OU football linebacker Kip Lewis looking for breakout season as Sooners' depth grows

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Late last season, OU linebacker Kip Lewis’ playing time expanded greatly. After Danny Stutsman’s injury against Kansas, Lewis stepped in and never left the rotation, starting the last five games of the season at weakside linebacker as Stutsman slid over to middle linebacker upon his return. Now, Lewis and Stutsman are...read more from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Defensive Line Seeing 'Improvement' From Multiple Players in Fall Camp

(by Randall Sweet) As Oklahoma prepares for its first season in the SEC, one of the areas the Sooners need to see the most improvement is along the defensive line. OU had a decent group in 2023, but lost players like Jonah Laulu, Isaiah Coe, Jacob Lacey and Rondell Bothroyd over the offseason. Additionally, the Sooners needed to increase their...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's Center Competition Heats as Bates Surges in Camp

(by Bryce McKinnis) Josh Bates isn’t going down without a fight. For the Oklahoma Sooners’ starting center job, that is. Bates, a redshirt freshman, wants the job, and everybody in fall camp knows it. While SMU transfer Branson Hickman appears to be the frontrunner to start Week 1, Bates has made an appetizing offseason competition out of it...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

'Confidence is everything' for Oklahoma transfer cornerback Dez Malone this fall

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Dez Malone has seen more than his share of snaps in his career, particularly in his last two seasons at San Diego State, but the fifth-year senior felt like he was starting from scratch this spring. That was to be expected, to an extent, after Malone transferred to Oklahoma earlier this year. Despite appearing in 35 games over...read more from Sooners Illustrated

With Preseason Camp Like a 'Vapor,' Oklahoma Begins Game Planning This Week

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Another Sunday has dawned on Oklahoma’s 2024 training camp, but this one is special. This week, the Sooners begin game preparation for Temple. The Owls come to Owen Field next week for a special Friday night season opener — the first Friday night home game in OU history. That means the Sooners break camp...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners duo named to ESPN's true freshman All-America team

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners kick off their 2024 season in less than two weeks. Talking season is almost over, and fall camps are beginning to wrap up across the country. But before the season begins, ESPN unveiled their true freshmen All-America team (ESPN+). All of the players included were high schoolers last year and members of the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Where does Oklahoma land in Athlon Sports' defensive back unit rankings?

(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners will be looking to take another step forward on defense in 2024, as OU enters Year 3 of the Brent Venables era. Venables was hired because of his defensive acumen and because of his championship merit at both Oklahoma and Clemson. In his first season, the Sooners gave up 30 points per game on their way...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma Has Thrived With Group of 5 Transfers, But Might Be Even Better in 2024

(by John E. Hoover) Over the last three offseasons, Oklahoma has done quite well in the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Sooners have landed starters or major contributors from Michigan, Texas, Tennessee, TCU, Oklahoma State, Indiana, Stanford, Cal, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA and North Carolina, plus potential...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Horning: Muzzling coaches a bad, telling look for Venables

(by Clay Horning) If Brent Venables ultimately fails at this head coaching at Oklahoma thing, the biggest reason why is already apparent … though may need some explaining. He’s too involved. Or, put more clearly, he’s too intrinsically involved in too many things to optimally run an enterprise as wide ranging as Sooner football, particularly in a day and...read more from The Norman Transcript

Sooners leading rusher Gavin Sawchuk making most of 1st 'fully healthy' fall camp

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Gavin Sawchuk has enjoyed a new experience this month: a fall camp finally healthy and without limitations. The redshirt sophomore running back is entering his third year at Oklahoma, but this preseason marks his first fully healthy stretch of preseason practices after being hampered by hamstring issues during...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Why Brent Venables is Confident in Oklahoma's Backup QB Options Heading into 2024

(by Randall Sweet) NORMAN — Over the past few seasons, Oklahoma has learned just how important the backup quarterback position is. After an unfathomable run of success at QB starting with Baker Mayfield, continuing through Kyler Murray and finishing with Jalen Hurts, the Sooners have had to call on their backup signal caller every year since...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

How Oklahoma’s experienced running back core elevates the offense

(by Brandon Self) The Oklahoma Sooners are heading into a season of change, especially along the offensive line, where five new starters, including three transfers, will take the field. While much of the focus is on this rebuilt line, head coach Brent Venables emphasizes that the success of these linemen is closely tied to the performance and football IQ...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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Oklahoma WR Andrel Anthony Still Working Toward Return During Fall Camp

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s breakout star from the first half of 2023 is still working his way back. Wide receiver Andrel Anthony quickly established himself as Dillon Gabriel’s go-to playmaker to start last year, catching 27 passes for 429 yards and a score through OU’s first six games. A bonafide burner, Anthony’s speed saw him blow...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma CB Dez Malone Embraces 'Underdog' Mentality

(by Bryce McKinnis) Oklahoma senior defensive back Dez Malone is prepared to make his Sooners debut in two weeks. His transition period is nearly complete. “I would say when I first got here, it was kind of a different language,” the San Diego State transfer said after Tuesday’s open practice. “Once I got the terminology down, everything slowed down...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

RANKING The TOP 5 DEFENSES In SEC Football In 2024...


In a clip from Episode 5 of the SEC Football Hour, Chase Robinson and Chris Lee share their rankings for the top five defensive units in the SEC, which includes Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and Alabama...from Southeastern 16

In pursuit of being among nation's best, OU defense wants to be described by 1 word

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma's defense took a step in the right direction during Year 2 under Brent Venables, and the expectations have been raised even higher for the Sooners as they prepare for their first season in the SEC. OU's defense, widely projected to be the strength of this year's team, is expecting to go from good to great — potentially...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma CB Woodi Washington May Be Undervalued, But Not By His Teammates or Coaches

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — Maybe the college football world is simply undervaluing Oklahoma cornerback Woodi Washington. When a current OU player can tell the new guys that he practiced against Jalen Hurts and CeeDee Lamb and got valuable reps in the Sooners’ last appearance in the College Football Playoff, he’s probably being undervalued...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Three Oklahoma Sooners make ESPN's 'Top 100' players list for 2024

(by Brandon Self) As the 2024 college football season approaches, the Oklahoma Sooners find themselves with high expectations, and it's no surprise that several of their standout players have been recognized in ESPN's 'Top 100' players list. Among the honorees are Deion Burks, Billy Bowman, and Danny Stutsman, each of whom will play a pivotal role...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Inside Zac Alley's 'Seamless' Transition to Oklahoma During Fall Camp

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — There’s been a noticeable difference at Oklahoma practice during Brent Venables’ third fall camp back in Norman. The OU head coach has bounced all the way around the field throughout the two partial practices that were opened up for media viewing this preseason. Instead of gravitating to the linebackers, Venables...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

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