Sooners cancel spring game, replace with new 'Crimson Combine' fan event
(by Jesse Crittenden) The Sooners will not host their typical spring game in April, the program announced Monday. Instead, the program is replacing it with a different fan event. The Sooners announced a new event called the "Crimson Combine" as the program's new spring edition. The event, scheduled for April 12, will feature players and coaches...read more from the OUInsider
SIP Ep. 158 | Oklahoma Spring Practice storylines + OU CB’s Status Report + Other sports recap
(by Josh Callaway) As the calendar flips to a jam-packed March, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green open up the show by looking ahead to the start of spring camp and what they are watching for in the next month with Oklahoma's first...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
Spring preview: Tight ends
(by Jesse Crittenden) Bauer Sharp became the lightning rod for criticism as the Sooners' offense deteriorated last year. But there was also something paradoxical about Sharp — he led the Sooners in receptions (42) and yards (324) and was sometimes the only somewhat-reliable source of offense, but he also was involved in some of the...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma Spring Depth Chart Preview: OL Should Be Much Improved in 2025
(by John E. Hoover) Oklahoma’s most complicated matrix last year looks much simpler in 2025. Spring practice could reveal much more, of course, but the Sooners’ offensive line would seem far less in flux going into Thursday’s open practice than at just about any point before November of the 2024 campaign. The group needed to be...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
2025 Spring Practice Preview | Dealing With Offseason Hype
Oklahoma Sooners' Billy Bowman impresses ESPN Draft Analyst with NFL Combine performance
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners only had three players compete at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, but Ethan Downs, Danny Stutsman, and Billy Bowman stood out among the NFL draft hopefuls in Indianapolis. Downs led his position group with 32 reps on the bench press while Danny Stutsman blazed a 4.52 40-yard dash that...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma spring primer: Can Sooners get most out of Kennesaw State transfers, improve in return game?
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's special teams units were a mess prior to last season, finishing the 2023 season ranked 94th in SP+, according to ESPN's advanced metric. That changed last season upon the arrival of special teams coordinator Doug Deakin, who spearheaded quite the turnaround for the Sooners in that critical phase of the game...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma Spring Depth Chart Preview: RBs Have Experience, But Who's No. 1?
(by John E. Hoover) Who knows what Oklahoma’s running back depth chart will look like this spring? In reality, probably not even RB coach DeMarco Murray. Ever since Eric Gray graduated to the NFL, Murray has spent the last two season shuffling back and forth between starters and backups and reserves. One guy gets hot and has a big...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma spring primer: Eli Bowen leads cornerback group that faces some questions
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's pass defense wasn't exactly the strength of an overall improved defensive unit in 2024, as the Sooners finished 72nd nationally in yards allowed per pass attempt (7.3), 59th in opponent completion rate (60.1%) and 69thin defensive pass efficiency (132.11). That being said, the secondary wasn't terrible last...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SIP Ep. 157 | Oklahoma hires Jim Nagy as new GM + OU 2026 QB, OL and defensive recruiting storylines
(by Josh Callaway) As the recruiting dead period is about to end and Oklahoma makes a big hire for their football program, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy open the show by breaking down the big news of the week in the Sooners' hiring of Jim Nagy as...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
NFL combine results: How Danny Stutsman, OU football draft prospects fared
(by Colton Sulley) Three former OU football players are participating in the NFL scouting combine this weekend. Safety Billy Bowman, defensive end Ethan Downs and linebacker Danny Stutsman will showcase their talent in Indianapolis with hopes of improving their stock for the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are the NFL combine results for OU's...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma pushing hard for Cooper Witten, son of NFL great Jason Witten
(by Dekota Gregory) It's time to feel old, but also optimistic. According to On3, Cooper Witten, son of legendary NFL tight end Jason Witten, said the Oklahoma Sooners are one of four teams "making him feel like a priority" early in his recruitment process. The teams include OU, Baylor, SMU and Texas A&M. Witten isn't just a priority because...read more from Stormin' in Norman
NFL combine results: Danny Stutsman runs 40-yard dash
(by George Stoia) The NFL Scouting Combine is underway and three former Sooners represent OU. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, safety Billy Bowman and defensive end Ethan Downs are all in Indianapolis this week hoping to improve their draft stock. Here is how all three have performed at the combine. Danny Stutsman, linebacker...read more from the SoonerScoop
Danny Stutsman identifies which linebackers will step up for Oklahoma
(by Aaron Gelvin) Former Oklahoma Sooners star linebacker Danny Stutsman's time at OU may be over, but he already knows who's up next at the position in Norman. Stutsman, speaking at the NFL Combine before drills commence this week, was asked who on the OU roster he thinks is ready to carry the torch at linebacker, now that he...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma spring primer: R Mason Thomas headlines intriguing group at defensive end
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma replaces a lot at defensive end heading into 2025, as three of its top four players in Miguel Chavis' rotation off the edge have graduated: Ethan Downs, Trace Ford and Caiden Woullard. The good news for the Sooners — and inarguably one of the biggest offseason wins for the program — is that the top player at...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Spring preview: Defensive line
(by Jesse Crittenden) Continuity is the theme that sticks out for Oklahoma's defensive line. The Sooners' defensive line mostly held up in its first season in the SEC, and the positive is that they can build on it. The Sooners return 60% of their tackle production on the defensive line, including four of the eight players who logged the most snaps at...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma Spring Depth Chart Preview: DBs Are Loaded With Experience, Talent
(by John E. Hoover) Although Oklahoma needs to replace All-SEC safety and potential first-round NFL Draft pick Billy Bowman at safety and five-year starter Woodi Washington at corner, defensive back is the position where the Sooners will have the fewest changes in 2025. Invaluable game experience at one cornerback spot and plenty more...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Spring preview: Running backs
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma's running back room has often been the most confusing position group on the team over the past two seasons. That could certainly be the case in 2025. The good news for the Sooners? A lot of the pieces from last season are the same, giving them real continuity. Despite another offseason of rumors about...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma hires Jim Nagy as football general manager
(by Jesse Crittenden) In an offseason full of big changes, Oklahoma made arguably its biggest hire of the offseason on Wednesday. The Sooners announced the hiring of Jim Nagy as the general manager for football. In the role, Nagy will be tasked with leading OU's roster management and talent acquisition while managing the impact of NIL...read more from the OUInsider
OU Announces Spring Stadium Tour Dates
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has announced dates for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium this spring. The tours, which are scheduled for specific days and times beginning March 6, will be conducted by trained guides and...read more from SoonerSports.com
