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Oklahoma Sooners lose defensive back Kendel Dolby to Mississippi State in transfer portal, as Lebby reunion adds fuel to rivalry fire.

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Oklahoma Sooners Adepoju Adebawores brief transfer portal stint sparks relief among fans. The junior defensive lineman, a former top-ten recruit, had fans worried but quickly withdrew his name. Last season, he showed promise with 17 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. His return, alongside Taylor Wein and Danny Okoye, could bolster the Sooners defense after losing R Mason Thomas to the NFL Draft.

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Oklahomas PJ Adebawore, a highly-touted defensive end, recently stirred concern when he entered the transfer portal, but quickly withdrew his name. After a promising freshman season, injuries slowed his progress. Now, with key players moving on, Adebawore is poised to compete for a starting spot, potentially bolstering Oklahomas defensive line for the future.

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Former Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Isaiah Dent commits to rival Mississippi State, joining head coach Jeff Lebby. Dent, a three-star recruit, saw limited action in one game for the Sooners. Meanwhile, Oklahoma bolsters its offensive line with four transfers, preparing for the upcoming season.

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Jeff Lebby, former Oklahoma offensive coordinator, is leveraging his Sooners connections at Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have signed defensive back Kendel Dolby, receiver Zion Ragins, and offensive lineman Isaiah Autry-Dent from Norman. Dolby, a four-star junior college prospect, played at OU and earned snaps at the hybrid cheetah position. He racked up 68 tackles, 5 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions before a leg injury ended his 2024 season. Dolby redshirted in 2025, preserving his eligibility for the portal. He joins Ragins and Autry-Dent to face his old team when the Sooners visit on October 24th. Lebbys building a squad full of familiar faces, setting up spicy matchups, especially the OU showdown.

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Oklahomas Ben Arbuckle recruits Mackenzie Alleyne, a former Washington State wide receiver, for a second time. Alleyne, who redshirted his first year and had a breakout performance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, joins Oklahomas receiver room, which needed help after eight players transferred. Alleynes familiarity with the offense and Mateer at quarterback make him valuable depth for the Sooners 2026 season.

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The Oklahoma Sooners have bolstered their roster with twelve transfer portal additions, including running back Lloyd Avant, wide receivers Trell Harris, Parker Livingstone, and Mackenzie Alleyne, tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers, offensive linemen EMarion Harris, Caleb Nitta, and Peyton George, and defensive players Kenny Ozuwolo, Cole Sullivan, and Dakoda Fields. Despite these additions, gaps remain, particularly on defense, where key seniors Damonic Williams and Gracen Halton are missed. The team is also seeking a veteran tight end for multi-tight end sets. With the portal closing soon, coach Brent Venables and his staff are expected to continue filling these holes.

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Celebrating Oklahomas Rich College Football History: From the First National Championship to the Present DayThis podcast episode delves into Oklahomas illustrious college football history, marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of their first national championship in 1950. The Sooners have won seven titles, the third most in the AP poll era, with Bud Wilkinsons team securing the first three. Barry Switzer led them to back-to-back titles in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite a twenty-five-year drought since their last title, Oklahoma remains in the elite group of teams with four or more championships, proving their enduring status among college footballs all-time greats.

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Former Oklahoma offensive lineman Isaiah Autry-Dent is heading back home to Mississippi, signing with Mississippi State to play under former Sooners coaches. Dent, a second cousin of legendary Sooners running back Marcus Dupree, will face Oklahoma in Starkville on October twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-six. Oklahomas offensive line, despite losing some players to the transfer portal, has a solid core returning, with new additions like E Marion Harris, Caleb Nitta, and Peyton Joseph. Dent isnt the only ex-Sooner Oklahoma will see in twenty twenty-six, with matchups against Taylor Tatum, Daylan Smothers, and Jovantae Barnes.

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Oklahomas PJ Adebawore, a former five-star recruit, made a swift U-turn in the transfer portal, deciding to stay with the Sooners. Despite not yet securing a major role, Adebawores return is a significant boost for Oklahomas defensive line, given his impressive physical tools and potential.

