Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak Has Stayed 'Diligent' as Transitions to Tight End

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Jaren Kanak’s football instincts took over when Oklahoma took the practice field on Wednesday. The linebacker-turned-tight end ran a route toward the sideline in a drill, but Jaydan Hardy closed down on Kanak as the football was thrown his direction. OU’s second-year safety managed to tip the ball, but...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SoonerScoop podcast: Taking stock of OU heading into first scrimmage

(by Bob Przybylo) The good part of seeing so much of OU practice through the initial full week is you have a chance to have real informed opinions on players. The bad? Well, you’re getting to see just how many are not suiting up on a given day. And how, unfortunately, that number is starting to grow with each practice...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Sooners on SI Podcast: How is Oklahoma's Offense Coming Along in Fall Camp?

(by Ryan Chapman) John Hoover and Ryan Chapman returned for a fall camp edition of the Sooners on SI Podcast. Brent Venables' Oklahoma Sooners kicked off fall camp last Thursday, and local media members have been able to view portions of three different practices over the past week. Hoover quizzed Chapman over all of his takeaways...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

ESPN Sets Launch Date for Standalone Streaming Service, Priced at $30 Monthly

(by Todd Spangler) A new era for Disney‘s ESPN, born and raised on cable, is starting in two weeks: The sports media giant will launch its new previously announced stand-alone streaming service on Thursday, Aug. 21. The launch date is “timed for a marquee stretch of live sports programming across ESPN platforms,” according to the company...read more from Variety

Oklahoma DE Marvin Jones Jr. Embracing 'Welcoming' Atmosphere at OU

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Marvin Jones Jr. chose red over crimson when he first had to choose a school. As a 5-star defensive end prospect in the Class of 2022, Jones signed with Georgia over Oklahoma and a few other finalists. Jones will now play for the Sooners after two years at Georgia and a one-year stint at Florida State. And since...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 offensive tackle Luke Wilson

(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners are back on the board in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Southlake (Texas) Carroll offensive tackle Luke Wilson has announced via social media his OU pledge. Wilson now stands as Oklahoma's lone '27 commit. He's the first offensive prospect to pledge and the first offensive lineman added in the cycle...read more from Sooners Illustrated

How Oklahoma OL Eddy Pierre-Louis is Positioning for a Large Role in 2025

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Eddy Pierre-Louis is pairing finesse with his physicality in fall camp. The second-year offensive lineman played in just four games a year ago, but he stood out. Pierre-Louis played just 65 snaps on offense per Pro Football Focus, but he made an impression. “Eddie will be the reason that the o-line goes where they...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer reminisces on his time at Oklahoma

(by Eric W. Bolin) Shane Beamer's genes helped get his foot in the door as a college football coach. His time at Oklahoma, though, set him up for his first head-coaching job. Beamer, entering his fifth year running the program at South Carolina, joined the "Dari Nowkhah Show" on KREF in Norman this week and spoke about his time with...read more from the Sooners Wire

Which Oklahoma Receivers Have Impressed DB Devon Jordan so Far in Fall Camp?

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma needs somebody — anybody — to step up at wide receiver in 2025. The Sooners had one of college football’s most sluggish passing games in 2024, finishing No. 121 out of 134 FBS programs in passing offense (175.8 yards per game). To fix that, OU brought in quarterback John Mateer from...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'We got the right guys': OU wide receivers build consistency in fall camp

(by Joshua McDaniel) OU football head coach Brent Venables said Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with the Sooners on Tuesday with a clear direction: consistency. “The GM of the Bears spoke to the team yesterday, and, right on cue, said that the one thing they value, as an organization with players, retention and...read more from the OU Daily

'Way better than my expectations': Redshirt senior Kendal Daniels embraces OU after leaving OSU

(by Daniel Homrok) Redshirt senior linebacker Kendal Daniels, a transfer from Oklahoma State University, was worried how his teammates would react to him coming from the other side of Bedlam. However, despite rivalry ties, Daniels has had a smooth transition to Norman and is looking forward to this season. “It’s been great,” Daniels...read more from the OU Daily

Every former Sooner on an NFL roster at the start of 2025 training camp

(by Dekota Gregory) NFL Training Camp is in full swing across the league and there are former Oklahoma Sooners all over the place, either as franchise players, incoming rookies or just trying to finally secure a roster spot. This list is as long as a Walgreens receipt, but here's every former OU player on an NFL roster at the start of training camp and...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Kendal Daniels finding his role in Brent Venables' defense

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — OU’s campus isn’t far away from Stillwater, but it was a whole new world for Kendal Daniels this spring. The former Oklahoma State transfer was still finding his footing after he wrapped up his first spring with the Sooners back in April. Daniels spent three seasons with the Cowboys before transferring to the...read more from the OUInsider

Sooners 'building' towards first fall scrimmage on Saturday

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The sixth practice of Oklahoma’s preseason camp was finished on Wednesday. The Sooners will have an off day on Thursday before another practice on Friday. Then on Saturday, the Sooners will take the field for their first scrimmage in August. Everything they’ve done on the practice field has been building...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: Brent Venables Media Scrum Reaction | Minor Injuries | ESPN Disrespects OU Again


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Brent Venables gives updates following Sooners 6th preseason practice (8/6/2025)


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables speaks with the media on Wednesday following the Sooners sixth practice of the preseason. The Sooners will hold their first scrimmage this Saturday...from the SoonerScoop

Observations From Oklahoma's Practice on Wednesday (8/6/2025)

(by Ryan Chapman) Let’s start with the health updates. Tight end Kaden Helms and running back Jaydn Ott both worked cardio off to the side of practice. Helms had a cast on his right hand, the result of an injury sustained during Monday’s practice. With Ott working off to the side, it left only Jovantae Barnes and Tory Blaylock as the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners down to two RBs at practice, but it’s not time to panic

(by Dekota Gregory) The Oklahoma Sooners were down to the nubs at running back during Wednesday's practice, but there should be no reason to panic, at least not yet. With local media at a portion of OU's fall camp on Wednesday, multiple reporters mentioned on X that the Sooners were down to only two healthy running backs, forcing OU great...read more from Stormin' in Norman

OU Football: Practice Highlights | August 6, 2025


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Oklahoma DB Reggie Powers Using Lessons from 2024 to Become More Versatile

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Reggie Powers III would like to remember as much as he can from a season that Oklahoma fans would like to forget. Powers, a safety, was a true freshman in 2024. He appeared in 12 games for the Sooners, playing reserve roles on defense and special teams. The Sooners finished 6-7, marking the second...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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