Class of 2028 QB Trey Tagliaferri Impressed With Oklahoma's Status as 'Quarterback U'
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — The northeastern part of the United States isn’t Oklahoma’s typical recruiting ground, but the Sooners are trying to lure a quarterback from that region to Norman. Trey Tagliaferri is a Class of 2028 quarterback from Oradell, NJ. He earned an offer from OU on May 4 and took an unofficial visit to campus a few weeks later...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Kevin Wilson Believes Oklahoma's Offensive Line is in a 'Better Place'
(by Ryan Chapman) Kevin Wilson believes last year’s growing pains will lead to success for Oklahoma’s offensive line in 2026. OU got through its grueling November slate with three freshmen — two true freshmen in Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje and a redshirt freshman, Eddy Pierre-Louis — starting up front. Those experiences, paired with...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Ranking the Best Five Edge Rushers Who Will Face Oklahoma in 2026
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — Week in and week out, the Sooners will go up against elite defenses in 2026. From top to bottom, the SEC is known for having some of college football’s best defenses. And even though Michigan is under new leadership after it hired Kyle Whittingham in the offseason, the Wolverines are expected to have a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
How Kevin Wilson is Helping Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma assistant Kevin Wilson is happy to serve as an extra pair of eyes for offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and head coach Brent Venables. The veteran offensive mind rejoined the Sooners last year, and he served as a sounding board for OU’s first-year offensive coordinator, though he ensured he was helping Arbuckle in a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
TRANSFER: Oklahoma dips back into the SEC transfer market with Texas A&M INF Sawyer Farr
(by Josh Callaway) Back in the transfer portal from within the SEC for Oklahoma baseball. Following up on their addition of Tennessee outfielder Jay Abernathy last week, the Sooners picked up a commitment from Texas A&M infielder Sawyer Farr on Monday. Farr becomes the third portal pickup from OU from a power conference joining...read more from Sooners Illustrated
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners have added another standout talent from the recruiting trail. Trenton Blaylock out of Humble (Texas) Atascocita has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Blaylock becomes the 25th member of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the 12th defensive player to pledge and the fourth...read more from Sooners Illustrated
SIP Ep. 278 | Oklahoma Recruiting Roundup: Breaking down a busy week of activity in the 2027 class
(by Josh Callaway) On the heels of a loaded stretch of recruiting news, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode to recap it all. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, Collin Kennedy and Brody Lusk break down all the latest activity for Oklahoma in the 2027 class including a medley of commitments, a pair of...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Oklahoma Freshman Xander Mercurius Isn't Afraid of the Moment, or the Georgia Lineup
(by John E. Hoover) OMAHA, NE — One freshman got the job done. Why not another? Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson said Saturday night he would likely start another rookie on the mound in the Sooners’ next game. That game is Monday night, 6 p.m., against No. 3 national seed Georgia, and after practice Sunday at Bellevue East High School...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Hosts Dozens of Commits, Prospects for Official Visits
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — With camp season now in the rearview mirror, Oklahoma hosted over a dozen recruits for their official visits over the weekend. Several of those prospects were already committed to OU when they arrived on campus for their visits. Oklahoma came into the weekend with five offensive line commits — Cooper...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(by Brody Lusk) Oklahoma has added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class. Three-star offensive lineman Jaxon Lawler has announced his commitment to the Sooners, choosing Oklahoma over Oklahoma State and others. “First and foremost, I want to thank God for His guidance and blessings throughout this journey,” said Lawler...read more from Sooners Illustrated
COMMIT: Oklahoma adds 2027 three-star wide receiver Malahn Green
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners have landed another quality talent. Malahn Green out of St. Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter College Prep has announced via social media his official OU pledge. Green becomes the 24th member of Oklahoma's 2027 commit class. He's the 12th offensive player to pledge and the second wide receiver of the group...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Dillon Gabriel's 2023 Second on Top Five Player Seasons Under Brent Venables at Oklahoma
(by Brady Trantham) He wasn't the biggest, the fastest, or the most talented, but Dillon Gabriel was exactly what Oklahoma and Brent Venables needed. Following an era defined by elite quarterback play under Bob Stoops and Lincoln Riley, OU's move to Venables brought questions whether top signal callers would be drawn to Norman. Gabriel...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
3 potential landing spots for Baker Mayfield with a Buccaneers deal starting to feel unlikely
(by Dekota Gregory) This time next year, quarterback Baker Mayfield could be preparing for a season with a new team. Entering Year 4 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' franchise QB, Mayfield, an Oklahoma legend, told media earlier this week that he and the Bucs are still far from a deal and he set a stout deadline for the start of training camp because...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU Board of Regents to consider bonds for football stadium renovations, new athletics personnel compensation
(by Joshua McDaniel) OU Board of Regents will discuss bonds for Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, an agreement with Opendorse in order to gain access to name, image and likeness software and new athletics personnel compensation at its meeting Tuesday. The meetings will be held at 8 a.m. at OU Health Campus in...read more from the OU Daily
Weak Colin Simmons shot at Oklahoma provides extra Red River Rivalry fuel
(by Dekota Gregory) Buckle up for the most egotistical statement you'll hear today. However, such an ignorant short-sighted statement actually makes a little bit of sense when you know it's coming from a Longhorn and it will just be directly pinned onto the Sooners' bulletin board. Texas junior edge-rusher Colin Simmons recently claimed during...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Kip Lewis' 2024 Fourth on Top Five Player Seasons Under Brent Venables at Oklahoma
(by Brady Trantham) Coming in at No. 4 on the Top Five List of Single-Season Performances in the Brent Venables era is Kip Lewis' 2024. 2024 was both an impactful and forgettable year for the Sooners. The inaugural season in the SEC quickly fell off due to busts at offensive coordinator and quarterback. For Venables, it would be his...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Which of Oklahoma's 2026 Road Atmospheres Will be the Most Hostile?
(by Carson Field) The Sooners have at least an idea of when most of their 2026 games will kick off. The SEC released the kickoff windows for the upcoming season on Wednesday. Oklahoma will play six games in Norman, five on the road and, of course, the annual Red River Rivalry game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl. Here is how each of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Texas Tech mega donor Cody Campbell was at an Oklahoma football camp in the midst of chaos
(by Dekota Gregory) While most of the talk out of Oklahoma's recent camps is rightfully about the prospects making a great impression in front of Brent Venables and his staff, a familiar face on the sidelines also caught the attention of many this week. Cody Campbell, Texas Tech's infamous mega donor and Chairman of the Board of Regents of...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Lincoln Riley the head coach with the most to lose per CBS Sports
(by John Williams) Lincoln Riley left Oklahoma for the USC Trojans because he felt he'd be in a better position to compete for a national championship in Los Angeles than in Norman. Through four seasons of Riley at USC and Brent Venables at OU, it looks like Oklahoma is closer to a championship than USC is. Venables and the Sooners...read more from the Sooners Wire
Kickoff windows set for Oklahoma's complete 2026 football schedule
(by Tom Green) Kickoff windows for Oklahoma's complete 2026 football schedule, as well as broadcast information for select games this fall, have been set. The SEC on Wednesday, during a televised special on SEC Network, unveiled its full slate of games for the upcoming season, with kickoff windows — early (11 a.m. to noon CT)...read more from Sooners Illustrated
