(by Bob Przybylo) 2024 stats: Threw for 3,139 yards, 29 touchdowns, rushed for 826 yards, 15 touchdowns at Washington State. 2025 outlook: Get ready. “You are the chosen one.” This is the guy, right? If OU is going to make the dramatic jump and improvement, it’s going to be because of Mateer. All the signs are there...read more from the SoonerScoop
How Oklahoma's Young WRs Benefitted from Playing as True Freshmen
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s sophomore wideouts likely never would've guessed that they’d play such busy roles as true freshmen last year. Because of injuries that caused several OU wide receivers — Nic Anderson, Jalil Farooq, Andrel Anthony, Jaquaize Pettaway and Deion Burks — to miss several games, the Sooners had to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
'Continuous growth': OU defensive backs display mental fortitude, talent in fall camp
(by Joshua McDaniel) Conviction and consistency — the OU cornerback room has impressed throughout fall camp. “We've been going at it back and forth,” sophomore wide receiver Ivan Carreon said. “They have their days; we have our days where we just make everybody better. We talked to them in the locker rooms, (and) they saw...read more from the OU Daily
Falcons give former OU star Ronnie Perkins a second shot at NFL career
(by Dekota Gregory) Ronnie Perkins gets a second chance at a career in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons on Monday announced that they signed Perkins, a former defensive end for the Oklahoma Sooners. Perkins played his most recent season earlier this year in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions. He had 17 tackles and 3.5 sacks in just five...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Emmett Jones 'can't wait' for Javonnie Gibson to return from injury
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma receivers coach Emmett Jones had a tall task last winter. After dealing with an injury-plagued 2024 campaign for his wide receiver corps, six of those players left via the transfer portal. That included big names like Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony, Jalil Farooq and Jaquaize Pettaway — forcing Jones...read more from the OUInsider
Hugh Freeze blamed Jackson Arnold's situation at OU, then created a worse one at Auburn
(by Dekota Gregory) Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze acted as if he was Jackson Arnold's knight in shining armor who saved the quarterback in distress from a crumbling kingdom in Oklahoma, but he actually just locked Arnold away in a tower with no way out to success. During SEC Media Days this summer, Freeze and even OU head coach...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Depth Chart Projection: Will there be surprise starters?
(by John Williams) With week zero of the college football season this Saturday, teams have transitioned from fall camp to their weekly game prep schedules for the 2025 season. The Oklahoma Sooners won't play for another week and a half, but the team is putting the finishing touches on its preparation for a season that has a chance to be a...read more from the Sooners Wire
Who Will Be the X-Factor for Oklahoma's Offense?
(by Ryan Chapman) Hoover’s Pick: C Troy Everett Now a senior and in his third year at Oklahoma after transferring from Appalachian State, center Troy Everett has emerged as Oklahoma’s leader on the offensive line. When Everett got healthy at midseason last year and joined what was arguably one of the worst o-lines in recent OU...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Crimson Countdown: No. 11 Kobie McKinzie
(by Bob Przybylo) You know that McKinzie wants to be the leader of the OU defense. But if you’re going to be that guy, you’re going to have to earn it on the field. And McKinzie is in a battle for one of those starting inside linebacker spots. There doesn’t feel like there will be a wrong answer between McKinzie and Sammy Omosigho, but you now...read more from the SoonerScoop
Could Logan Howland be Oklahoma's Answer at Right Tackle?
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Logan Howland’s 2024 season was baptism by fire. Injuries across Bill Bedenbaugh’s offensive line forced the redshirt freshman into the lineup at left tackle for Oklahoma. He learned on the job, battling some of the SEC’s most talented defensive linemen, but he showed real growth by starting the Sooners’ last five...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Transfer Kendal Daniels Becoming Leader at Oklahoma Despite Past Bedlam Ties
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Kendal Daniels expected some resentment from his new teammates when he arrived at OU. Daniels, a linebacker and defensive back, was a three-year starter at Oklahoma State before transferring to Oklahoma after the 2024 season. Coming from OU’s Bedlam Rival and beating the Sooners in 2023...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 201 | Oklahoma Position Preview: CB's and Safeties + What we learned from Sooners Fall Camp
(by Josh Callaway) With fall camp in the books and all eyes squarely on the start of the 2025 season, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green start things off by wrapping up their position preview series as they examine the Oklahoma cornerback...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Sammy Omosigho finding rhythm at inside linebacker
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — It’s hard for Sammy Omosigho to believe he’s heading into his third season at Oklahoma. The Heartland, Texas native was still learning the ropes last season behind veterans like Danny Stutsman, Kendel Dolby, Kip Lewis and Kobie McKinzie. Now, he’s an upperclassmen expected to both contribute and lead the...read more from the OUInsider
Who Will Be Oklahoma's Best Newcomer in 2025?
(by Ryan Chapman) Hoover’s Pick: DE Marvin Jones Jr. Marvin Jones Jr. will play this season with the desperation of a senior on his last chance at greatness. The former 5-star recruit played in 36 games (10 starts) for Georgia and Florida State the last three years, but never really made his mark. Now, in Brent Venables’ defense, he’ll...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Three Oklahoma Players Make AP's All-Time All-America Team
(by John E. Hoover) The Associated Press announced its all-time All-America team this week — 100 years of AP All-Americans — and, as expected, Oklahoma is well represented. Undeniably one of college bluest blue blood programs, the Sooners landed three on the AP’s All-Time All-America Team — a team that includes first-and second-team...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Of course New Orleans Saints fans are already falling in love with Danny Stutsman
(by Dekota Gregory) Linebacker Danny Stutsman was a fan favorite of Sooner Nation for four years while at Oklahoma, and now he's already winning over his new fan base before the regular season even kicks off. New Orleans Saints fans took notice of their new rookie linebacker during the Saints' 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars in...read more from Stormin' in Norman
What Do Oklahoma's New Linebacker Coaches Bring to Staff?
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — When OU coach Brent Venables took over the defensive play-calling duties in the offseason, he made reinforcements to his defensive staff. Venables hired Wes Goodwin and Nate Dreiling to be the Sooners’ outside and inside linebackers coaches, respectively. Goodwin served with Venables when he was Clemson’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Offers 5-star Tight End, Schedules OV with Tulane Commit
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — The past week was a newsworthy one for OU in terms of recruiting. The Sooners earned a commitment from Class of 2026 4-star edge rusher Jake Kreul of IMG Academy on Tuesday. A few days later, they earned a pledge from defensive lineman James Carrington, who is also part of the 2026 class...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
John Mateer's playmaking, leadership to lead Oklahoma to resurgent season
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners made one of college football’s most significant transfer portal acquisitions of the entire offseason when they signed former Washington State QB John Mateer. Since then, Mateer has earned his fair share of offseason hype and scrutiny. But with two weeks remaining until his OU debut, there’s both hope...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU Football: Fall Camp Wraps Up | DT Tank Carrington Commits to Oklahoma
