What has OU football's new-look offense looked like in spring practices? 'Move fast'

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — With several practices in the books this spring, OU football's offense is creating a stir. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer have been hard at work implementing the system they perfected last season at Washington State. If the Sooners are going to have success in their...read more from The Oklahoman

'Different from last year': Sammy Omosigho, David Stone talk defensive progress in spring practice

(by Hannah Bryant) Oklahoma’s defense has the pieces necessary to continue its success into the 2025 season. But as new coaches, new players, and new standards have been introduced, the results of spring practice are showing flashes of a newly energized defensive unit. “It’s different from last year,” said junior linebacker Sammy Omosigho at...read more from the OU Daily

Oklahoma Sooners projected to land talented cornerback out of Texas

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners may be closing in on their first defensive commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. After recently hosting cornerback Ryan Gilbert in Norman, the Sooners received multiple projections to land the talented cornerback out of Forney, Texas. Collin Kennedy of Sooners Illustrated and...read more from the Sooners Wire

Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice on Tuesday

(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma opened Tuesday’s practice to local media for about 30 minutes. Here are observations from Sooners on SI’s Ryan Chapman and John Hoover, who were present: Defensive back Eli Bowen was still standing off to the side and was not participating in drills, but he was out of his boot and into a soft brace on his left ankle...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU Football: Practice Viewing Session | April 1, 2025


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On3 Analyst believes people are sleeping on Oklahoma and John Mateer

(by Aaron Gelvin) New Oklahoma Sooners starting quarterback John Mateer has been impressive in spring football so far. He's turned some heads with his leadership ability off the field and his play on it. As OU looks to upgrade at the QB position after a rough go in 2024, it looks as though they've done just that. On3 Sports college football analyst...read more from the Sooners Wire

How Oklahoma's Young OL Are Growing Into Bigger Roles This Spring

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — The biggest temptation in college football is to look ahead. Whether it’s way-too-early top 25s or ranking recruiting classes in which players haven’t even enrolled yet, this is a game that always has its eye on the future. Sometimes to its own detriment. In Oklahoma’s case, there’s been an awful lot of attention on...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Set for Bounce-Back Recruiting Weekend

(by Payton Means) This past week could be described as nothing more than a disappointment for Oklahoma on the recruiting trail. In just a matter of days, the Sooners lost the the recruiting battle for a duo of 2026 running backs, both of whom once seemed like a lock to come to Norman, or at least a strong likelihood. Former OU commit Jonathan Hatton...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

More Spring Practice Updates | THE OFFENSE IS BACK!


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What former Sooners are on 2025 UFL rosters

(by Dekota Gregory) Nowadays, Sooner Nation has a reason to care about football basically all year. Seven former Oklahoma players are on rosters of teams in the UFL, which begins its season on Friday. Former OU head coach Bob Stoops also coaches the Arlington Renegades. The UFL was created when the XFL and USFL merged...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Transfer QB Cole Gonzales 'came here to compete'

(by Blake Antkowiak) Oklahoma has seen a healthy amount of roster turnover since the offseason began. A plethora of new faces will make their Sooner debut this fall, with 32 new scholarship players joining the roster. The biggest headline grabber for the Sooners since the previous portal cycle closed came by way of the quarterback room...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Mike Gundy's Spring Bedlam Idea Will NEVER HAPPEN | Mateer Ranked Higher Than Arch???


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Why OU football's Elijah Thomas was Sooners' 'top performer' during winter workouts

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Maliek Hawkins sat quietly in a room full of his new teammates while reporters asked each of them burning questions during Oklahoma football's newcomer media day earlier this month. Who's impressing thus far? Anyone stand out? Which newcomer could have a breakout season? These are popular inquiries...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma cornerback Gentry Williams eager to prove himself, feels 'amazing' after 2nd shoulder injury

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — When Gentry Williams returned home from shoulder surgery last year in Tulsa, one of the first people to greet him was Robert Spears-Jennings, his fellow defensive back and 2022 Oklahoma signee. Spears-Jennings, a safety from just outside of Tulsa in Broken Arrow, gleefully welcomed Williams with shouts...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma DB Kendel Dolby is 'Attacking' Each Day as He Works Back From Injury

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Up until last year, Kendel Dolby had been fortunate enough to avoid a major injury in his career. He could never have imagined the mental battle he’d have to fight after suffering a gruesome injury against Tennessee. As soon as he went down, the entire team rushed over to his side. After climbing the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'Playing full speed': Mateer helps teach offensive system, faces OU defense in spring practice

(by Hannah Bryant) Transfer quarterback John Mateer laughed, paused and furrowed his brows after being asked what he thinks of the defense he’s been facing in spring practice. “Yeah … they do a lot of different stuff,” Mateer said. “A lot of very good stuff that’s challenged me and makes me, the O-line and the center communicate a...read more from the OU Daily

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy suggests Bedlam in the spring

(by Aaron Gelvin) When the Oklahoma Sooners departed the Big 12 Conference for the SEC, they left their longtime rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, behind. The Bedlam matchup between the two football programs was no more, a casualty of conference realignment. Though Bedlam is still being played in other sports, the two...read more from the Sooners Wire

As Oklahoma's Defense Looks for Continued Improvement, New Leaders Must Step Up

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — The refit that Brent Venables has accomplished with Oklahoma’s defense in three years has been nothing short of remarkable. But now, as the Sooners plot their way into Year 4 under Venables, is he looking at another minor rebuild? Are there enough players back at the right positions to ensure...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma will need a boost from a rebuilt special teams unit in 2025

(by Aaron Gelvin) As the Oklahoma Sooners look to rebound from a 6-7 season in 2024, much of the discussion this offseason has revolved around the two primary phases of the game, and rightfully so. Fourth-year head coach Brent Venables has taken over the play-calling duties for a defense that should be pretty good again in 2025...read more from the Sooners Wire

Why did NFL suspend Drake Stoops? Former OU football star explains two-game suspension

(by Jeff Patterson) Drake Stoops didn’t sugarcoat it. Getting popped with a two-game suspension by the NFL on March 11 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances was “definitely not an ideal situation” for the former OU football star. “It was just an honest mistake,” Stoops told The Oklahoman on Sunday...read more from The Oklahoman

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