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

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

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.

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How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?

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College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 25
Oklahoma Safety Peyton Bowen Lands National Award After Mizzou Performance

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

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
Bowen brothers help Oklahoma upset Bama, keep CFP hopes alive

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. 

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 28
Despite Another Setback, Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen Hasn't 'Lost Faith'

Despite Another Setback, Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen Hasn't 'Lost Faith'

Peyton Bowen still uses the word "playoffs." In the wake of a disappointing 34-26 loss to Mississippi, the playoffs seem too grandiose a dream for the Oklahoma Sooners.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 15
Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen is asking the important questions after loss to Texas Longhorns

Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen is asking the important questions after loss to Texas Longhorns

Losing the way they did to the Texas Longhorns, in the best rivalry in all of sports, is not what the Oklahoma Sooners had planned in their route to the College Football Playoffs.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 11
How Peyton Bowen Battled Through Injuries and is Now Thriving for Oklahoma

How Peyton Bowen Battled Through Injuries and is Now Thriving for Oklahoma

 Two years ago, Peyton Bowen looked like he was building for a major breakout. Then a freshman, the former 5-star prospect from Corinth, TX, showed steady improvement through the early part of the 2023 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 31
Oklahoma DBs Peyton Bowen and Gentry Williams Played 'Confident' in Week 1

Oklahoma DBs Peyton Bowen and Gentry Williams Played 'Confident' in Week 1

Healthy again, defensive backs Gentry Williams and Peyton Bowen are ready to make a difference on the back end of Oklahoma’s defense.  Williams took the field on Saturday in OU’s 35-3 victory over Illinois State for the first time since the Sooners took on Houston in 2024.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 13
Healthy Again, DB Peyton Bowen is Stepping Up On and Off the Field for Oklahoma

Healthy Again, DB Peyton Bowen is Stepping Up On and Off the Field for Oklahoma

Peyton Bowen fought a tough mental battle during spring football.  Though he wanted to be on the practice field, he spent most of the time on the sidelines recovering after a sophomore season plagued by injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 30
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Gives Injury Updates on Eli Bowen, Others

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.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 13
OU Depth Chart: Healthy Cornerbacks Could Be the Key for Oklahoma

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 / November 16, 2024
Oklahoma S Peyton Bowen Still Working to Get 'Feet Back Under' Himself in Punt Return Game

Oklahoma S Peyton Bowen Still Working to Get 'Feet Back Under' Himself in Punt Return Game

Peyton Bowen burst onto the scene last year on special teams.  The 5-star recruit announced himself to Oklahoma fans with a punt block against SMU in the Sooners’ second game in 2023, and then he repeated his heroics with another punt block against Iowa State.  This year brought more opportunity for Bowen on special teams.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 14, 2024
Peyton Bowen knows what’s at stake for Oklahoma for the rest of the season

Peyton Bowen knows what’s at stake for Oklahoma for the rest of the season

Oklahoma’s Peyton Bowen spoke to the media this week about the bye week and the leadership of Billy Bowman. What has the week been like so far since the Missouri game?

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 8, 2024
Talented Oklahoma Sooners freshman earns recognition among best three stars in the country

Talented Oklahoma Sooners freshman earns recognition among best three stars in the country

The Oklahoma Sooners have had plenty of young players playing on both sides of the ball, but none have been as impactful as true freshman cornerback Eli Bowen.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12, 2024
Freshman cornerback offers lone bright spot in Oklahoma Sooners blowout loss to Texas Longhorns

Freshman cornerback offers lone bright spot in Oklahoma Sooners blowout loss to Texas Longhorns

It was a pretty brutal day for the Oklahoma Sooners in a dismal showing against the Texas Longhorns, but there were a few bright spots to take away from

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