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Local 4-star DB Trystan Haynes Commits to Oklahoma

On Tuesday, Carl Albert (OK) defensive back Trystan Haynes announced his commitment to Oklahoma. Haynes' pledge continues what has been an impressive run on the recruiting trail for Brent Venables and company, who have added six commitments from high school prospects since April 6.

College Football News / FanNation All Sooners / May 2

Oklahoma Lands Top DT in Transfer Portal

Brent Venables’ defensive line just got a lot stronger. The Sooners struck gold for the second time in the post-spring transfer portal window on Thursday,

Oklahoma Sooners News / College Football Dawgs / April 22

New Oklahoma Sooner Burks Shines in Spring Game

In the long and storied history of Oklahoma Sooners football, this day was special. This is the first time the Sooners had a Spring Football Game heading into the SEC.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Sooner Pulse / April 22

Sooners Defensive Standouts Compliment New Defensive Coordinator Zac Alley

A new era is here for Oklahoma football. The Sooners are set to enter the SEC next season, and they’re doing so under new leadership. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables brought in a new offensive and defense coordinator, making changes on both sides of the football.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 19

Brent Venables Strives to Earn Full Faith as Oklahoma Prepares for SEC

By Rock Westfall Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables stepped into a crisis upon his hiring following the departure of Lincoln Riley to USC. Although Venables stemmed the tide and has made progress, he has yet to clinch the full faith of fans.

College Football News / ESPN / April 15

Venables has high hopes for 'very hungry' Sooners

Speaking with ESPN on Monday, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables expressed optimism for his third season, as the Sooners prepare to enter the SEC, saying "we've got the most depth of leaders that we've had," and "the guys coming in, we're very hungry."

Oklahoma Sooners News / Sooner Pulse / April 8

OU Football: Ceiling Determined by Play of Jackson Arnold in Inaugural SEC Season

The move of Oklahoma from the Big 12 to the SEC — accompanied by Texas — is going to be one of the biggest storylines in the 2024 college football season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 21

OU Recruiting: Oklahoma TE Target Da'Saahn Brame is Getting Close to a Commitment

BROKEN ARROW, OK — In addition to being one of the nation’s best tight ends in the 2025 recruiting class, credit Da’Saahn Brame for his organization and time management skills.

College Football News / FanNation All Sooners / March 20

Newcomer Profile: Why DB Transfer Dez Malone Loves 'Everything' about Oklahoma

After dealing with a lack of depth at the cornerback position in 2023, Brent Venables knew that Oklahoma needed to add to its defensive back rotation going into the SEC.

College Football News / FanNation All Sooners / March 18

Newcomer Profile: Why Brent Venables Likes Oklahoma WR Deion Burks' Competitive Grit

Deion Burks is big enough. He gained 15 pounds of muscle in his last offseason at Purdue. He’s certainly fast enough. He said he was clocked at 22.3 mph during a speed test in West Lafayette.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 12

Oklahoma Board of Regents OKs Contracts for New Football Coaches

Brent Venables' new assistants have new contracts. And two of his veteran staffers have new extensions. The Oklahoma Board of Regents on Tuesday approved several contracts for Brent Venables' staff heading into the 2024 spring.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 11

As Oklahoma Opens Historic Spring Practice, 'How We Play the Game' is Huge to Venables

Monday officially begins Year 3 of the Brent Venables era at Oklahoma. On this day, the Sooners are opening spring practice 2024. It’s been called the most important spring practice in the history of OU football, and that’s probably not hyperbole.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 8

Why Oklahoma Players Call Defensive Coordinator Zac Alley a "Reincarnation" of Their Head Coach

After two seasons under Ted Roof, Brent Venables and Oklahoma moved on from their former defensive coordinator after the Sooners' 2023 campaign. To replace the now-UCF DC, the Sooners hired Zac Alley, a former Clemson staffer under Venables and defensive coordinator at Louisiana-Monroe and Jacksonville State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Sooner Pulse / March 7

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Reveals Which Position Group Needs Most Development

Heading into the SEC for the first season is going to be a difficult challenge for the Oklahoma Sooners. It’ll be the first season with Jackson Arnold under center and winning the battle of the trenches is going to be a tall task any given Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 6

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Reveals Some Good News Ahead of Spring Practice

NORMAN -- Oklahoma coach Brent Venables opened Wednesday's spring practice press conference with some good news. Senior safety/linebacker Justin Harrington's appeal to the NCAA for a medical hardship season has been granted, Venables said.

Oklahoma Sooners News / FanNation All Sooners / March 6

Top Safety Recruit Adam Auston Eager for Oklahoma's 'Future Freaks' Weekend Event

TULSA — Adam Auston, maybe the top safety in the state of Oklahoma in the class of 2026, does not have an offer from OU yet. That could change soon — maybe even this weekend.

College Football News / ClutchPoints / February 29

Oklahoma’s Brent Venables admits DT Jacob Lacey might be forced to medically retire

Six months separate Oklahoma football from it’s 2024 season opener but the Sooners have already been dealt some brutal news regarding one of their defensive leaders.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Sooner Pulse / February 22

OU Football: Sooners HC Brent Venables Ranked No. 10 in SEC

The Oklahoma Sooners new era will be entertaining as they enter the SEC. For years, the SEC has been known as the best conference in college football, and a blue blood program like Oklahoma will fit right in.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 17

Who's Reputation is on the Line in 2024? Coach Prime, Brent Venables, and More

Reputations are made in college football. Nick Saban and Kirby Smart are great. Lincoln Riley can’t coach defense. James Franklin can’t win the big one.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 4

Oklahoma Sooners in Search of New Defensive Coordinator After Head Coach Brent Venables Announced Current DC Ted Roof Will Not Return in 2024

Head coach Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners announced that defensive coordinator Ted Roof would be mutually parting ways with the program. Roof has been with Venables since he got the Oklahoma Sooners job, and Venables will be searching for a defensive coordinator for the first time in his head coaching career.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 28

Oklahoma Football HC Brent Venables Says Arizona Might Be the Best Team They Have Faced All Season; Beat One-Loss Texas Longhorns in 2023

The Oklahoma football program will clash with the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl on Thursday, only the second game between ranked opponents this postseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / December 15