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Oklahoma Sooners fans breathe a sigh of relief as star defensive end Adepoju Adebawore stays put, locking in for his final year with the team. The five-star signee from the 2023 class, ranked as the ninth overall prospect, will see increased snaps along the defensive line, battling for a starting job. His commitment strengthens the edge rotation, giving the Sooners hope of returning to the College Football Playoff picture.

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Oklahomas Adepoju Adebawore, a former five-star recruit, made headlines by entering and exiting the transfer portal in just two minutes. This quick move echoes last years decision by teammate David Stone. Adebawores production surged this past season, and his potential return would bolster Oklahomas defensive line. With several key players departing, the Sooners aim to maintain their playoff run, and keeping talents like Adebawore could be crucial.

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Oklahoma edge rusher P.J. Adebawore stirs up speculation by entering the transfer portal, but his name is quickly removed, leaving fans and analysts puzzled. Despite the Sooners recent College Football Playoff loss, head coach Brent Venables praises his players commitment. Adebawores five-star status and top offers from Georgia and LSU make him a key player for Oklahomas next season.

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Former Oklahoma Sooners made a splash in the NFL Wild Card round, with Rhamondre Stevenson leading the Patriots to victory, Caleb Williams engineering a comeback for the Bears, and Jalen Hurts falling short against the Forty-Niners. These ex-Sooners showcase Oklahomas enduring NFL influence as the postseason intensifies.

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Exciting news for Oklahoma Sooners fans! Star kicker Tate Sandell, the first to win the Lou Groza Award, is returning for the 2026 season. Known for his nearly perfect performance in the 2025 season, Sandells long-range accuracy was a game-changer. His standout performance against Tennessee and SEC honors make him a key player for the Sooners. With many special teams standouts returning, Sandells reliability from deep could significantly boost Oklahomas momentum in the SEC.

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Oklahoma Sooners veteran offensive lineman Derek Simmons, who transferred from Western Carolina, has entered the NFL Draft after one season. Despite an injury, Simmons played a crucial role, helping secure a College Football Playoff spot and contributing to the teams impressive turnaround from a six-and-seven finish the previous year. His departure comes amidst another week of transfer portal chaos, as the Sooners look ahead to the future.

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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Cincinnati Bearcats, leaving fans disappointed. Despite a promising start, Gibsons injury limited his role in the 2025 season. He now joins Cincinnati to pursue a conference title game spot. Meanwhile, Oklahoma adds three new wide receivers, including Virginias Trell Harris and Texass Parker Livingston, to fill the void left by the departures. With portal season in full swing, Oklahoma prepares for more roster changes.

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Oklahoma Sooners bolster their wide receiver corps with Mackenzie Alleyne, a redshirt freshman from Washington State, who joins the team after playing under current Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Alleyne, a former walk-on, brings speed and experience, having played in all 13 games last season, catching 4 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. His addition, along with Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, helps rebuild the teams depth and talent at the position.

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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Zion Ragins transfers to Mississippi State, joining former coordinator Jeff Lebby. Meanwhile, Oklahoma bolsters their wideout corps with three new portal additions, setting the stage for a potential showdown in SEC play.

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Javonnie Gibson, a wide receiver who spent one season at Oklahoma, is transferring to Cincinnati. Despite a slow start due to an injury, Gibson showed promise with 199 receiving yards and a touchdown in 2025. Prior to Oklahoma, he played three years at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where he amassed 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024. Gibson is one of six Oklahoma wideouts leaving, while Cincinnati loses quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Oklahoma returns key players and adds transfers, aiming for another successful season in 2026.

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Oklahoma bolsters wide receiver corps with transfer Mackenzie Alleyne, who joins Virginias Trell Harris and Texas Parker Livingstone. Alleyne, a redshirt freshman, caught four passes for 72 yards and a touchdown last season. The Sooners also added tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers to address a struggling position group.

