Oklahoma’s Defensive End Room Is the Deepest on the Roster
Steve Curtis | August 6th, 2026 When Brent Venables arrived in Norman in November 2021, he promised to build a “physical, punishing, relentless, suffocating defense.” That transformation didn’t happen overnight. After finishing 122nd nationally in total defense during Venables’ first season, Oklahoma’s defensive front quickly became a point of emphasis. The Sooners attacked the transfer […]
Venables at SEC Media Days: Team 132’s Identity
Steve Curtis August 4th, 2026 Brent Venables spent much of SEC Media Days discussing leadership, physicality and Oklahoma’s demanding 2026 schedule, but every answer ultimately pointed back to the same belief: the Sooners’ identity won’t be determined by preseason expectations, it will be earned on the field. Leadership has become one of the defining traits […]
Oklahoma Adds New Non-Conference Opponent for 2028 Season, Per Report
The Sooners already have three non-conference opponents for 2028, but have added a fourth for now. Brady Trantham | The Oklahoma Sooners, as of now, are scheduled to play three non-conference opponents for the 2028 season. OU will host Temple and Colorado State with a road game scheduled against the Houston Cougars of the Big […]
Players who Will Make a Difference in Each Game for Oklahoma in 2026
Here’s an offensive and a defensive player who will help determine whether or not the Sooners will win in each game. Ryan Aber | NORMAN — Oklahoma opens its 2026 season in a little more than a month. The Sooners have high expectations but also have plenty of question marks — particularly on offense. One players […]
How Deep Is Oklahoma’s Linebacker Room Entering 2026?
Steve Curtis July 30th, 2026 Since Brent Venables arrived at Oklahoma in November 2021, the Sooners have become one of the nation’s premier programs for developing linebackers. Danny Stutsman quickly emerged as the face of that transformation. After recording 38 tackles as a true freshman in 2021, he developed into one of the nation’s best […]
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Still Has Plenty to Prove to the College Football World in 2026
Ahead of his second season with the Sooners, Mateer landed outside the top 15 in Sports Illustrated’s Power 4 quarterback rankings. Ryan Chapman | John Mateer is preparing for a big year, and he’ll get his chance to silence plenty of doubters in his second season with the Sooners. Following his first year in Norman, […]
Oklahoma QB John Mateer Ready for Another Shot at Texas After 2025 Disappointment
Mateer returned from surgery for last year’s Red River Rivalry, but struggled. Ryan Aber | NORMAN — Looking back at it nearly 10 months later, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateerwouldn’t change hurrying back from a broken hand to start in the Red River Rivalry. But Mateer craves a different result this time when the Sooners take on Texas […]
‘Dude of Dudes’: Oklahoma Jason Witten Draws High Praise from Brent Venables for Offseason work
Venables said the group has grown immensely over the offseason thanks to Witten’s leadership. Ryan Aber | NORMAN — Brent Venables had high expectations for new tight ends coach Jason Wittenafter the legendary future Pro Football Hall of Famer joined Oklahoma’s coaching staff shortly after last season. Witten was brought in to help boost a position group that has struggled […]
Brent Venables Believes Oklahoma’s ‘Basics’ Will Swing the Sooners to More Wins
The margin for error is slim in big-time college football and Venables knows that despite the Sooners’ success last year, they need to be better. Brady Trantham | TAMPA — Oklahoma’s jump from 2024 to 2025 was rightfully praised. Despite the success, the Sooners were still chosen to finish seventh among their conference foes. Some of that […]
Venables at SEC Media Days: Oklahoma’s Defensive Reload
Steve Curtis July 28th, 2026 Oklahoma enters 2026 needing to replace proven production from one of the nation’s best defenses, but head coach Brent Venables believes the next wave of contributors has already been developed inside the program Asked about replacing that production at SEC Media Days, Venables pointed to defensive tackle David Stone as […]
