Jackson Arnold among Friday's standouts at Manning Passing Academy
(by John Williams) The 2024 college football season is going to be a highly anticipated one for the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s the first year in the SEC. The Sooners will have a new offensive line. And more importantly, they’ll have a new starting quarterback at the helm. Jackson Arnold will take over for Dillon Gabriel to lead an offense that averaged...read more from the Sooners Wire
College football analyst calls Brent Venables extension a 'brilliant shutdown tactic'
(by Aaron Gelvin) Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Brent Venables signed what boils down to a two-year contract extension last week. The new six-year contract also comes with a raise. While opinions from local and national analysts were wide-ranging on OU’s decision to extend Venables, one writer feels Oklahoma made a sound tactical move...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU brings Sooner Magic to the SEC with a day of festivities
(by Andrea Hancock) The City of Norman officially proclaimed July 1 “SEC Day,” and on Thursday, the University of Oklahoma announced a comprehensive list of activities befitting the occasion. The festivities begin Sunday night at 11 p.m. with a sold-out, glow-in-the-dark 5K running through OU’s campus. At midnight, the university will host a fireworks show...read more from The Norman Transcript
Ranking OU's 2024 opponents: Tulane
(by Jesse Crittenden) At first glance, Tulane appears to be a non-conference game that can be glossed over. But considering the way the Green Wave have played the last two seasons, that'd be foolish. The Green Wave are coming off back-to-back impressive seasons, finishing with a 12-2 record and a Cotton Bowl victory over USC in 2022 before following that...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma Receives Commitment from 4-star OL Darius Afalava
(by Randall Sweet) On Friday evening, 4-star Skyridge (UT) offensive lineman Darius Afalava announced his commitment to Oklahoma. Rated the No. 230 overall prospect and No. 25 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class by Rivals, Afalava chose the Sooners over Utah, Washington and Michigan State after revealing his top four earlier this month...read more from AllSooners
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma has reportedly added another non-conference opponent for the 2028 season. FBSSchedules.com reported on Friday that the Sooners will host the Colorado State Rams in Norman on Sept. 30, 2028. OU already has a meeting with the Temple Owls on the schedule in Norman for Sept. 2 and a road trip to take on the...read more from AllSooners
Jackson Arnold shares the change in his mindset as a starting quarterback
(by Alex Weber) Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold is in the driver’s seat in 2024 as QB1, which is quite a different experience compared to merely playing backup. The Sooners had fifth-year veteran Dillon Gabriel under center last season, and he’s now gone to Oregon, paving the way for Arnold, the former blue-chip recruit, to come in and start in his...read more from On3.com
Oklahoma's 2025 recruiting class ranks among best in SEC and the country
(by Chip Rouse) Oklahoma's 2025 recruiting class is shaping up as the best of the three Sooner cycles he has been a part of as head coach, and it comes at a perfect time with OU about to officially join the SEC. Although the prospects in the 2025 class will not see there first collegiate action until the 2025 season, there is little question that Oklahoma's move...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SEC recruiting rankings after Sooners recent commitments
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners have been buzzing in recent weeks, picking up several commitments for the 2025 recruiting class. Since June 17, Oklahoma has added Marcus Harris, Emmanuel Choice, and C.J. Nickson, putting them at 18 commitments in the cycle. Oklahoma’s well on its way to a fourth-straight top-10 recruiting class...read more from the Sooners Wire
EA Sports' College Football 25 Video Game Ranks Oklahoma in Multiple Categories
(by Randall Sweet) This week, EA Sports has gone even more in depth for its roll out of the new College Football 25 video game. For "Rankings Week", the video game revealed its "Top 25 Toughest Places to Play" on Tuesday, followed by the game's top 25 offenses and defenses on Thursday. The Oklahoma Sooners have been included in the top 25 for each of...read more from AllSooners
SoonerScoop podcast: Welcome, OU athletic director Joe Castiglione
(by Bob Przybylo) This is it, the last week of OU being in the Big 12. No, seriously. The next Unofficial 40 podcast will be the first with the Sooners in the SEC. What better way to bid farewell to OU in the Big 12 than with Joe Castiglione. Yes, the OU athletic director was the guest on the Unofficial 40 from SoonerScoop.com. And what better way for OU to...listen to podcast from the SoonerScoop
OU Athletics to Hold Online Auction June 26-July 3, 2024
NORMAN — For a limited time, Oklahoma football fans can bid on and/or purchase game-worn 'Rough Rider' alternate home jerseys and helmets, including some autographed by Brent Venables, Bob Stoops, Barry Switzer and Baker Mayfield, via a special SoonerSports.com online auction. More than 300 items will be available to bid on and/or purchase...read more from SoonerSports.com
CBS Sports lists OU one of 16 teams with best '24 CFP chances based on Blue-Chip Ratio
(by Chip Rouse) If blue-chip recruiting consistency were a primary measure and predictor of the teams with the best chance to win the national championship every season in college football Oklahoma would be a team in high standing in 2024, according to CBS Sports. The Oklahoma Sooners, who in a few more days will be welcomed in as a new member...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU Recruiting: Oklahoma Adds OL Sean Hutton to 2025 Class
(by Randall Sweet) On Wednesday, Lewisville (TX) center Sean Hutton announced his commitment to Oklahoma. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Hutton was originally offered a preferred walk-on spot in April during a visit to Norman. After picking up his PWO offer, Hutton visited campus again in early May and late June. The rising senior chose OU over...read more from AllSooners
Blue-Chip Ratio: Where Oklahoma stands in recruiting talent metric entering 2024
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's season opener is a little more than nine weeks away, with the program kicking off its inaugural SEC season on Aug. 30 at home against Temple. While the Sooners will be one of the SEC's two newcomers this year, the program also heads into the 2024 season as part of another select group of teams — one of the 16 teams...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma's David Stone tops On3's list of best freshmen defensive linemen
(by Aaron Gelvin) Oklahoma Sooners freshman defensive lineman David Stone was the centerpiece of Brent Venables’ 2024 Recruiting Class in Norman. The former five-star was a huge get for Venables and Todd Bates out of IMG Academy. The 2024 class was loaded with talent along the defensive line, so figuring out who is the best is no easy task...read more from the Sooners Wire
Oklahoma Receives Commitment from 4-star In-State Athlete CJ Nickson
(by Randall Sweet) On Tuesday, 4-star Weatherford (OK) athlete CJ Nickson announced his commitment to Oklahoma. According to 247Sports, Nickson is the No. 74 overall prospect and No. 9 edge rusher in the country as well as the No. 1 player in Oklahoma. Despite holding offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Notre Dame and others, the Eagles' standout...read more from AllSooners
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma has reason to feel good about several position groups on both sides of the ball. Running back is definitely one of them. Despite losing a couple of running backs in the offseason (Marcus Major, Tawee Walker, Daylan Smothers), the Sooners' running back room includes a good blend of experience, depth and potential...read more from the OUInsider
EA Sports ranks Oklahoma, Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as No. 8 in Toughest Places to Play rankings
(by Kaiden Smith) The EA Sports College Football 25 video game represents one of the most highly anticipated releases in history as EA Sports will put a modern twist on a classic game that hasn’t been made since NCAA Football 14. The new game will feature several classic and iconic game modes and features along with some new additions...read more from On3.com
