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Long TDs, Big Special Teams Plays and Owen Heinecke Tackles: Three Bold Predictions for Oklahoma-Georgia

Oklahoma will have its hands full Saturday when it takes on No. 2 Georgia at 2:30 p.m. at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The Sooners and Bulldogs are third and fourth nationally in wins since the start of the 2000 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 24

Why Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Says There's 'No Dropoff' Between Starting, Backup DLs

Oklahoma’s defensive line has rightfully received plenty of buzz ahead of the 2026 season. David Stone and Jayden Jackson — both juniors — will be the starters at defensive tackle.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 22

Owen Heinecke, Kip Lewis' Differing Personalities Have Elevated Oklahoma's LB Room

Oklahoma’s two most experienced linebackers couldn’t be any more different. On one side is Owen Heinecke, who describes himself as “levelheaded” and composed.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 4

How Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Unusual Offseason Helped him Improve his Game

Owen Heinecke’s offseason was anything but routine. “Definitely been a weird six, seven months for me,” the Oklahoma linebacker said Tuesday ahead of preseason camp opening later this week.

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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 / EasySportz / July 16

Owen Heinecke Signs NIL Deal to Protect Football Heads

Owen Heinecke just locked down a massive NIL deal with Q-Collar. He’s now standing shoulder-to-shoulder with NFL stars, all focused on shielding players from brutal head impacts.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 8

Should Oklahoma Fans Be Concerned About Sooners’ Linebacker Depth?

Most of the uncertainty surrounding Oklahoma’s linebacker room got squashed in April. On April 16 — just two days before the Sooners’ spring game — linebacker Owen Heinecke was granted his injunction against the NCAA for one more year of eligibility.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Using Owen Heinecke's Return as Recruiting Selling Pitch

In college football, winning is everything — and sometimes it doesn’t happen on the field. Perhaps Oklahoma's biggest victory this offseason was getting Owen Heinecke back.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 24

The NCAA Fights Back Against Owen Heinecke, But Should Oklahoma be Concerned?

Cleveland County’s District Court granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a temporary injunction against the NCAA on April 16, allowing him to play one more year for the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 19

Oklahoma is Fired up by the Energy and Leadership LB Owen Heinecke Brings to the Team

Just before Oklahoma’s Spring Game got underway on Saturday, the Sooners threw things back to 2025. 50 Cent’s “Many Men”, which was performed live in the

College Football News / Field Level Media / April 16

Judge grants Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke another year

Former walk-on Owen Heinecke, who rose from special teamer to standout linebacker at Oklahoma, was granted an additional year of eligibility on Thursday by a district court judge in Cleveland County, Ok.

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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.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Oklahoma breakout defender hears the legal news he and the Sooners have been waiting on, and it will help Oklahoma return to the CFP

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke has finally concluded his long legal battle with the NCAA. The legal battle over linebacker Owen Heinecke’s additional year of eligibility has been one of the biggest storylines of the offseason for the Oklahoma Sooners.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 16

Oklahoma's Owen Heinecke Granted Injunction vs. NCAA for Additional Season of Eligibility

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke was granted a temporary injunction allowing him to return to another season with the Sooners, Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman ruled Thursday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 16

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Case for Another Season of Eligibility Reaches Critical Stage Thursday

The immediate future of Oklahoma’s football team — at least the defense — could be affected more by what happens in a Cleveland County courtroom Thursday than what happens in Saturday’s spring game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 12

Owen Heinecke is Still Valuable to Oklahoma, Even as His Future Hangs in the Balance

Regardless of whether or not Owen Heinecke gets another year, he has continued to make an impact on the 2026 team. Heinecke, a linebacker who began his college career as a linebacker at Ohio State, asked the NCAA for one more year of eligibility, but his appeal was rejected in February.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 26

Oklahoma’s Taylor Wein Steps Forward as Owen Heinecke Awaits NCAA Outcome

Oklahoma opened its spring practice yesterday at the Everest Indoor Training Center. The program is now looking to build off of its momentum gained from navigating a tough 2025 schedule into a College Football Playoff appearance.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma’s Defense Entering Spring Practice

As Oklahoma prepares to return to the practice field this week, Sooners on SI took a look at the biggest questions facing Brent Venables’ offense this

College Football News / Field Level Media / March 23

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke sues NCAA for '26 eligibility

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday as he seeks an additional season of eligibility. Heinecke, who participated in last month's NFL Scouting Combine after his waiver request and appeal were denied by the NCAA, is seeking an injunction before the NFL draft begins on April 23.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 12

LB Owen Heinecke is 'Full Steam Ahead on the NFL' After Oklahoma's Pro Day

Owen Heinecke continued to chase his dreams on Thursday. He took part in Oklahoma’s Pro Day in front of over 70 scouts representing all 32 NFL teams,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Oklahoma 'Still Working' to Get 'Special' Owen Heinecke Back for 2026 Season

Jim Nagy hasn’t given up hope on getting Owen Heinecke back in Norman next year. The OU football general manager said the Sooners were still exploring options to get the linebacker a final year of eligibility. “We're still working through some of that.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 25

Sooners LB Owen Heinecke revealed his new plan now that he's been denied by the NCAA to play an extra year of college football

The Oklahoma Sooners were hoping to get another year of linebacker Owen Heinecke. He only played about 15 total minutes of lacrosse with the Ohio State Buckeyes one season before making the switch to football, but the NCAA denied his request for one extra year of eligibility, and he is using that season against him.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Oklahoma Sooners general manager Jim Nagy trashes NCAA over ridiculous Owen Heinecke decision, issues plans to challenge

Over the last several weeks, the Oklahoma Sooners have been awaiting a ruling from the NCAA regarding the eligibility of linebacker Owen Heinecke. Heinecke, a breakout starter from this season, spent his first season in collegiate athletics playing lacrosse at Ohio State, and appeared in just three games with the Buckeyes.

David Bailey Bucs Draft Scouting Report

The Bucs are now just over a week away from the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl and two weeks away from the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. Draft season is fully upon us even if the NFL playoffs are still headed to their pinnacle.

College Football News / PewterReport.com / January 14

Owen Heinecke Bucs Draft Scouting Report

As I continue a series of potential Bucs draft profiles leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, you will notice two things with these first few evals. One, there will be a heavy focus on players who have accepted Panini Senior Bowl invites.

College Football News / PewterReport.com / January 14

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Sooners star just pleaded his case to anyone who will listen regarding the 2026 season

2025 was a magical season for the Oklahoma Sooners football program, even if it ended with a sour taste in most fans’ mouths. Losing a College Football Playoff game at home isn’t fun, but it’s important to take a look back at the season as a whole and reflect on all the good.