Oklahoma Sooners top 10 in USA TODAY Sports early 2026 power rankings
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off a bounce-back 2025 season where they went 10-2 during the regular season before falling short against the Alabama Crimson Tide in their first-round College Football Playoff game. Despite the way the season finished, there's a lot of optimism about the future after what Brent...read more from the Sooners Wire
Former Oklahoma WR Scores Crucial TD in Broncos' Divisional Round Win
(by Carson Field) Marvin Mims Jr.’s main role in the NFL has been as a return man. But in the Denver Broncos’ Divisional Round game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the former Oklahoma wide receiver made an offensive play to keep his team’s playoff run alive. Mims, playing in his third NFL season, caught the go-ahead touchdown pass...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Transfer Portal Overview: Looking at OU's additions, departures
(by Jesse Crittenden) The transfer portal chaos is over for Oklahoma. The one-time portal window closed on Friday, bringing an end to the two-week period where players can transfer and seek a new landing spot. The Sooners landed 15 new additions via the portal, while 27 players from last season entered the portal. Of those departures...read more from the OUInsider
Oklahoma defensive lineman announces position change
(by Aaron Gelvin) The Oklahoma Sooners put in plenty of work during the two weeks that the transfer portal was open, and with it now closed, general manager Jim Nagy, head coach Brent Venables and their respective staffs will continue to look to add impact transfers via the portal. OU also retained many important players, in a testament...read more from the Sooners Wire
With Isaiah Sategna Changing Jersey Numbers, Who Are Oklahoma's Best 1's Since 2000?
(by Brady Trantham) Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III announced a return to Norman in 2026, and a jersey switch from 5 to 1. This is the fourth time Sategna has done this — he wore 16 and 6 during his time at Arkansas. Speaking of jersey numbers — with spring football still a few months out and the transfer portal frenzy...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Ranking the Impact of Oklahoma's Transfer Portal Additions so Far
(by Ryan Chapman) As of Saturday morning, Oklahoma has added 15 new pieces out of the transfer portal. General manager Jim Nagy and his front office staff got to work quickly, earning seven commitments on the heels of the first official weekend of the transfer portal being open. The Sooners have addressed a number of needs already...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
TRANSFER: Oklahoma adds Mississippi Valley State cornerback Prince Ijioma
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners find more depth for their defensive backfield via the 2026 NCAA transfer portal. Former Mississippi Valley State cornerback Prince Ijioma has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Ijioma stands at 6-foot-3 and 190-pounds. He'll bring two seasons of eligibility remaining to Norman...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Sooners land former Tennessee tight end Jack Van Dorselaer
(by Jesse Crittenden) New Oklahoma tight ends coach Jason Witten has scored his first transfer portal prospect — from a familiar program, at that. Tennessee tight end Jack Van Dorselaer is locked in with the Sooners after a Thursday official visit. The Southlake, Texas native just completed his freshman year and has three years of eligibility...read more from the OUInsider
Brent Venables Consistently Convinces NFL-Eligible Stars to Stay One More Year at OU
(by Brady Trantham) Oklahoma Sooners stars John Mateer, Isaiah Sategna III and Kip Lewis will return for their final years of college eligibility in 2026. Even better, Brent Venables convinced trusted kicker Tate Sandell to return for one more year with the Sooners. Not only is this a great thing for the immediate future, it's also another sign of one...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners announce Kip Lewis, John Mateer returning for 2026 season
(by Jesse Crittenden) It’s the return of the No. 10s. The Sooners announced both quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis are returning for the 2026 season. While Mateer was largely expected to return next season, Lewis was more of a question mark. After a career-best season in 2025, there was a real chance Lewis would opt...read more from the OUInsider
Wide receiver Isaiah Sategna returning for one more season with Sooners
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma is getting its star wide receiver back in 2026. Per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, Isaiah Sategna will return to the Sooners for his final year of eligibility, opting to hold off on the NFL Draft for one more year. OUInsider.com had consistently reported throughout the month of January that this was the expectation for...read more from the OUInsider
Sooners officially announce Jason Witten as tight ends coach
(by Jesse Crittenden) It’s officially official. Oklahoma announced the hire of Jason Witten as the program’s new tight ends coach on Thursday. The former Dallas Cowboys tight end played in the NFL for 17 years and most recently served as the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Texas. Witten replaces Joe Jon Finley, who was fired earlier...read more from the OUInsider
Former Oklahoma Standout George Cumby to be Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame
(by Ryan Aber) George Cumby, one of the best linebackers in Oklahoma football history, was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class, it was announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. Cumby will be the 25th former Sooners player in the hall. Cumby’s induction will take place...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Does Oklahoma's Transfer Portal Haul Compare to the Rest of the SEC?
(by Bray Trantham) The dust has yet to settle in the wacky world of the college football transfer portal. For Oklahoma, the picture is starting to come into focus. With Friday’s deadline for players to enter the portal, the nonstop frenzy that has drained the life out of the sport is finally nearing an unofficial halt. With this being the first time...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
What Does Oklahoma Still Need from the Transfer Portal?
(by Carson Field) In the first two weeks of 2026, the Sooners have done plenty of work to strengthen both sides of the ball. Oklahoma has earned commitments from 13 players in the transfer portal, ranging from wide receivers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen and others. The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, and it will close on Jan. 16...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Chiefs' center Creed Humphrey earns first-team All-Pro honors
(by Eric W. Bolin) Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey was named an Associated Press All-Pro First-Team selection for the second straight year on Tuesday. Humphrey, who was twice-named Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year during his time at Oklahoma, just finished his fifth year in the NFL with the Chiefs. He's been an AP All-Pro...read more from the Sooners Wire
Has Oklahoma Added Enough on the Defensive Line in Transfer Portal?
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — Unlike other positions — most notably tight end — Oklahoma didn’t need to completely overhaul its defensive line in the transfer portal. Instead, the Sooners needed to shore up the depth among the group and mainly work to retain the talent it has on the roster. Oklahoma mostly accomplished that. While the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
SIP Ep. 240 | Transfer Portal Breakdown: Analyzing Oklahoma's additions + What's still left to add
(by Josh Callaway) After a very busy week of transfer portal activity for Oklahoma, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway and Collin Kennedy kick things off by breaking down their biggest takeaways from OU has added in the portal to this point. "I think you have to kind of start...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Sooners land former Georgia State DT Bishop Thomas
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma added a former four-star prospect to bolster its defensive tackle depth on Monday. Georgia State defensive tackle Bishop Thomas has committed to the Sooners following a weekend official visit. The Oklahoma staff moved quickly to lock him down after he entered the portal on Saturday, and some 48 hours later...read more from the OUInsider
Former Oklahoma Running Back Powers Patriots to Wild Card Win
(by Carson Field) Ex-Sooner running back Rhamondre Stevenson was pivotal in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs. Stevenson, who spent two seasons at Oklahoma, helped the New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 to advance to the Divisional Round. The running back carried 10 times for 53 yards, averaging 5.3...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
