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Oklahoma Sooners running back Jaydn Ott at Cal

Diving Into Oklahoma's Summer Newcomers, Number Changes, Who Left and How Many Are On the OU Roster

New NCAA legislation allows for some walk-ons who were prematurely "processed" to rejoin the team.

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Oklahoma Sooners running back Jaydn Ott at Cal
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Diving Into Oklahoma's Summer Newcomers, Number Changes, Who Left and How Many Are On the OU Roster

New NCAA legislation allows for some walk-ons who were prematurely "processed" to rejoin the team.

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Oklahoma tight end Bauer Sharp
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LSU Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier Calls Oklahoma Transfers ‘Unbelievable Players’

With arguably the SEC's best passing offense, two former Sooners will be a big part of the Tigers' attack this season.

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey
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Column: Amid Sweeping Change, SEC's Greg Sankey Says College Sports is 'Not Broken'

Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione hopes it stays about "education" even as fundamental shifts continue to push college sports further away from its amateur roots.

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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer
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South Carolina Coach Shane Beamer Expects Raucous Atmosphere for Oklahoma

A year after the Sooners hosted South Carolina for the first time as SEC foes, Oklahoma will make the return trip in 2025.

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey
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SEC Media Days: Greg Sankey Won't 'Linger' on Decision for Future Conference Schedule

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was noncommittal on the conference's future scheduling model, but he said there isn't anyone looking to swap schedules with the league.

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Oklahoma defensive back and returner Peyton Bowen
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OU Depth Chart: Specialist Newcomers Could be Electric for Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s special teams unit will be revamped across the board in 2025 with a new punter, kicker and returner.

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Oklahoma cornerback Eli Bowen (23)
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OU Depth Chart: Healthy Cornerbacks Could Be the Key for Oklahoma

If Gentry Williams and Kendel Dolby are able to bounce back from injuries, the Sooners' CB room could be what takes OU's defense to the next level.

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Oklahoma edge rusher target Jake Kreul
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Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Grabs Tight End as Sooners Drop Other Recruiting Battles

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Sooners' staff has continued to pursue talent from future generations.

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Oklahoma athlete commit Jacob Eberhart
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Big Ten School Beats out Oklahoma for 4-star Athlete Prospect

One of the most versatile players in the Class of 2026 had the Sooners in his top five but chose to go another direction.

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables
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What Does EA College Football 26 Predict for Oklahoma’s 2025 Season?

Sooners on SI ran 30 simulations of Oklahoma's upcoming season on EA College Football 26, and the results varied tremendously.

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Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak moved from linebacker to tight end last winter.
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OU Depth Chart: Oklahoma Continues to Break In New Faces at Tight End

Joe Jon Finley added another group of newcomers to the Sooners' tight end room last winter.

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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers
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Ranking Oklahoma’s Biggest Make-or-Break Games of 2025

With so many quality opponents on Oklahoma’s 2025 schedule, the Sooners have to win their toss-up games.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Jacob Jordan
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Ranking Oklahoma’s Three Most Winnable Games of 2025

With arguably the toughest schedule in college football in 2025, Oklahoma will take any big wins that it can get.

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Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings celebrates after making a tackle against Alabama.
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OU Depth Chart: Robert Spears-Jennings Ready to Lead a Talented Oklahoma Safety Unit

The Sooners lost Billy Bowman to the NFL Draft, but Oklahoma has a ready-made leader in Robert Spears-Jennings primed to step up in 2025.

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Oklahoma offensive lineman Michael Fasusi and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh
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Freshman Phenoms: Oklahoma OL Michael Fasusi Ready to Immediately Contribute

Offensive line is one of Oklahoma’s most unpredictable areas entering the 2025 season, and Michael Fasusi could be a benefactor.

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Oklahoma fans tailgate before the Tennessee game
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Oklahoma Opens Iconic North Oval for Football Tailgating

In the Sooners' second year in the Southeastern Conference, OU fans can now party on the Parrington Oval for the first time.

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Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.
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Ranking Oklahoma’s Three Most Losable SEC Games of 2025

The Sooners have one of college football's toughest schedules in 2025, and three matchups on the slate seem particularly losable for OU.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks
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OU Depth Chart: Who Emerges After All of Oklahoma's Turnover at Wide Receiver?

The Sooners endured one injury after another last year, so coach Emmett Jones brought in five newcomers from the transfer portal and two freshmen.

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Oklahoma defensive back Courtland Guillory
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Freshman Phenoms: Oklahoma DB Courtland Guillory Setting Lofty Goals for First Year

Despite holding offers from Texas and Texas A&M, Courtland Guillory chose the Sooners to get immediate playing time.

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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis returns an interception for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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OU Depth Chart: Despite Key Loss, Oklahoma is in Great Shape at Linebacker

The Sooners have to replace Danny Stutsman's production and leadership in 2025, but Brent Venables has brought along a trio of players who are ready to step into larger roles.

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The Oklahoman All-State football offensive player of the year, Checotah's Elijah Thomas.
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Freshman Phenoms: WR Elijah Thomas Leaning on 'Serious' Work Ethic to Carve Out Role at Oklahoma

The freshman playmaker is focused on doing whatever it takes to earn a spot on the field for the Sooners this fall.

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Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione
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Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Hints at Joe Castiglione Statue in Near Future

Longtime Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione will likely be commemorated alongside other OU greats in the near future.

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Oklahoma center Troy Everett before a play against Ole Miss.
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OU Depth Chart: Position Battles Will Rage Throughout Camp Along Oklahoma's Offensive Line

The Sooners have plenty to figure out throughout preseason camp to determine the five starters for Bill Bedenbaugh's offensive line.

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University of Oklahoma president Joe Harroz (left) and football chair Randall Stephenson
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How Randall Stephenson Suddenly Became Oklahoma's Big Man on Campus

As the Sooners try to find a new athletic director to replace Joe Castiglione, Stephenson's presence moves to the forefront at OU.

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Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer
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Oklahoma Announces SEC Media Days Attendees

Three Sooners will represent the 2025 team, and two former Sooners will also attend next week's preseason activities in Atlanta.

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