Brent Venables encouraged by the build of competitive depth along lines of scrimmage: 'We're in good shape'

(by Collin Kennedy) As Oklahoma moves into the Southeastern Conference, so many questions have been asked about whether the program's 'ready' for the transition. But as many know, the Sooners have been working diligently to prepare. When Brent Venables was hired as Oklahoma's 23rd head coach in program history, a driving motivation behind...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SEC Media Days: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Says OU-TX is More 'Unique' than Iron Bowl

(by Randall Sweet) DALLAS — On Wednesday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian met the press at SEC Media Days. During his time at the podium, Sarkisian was asked about his experiences coaching in the Iron Bowl, which features Alabama and Auburn, and the Red River Rivalry. Both rivalry games are historic matchups, with fan bases from each...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners on SI - SEC Media Day 4


Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet wrap up day four from Southeastern Conference Media Days in Dallas...from John Hoover Media

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SEC Media Days: Oklahoma Always Holds a 'Special Place' in Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops' Heart

(by John E. Hoover) DALLAS — From afar, Mark Stoops has had a deep appreciation for everything Brent Venables has accomplished as a college football coach. But not too afar. “Brent was almost like a, I don't want to say a brother or cousin or whatever, but he was very close to the Stoops family for sure,” Stoops said Thursday at SEC Media Days at the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'

(by Collin Kennedy) The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the...read more from Sooners Illustrated

SEC Media Days: Why Auburn HC Hugh Freeze Believes Opponents 'Enjoy' Trips to 'Special' Jordan-Hare Stadium

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — Oklahoma’s SEC debut will come against Tennessee. But the first true road test will be daunting. Auburn lies in waiting for the Sooners. Jackson Arnold’s first true road game will come in one of the most raucous atmospheres in the conference, as Jordan-Hare Stadium’s reputation is known around the league...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Texas A&M HC Mike Elko Talks 'Recruiting Wars' with Oklahoma, Texas

(by Randall Sweet) DALLAS — On the final day of SEC Media Days, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko took the podium. Expectations have been heightened for the Aggies after a recent stretch of success on the recruiting trail. In 2022, Texas A&M signed one of the top classes in history, adding eight 5-star and 20 4-star prospects...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman Says Texas' Steve Sarkisian is 'Probably Right' About Hog Fans

(by John E. Hoover) DALLAS — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian spoke openly Wednesday about the Longhorns’ rivalries with Oklahoma and Texas A&M. But it was his comments about new-old rival Arkansas that really caught everyone’s attention. “They hate Texas more than they like themselves," Sarkisian said. So naturally, Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

COLUMN: Poachers Came for Oklahoma Coaches, But Brent Venables' Culture Fought Them Off

(by John E. Hoover) DALLAS — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables had a few nervous moments in the offseason. Perhaps none as nervous as when Ohio State tried to hire running backs coach DeMarco Murray. “That's the one that y'all know of,” Venables said Tuesday when I asked him to recount the events that almost led one of the program’s most decorated...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners on SI Podcast, Ep. 241


Sooners on SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Randall Sweet run down all things Oklahoma football this week in Dallas from SEC Media Days...from John Hoover Media

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Why OU football coach Brent Venables' reshaped Sooners defense brings confidence in SEC

(by Ryan Aber) DALLAS — OU’s identity is shifting. And it’s not just about the Sooners’ conference affiliation. While questions abound on the offensive side — about Jackson Arnold’s ascension to the starting quarterback role, the rebuilding of the offensive line and more — the strength of this OU team seems to reside in its defense...read more from The Oklahoman

SEC Media Days: Texas QB Quinn Ewers 'Excited' to Follow Jackson Arnold's Oklahoma Career

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — Quinn Ewers will face off against a third different Oklahoma quarterback this October. In his first Red River Rivalry game, Ewers squared off against Davis Beville after Dillon Gabriel was confined to concussion protocols. Gabriel got onto the field last year, engineering a now-legendary touchdown drive to upend the Longhorns...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

ESPN thinks this is Oklahoma's X-factor in 2024

(by Aaron Gelvin) The 2024 college football season is about a month and a half away. It’s a big one for the Oklahoma Sooners, as the football program enters year three under head coach Brent Venables. OU also departs the Big 12 in favor of the SEC, which has been in the works for three years, and became official on July 1st. Venables has been around...read more from the Sooners Wire

Brent Venables talks push to front office model at Oklahoma: 'Helps us be on the front end & the cutting edge'

(by Collin Kennedy) To say plenty of change has taken place in the college sports landscape would be quite the understatement. So much has been introduced or changed, it's forced athletic programs to navigate uncharted waters. In an effort not just to be reactive, but proactive as well, Oklahoma's football program made significant moves...read more from Sooners Illustrated

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SEC Media Days: Why Steve Sarkisian Says Texas' Success Has Been 'A Long Time Coming'

(by John E. Hoover) DALLAS — Can Texas live up to the expectations? The Longhorns are coming off a memorable season and have been a trendy early pick to slide seamlessly into their first year in the Southeastern Conference and even contend for another College Football Playoff spot. But given the new conference landscape and UT being a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Bob Stoops-Coached Arlington Renegades Draft Former Oklahoma WR Drake Stoops

(by Bryce McKinnis) Drake Stoops can play for his father in Arlington. The United Football League’s Arlington Renegades, coached by legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, selected Drake Stoops with their 10th-round pick during Wednesday’s UFL College Draft. Drake Stoops tallied team-highs with 84 catches for 962 yards and 10 touchdowns...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Why Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby is 'Indebted Forever' to Brent Venables

(by Ryan Chapman) DALLAS — Another familiar face for Oklahoma took the stage on Day 3 of SEC Media Days. Former OU offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, who is about to begin his first season as the head man at Mississippi State, got his first experience at the podium in Dallas. He’s had a whirlwind offseason, taking a new job and then trying to hold a roster...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

SEC Media Days: Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer 'Taking Notes' After Replacing Nick Saban

(by Randall Sweet) DALLAS — On Wednesday morning, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer took the podium at SEC Media Days. DeBoer and the Crimson Tide travel to Norman on Nov. 23 for the Oklahoma's penultimate regular season game. With both schools in the midst of major transitions, the first conference matchup between OU and Alabama could...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Why Josh Heupel's return to OU with Tennessee football 'will be positive'

(by Joe Mussatto) DALLAS — Josh Heupel, wearing a Tennessee Orange tie and Rocky Top-themed Jordans to match, cracked a smile at a few familiar faces when he wrapped up one of his many interview obligations Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “I thought I would only get one Oklahoma question today,” Heupel said. “I missed on the over/under.” If Vegas set...read more from The Oklahoman

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