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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.

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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.

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
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
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
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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6
How Undersized Freshman Eli Bowen Has Become a Cornerstone for Oklahoma's Defense

How Undersized Freshman Eli Bowen Has Become a Cornerstone for Oklahoma's Defense

It was back on August 5 when Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold was already being asked about “Peyton Bowen’s little brother.”  Bowen, a sophomore safety, played in every game for the Sooners as a freshman and started two.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12
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

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / October 5

Why Oklahoma Freshman Eli Bowen is Ready for His Moment

Maybe no one really expected very much out of Eli Bowen in his freshman year. But now approaching the halfway point of the season — approaching next week’s epic clash with No.

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