(by Jesse Crittenden) It's been a tough few years for Temple. The Owls have posted a cumulative record of 10-33 since 2020, failing to win more than three games in each of the past four seasons. That includes the 3-9 record they posted in 2023. Their last winning season came in 2019. However, the Owls have remade their roster this offseason...read more from the OUInsider
1974 Oklahoma one of ESPN's top 15 most influential teams of all time
(by Aaron Gelvin) According to ESPN’s Bill Connelly (ESPN+), the 1974 Oklahoma Sooners are the 13th most influential college football team of all time. Connelly released the second half of his list of the 30 most influential college football teams on Thursday, unveiling teams ranked 1-15. The 1974 Sooners landed at No. 13. Of course, this team was...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU football way-too-early, game-by-game predictions for 2024 Oklahoma Sooners season
(by Ryan Aber, Colton Sulley) NORMAN — With under three months before the start of college football, sportsbooks released their team win totals for the 2024 season. The BetMGM online sportsbook set OU football’s win total at 7.5, behind eight other SEC schools and the same as Auburn. The sportsbook also has the Sooners’ odds to win the...read more from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks faces misdemeanor after arrest for DUI, speeding
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks is facing a criminal misdemeanor charge in Cleveland County, according to the Oklahoma State Courts Network. The charge against Burks, which is for one count of criminal misdemeanor, was filed in Cleveland County on Tuesday, with the case assigned to judge Scott Brockman...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma Defensive Back [Makari Vickers] Arrested on Wednesday
(by Ryan Chapman, Randall Sweet) On Wednesday, Oklahoma sophomore defensive back Makari Vickers was arrested by the OU Police Department. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Sooners on SI that Vickers had been arrested by the OU Police Department and booked into Cleveland County, but the Sheriff's Office was unable to...read more from AllSooners
How Sterling Shepard's NFL journey got him to Tampa Bay
(by Aaron Gelvin) Sterling Shepard’s NFL career was thought to be over. The former Oklahoma Sooners star had a productive career in the National Football League. But after eight seasons with the New York Giants and multiple injuries, Shepard’s time in the league looked to be wearing thin. Shepard explains that he was in “straight daddy mode,”...read more from the Sooners Wire
The 3 best defenses the Oklahoma Sooners will face in 2024
(by Josh Yourish) The Big 12 conference has never been known for physical defense, so while the SEC has changed into a pass-first high-scoring league along with the rest of college football, it will still be a difficult transition for the Oklahoma Sooners. Brent Venables is a defense-first head coach who still needs to add a few pieces to get his defense to a...read more from Stormin' in Norman
SEC Announces Kickoff Windows for Oklahoma's 2024 Schedule
(by Bryce McKinnis) NORMAN — Kickoff windows for Oklahoma’s remaining 2024 conference games have been set. Times for the Sooners’ non-conference opponents and the Red River Rivalry were first reported on May 30. Oklahoma will host Temple on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.; Houston on Saturday, Sep. 7 at 6:45 p.m.; and Tulane on Saturday...read more from AllSooners
OU Football: EVERY SEC 2024 Kickoff Time Announced...sort of...kind of?
Oklahoma Looking to Complete 2025 Recruiting Class as Summer Commitments Loom
(by Randall Sweet) With the December signing period now taking over as the primary signing period for high school recruits, the summertime has become one of the most vital stretches on the recruiting calendar. Not only is the summer an open visit period, but it also marks the final stretch of free time for prospects in the upcoming class to take visits and...read more from AllSooners
Brent Venables feeling 'really good' about the state of Oklahoma's offensive line
(by Griffin McVeigh) As Oklahoma and Texas move into the SEC, many want to know how the two teams stack up at the line of scrimmage. Especially the Sooners at the offensive line, potentially being the team’s biggest outside question heading into the 2024 season. Head coach Brent Venables is putting out a completely new five out there, mixing...read more from On3.com
Oklahoma Hosts Trio of 2025 Prospects for Recruiting Visits Over the Weekend
(by Randall Sweet) Last weekend, Oklahoma hosted three of its top targets in the 2025 recruiting class as the summer visit season has officially kicked off. Across college football, June is one of the biggest months for recruiting visits, as high school prospects are out of school and have more time to travel and visit different campuses. NCAA regulations...read more from AllSooners
Takeaways from Athlon Sports' season preview for Oklahoma Sooners
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners are still almost three months from beginning their first season in the SEC. Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables will be a crucial one, as OU tries to build upon a 10-3 record in 2023. With the dog days of summer and the college football calendar upon us, Athlon Sports is doing season previews for...read more from the Sooners Wire
CBS Sports 'absolutely positive' Jackson Arnold will make the leap
(by John Williams) There may be questions along the offensive line, but the Sooners know who’s going to be leading the way at quarterback when they open the season against Temple. Jackson Arnold is ready to lead the way for the Sooners as they make their way into the SEC. Arnold has a ton of talent and with a full offseason to prepare to be the...read more from the Sooners Wire
Sunday Offering: Offers Rolling in as Oklahoma Hosts Two Days of Brent Venables Camps
(by Randall Sweet) After a relatively quiet few weeks on the recruiting trail, the Oklahoma staff has been busy over the past few days. With hundreds of high school prospects from around the nation making the trek to Norman for the first two sessions of the Brent Venables Football Camp, the Sooners has wasted no time meeting, evaluating and...read more from AllSooners
Top Performers from Day Two of Oklahoma's Brent Venables Football Camp
(by Randall Sweet) NORMAN — After three scholarship offers were extended by the Oklahoma staff at Thursday's session of the Brent Venables Football Camp, a whopping 14 more offers went out on Saturday. The second session of the Sooners' recruiting event and football camp proved to be valuable for Brent Venables and company, as talented...read more from AllSooners
OU Football: Is LSU Starting to Worry About OU in 2024???
Oklahoma enters SEC with top-10 wide receiver room in college football, per PFF
(by Tom Green) Oklahoma's wide receiver corps entered the 2023 season as an unproven unit that faced its share of questions this time last year. That won't be the case as the Sooners begin their journey into the SEC, as OU is set to boast one of the nation's top wide receiver rooms this fall. According to Pro Football Focus, Oklahoma touts one of...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Notable Recruits at Day One of Oklahoma's Brent Venables Football Camp
(by Randall Sweet) Thursday marked the first of five sessions for this year's annual Brent Venables Football Camp. A major recruiting event for Oklahoma, the five camp dates are an opportunity for the Sooners' coaching staff to see prospects they have interest in compete against other talented recruits. The camps also allow the staff to coach...read more from AllSooners
Time and dates for all College Bowl Games have been announced
(by Brian Schaible) We now know the full bowl schedule for the 2024 college football season. This is the first year with a 12-team college football playoff that will conclude with the championship game played on Monday, 1/20 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Executive Director of Bowl Season Nick Carparelli said, “We are thrilled to announce the...read more from AllSooners
