OU Softball: Bob Stoops was Patty Gasso's secret weapon to get Goose Hutchens to Oklahoma

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso doesn't really need any help getting the best talent to join her program, but a helping hand from another OU coaching legend never hurts. Tulsa World's Eric Bailey reported that former OU football coach Bob Stoops played a massive role in Gasso landing 2027 No. 1 recruit Juliana...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Oklahoma's Taylor Wein identifies two key defensive problems

(by Jaron Spor) The Oklahoma Sooners were one of the best defenses in college football this past season. Since taking over in 2022, head coach Brent Venables has completely transformed the unit into one of the most respected defenses in college football. The Sooners' defense finished among the nation's top 10 in several major categories...read more from the Sooners Wire

Everything Brent Venables said about Oklahoma at SEC Media Days

(by Tom Green) TAMPA, Florida — As Oklahoma prepares to embark on its fifth season under head coach Brent Venables, the Sooners were squarely in the leadoff spot at SEC Media Days this year. Venables, quarterback John Mateer, defensive end Taylor Wein and offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis all made the rounds in Tampa on Day 1...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Believes 'the Struggle' Helped Him Develop

(by Carson Field) Quarterback John Mateer believes that the trials he faced in Year 1 at Oklahoma will allow him to be better in Year 2. After a scorching start to the 2025 season, Mateer suffered a hand injury against Auburn in Week 4. Mateer missed just one game as a result, but his performance — as well as the entire offense’s — declined...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Oklahoma HC Brent Venables press conference - 7/20/2026


Brent Venables discusses team improvements, the challenges of the upcoming season, and the development of the roster. The conversation covers strategic priorities like turnover margins and effective run games, while providing insights into coaching staff additions and the program's preparation for high-stakes competition within the conference...from Sooners Illustrated

Brent Venables Provides Update on Oklahoma WR Trell Harris

(by Brady Trantham) TAMPA BAY — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables met with the local media during SEC Media Days prior to his scheduled televised press conference. During the availability, Venables provided the first update since the spring on transfer wide receiver Trell Harris. Harris missed all of Oklahoma's spring practices due to a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's notable weight changes from the July roster update

(by Brody Lusk) With SEC Media Days kicking off Monday, it's a good time to take a look at Oklahoma's updated roster, which was quietly released on July 7. While this is not the Sooners' final pre-fall camp roster update, it does provide an updated look at player measurements as Oklahoma inches closer to the start of fall camp. Below are the...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SEC Media Days: Oklahoma QB John Mateer press conference - 7/20/2026


Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer meets with the media at SEC Media Days on Monday, July 20th in Tampa, FL...from Sooners Illustrated

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OU football SEC Media Days time, TV schedule

(by Joshua McDaniel) The 2026 SEC Media Days are held Monday-Thursday at Tampa Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott in Tampa, Florida on SEC Network. Monday's schedule is as follows: • Commissioner Greg Sankey the podium at 8:05 a.m. • OU head coach Brent Venables, along with quarterback John Mateer, defensive lineman Taylor Wein and offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis, at 9:05 a.m...read more from the OU Daily

ESPN reveals Oklahoma's biggest lingering question ahead of 2026

(by Jaron Spor) Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer enters the 2026 season with high expectations and plenty to prove after an up-and-down first year in Norman. Mateer joined the Sooners before the 2025 season as one of the top transfer additions in college football. After a breakout season with the Washington State Cougars...read more from the Sooners Wire

2026 SEC Media Days schedule, where to watch: When coaches, teams take stage during four-day kickoff event

(by Brad Crawford) SEC Media Days serves as college football's unofficial opening ceremony -- a four-day traveling roadshow where coaches, star players, television personalities and reporters descend on one city to shape the sport's biggest narratives before a single snap is played. The 2026 version kicks off on Monday, with Tampa, Florida...read more from CBS Sports

The One Message Oklahoma Hopes Brent Venables Will Deliver at SEC Media Days

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma has enjoyed a quiet offseason for all the right reasons. The Sooners have moved along, taking care of their work both through spring practice and into summer workouts. With no post-spring transfer portal, there are new additions to the roster, but questions will still remain for Brent Venables as OU rolls through...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Analyst points to one major reason Oklahoma's defense is turning heads

(by Jaron Spor) Brent Venables has completely transformed the culture surrounding Oklahoma Sooners football during his four seasons in Norman. The former Clemson Tigers defensive coordinator has turned the Sooners into a defensive powerhouse after nearly a decade of struggling on that side of the ball. Last season, the defense was the...read more from the Sooners Wire

The college football world has forgotten Oklahoma and that's a good thing

(by Hudson Haws) The national media has forgotten about the Oklahoma Sooners. As the college football season edges nearer, popular podcasters and pundits are dishing out their preseason predictions, with the main talking points being who’s going to make the College Football Playoff and who will be a national championship contender...read more from Stormin' in Norman

How Big of a Step Could Oklahoma DB Peyton Bowen Take in 2026?

(by Carson Field) Peyton Bowen is entering his senior year with serious momentum. Bowen, who has played 1,436 defensive snaps over his first three seasons in Norman, logged his best campaign in 2025. The safety recorded 47 tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a tackle for loss en route to earning Second Team All-SEC...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU plays of the year, 2018-20: Some Red River Shootout memories

(by Bob Przybylo) Getting closer and closer to the 2026 edition of OU football, but how about a look back at some incredible moments from the past? Last summer, we explored the Game of the Year for the Sooners from 2000-2024, 25 seasons of memories. Now? From game to play, to that one memorable moment. Time to relive some images...read more from the SoonerScoop

Nate Hybl has Thought About his Legacy at Oklahoma After Two Decades

(by Brady Trantham) Twenty-seven years ago, Nate Hybl couldn’t point out Oklahoma on a map. A native of Hazlehurst in south Georgia, Hybl grew up in a blue-collar home where he and his younger brother Ryan would play “knee-football” in their living room as the SEC on CBS theme provided the soundtrack. It just means more in SEC Land...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Will Oklahoma True Freshman DE Jake Kreul Earn Key Role in 2026?

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Jake Kreul was one of Oklahoma’s most notable pickups from the Class of 2026. Kreul, an edge rusher, is one of 25 players who signed with OU in December. He was one of seven of those signees who earned a 4-star designation from 247Sports. With just over a month until the 2026 season kicks off, he’ll look to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU athletics breaks single-year fundraising record

(by Joshua McDaniel) OU athletics announced Friday a record-breaking fiscal year, acquiring $241 million in gifts and commitments during FY26 (July 1-June 30). The $241 million in FY26 marks the largest fundraising year in department history, more than double the previous record established last year, according to OU Athletic Communications...read more from the OU Daily

Owen Heinecke's extra college football season is already paying off (literally)

(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke was going to get paid to play football this season regardless of where or at what level, but thank goodness it's for the Sooners. Heinecke's legal battle with the NCAA, ultimately ending with him getting another year of eligibility at OU, was like hitting the lottery for the Sooners. But it's...read more from Stormin'' in Norman

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