoma RBs Jovantae Barnes, Tory Blaylock Earned Top Spots on Week 1 Depth Chart

While Jaydn Ott rightfully generated a significant buzz when he arrived in Norman, he won’t start on offense in Week 1. Ott, who transferred to OU from Cal in April, is widely expected to lead the Sooners’ run game during the 2025 season.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 29, 2024

Brenen Thompson, Jovantae Barnes active for Oklahoma’s game against LSU

A couple of key offensive players will be active for Oklahoma’s final regular season game against LSU. Neither wide receiver Brenen Thompson nor running back Jovantae Barnes were listed in Friday’s SEC Availability Report, meaning the two will play against the Tigers on Saturday.

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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 20, 2024

SEC Drops Oklahoma's Player Availability Report for Alabama Game

Oklahoma was hoping to get a few more bodies available for Saturday’s big showdown with Alabama. And the Sooners just might. The Southeastern Conference released this week’s initial player availability report on Wednesday night and running back Jovantae Barnes is listed as questionable while wide receiver Deion Burks is listed as doubtful.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 4, 2024

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