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Sooners’ stud defender just let everyone know he wants to come back for one more season, but he may not be able to

One of the best stories for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2025, outside of being a playoff team after barely making a bowl game, has to be the underrated players who made a name for themselves.

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Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Says His 2026 Eligibility is 'A Complicated Process'

If you look at Owen Heinecke's player profile page on SoonerSports, it reads "redshirt junior." If only it were so simple. This is the NCAA we are talking about, after all.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 6

How Owen Heinecke Emerged as one of the Stars of Oklahoma's Defense

Owen Heinecke went to Brent Venables’ office on a mission in the spring. He left with disappointment. It was one he understood, but came away from that meeting vowing to do whatever it took to be noticed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 3

Two Oklahoma Players Earn SEC Weekly Honors After Notching Huge Win Over Tennessee

The recognition for Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell continues to roll in following his outstanding performance at Tennessee. He was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Sandell made all four of his field goal attempts in OU’s 33-27 win over Tennessee. He wasn’t the only Sooner honored, however.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 3

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke 'Played Out of His Mind' in First Career Start

KNOXVILLE — Game planning for Brent Venables’ Oklahoma defense has turned into a game of Whac-A-Mole. Linebacker Kobie McKinzie was ruled out of OU’s contest

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 2

'I was so free I felt like something was wrong' - Oklahoma defender makes admission that will haunt Tennessee fans for a long time

If you're going to point out one play that changed the game in the Tennessee Vols' 33-27 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night, it would almost certainly be OU's scoop and score in the first quarter.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 2

Owen Heinecke, R Mason Thomas Teamed Up to Help Oklahoma Seize Momentum Early

Early in the first quarter Saturday night at Tennessee, it looked like Oklahoma was headed for a long, frustrating night. The Volunteers scored on the game’s first drive, quickly forced a Sooners’ punt and then set off driving down the field once again, quickly moving into OU territory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 24

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Named Semifinalist for Prestigious National Honor

One former walk-on is continuing to prove in fall camp why he should have been on scholarship a long time ago for the Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners have a ton of big-time names to the fan base as the enter 2025. They have guys that in Norman, Oklahoma, and around the state, are superstars.

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