Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Predicting Oklahoma’s Record in 2026

The Sooners on SI staff projected how Oklahoma will fare in the regular season this fall. The Sooners’ challenging schedule costs them early, but eventually pays off as OU still rallies to make the College Football Playoff.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

What Would Offensive Success Look Like in Oklahoma’s Opener vs. UTEP?

If OU’s offense doesn’t fire on all cylinders in its opener, there will be cause for alarm. The Sooners will kick off their 2026 season against UTEP on Friday.

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Former Oklahoma Sooners starter is set to show Brent Venables and company what they’re truly missing out on

The Oklahoma Sooners and former quarterback Michael Hawkins parted ways, and now he’s getting ready to start for West Virginia. The Oklahoma Sooners parted ways with quarterback Michael Hawkins this past offseason, and Hawkins has landed on his feet.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 29

Oklahoma Sooners now know the exact day they can prepare for a massive push on the best recruit in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners want 2028 defensive tackle Kellan Hall badly, and now there’s a visit date. The Oklahoma Sooners are making a serious push for one of the best players in the entire 2028 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 29

Oklahoma’s WRs, CBs Have Grown From ‘Back and Forth’ Battles in Practice

Last year, Oklahoma’s secondary was very consistent, while its wide receiver room was not. But according to sophomore wide receiver Elijah Thomas, it hasn’t been that way since the Sooners’ 2025 season ended eight months ago.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Oklahoma QB named starter for Big 12 school

In the offseason, Michael Hawkins Jr. left Oklahoma for the transfer portal. Hawkins then ended up at West Virginia, and it looks like he will be the starting QB for the Mountaineers.

Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe joins lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

ACC joins Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 in banning former professional athletes

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Michael Fasusi News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

'Not Just Here to Check a box': Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi Expecting More From Himself in 2026

A year ago, Michael Fasusi was just working to break into the lineup as Oklahoma rotated through a cast of offensive linemen. Fasusi earned a starting nod by the Michigan game and wound up making 10 starts at left tackle and earning Freshman All-American honors by On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Which Oklahoma Freshmen Could Push for Playing Time in 2026?

In 2026, the Sooners saw Courtland Guillory, Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje take meaningful roles as true freshmen at Oklahoma. Guillory, a cornerback who tied for a team-high seven pass breakups, earned On3 Freshman All-American honors.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Oklahoma’s Taylor Wein Says Tank Carrington ‘Reminds Me of Jayden Jackson’

You can add this compliment from Taylor Wein to the growing list of superlatives used to describe Tank Carrington. A few weeks after Brent Venables compared Carrington to Jayden Jackson, Wein echoed that sentiment on Tuesday.

Jake Maikkula News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

Oklahoma's Jake Maikkula Continuing to Guide Sooners' Young Linemen Despite Injury

With Jake Maikkula sidelined for the time being, the position in the middle of the offensive line is up for grabs. Maikkula, a center entering his fifth season, suffered a leg injury in practice on Aug.

B.J. Edwards News / Busting Brackets / August 27

Oklahoma’s biggest offseason gamble could disappear before B.J. Edwards plays a game

Porter Moser appeared to land one of the most complete guards remaining in the transfer portal when B.J. Edwards committed to Oklahoma on Aug. 13. Now, the Sooners may lose him before he ever appears in a game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / August 27

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.

College Football News / College Football News / August 27

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 / A to Z Sports / August 25

Oklahoma Sooners No. 1 tight end and 2027 commit Seneca Driver just did some unthinkable things in his recent high school game

The Oklahoma Sooners have to love what they’re seeing from tight end Seneca Driver in high school. The Oklahoma Sooners‘ 2027 recruiting class is loaded, and tight end Seneca Driver might be the crown jewel.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Defensive Players in Oklahoma Sooners Football History

Only two schools in the country feature at least two players who were named to the Associated Press’ All-Time All-American team: Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / August 25

5 Greatest Running Backs in Oklahoma Sooners History

There aren’t many teams in college football history that can boast as impressive a list of running backs as Oklahoma. Three of the top five here won Heisman Trophies.

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 / Yardbarker / August 20

Brent Venables seems rather average among SEC coaches even after new contract with Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners clearly believe in head football coach Brent Venables. After going 32-20 over his first five seasons with the program, the Sooners have given Venables a big-time contract.

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

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

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz