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Who Will Enjoy a Breakout Season for Oklahoma?

The Sooners on SI staff drafted their picks for the player who will end the year as Oklahoma’s breakout star in 2026. Arguably the Sooners’ most athletic player (or at least most versatile), Danny Okoye enters his junior season at 6-foot-3, 257 pounds and a whole lot more ready to play SEC football in 2026.

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Oklahoma vs UTEP Prediction: The Sooners' Calm Before the Storm

When last we saw Oklahoma, it was melting down in a puzzling and painful College Football Playoff home loss to Alabama. You’re about to be seeing a lot more of Oklahoma over the next several weeks, but first, it has a warm-up date against a potentially plucky UTEP team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Oklahoma Sooners are one of the three teams in the early sweepstakes for a top 20 player in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners seem to really like 2028 running back Zaiden Jernigan, and he likes them, too. The Oklahoma Sooners are building a strong relationship with 2028 4-star running back Zaiden Jernigan, one of the nation’s top prospects at his position.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Oklahoma Sooners are not in the top five for one of the best class of 2028 recruits in the state despite already hosting him on a visit

The Oklahoma Sooners should be pushing hard for an elite in-state talent like four-star safety KJ Gaddis. The Oklahoma Sooners are in the early stages of building their 2028 recruiting class, and one of the best in-state prospects in the country doesn’t appear interested.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 26

Trell Harris' Attention to Detail has the Transfer WR Ready to Boost Oklahoma's Offense

Oklahoma is ready to unleash new receiver Trell Harris. The Virginia transfer earned Third Team All-ACC honors a year ago, though he wasn’t able to put

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 26

Oklahoma QB John Mateer has Been an ‘Amazing Leader’ for Sooners’ O-linemen

For Oklahoma’s offense to improve in 2026, the Sooners’ offensive linemen must be in tune with quarterback John Mateer. And according to transfer center Caleb Nitta, that hasn’t been difficult, thanks to Mateer’s character.

Eli Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 26

Oklahoma CB Eli Bowen ‘Excited’ as he Enters 2026 Season Fully Healthy

With just over a week until the Sooners begin their 2026 season, Eli Bowen is as excited as he’s ever been. Bowen, a junior cornerback, missed OU’s 2025 opener against Illinois State, due to a leg injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 26

Taylor Wein, Oklahoma Defense Understand ‘Weaknesses’ and Are Ready to Fix Them

When a defense that last season ranked in the top 3 per ESPN's SP+ metric says that it spent all offseason focusing on its flaws, it's okay to have some lofty goals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 25

WR Elijah Thomas' 'Maturation' has him Ready to Shine in Oklahoma's Offense

Elijah Thomas is ready to break through in Year 2. The Checotah, Okla., product generated a lot of hype in fall camp a year ago, but he was limited to a role on special teams as a true freshman. He values that experience from a year ago, but Thomas is ready to help Ben Arbuckle’s offense.

Reggie Powers III News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 25

Oklahoma has ‘Several Guys’ who can Back up Reggie Powers III at Cheetah

Reggie Powers III became a staple at the cheetah position — a hybrid role that combines the duties of a linebacker and a defensive back — late in the 2025 season.

Jonathan Hatton News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 25

Oklahoma's Jonathan Hatton Jr. Putting Together a 'Reliable' Fall Camp

How much can be read into the preseason hype videos produced by the University of Oklahoma’s social media team? That answer is up to the viewer. But the clips can occasionally offer clues about newcomers’ early standing within the roster.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 25

Which Oklahoma Freshmen Might See Valuable Special Teams Roles in Year 1?

While only a select group of Oklahoma true freshmen see notable roles on offense or defense, first-year players are frequently used on special teams. Ever

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 25

How Can Oklahoma’s Defense Force More Turnovers in 2026?

For how strong Oklahoma’s defense was in 2025, the Sooners largely struggled to force turnovers. OU didn’t log its first takeaway until its Week 5 game against Kent State last year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Sooners 2027 commit Jaylen Scott just gave the entire fan base a sneak peek of what’s to come when he gets on campus

The Oklahoma Sooners have to be excited for what’s to come with Jaylen Scott, the 2027 safety committed to OU. The Oklahoma Sooners have two of the best safeties in the 2027 recruiting class committed to their program in Jaylen Scott and Bode Sparrow.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 24

Oklahoma’s John Mateer Is Embracing Work Under Center

The air raid offense doesn't take too kindly to archaic forms of offensive football. It's all about innovation, speed, out maneuvring an opponent you have lulled into exhaustion.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 24

Oklahoma Releases Fall Slate

Oklahoma softball released its fall schedule Monday. The slate features four Battle Series games plus four matchups against opposing teams. All of the Sooners’ fall games will take place at Love’s Field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Sooners 2027 commit Bode Sparrow shows why he’s Utah’s top-ranked defensive back and wide receiver in standout high school performance

The Oklahoma Sooners wanted Bode Sparrow for a reason, and he showed why this past weekend. Oklahoma Sooners 2027 commit Bode Sparrow reminded everyone this weekend why he’s the top-ranked defensive back and top-ranked wide receiver in his class in the state of Utah.

Peyton Bowen 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

Oklahoma Sooners News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Former Oklahoma Sooners WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

The Oklahoma Sooners football community has watched Mario Williams bounce from promise to setback more than once. This week, the latest chapter closed in Los Angeles: the Rams terminated the former Oklahoma wide receiver’s contract after waiving him from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

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.

John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer says exactly what needs to be said about one true freshman who could see the field quite a bit in 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners need a big year from the running back room, and Jonathan Hatton Jr. could provide that. The Oklahoma Sooners need a massive leap on offense in 2026 if they want to contend for a National Championship.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 24

Why John Mateer Thinks Xavier Robinson’s ‘Maturity’ Can Elevate Oklahoma’s Offense

During his first two years at Oklahoma, running back Xavier Robinson flaunted his big-play ability several times. Last year, he broke off runs of longer than 40 yards in the Sooners’ games against Ole Miss and Tennessee.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / August 20

Oklahoma's Brent Venables had better justify exorbitant contract extension in pivotal Year 5

Venables must prove he's worth the money during the Sooners' 2026 season.

Venables seems rather average among SEC coaches even after new contract

SMU's Kevin Jennings gets key injury update ahead of Week 1

OK State QB generating early draft buzz; is he the next Fernando Mendoza?

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Former Browns, Seahawks RB heading back to college and into transfer portal

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / August 18

Three-Time Oklahoma Softball National Champion Joins UNCW Coaching Staff

A three-time national champion with the Oklahoma Sooners is taking on her first collegiate coaching role. Alyssa Brito has officially joined the UNCW softball program as an assistant coach, the team announced Monday afternoon.