Oklahoma Sooners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Mateer, Oklahoma Receive Major News Ahead of UTEP Game

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is getting another weapon just in time for the Sooners’ matchup with UTEP. Wide receiver Parker Livingstone has been cleared to play and will be available for Oklahoma against UTEP, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Oklahoma Freshman Noah Best Enjoyed a 'Super Impressive' Debut at Center Against UTEP

Rocky Beers has seen a lot of football, which made his analysis of Oklahoma’s 51-0 win over UTEP hit home. The Colorado State transfer tight end hurdled

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 5

Oklahoma's PFF Grades, Snap Counts for the Sooners' Season Opening Shutout over UTEP

The No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners scored half-a-hundred for the first time since 2024 and produced their third shutout of the Brent Venables era. With much of the offseason chatter revolving around the offense and the new personnel the staff brought into the fold, the Sooners looked crisp and clean against an inferior opponent in the UTEP Miners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / September 5

Oklahoma 51, UTEP 0: Sooners Make a Statement Before Michigan

There are blowouts, and then there are statements. Oklahoma was supposed to beat UTEP on Friday night. A top-10 team playing at home against an…

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables had the perfect thing to say after beating UTEP that should give fans much-needed relief

The Oklahoma Sooners beat UTEP 51-0, and they still walked away from the game in good shape “health-wise.” Coming into the Oklahoma Sooners‘ first game of the season, there was a bit of worry.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Oklahoma Sooners’ big win over UTEP in the season opener has already shown they may have nailed the transfer portal in the perfect way

The Oklahoma Sooners were up 27-0 at halftime, and the game stayed in their favor throughout. The 2025 season brought a major issue for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 5

Report Card: John Mateer, Special Teams Lead the Way in Oklahoma's Romp

The season opener certainly wasn’t perfect for 10th-ranked Oklahoma. There was some sloppiness on the defensive side, some uneven play from a bit of a patchwork offensive line, and the Sooners committed a turnover late that severely threatened the scoreboard.

Rocky Beers News / TWSN / September 4

Rocky Beers Delivers Insane Highlight In Oklahoma Season Opener

Oklahoma began its 2026 season on Friday night against UTEP and used it as an absolute showcase. John Mateer was spinning it, Isaiah Sategna III and Trell

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 4

Which Under the Radar Sooners Could Announce Themselves Against UTEP?

With Ryan Fodje and Jake Maikkula back on the practice field this week and aiming to return to full strength for next week’s trip to Michigan, the offense’s priority will be simply to execute and get to the sideline so the backups can get some playing time — and that depth can continue to be developed.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Oklahoma AG calls court ruling a ‘slap in the face’ to college sports

The LSU Tigers are set to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to their rosters after the two spent nearly the entire summer on NFL rosters while also being in training camps.

Joel Klatt says the truth about Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 4

What X-Factors Could Shape No. 10 Oklahoma's Opener Against UTEP?

No doubt Oklahoma’s attention all offseason and throughout training camp was focused on the Michigan Wolverines next week (and probably Georgia). This will be a nice dress rehearsal, though.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 4

Five Oklahoma Players who Need Strong Performances Against UTEP

It’s finally game day. Oklahoma opens its season against UTEP at 7 p.m. Friday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. While the game is important for plenty of front-line players, it might be more important for younger players looking to expand their playing time this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

What Will Oklahoma's Offense Look Like?

"I think we’re definitely going to be more versatile," Ben Arbuckle said on Monday. "I think that comes with what we’ve alluded to a lot over the last eight months." What have the Oklahoma Sooners alluded to over the last eight months?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

How Does the Sooners on SI Staff Think Oklahoma Will Perform in its Opener vs. UTEP?

Oklahoma needs a fast start to the 2026 season — and a healthy one. Michigan awaits, and after returning home in two weeks to host New Mexico, OU visits Georgia and then Texas in Dallas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 3

Three Matchups to Watch in Oklahoma's Opener vs. UTEP

It’s almost football time in Oklahoma. The No.10 Sooners will kick off 2026’s highly anticipated campaign on Friday night against UTEP. The Miners don’t

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma’s Offense May Have a New Under-Center Element

The question has been asked by many over the offseason: Is Oklahoma going more traditional on offense? Does Ben Arbuckle want to add his quarterback going under center more to his air raid attack?

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables on Playing Friday Night Opener: ‘No Perfect way to do it’

Week 1 of OU’s 2026 season lines up with the first week of the Oklahoma high school football season. The Sooners will kick off this year’s campaign against UTEP on Friday, the same night that dozens of high schools play their first games of 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Reveals Transfer D-Lineman's Eligibility Status

Defensive tackle Danny Saili is not currently eligible to play for the Sooners, but he’s preparing like he is. Saili, who previously played at Arkansas,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Trusts Caleb Nitta Amid Offensive Line Injury bug

The Sooners have yet to play a game in 2026, but they are dealing with multiple injuries on their offensive line. Offensive lineman Ryan Fodje, who was slotted to fill in for Jake Maikkula at center, reportedly sustained an injury at practice earlier in the week.

Lloyd Avant News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

How Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant’s ‘Really Loud’ Playing Style Earned Him Week 1 Opportunity

In an offseason where Oklahoma's biggest transfer portal additions were wide receivers and tight ends, Lloyd Avant’s signing in January flew under the radar.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / September 2

Oklahoma's New Faces Can't Wait for Their First Game Day in Norman

Friday night’s opener will be special for a handful of Sooners. Twenty-five players on OU’s initial depth chart on offense and defense will make their Owen Field debuts.

Michael Hawkins 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