Sooners Add Intriguing Weapon in Cal Transfer Wideout Josiah Martin

(by Bryan Clinton) An injury bug ran rampant through the Oklahoma wide receiver room in 2024, and after a subsequent portal exodus left conditions even worse, the Sooners have been forced to retool their pass-catching options through the transfer portal. On Tuesday, Emmett Jones landed his fourth transfer addition of the cycle with...read more from the OUInsider

Robert Spears-Jennings set to return in 2025

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has gotten much-needed good news in the last 24 hours. That includes Tuesday, as veteran safety Robert Spears-Jennings announced he'll be back in 2025. Jennings, who'll be a senior next season, has one year of eligibility remaining. Jennings' announcement comes just a few hours after...read more from the OUInsider

Oklahoma 2024 Report Cards: Todd Bates' Defensive Tackles Proved to be SEC Ready

(by Ryan Chapman) A lot of Oklahoma’s defensive improvements in 2024 can be credited to the work Todd Bates did developing his defensive tackle room. The Sooners finished the regular season ranked 11th nationally in rushing defense, an improvement from when OU finished the 2023 regular season ranked 58th against the run...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

When does transfer portal close for Oklahoma?

(by Dekota Gregory) The Sooners aren't in the clear just yet. The transfer portal's initial closing date was Saturday, but that wasn't the case for every program, including Oklahoma. For teams competing in later bowl games and the College Football Playoff, their players can still submit their paperwork to officially enter the transfer portal up...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Star Oklahoma Defensive Lineman to Return for Sooners in 2025

(by Carson Field) One of Oklahoma’s most experienced defensive pieces will return in 2025. Junior defensive lineman Damonic Williams announced on Monday via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram that he will be returning to Norman for his senior year. Williams played his first season at Oklahoma in 2024 after spending the first...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma 2024 Report Cards: Special Teams Were Better, but Lacked Consistency

(by John E. Hoover) With the addition of career special teams guru Doug Deakin and the change of NCAA rules that allows analysts to actually coach their players, Oklahoma’s special teams units got better in 2024. But overall, the Sooners still fell short in numerous areas in 2024. Mistakes were frequent, although almost nothing...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How to fix OU football: Ben Arbuckle, John Mateer are offensive key for Sooners in 2025

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football's offense was historically bad in 2024. The Sooners, known for producing prolific offenses, were coming off a 2023 season where they ranked third nationally in total offense. They finished 121st in this season and also ranked 122nd in passing yards and 95th in points per game...read more from The Oklahoman

Sooners Working to Host First Junior Day

(by the SoonerScoop) Attention Ladies and Gentleman, I have an urgent and breaking Sooners news story! With the Sooners 2024 season now at an end focus turns a bit toward the portal and, beyond that, 2026 recruiting. The Sooners already have a trio of commitments in Will Conroy, Ryder Mix, and Jaden O’Neal but they clearly have...read more from the SoonerScoop

It seems Oklahoma players were also blindsided by Zac Alley's departure

(by Dekota Gregory) Sooner Nation was shocked Saturday when ESPN's Pete Thamel broke the news of Zac Alley's departure, whether within or outside of the football program. Thamel reported that Alley, Oklahoma's now former defensive coordinator, was finalizing a deal to leave OU for the same position at West Virginia...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Sooners In the NFL: Former Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Cooks Carolina

(by John E. Hoover) Baker Mayfield already had all the motivation he needed on Sunday. Get the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the NFL playoffs. The fact that Mayfield was playing against one of the teams that once deemed him expendable was just icing on the cake — or, in Mayfield’s case, more ink on his wall. Mayfield and the Bucs roasted...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU football defensive coordinator candidates: Six options to replace Zac Alley

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Zac Alley is leaving the OU football program after one season to become the defensive coordinator at West Virginia, according to an ESPN report Saturday. During his lone season with the Sooners, Alley's defense ranked No. 31 nationally. He was a nominee for...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Sooners defensive coordinator hire will have a lot to work with

(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have had a hard time holding onto coordinators during Brent Venables’ tenure. For the second consecutive offseason, the Sooners will replace both offensive and defensive coordinators. Last year, Seth Littrell took over for Jeff Lebby, who took the head coaching job at Mississippi State. Zac Alley...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma Defensive Coordinator Hot Board

(by Ryan Chapman) For the second straight offseason, Brent Venables will have a new pair of coordinators. He’s already hired Ben Arbuckle from Washington State after having to fire Seth Littrell, but Saturday offered a postseason shock. Defensive coordinator Zac Alley, after spending just one year back with Venables, is reportedly...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma losing defensive coordinator Zac Alley to West Virginia

(by Parker Thune) A first reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel, Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Zac Alley is departing Norman after just one year on the job. Alley, 31, joined the Oklahoma staff in January as co-DC and linebackers coach under his mentor, Brent Venables. Now, after just one season on the job, he's leaving for West Virginia...read more from the OUInsider

RANT: Pete Thamel Reports OU DC Zac Alley is Leaving for West Virginia


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'We need a guy': Michael Hawkins Jr. welcomes future competition after challenging season

(by Josh McDaniel) FORT WORTH – In the first quarter of Oklahoma’s 21-20 loss to Navy on Friday, freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. flashed quickness and accuracy that the Sooners have seen little of all season. With 5:56 left in the first quarter, Hawkins’ athleticism was on full display. After receiving the snap, Hawkins darted from...read more from the OU Daily

Oklahoma lands Division II transfer TE Will Huggins

(by Parker Thune) The Sooners have landed one more addition to the tight end room in 6-foot-7 transfer Will Huggins, who has one year of eligibility remaining after four seasons at Kansas and one at Division II powerhouse Pittsburg State. Huggins originally committed to Washington State before backing out of his pledge earlier this month...read more from the OUInsider

SoonerScoop podcast: Putting the OU 2024 season to bed, out of its misery

(by Bob Przybylo) FORT WORTH, Texas – Honestly, though, was there any other way for the OU season to end for 2024? One more gut-punch, one more shaking your head moment. The Sooners looked to be well on their way to a blowout victory against Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl. Instead, somehow, it all fell apart as it has throughout...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop

Navy denies Oklahoma victory in Armed Forces Bowl after stopping late 2-point conversion

(by Ryan Canfield) Navy held on to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Friday. After Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. connected with tight end Jake Roberts for a 10-yard touchdown with under 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables decided to go for the win. Venables sent his...read more from Fox Sports

Brent Venables Postgame Press Conference (with Players) | Navy 21, Oklahoma 20


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