Oklahoma Set to Host 4-star Edge Rusher from Midwest, per Report
(by Carson Field) In a few days, the Sooners will look to impress a top defensive target. Myles Smith, a 4-star defensive end in the Class of 2027 from Farmington, MI, will take an unofficial visit to Oklahoma on March 6, per a report from Rivals’ Allen Trieu. In Rivals’ industry rankings, Smith is a 4-star prospect and the No. 164 overall prospect...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma Can Build on Recent Recruiting Momentum
(by Carson Field) The Sooners added a major piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday. Cooper Witten, a 4-star linebacker and the son of OU tight ends coach Jason Witten, committed to Oklahoma over offers from Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas. Witten is OU’s 14th commitment in the recruiting cycle, bolstering the Sooners’ already...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Mark Stoops hired by rival SEC team as special assistant, per report
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Red River Rivalry just got a little more interesting in 2026. The Texas Longhorns have hired former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops to their coaching staff as a special assistant, according to a report from Horns247's Chip Brown. After serving as the head coach of the Wildcats from 2013 to 2025, Stoops is staying in the...read more from the Sooners Wire
NFL scouts reportedly 'salivating' over Oklahoma WR's speed
(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, and the Oklahoma Sooners were well-represented by the 10 players they sent to Indianapolis. However, despite the OU players eligible for the 2026 draft interviewing and testing well, there are apparently NFL folks who are already excited about a player that will be in...read more from the Sooners Wire
Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray set to be released by Arizona Cardinals
(by Brody Demuth) The Arizona Cardinals informed former OU quarterback Kyler Murray that he is being released, per Ian Rapoport on social platform X. Murray spent the last seven seasons in Arizona after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He won the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and earned two Pro Bowl...read more from the OU Daily
OU Football: 5 STAR LB COOPER WITTEN COMMITS TO OKLAHOMA!!!
Rivals Steve Wiltfong predicts Sooners to land 4-star safety prospect
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners' 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 in the nation, according to 247Sports. The Sooners are looking to build upon that start in the cycle in their pursuit of four-star safety Jaylen Scott. Back in February, Rivals Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman issued predictions favoring the Sooners, and it doesn't...read more from the Sooners Wire
SIP Ep. 252 | Oklahoma Spring Practice Primer: TE's & OL + Temp check with OU Hoops as we hit March
(by Josh Callaway) As the month of March has arrived, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is here to continue to set the table for spring practice and recap all the latest in a busy time for OU sports. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Tom Green kick things off by continuing their Spring Primer series as they preview the spring camps ahead for...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated
COMMIT: Oklahoma lands 2027 4-star linebacker Cooper Witten
(by Collin Kennedy) A huge addition for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Cooper Witten out of Argyle (Texas) Liberty Christian has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Witten becomes the 14th member of of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the seventh defensive player to pledge and the second linebacker...read more from Sooners Illustrated
When do the Oklahoma Sooners bring spring football practice?
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have been working in winter workouts to build on their College Football Playoff appearance in 2025. After winter workouts come spring football. The first opportunity for the coaches to see the 2026 Sooners on the football field. According to Pete Nakos of On3, the Sooners will begin spring practice on...read more from the Sooners Wire
Pair of 2027 Oklahoma Commits Schedules Official Visits
(by Carson Field) Two Class of 2027 pledges have scheduled their next trips to Norman. Running back Jaxsen Stokes and defensive back Mikhail McCreary both announced that they will take official visits to Oklahoma in the next few months. Stokes will be on campus from May 29-31, while McCreary’s visit is scheduled for June 12-14...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners leaning on former OC to help fix run game woes
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners have made a handful of coaching staff changes this offseason, primarily the hires of Jason Witten to coach tight ends, LaMar Morgan to coach cornerbacks, and Deland McCullough to coach running backs. However, there's a key returning assistant that is going to be taking on a larger role with the...read more from the Sooners Wire
How 10 Oklahoma draft prospects performed at the 2026 NFL Combine
(by Tom Green) The 2026 NFL Combine has wrapped up in Indianapolis, where 319 top prospects put their best foot forward—in drills and interviews—for the league's 32 teams and their respective coaches and front office personnel. The weeklong event officially drew to a close Monday, with offensive linemen hitting the bench press for the final...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Brother of Oklahoma Running Back Schedules Official Visit to Norman
(by Carson Field) Over the next several months, Trenton Blaylock will decide whether or not he wants to play college football with his older brother. Blaylock, a defensive back from Humble, TX, will take an official visit to Oklahoma from June 12-14. He is the younger brother of OU running back Tory Blaylock, who started several games as a true...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy 'Put More Around' John Mateer During Offseason
(by Carson Field) Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy experienced great success during his first year in Norman. Nagy, who joined OU’s staff in February 2025, oversaw the Sooners’ scouting staff as Oklahoma reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. He also helped OU sign a top-15 2026 recruiting class and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU's Deion Burks shines at NFL Combine with 4.3 40 time, best vertical among wide receivers
(by Tom Green) The NFL Combine marched on during the final day of February, as another Oklahoma player turned in a standout performance in Indianapolis. Deion Burks shined during Saturday's workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium on a day in which wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks took center stage for on-field drills and testing...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU Football: OU Dominating at the NFL Combine | Softball Schedule Too Weak???
NFL Combine: Robert Spears-Jennings posts incredible 40-yard dash performance
(by Jesse Crittenden) Robert Spears-Jennings stole the show at the NFL Combine on Friday. The former OU safety ran the 40-yard dash in 4.32 seconds, ranking as the second-fastest time at the Combine thus far, and it’s the fastest 40-yard dash by a safety over 6-foot tall and over 200 pounds since 2003. That was the headline, but it was...read more from the OUInsider
Why Kendal Daniels Expects a Young Oklahoma Defensive Back to be an NFL Star
(by Carson Field) Ten players from Oklahoma’s 2026 team are currently in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. Linebacker Kendal Daniels, who spent his final season at Oklahoma after transferring from Oklahoma State, is one of those 10. On Thursday, Daniels took the podium to answer questions from various media outlets...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton Put on a Show at the NFL Scouting Combine
(by Ryan Chapman) Gracen Halton made himself some money on Thursday. The former Oklahoma defensive tackle took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and he put on a show. Halton’s athletic testing was off the charts. He posted a 36.50” vertical, which led all defensive tackles and was the third-highest vertical leap by...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
