Oklahoma WR Jayden Gibson to miss the 2024 season, Brent Venables confirms

(by Brody Lusk) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has confirmed that junior WR Jayden Gibson will miss the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury that he suffered in practice last week. Last season, Gibson recorded 14 receptions for 375 yards and five touchdowns. He finished the season strong, with standout performances of two receptions for...read more from the OUInsider

Brent Venables interview (8-13-24)


Oklahoma Sooners football coach Brent Venables meets the press after practice on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024...from John Hoover Media

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Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice

(by Ryan Chapman, John E. Hoover, Randall Sweet) NORMAN — For the second time since training camp opened, the Oklahoma Sooners opened a portion of practice to be viewed by the media. Brent Venables’ allowed viewing for the first 20 minutes of No. 16 OU’s practice on Tuesday, and Sooners on SI had three reporters — John Hoover...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

There is NO QB Controversy | For Real...Stop it | SEC Teams in AP Poll


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Why OU's DL could benefit from growth of young stars Adepoju Adebawore, David Stone

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — This offseason was bulk season for Adepoju Adebawore. The former five-star recruit, who by all accounts is primed for a standout second season on OU’s defensive line, pushed himself in the gym and ate as much as he could over the summer to put on weight. Adebawore gained a wealth of knowledge during spring ball and...read more from The Oklahoman

Jaren Kanak: On the Right Path to Greatness

(by Brandon Self) As Oklahoma Sooners fans, we've seen our fair share of standout linebackers, but few have captured our attention like Jaren Kanak. Entering his junior season, Kanak is on a trajectory that mirrors that of Danny Stutsman, who himself was in a similar position not too long ago. Both players faced the challenges of transitioning from...read more from Stormin' in Norman

How former Sooners did in 2024 NFL preseason debut

(by James D. Jackson) The first full week of the NFL preseason has been completed after an eventful offseason. The Sooners saw a trio of players get drafted to the NFL this past season, along with a few signing undrafted deals. The earlier parts of preseason means many players didn't take the field, but a plethora of Sooners from this past...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Ranking Oklahoma's Three Most Winnable, Most Losable, and Most Make-or-Break SEC Games of 2024

(by John E. Hoover) The predictions for Oklahoma in 2024 have already run the gamut — and for good reason. The Sooners have one of college football’s most daunting schedules. They’re stepping up in competition from the Big 12 to the SEC. They have a new offensive coordinator, a new defensive coordinator, a new special teams coach...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Will injuries hamper firepower expected from Oklahoma's talented, deep receiver group?

(by Chip Rouse) Over the last three years, the Oklahoma pass offense has gone from 32nd in 2021 among FBS teams to 42nd in 2022 and all the way up to No. 6 in the country last season. Five of the top six pass receivers in both receptions and yardage are back again for the 2024 season, plus the recruiting class and transfer portal add several...read more from Stormin' in Norman

OU notepad: How did North Texas stint help Febechi Nwaiwu?

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There's no doubt that Oklahoma is a step up for Febechi Nwaiwu. The fourth-year offensive lineman spent his first three seasons at North Texas, primarily playing against Conference USA opponents. Now, he's projected to be a significant contributor for an Oklahoma team that'll play its first season in the SEC...read more from the OUInsider

Danny Stutsman selected to USA TODAY Sports preseason All-American team

(by John Williams) It was a breakout season for Danny Stutsman in 2023. He was so good that he could have declared for the NFL draft and would have likely been a top 100 pick in 2024. However, Stutsman opted to forgo the draft and return to Oklahoma for his senior season, providing the Sooners defense with playmaking and leadership as...read more from the Sooners Wire

Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 102 | Oklahoma fall camp/scrimmage latest + TE & OL position preview

(by Josh Callaway) With fall camp rolling on less than three weeks from the season opener, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to recap all the latest. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green broke down the latest rumblings from camp following Oklahoma's first scrimmage, but first...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

OU ranked 16th in first AP Poll of 2024 season

(by George Stoia) The first AP Poll of the 2024 season has been released and OU came in at No. 16. Oklahoma also ranked 16th in the Coaches Poll. The Sooners are one of nine SEC programs to be ranked in the top 25. Oklahoma is set to face six of those teams. Last season, OU ranked 20th in the initial AP Poll and finished the season 15th...read more from the SoonerScoop

2024 Preseason AP Poll Reaction! | OU at #16 | 5 Star Commit Soon???


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'Not the Normal New': What's Changed (Or Hasn't) Under New Oklahoma Offensive Coordinator Seth Littrell

(by Dekotah Gregory) Last year when the Sooners took the field to play Arizona in the Alamo Bowl, those in command of the offense had taken control only weeks before. It was a lot of change between the regular-season finale and bowl season. Quarterback Jackson Arnold got the nod to make his first career start as a freshman after Dillon Gabriel...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

What OU football players said about first 2024 scrimmage, preseason camp

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — OU football held its first scrimmage of preseason camp last week. With 19 days until the Sooners' first regular season game, the preparation is well underway. New coordinators Zac Alley, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley are finding their footing, while starting quarterback Jackson Arnold is working to get...read more from The Oklahoman

Why Brent Venables Says Oklahoma's TE Room is 'Not a Weakness'

(by John E. Hoover) This time last year, Oklahoma’s current tight end room had played at North Texas, Southeastern Louisiana (at quarterback) and Allen (TX) as a high school sophomore. And yet it seems the Sooners have only gotten better at the position in 2024. “I'm very confident in that tight end group,” said OU quarterback Jackson Arnold...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Ready to 'Fly Around' After Building on Last Year's Key Experience

(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Kip Lewis’ breakthrough into the starting lineup was a revelation for Oklahoma’s defense in 2023. The then-redshirt freshman was a little light for the ideal linebacker, but it didn’t hamper his production. Lewis, who was described as a “ball magnet” by OU head coach Brent Venables, ended the year with 66 total tackles...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Familiarity with OU football OC Seth Littrell shows for Febechi Nwaiwu, Jake Roberts

(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Seth Littrell hasn't changed a whole lot since his days as North Texas' head coach. OU offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu and tight end Jake Roberts see a lot of similarities between their former Mean Green coach and the Sooners' new offensive coordinator. Nwaiwu and Roberts played together for Littrell from 2021-22...read more from The Oklahoman

Sooners Set to Shine: Embracing the SEC Test with Grit and Determination

(by Brandon Self) As Oklahoma embarks on its inaugural season in the SEC in 2024, the challenges ahead are immense. The Sooners showed marked improvement under head coach Brent Venables in his second season in 2023, but the transition to the SEC promises to be a significant test. With a brutal road schedule that includes trips to Auburn...read more from Stormin' in Norman

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