Should Oklahoma Fans Be Concerned About Sooners' Linebacker Depth?

(by Carson Field) Most of the uncertainty surrounding Oklahoma’s linebacker room got squashed in April. On April 16 — just two days before the Sooners’ spring game — linebacker Owen Heinecke was granted his injunction against the NCAA for one more year of eligibility. Heinecke’s veteran presence will be massive for OU’s defense — and so...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The Good and the Bad Surrounding Oklahoma's Three Burning Questions on Defense

(by Brady Trantham) Despite the number of questions surrounding Oklahoma's offense heading into 2026, there are plenty of questions for the other side of the ball. Confidence is high for the defense. That tends to happen when Brent Venables is running it. But the fifth year head coach would be the first to tell you that last year's defense that...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Trey Tagliaferri could be the secret weapon to solving Oklahoma's 2027 WR dilemma

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners’ lone commitment to their 2028 recruiting class so far could actually help fill the final hole in their 2027 class that’s nearly complete. Four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri pledged to the Sooners last week as their first 2028 addition that hopefully actually sticks after running back Micah Rhodes had...read more from Stormin' in Norman

How Will Full SEC Share Benefit Oklahoma Football?

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Oklahoma made the decision to leap early to the SEC moving the timetable up from July 2025 to July 2024, despite knowing that it would create a significant financial burden. That hit, though, would be a short-term one, with the gains in conference revenue distribution quickly making up for that initial shortfall...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What Jaiden Fields' commitment means for Oklahoma

(by Brody Lusk) Brandon Hall has done it again. Oklahoma added another impressive piece to its secondary on Monday with the commitment of three-star safety Jaiden Fields out of Hutto, Texas. Fields carries an 88 rating and is a three-star prospect in both the 247Sports rankings and the industry-generated 247Sports Composite...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Will Oklahoma's Defensive Backs Be Able to Force More Turnovers in 2026?

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma’s defense has steadily improved under coach Brent Venables, and all the signs point to the Sooners once again having a stingy unit in 2026. And OU’s secondary is a key reason why. At cornerback, Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory will be the starters. Bowen was a Third Team All-SEC pick as a sophomore in 2025...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

The Good and the Bad Surrounding Oklahoma's Three Burning Questions

(by Brady Trantham) As we crawl deeper into July, SEC Media Days and the beginning of fall camp are just around the corner. The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners have high expectations, yes, but also a handful of questions that need to be answered. If OU is to return to the College Football Playoff, they'll need those questions answered emphatically...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sam Bradford has the coaching itch and John Mateer could be the biggest beneficiary

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma is QBU and class is in session for John Mateer as a former student has been promoted to professor. SoonerScoop’s George Stoia III, while in the midst of publishing a multi-part series on Mateer’s offseason, reported on Monday that part of Mateer’s plan to improve before his second season with the Sooners...read more from Stormin' in Norman

SIP Ep. 283 | Who are Oklahoma's biggest x-factor players in 2026?

(by Josh Callaway) With Oklahoma's 2026 season exactly 60 days from kicking off, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green break down Oklahoma's biggest x-factor players in 2026 and stop in on OU Baseball's offseason ahead of the MLB Draft...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

OU Softball: Did Oklahoma do Enough in the Transfer Portal?

(by Ryan Chapman) There are a few stragglers still making transfer portal decisions, but for the most part, most everyone’s offseason business is done. Patty Gasso’s Oklahoma Sooners entered the offseason in an odd spot. OU failed to make it to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in a decade, which in itself is a disappointment...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

5 2028 Oklahoma commitments that could soon follow QB Trey Tagliaferri

(by Dekota Gregory) Four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri's commitment on Friday should have been the first domino to fall that really gets the Oklahoma Sooners' 2028 recruiting class going now. Running back Micah Rhodes was actually the Sooners' first 2028 addition, but then he backed out after running backs coach DeMarco Murray left for...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Does Oklahoma Have Enough Depth Behind Stone, Jackson at Defensive Tackle?

(by Carson Field) Oklahoma’s defensive line was one of the nation’s best in 2025. And there’s no reason it shouldn’t be as good — or better — in 2026. Nine of the Sooners’ defensive linemen recorded multiple sacks last year. OU led the SEC with 45 team sacks. While key players like R Mason Thomas, Marvin Jones Jr., Gracen Halton and Damonic...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Can Brent Venables lead Oklahoma to a National Championship?

(by Jaron Spor) The Oklahoma Sooners enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 season, returning to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019 and marking their first CFP appearance under Brent Venables. While it marked a significant step forward for a program that had endured two losing seasons in the previous three years, it still fell...read more from the Sooners Wire

The Holiday Weekend Provided Oklahoma Fireworks on the Recruiting Trail

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s holiday weekend started off with some fireworks. The Sooners landed quarterback Trey Tagliaferri, giving their 2028 class a big arm and a centerpiece to recruit around. It wasn’t the perfect week for OU on the recruiting trail, but the big ending ensured that head coach Brent Venables, general manager...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU loses head trainer to NFL team

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have lost their head athletic trainer, Jonathan Gress to the professional ranks, just two months before the 2026 season gets underway. Gress, who spent one year in Norman after coming over from the New Orleans Saints, is headed back to the NFL, this time with the Tennessee Titans. There's he'll be the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Is Run Blocking Still a Concern for Oklahoma's Tight End Room?

(by Carson Field) In every way, the Sooners reloaded their tight end room after the 2025 season. Oklahoma hired Jason Witten to be its new tight ends coach in January, replacing Joe Jon Finley. The Sooners also signed three tight ends — Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, and Jack Van Dorselaer — from the transfer portal, in addition to the two...read more from Pklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: 4 Star QB Trey Tagliaferri Commits to Oklahoma!


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Oklahoma lands coveted quarterback Trey Tagliaferri in 2028 class

(by Brody Lusk) Oklahoma has its quarterback in the 2028 class. Four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri announced his commitment to the Sooners on Monday, becoming the first pledge in Oklahoma's 2028 class and giving Ben Arbuckle another talented signal caller to build around. The commitment caps off a whirlwind two-week stretch for...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma Lands One on PFF College 50

(by Ryan Chapman) Expectations are high for Oklahoma in 2026, but many Sooners will be underrated entering the season. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 players in college football entering the year, and OU had only one representative. Defensive tackle David Stone was rated the No. 31-overall player, as PFF cited his 26 pressures, which...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Ranking road environments Oklahoma football will play in 2026

(by Davis Cordova) With one of the toughest beginnings to a schedule for this upcoming season, the Sooners will play in some of the sport’s best environments. Oklahoma football will begin its quest for another College Football Playoff appearance in September, but it will quickly become difficult as the Sooners go on the road to Michigan, Georgia...read more from The Norman Transcript

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