Oklahoma Sooners Gear Up for 2026 Season with High Hopes and New Additions
Preseason camp opens with optimism as the Sooners blend returning talent, impact transfers and a refreshed offensive scheme under new coordinators.
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Preseason camp opens with optimism as the Sooners blend returning talent, impact transfers and a refreshed offensive scheme under new coordinators.

A top‑down makeover at tight end, driven by departures and new additions, positions the Sooners to bounce back under Brent Venables.

As SEC Media Days approach, the Sooners are intensifying drills, with several job battles at defensive end, tight end, punter and backup quarterback drawing the most attention.

The 2026 college football season opens with a high‑stakes matchup between Michigan and Oklahoma, two teams eyeing a College Football Playoff berth. With defensive dominance, quarterback injuries, and early betting lines in focus, the game promises a narrative rich in history and future implications.

The Oklahoma Sooners’ offseason overhaul has already reshaped the program’s trajectory, with Hall of Fame tight end Jason Witten hired as tight ends coach and attracting top transfer talent.

Oklahoma's quarterback John Mateer looks back on a turbulent 2025 season, discusses his injury, and outlines his plans for a stronger final year.

The Sooners are betting on veteran transfers and a fresh coaching direction to turn a historically weak run‑blocking unit into a cornerstone of their offense.

EA Sports released its latest College Football 27 ratings, placing the Oklahoma Sooners ninth overall with an 87 score. The article explores the team's offensive and defensive rankings, key returning players, new acquisitions, and the broader context of the rankings.

A look at the most consequential transfers for the nation’s leading college football teams and how they might shape the upcoming playoff picture.

After a hand injury derailed his early progress, Mateer is rebuilding his motion and leveraging new weapons to push Oklahoma back toward the College Football Playoff.

Predictive data for the upcoming EA College Football 27 game highlights a significant rating boost for the Oklahoma Sooners, especially on defense, and spotlights several rising stars.
Coach Brent Venables is reshaping the Oklahoma offense with a rebuilt tight end unit, upgraded receiving corps, and a renewed emphasis on the running game.

Indiana leads the latest preseason top 25, with Oregon, Ohio State and a host of other programs rounding out the early rankings. Key players and coaching storylines promise a competitive year.

The Oklahoma Sooners are betting on a size‑heavy tight end corps and veteran coaching to boost red‑zone efficiency in 2026 after a season that yielded just one 30‑point game in the final eight contests.

Ryder Mix, a freshman tight end at Oklahoma, is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in high school. Early enrollment, elite training staff, and mentorship from veterans have fast‑tracked his rehabilitation, positioning him to contribute to the Sooners’ offense by summer.
In his debut season as Oklahoma’s football general manager, Jim Nagy reshaped the roster, prioritized player development and secured a top‑ranked recruiting class, enabling coach Brent Venables to focus on on‑field strategy and achieve a historic playoff run.

With new coaching hires and key departures, Ole Miss prepares for a competitive 2026 season, spotlighting the tight ends that will test their secondary.

A rundown of the most compelling storylines emerging from the SEC’s spring sessions, from heated quarterback races to promising breakout players.
Spring practices reveal key starters at quarterback and running back, a strong offensive line, and a defense anchored by emerging talent as the Sooners prepare for the upcoming campaign.