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NORMAN — Peyton Bowen knows the spot his quarterback is currently in. Bowen draws from personal experience seeing a teammate and friend going through what John Mateer has gone through over the last few weeks.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 24

Peyton Bowen Playing Loose as he Helps Bring Along Oklahoma's Young Safeties

When Peyton Bowen broke into the Oklahoma safety rotation as a freshman in 2023, he was playing a little tight. “Freshman year I was always trying to

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 22

How Oklahoma's Defensive Retention has Allowed Sooners to Play 'Together'

Retention is somewhat rare in the modern era of college football. Because of the transfer portal, student-athletes can now leave for what they see as “greener pastures” after only one season.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 13

Why Everything is ‘Coming Together’ for Oklahoma Safety Omarion Robinson

Safety Omarion Robinson will likely take on a larger role in 2026, and he feels ready for it. Robinson, a sophomore, appeared in nine contests as a freshman in 2025.

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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 / July 18

How Big of a Step Could Oklahoma DB Peyton Bowen Take in 2026?

Peyton Bowen is entering his senior year with serious momentum. Bowen, who has played 1,436 defensive snaps over his first three seasons in Norman, logged his best campaign in 2025. The safety recorded 47 tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a tackle for loss en route to earning Second Team All-SEC honors.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 18

Ranking the Top Five Defensive Backs Who Will Face Oklahoma in 2026

Oklahoma has one of the SEC’s most promising secondaries. Starting at cornerback will be youngsters Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory, while senior Peyton Bowen and junior Michael Boganowski will hold down the safety spots.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 20

Oklahoma Looks to Keep Secondary ‘Hard to Kill’ With Pair of New Offers

Defensive backs Eli Bowen, Peyton Bowen and Courtland Guillory helped the Sooners have one of college football’s best defenses in 2025. Now, the Sooners are hoping to ensure that their future defenses and secondaries are just as stingy.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 8

Omarion Robinson's Development is Crucial for Oklahoma's Secondary

Oklahoma needs a lot of growth at safety through the spring and the fall. Peyton Bowen returns after finally enjoying a healthy season, and the results

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Who Might Return Kickoffs for Oklahoma in 2026?

In a year where Oklahoma made great leaps in several areas, the Sooners’ kickoff return game never got going in 2025. The Sooners fielded only two kickoffs last year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 26

Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen not Ready to Fully Embrace Elder Statesman Status on Sooners' Defense

It’s still hard for Peyton Bowen to see himself as one of the older guys. “I see myself as the leader, but I don’t see myself as the old head,” the Oklahoma senior safety said.

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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.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 7

Peyton Bowen's Big Spring Ball Performance Could Lead to Postseason Hardware

Sooners on SI will spotlight ten players who need a big spring to solidify their place on the depth chart, improve and/or help Oklahoma build off its 2025 College Football Playoff momentum.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Earns Commitment from Top Running Back in Class of 2028, per Report

There are still nearly two years until Oklahoma finalizes its 2028 recruiting class, but the Sooners have now already added a player from that recruiting cycle.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Who Will Start at Safety for Oklahoma Next Season Alongside Peyton Bowen?

Peyton Bowen didn’t miss any games as a sophomore in 2023. But the Oklahoma safety was limited, playing less than 20 plays in four games Back to being 100% healthy in 2025, Bowen was a big piece of the Sooners’ defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 6

Finally Healthy, Peyton Bowen Emerged as a Difference-Maker at Safety for Oklahoma 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 safeties.

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 / 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 22

Peyton Bowen's Blocked Kick Changed Oklahoma's Fortunes Against Missouri

A four-play sequence completely flipped Saturday’s contest between No. 8 Oklahoma and No. 22 Missouri. Leading 3-0, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz looked

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 15