George Stoia

Oklahoma City

University of Oklahoma Football Reporter at SoonerScoop.com

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OU expected to land quarterback in NCAA transfer portal

1 week ago | on3.com | George Stoia

OU is expected to sign Mercer quarterback Whitt Newbauer out of the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report by On3’s Pete Nakos. Newbauer visited the Sooners on Friday after entering the portal a week ago. Oklahoma was interested in adding a veteran quarterback to provide depth behind starter John Mateer, following the departure of former Western Carolina QB Cole Gonzales. OU also has sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. and freshman Jett Niu currently on the roster.
Jennie Baranczyk named assistant coach for USA Women’s AmeriCup Team

1 week ago | on3.com | George Stoia

OU women’s basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk was named an assistant coach for the USA Women’s AmeriCup Team on Tuesday. Duke coach Kara Lawson was named the head coach for the team, while Old Dominion coach DeLisha Milton-Jones and Baranczyk will be assistants. The three coaches were chosen by the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team Committee. “The goal is to put together a competitive team, one that represents all the standards that we hold dear to us,” Lawson said.
Report: Michigan coach Sherrone Moore won't be suspended for OU game

1 week ago | on3.com | George Stoia

Sherrone Moore is still expected to make the trip to Norman in 2025. It was reported by ESPN on Monday that the second-year Michigan head coach he will serve a “self-imposed” suspension for Michigan’s Week 3 and Week 4 games. The punishment stems from the advanced scouting and sign-stealing case, in which Moore allegedly deleted a thread of 52 text messages with Connor Stalions, a former Michigan staffer at the heart of Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing scheme.
OU looking to add quarterback in NCAA transfer portal

1 week ago | on3.com | George Stoia

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Why OU overhauled its wide receiver room through NCAA transfer portal

1 week ago | on3.com | George Stoia

Skip to main contentOU has rehauled its wide receiver room this offseason. Since the end of the 2024 season, Oklahoma has added seven receivers to its roster—five from the transfer portal and two true freshmen. The latest being McNeese's Jer'Michael Carter who signed with the Sooners on Wednesday. It also lost six receivers to the transfer portal. The only returning players in the room are Deion Burks, Jayden Gibson, Zion Kearney, Zion Ragins, Ivan Carreon, Jacob Jordan and KJ Daniels.
OU mailbag: Who will get selected in 2026 NFL Draft?

2 weeks ago | on3.com | George Stoia

Every week, SoonerScoop.com and On3’s George Stoia will be answering your questions in his weekly OU mailbag. This week, Stoia answers questions about the transfer portal, Brent Venables and Jim Nagy. Below are Stoia’s answers for Wednesday, April 30.
OU football lands WR Jer'Michael Carter from NCAA transfer portal

2 weeks ago | on3.com | George Stoia

OU has landed McNeese wide receiver Jer’Michael Carter from the NCAA transfer portal, it was announced on social media. The Sooners hosted Carter for a visit on Friday, as he chose Oklahoma over Baylor, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Utah. At 6-foot-4, 192 pounds, Carter is exactly what OU is looking for at the position. Last season, he totaled 37 receptions for 537 yards and three touchdowns.
Why Tate Sandell wants to kick for OU football: 'That program screams winning'

2 weeks ago | on3.com | George Stoia

Choosing to play for OU was an easy decision for Tate Sandell. The former UTSA kicker entered the transfer portal on April 23, visited Oklahoma on April 24 and signed with the Sooners on April 25. It was a quick process for Sandell. And it's because he's always wanted to kick for a historic program like OU.
OU football GM Jim Nagy makes another front office hire

2 weeks ago | on3.com | George Stoia

OU football general manager Jim Nagy has made another hire as he builds out Oklahoma’s front office. Nagy has hired former Senior Bowl scout Charlie Parkinson as OU’s Assistant Director of College Scouting. Parkinson spent the past year working closely with Nagy, evaluating college players to be selected for the 2025 Senior Bowl. He also spent seven months working as a recruiting and player personnel assistant for the Wake Forest football program.
OU quarterback John Mateer shares football journey with Kendel Dolby

2 weeks ago | on3.com | George Stoia

OU quarterback John Mateer has fit in well with his new Sooner teammates. Mateer has ingratiated himself with the Sooners, so much so that he appeared on his teammate’s latest new YouTube show. Senior defensive back Kendel Dolby did a 30-minute, sit-down interview with the former Washington State quarterback. The two talked about Mateer’s journey to Oklahoma, as well as his expectations for next season. “It’s a new mountain to climb, building relationships and playing in the SEC,” Mateer said.