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WATCH: Oklahoma's Crimson Combine Spring Scrimmage Highlights

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

The Sooners put on a show for the fans on Saturday, and luminaries like Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle and even Barry Switzer spent time on center stage. OU WATCH ON YOUTUBESpring football has come and gone at Oklahoma, and Saturday’s Crimson Combine was by all accounts a success.
Oklahoma Defensive Back Adds His Name to the Transfer Portal

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

An Oklahoma defensive back with an inspiring story has added his name to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Peter Schuh, a junior safety from Montvale, NJ, announced via social media Wednesday the he’s entering the portal. “After much consideration, I will be entering the transfer portal with 2-3 years of eligibility remaining,” Schuh announced on Twitter/X. “I am extremely thankful for my time at the University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's Porter Moser Expected to Hire Assistant, Land Guard Prospect from

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

Oklahoma needs help from the transfer portal. Porter Moser might be on the verge of making a huge splash. According to CBS college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Moser is expected to hire St. Joseph’s associate head coach Justin Scott as an assistant coach at OU. Sources: Oklahoma’s Porter Moser is expected to hire St. Joe’s Associate HC Justin Scott as an assistant. The expectation is that Xzayvier Brown — who entered the transfer portal today — will follow Scott to Norman.
How 'Humbled' Oklahoma Coach Wes Goodwin's Journey Makes Him 'Fired Up' for 2025

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

Goodwin worked for Brent Venables at Clemson and became the Tigers' defensive coordinator, but now he's reset coaching the Sooners' cheetah linebackers. In this story:NORMAN — Wes Goodwin had a chance to join Brent Venables’ Oklahoma staff back in 2022. But life’s timing doesn’t always make for a linear journey. “Yeah, I never knew how it would all shake out,” Goodwin said.
OU Baseball: Oklahoma Run Ruled at Home by Vanderbilt

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

Maybe Oklahoma hitters were just tired from running around the bases so much. After dominating Vanderbilt on Friday and Saturday, the Sooners went quietly in Sunday’s series finale as the Commodores roared back to life for a 13-2 victory at L. Dale Mitchell Park. No. 19 Oklahoma fell to 25-10 overall and 7-8 in SEC play, while No. 14 Vandy improved to 26-10 and 8-7.
Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Won't Shy Away From Lofty Expectations

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

NORMAN — Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said Saturday that one of the things he’s learned about being at OU is that there are high expectations. From the fans, of course. Four generations of winning championships will do that to a fan base. But Arbuckle is impressed that OU players have their own lofty expectations. “It's not just the fans at OU, these players expect to win, and they bring that every single day,” Arbuckle said.
WATCH: Oklahoma LB Coach Nate Dreiling Crimson Combine Postgame

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

JOHN E. HOOVERJohn is an award-winning journalist whose work spans five decades in Oklahoma, with multiple state, regional and national awards as a sportswriter at various newspapers. During his newspaper career, John covered the Dallas Cowboys, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Arkansas Razorbacks and much more.
WATCH: Oklahoma QB John Mateer Crimson Combine Postgame

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

NORMAN – New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer met with the media on Saturday following the Sooners’ Crimson Combine. The event marked the end of spring practice and took the place of the traditional spring scrimmage – the Red / White Game – with an announced attendance of 16,316. Players participated in individual and group drills, then took part in a 7-on-7 passing drill followed by a light 11-on-11 session. Mateer ran plays as the No. 1 quarterback, while sophomore Michael Hawkins was the backup.
WATCH: Oklahoma OF Ben Arbuckle Crimson Combine Postgame

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

NORMAN – Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle met with the media on Saturday following the Sooners’ Crimson Combine. The event marked the end of spring practice and took the place of the traditional spring scrimmage – the Red / White Game – with an announced attendance of 16,316. Players participated in individual and group drills, then took part in a 7-on-7 passing drill followed by a light 11-on-11 session.
WATCH: Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Crimson Combine Postgame

1 week ago | si.com | John Hoover

NORMAN – Oklahoma coach Brent Venables met with the media for nearly 30 minutes on Saturday after the Sooners’ first annual Crimson Combine. The event marked the end of spring practice and took the place of the traditional spring scrimmage – the Red / White Game – with an announced attendance of 16,316. Players participated in individual and group drills, then took part in a 7-on-7 passing drill followed by a light 11-on-11 session.