Since the arrival of Stacey Ford the Sooners presence in Southern California has been renewed and, in some ways, beyond even the golden era for the Sooners in the state. But even with pledges from Demare Dezeurn and Jaxsen Stokes it seems that Oklahoma football isn’t done in the Golden State.

After years of chasing championships in hostile territory, OU finally earns a College Football Playoff game in Norman — a reward for the program's legacy.

ESPN 5-star edge rusher Jake Kreul signs letter of intent with the Oklahoma Sooners during the early signing period.

OU fans don’t have to dig too deep to find their emotions. A third showdown with Alabama feels both energizing and terrifying. As Chris Williams pointed out, beating Alabama three times in a row, especially in a little over a year, is no small ask.

Kanak and graduate transfer Will Huggins are the only senior tight ends on OU’s 2025 roster. The Sooners are expected to return tight ends Kaden Helms, Kade McIntyre, John Locke Jr ., Carson Kent and Trynae Washington next season, assuming none of them transfer.

The 12 teams vying to win the College Football Playoff (CFP) national title were revealed Sunday by the CFP selection committee with Miami making the playoffs while Notre Dame and ACC champions Duke are left out.

Oklahoma signed 24 high school standouts in the 2026 class, including three top-100 prospects and a deep, nationally sourced group that Venables and Nagy say fits the culture and competitive edge of the program.