John Mateer returning to Oklahoma: Why the Sooners QB says another year at OU will make him better


Mateer spoke about why returning to Oklahoma was the right decision, his growth as a quarterback, building chemistry with new teammates, and what excites him about the Sooners offense moving forward...from Oklahoma's Own Sports

Takeaways from OU's updated roster ahead of spring ball

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners began spring football practice on Wednesday, as Team 132 prepares for the 2026 season. Ahead of spring ball opening, OU released an updated roster that reflects the changes made since the 2025 season came to a close. The Sooners have seen a lot of roster movement since December, with the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma Football Spring Practice Highlights - 3/25/2026


Highlights of Oklahoma Football's spring practice on Wednesday, March 25th at the Everest Indoor Training Center in Norman, OK...from Sooners Illustrated

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Oklahoma Football's Returning Production, By the Numbers

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Oklahoma played its best season of the name-image-likeness era in 2025. The Sooners finished 10-3 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. They rattled off four wins in a row — against Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri and LSU — to end the regular season and punch their ticket to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Four big questions for OU heading into spring practices (2026)

(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma can officially take the field for spring practices. Today marks the first of 15 spring practices for the Sooners, and there’s plenty to watch. From new transfer portal and freshmen players, to three new position coaches, to huge questions for several returning players, this has the potential to be one of the most...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: 2026 Schedule Early Look at Texas


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The Biggest Question Oklahoma's New Assistants Will Face This Spring

(by Ryan Chapman) Former Florida tight end Hayden Hansen was brought in to be Jason Witten’s main man, but the NFL legend can unlock the full potential of his unit by turning Tennessee transfer Jack Van Dorselaer into an all-around threat. Hansen caught 30 passes a year ago compared to Van Dorselaer’s five receptions, but the former...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

OU (2026) spring preview: Five returning players to watch

(by Jesse Crittenden) It’s finally springtime in Norman. Oklahoma hits the practice field this week, with spring practices beginning on Wednesday. The Sooners have plenty of momentum heading into Year 5 under Brent Venables after a College Football Playoff berth in 2025. The Sooners retained most of their key players on both sides of...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: 2026 Schedule Early Look at Georgia


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Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma's Defense Entering Spring Practice

(by Ryan Chapman) Monday marked a big day in Owen Heinecke’s offseason. He filed for an injunction, which is the next step in his eligibility fight with the NCAA. At OU’s Pro Day, Heinecke said he was fully focused on the NFL Draft because he “can’t afford” to not play football next year. If he’s able to win his court case against the NCAA...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma Schedules Two More Official Visits with Class of 2027 Standouts

(by Carson Field) A pair of prospective Sooners will be in Norman over the next few months. Quarterback Jamison Roberts and edge rusher Samuel Nelson — both of the Class of 2027 — will take official visits to Oklahoma from June 12-14. Roberts is committed to OU, while Nelson is an uncommitted recruit. Roberts pledged with the Sooners...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

David Pollack believes OU can make it back to the CFP

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff in head coach Brent Venables' fourth season at the helm. Ever since the 34-24 first-round loss to Alabama, OU's focus has been on how to get back to the CFP, and how to go farther in Venables' fifth season. The Sooners were one of 10 Power Four teams to...read more from the Sooners Wire

SIP Ep. 257 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Preview: Storylines & players to watch as camp opens up

(by Josh Callaway) With spring camp finally set to arrive for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green set the table for spring practice as they highlight all the storylines and players they are watching for over the next month, recap women's basketball's...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma's Offense Entering Spring Practice

(by Ryan Chapman) The hand injury derailed John Mateer’s first season in Norman, but the high’s and low’s of the full Mateer experience were evident even before his hand colliding with a helmet against Auburn. There’s plenty of precedent for improvement at the quarterback position in the second year of action in the SEC. Even without an...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Owen Heinecke files injunction against NCAA for another year of eligibility

(by Jesse Crittenden) Owen Heinecke hasn’t given up on the potential of returning to Oklahoma. The OU linebacker has filed a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in hopes of retaining a year of eligibility. SoonerScoop was first to report it. The case has been assigned to Cleveland County Judge Thad Balkman. An emergency hearing has...read more from the OUInsider

OU Football: 2026 Schedule Early Look at Michigan


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Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says John Mateer is 'Focused' Ahead of Spring Ball

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — High highs and low lows defined John Mateer’s first season at Oklahoma. Mateer, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, led the Sooners to a 10-3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019. He threw for 1,215 yards and logged 11 touchdowns in OU’s first four games, helping...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's Most Underrated Defensive Player at Every Position

(by Ryan Chapman) Nothing about Nigel Smith’s Oklahoma career so far jumps off the page. He’s played in four games across two seasons, as he’s been stashed on the depth chart and dealt with some bumps and bruises, and his lone tackle as a Sooner came in last year’s victory over South Carolina. But the redshirt sophomore has plenty...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Why Kip Lewis, Isaiah Sategna's Returns to Oklahoma Are 'Huge'

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Kip Lewis and Isaiah Sategna both would’ve heard their names called in a few weeks if they decided to go that route. A linebacker, Lewis started 13 games and notched 76 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2025, his third season in Norman. Sategna, a wide receiver who transferred to OU from Arkansas ahead of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How Oklahoma's Freshmen Impressed Brent Venables During Winter Workouts

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Brent Venables was able to take his hands off the wheel more than usual during the Sooners’ winter workouts. Oklahoma signed 25 freshmen as part of its 2026 recruiting class, and that group enrolled in January. Venables, OU’s coach since 2022, was pleased with how quickly those 25 newcomers adjusted to life...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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