Published: 07 August 2024

(by John Williams) It didn’t take long for transfer wide receiver Deion Burks to make his presence felt in Norman. He wowed onlookers in spring practice and stole the show in the Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game. With fall camp in full effect, Burks hasn’t slowed down, continuing to build on the connection he has with first-year starting...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 07 August 2024

(by Clay Horning) The more I dig in, the more I’m convinced nobody knows what this Oklahoma football team’s bound to become. So here’s some advice. Embrace it. It’s the Sooners’ first year in the SEC, which makes things wildly interesting in the first place, but it’s also the case we have no idea how things will look on the field. On Sunday here, a long...read more from The Norman Transcript

Published: 07 August 2024

(by George Stoia) OU junior wide receiver Jayden Gibson suffered a knee injury in practice Tuesday and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, according to SoonerScoop.com sources. Gibson is entering his third season with the Sooners. He was expected to have an increased role this season, after playing in all 13 games...read more from the SoonerScoop

Published: 06 August 2024

(by Chip Rouse) The transfer portal has ballooned in recent year and dramatically changed college football recruiting is conducted. It is a give-and-take process with players leaving programs via transfer and new players being added via the same pathway. Transfers is not a new phenomenon in college sports. You will always have junior...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 06 August 2024

(by Josh Callaway) With fall camp off and running, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to break down and recap all the latest news and notes coming out of Norman. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green dive into all the things that stuck out to them from the first week of player...listen to podcast from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 06 August 2024

(by Bob Przybylo) The initial OU season in the Southeastern Conference is here. Are the Sooners ready for the SEC? Is the SEC ready for OU? Football is just around the corner, and it’s time to see what head coach Brent Venables can do in year No. 3 in Norman. But who are the opponents? SoonerScoop caught up with a beat writer at each of the...read more from the SoonerScoop

Published: 06 August 2024

(by John E. Hoover) In 2024, the very face and spirit of college athletics continues to change in real time. On Monday, CBS Sports reported that the Southeastern Conference is moving toward a model that requires disclosure of football injury reports. “A mandatory injury report hasn’t been officially approved, but multiple sources indicated the details are...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 06 August 2024

(by John Williams) Early in fall camp, the Oklahoma Sooners running back group is in a much better spot, simply because it’s healthier. Last August, both Gavin Sawchuk and Jovantae Barnes were dealing with nagging offseason injuries, which kept them limited into the season. As the Sooners prepare for 2024, the two four-star backs from the 2022...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 05 August 2024

(by George Stoia) The first coaches poll of the 2024 season is here and OU came in at No. 16. The Sooners are one of eight SEC teams ranked in the top 25. Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, Missouri, LSU and Tennessee are all ranked ahead of Oklahoma. OU will have to face six top 15 teams this season based on this poll, including three in the top six...read more from the SoonerScoop

Published: 05 August 2024

(by John Williams) Entering his first year as the starting quarterback of the Oklahoma Sooners, there’s a lot of pressure on former five-star prospect Jackson Arnold. Oklahoma has become known for it’s strong quarterback play for a long time, but especially over the last 25 years. Four Heisman Trophy winners, a number of finalists, three first...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 05 August 2024

(by Zach Barnett) The nature of team sports is that groups of players (called "teams") periodically gather to face a similarly-comprised group in competition. (Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Next we'll explain how one plus one equals two.) But the wider focus on games obscures a harsher truth: in team sports, the typical athlete's will spend more...read more from the Football Scoop

Published: 05 August 2024

(by Justin Martinez) The 2024 season is right around the corner for the OU football team. After going 10-3 (7-2 Big 12) last season and falling to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl, OU is entering uncharted territory. It has moved to the SEC along with its long-time rival, Texas. OU is led by Brent Venables, who's in his third season as head coach...read more from The Oklahoman

Published: 05 August 2024

(by Brandon Self) Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has a clear vision for the Sooners’ future as they transition into the SEC: cultivate "competitive depth" within the team. Following the third day of fall camp practice, Venables shared his insights on what this concept means and how it will propel Oklahoma to the top of the SEC. "I don’t want guys...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 August 2024

(by Brandon Self) The Oklahoma Sooners are poised for a breakout season, thanks in large part to the electrifying connection between quarterback Jackson Arnold and wide receiver Deion Burks. This dynamic duo is already drawing comparisons to some of the best pairings in college football history, and for good reason. Burks' deep threat ability...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 August 2024

(by John E. Hoover) NORMAN — More good news for Oklahoma on the quarterback front: Casey Thompson is back. A sixth year senior who transferred to OU from Florida Atlantic after a knee injury ended his 2023 season, Thompson missed all of spring practice while rehabbing the knee. Thompson might never play at OU — Jackson Arnold is the starter...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 04 August 2024

(by Brandon Self) Gentry Williams: The Cornerstone Gentry Williams stands out as one of the best cornerbacks in the SEC, and his journey to this recognition is marked by hard work, dedication, and a natural aptitude for the game. Williams' athleticism and football IQ make him a formidable opponent for any wide receiver. His ability to read...read more from Stormin' in Norman

Published: 04 August 2024

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Peyton Bowen made a name for himself as a freshman with a pair of impact plays on special teams. The former five-star defensive back blocked two punts in the first month of the season, the first against SMU and the second three weeks later against Iowa State. Those two plays were enough for Bowen to finish tied for...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Published: 04 August 2024

(by Randall Sweet) NORMAN — On Wednesday, Oklahoma held its first training camp practice ahead of the 2024 season. A few areas of the Sooners' roster are still looking to settle position battles heading into OU's first year competing in the SEC, and players will be looking to perform well in hopes of securing their spot on the depth chart...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Published: 04 August 2024

(by John Williams) Jovantae Barnes burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2022, racking up 519 yards and five touchdowns on 4.5 yards per carry. He had 119 carries as the backup running back to Eric Gray. However, Barnes struggled with nagging injuries that limited his production in 2023. In 2022, he had five games with more than 50 yards rushing...read more from the Sooners Wire

Published: 03 August 2024

If you could only pick one college football team to watch this fall, should it be the Oklahoma Sooners? Chris Lee and Chase Robinson unpack many reasons why Oklahoma is a super-intriguing team to follow in 2024...from Southeastern 16