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Thrilling news for Oklahoma Sooners fans: Tate Sandell, the first-ever Lou Groza Award winner, will return for the 2026 season. Sandell, SEC Special Teams Player of the Year and All-SEC First Team pick, had a record-breaking 2025 season, setting or tying eight career or single-season program, conference, or FBS stadium records. His return bolsters the Sooners special teams and amps up anticipation for another big year in Norman.

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Tate Sandell, Oklahoma Sooners record-breaking kicker, returns for one final season. After earning the Lou Groza Award and setting records with 24 straight made kicks, Sandell is poised to make more history under the goalposts.

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KJ Daniels, a highly-rated wide receiver from the class of 2024, has transferred from Oklahoma to UAB after not playing a single snap for the Sooners. This move comes as all four of Oklahomas wide receiver signees from the 2024 class have entered the transfer portal, including Daniels, Zion Kearney, and Ivan Carreon. The Sooners have also seen turnover at the position with Javonnie Gibson and Jayden Gibson transferring out, and Deion Burks and Keontez Lewis graduating. Oklahoma has reloaded through the transfer portal, landing Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, ranking their transfer class twelfth nationally with ten commitments.

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Oklahoma Sooners football fans anxiously await the linebacker positions fate in the 2026 season. Under Coach Brent Venables, star linebacker Kip Lewis decision to return or enter the NFL Draft will significantly impact the team. With key transfers and departures, the Sooners have landed promising transfer Cole Sullivan and young talents James Nesta and Taylor Heim. Venables history of building tough defenses suggests a promising outlook, regardless of Lewis decision. Spring ball will unveil how this group performs, setting the stage for another formidable Sooners defense.

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Oklahomas Jim Nagy secures ten transfer portal players, including linebacker Cole Sullivan and defensive tackle Kenny Ozowalu, to bolster the Sooners defense. Despite missing out on Gideon Lampreon and Luke Work, Nagys team snags key talents, maintaining a robust portal class.

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Oklahomas offensive line bolstered with three transfers, including four-star recruit Peyton Joseph from Georgia Tech, aiming to enhance protection and big play potential for the upcoming season.

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KJ Daniels, a former Oklahoma wide receiver, is transferring to UAB after a season with no catches. The three-star recruit from Louisiana, standing at five-foot-nine and one hundred sixty-five pounds, found limited playing time in the SEC. He joins five other Oklahoma wide receivers in the transfer portal, with only Javonnie Gibson making an impact. Oklahoma still retains seven of its top nine receivers, including All-SEC standout Isaiah Sategna, who had a breakout season. The Sooners also secured commitments from high school prospects Taven Epps and Deven Robertson for the class of twenty twenty-seven.

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Breaking News: Georgia Techs Peyton Joseph Commits to Oklahoma, Boosting Sooners Offensive Line

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Oklahoma football coach Bill Bedenbaugh bolsters offensive line with commitment from six-foot-four, three-hundred-five-pound lineman Peyton Joseph, formerly of Georgia Tech. Joseph, a four-star recruit, brings upside and has three years of eligibility left. The Sooners, who lost several linemen to graduation and the transfer portal, now have more depth with Nitta and Harris, setting them up for future battles.

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Oklahoma Sooners secure a significant transfer commitment from offensive lineman Peyton Joseph, a four-star recruit from Georgia Tech. Joseph, a true freshman with four years of eligibility, brings size and potential to the Sooners revamping offensive line.

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Deven Robertson, a top-ranked defensive lineman from Oak Grove High School, has committed to Oklahoma, boosting their 2027 recruiting class and defensive front. Despite a tough playoff exit, the Sooners pull remains strong, with Robertsons size, production, and commitment making him an ideal fit for their aggressive style.

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Oklahoma Sooners dominate NFL All-Pro teams, with Creed Humphrey and Trent Williams earning first and second team spots respectively. Lane Johnson, Nik Bonitto, Marvin Mims, Tress Way, James Winchester, CeeDee Lamb, and Jalen Redmond also received votes. Last season, Oklahoma had five All-Pros, showcasing the programs lasting impact on the league.

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Oklahoma Sooners secure two top-ranked recruits for 2027 class: Taven Epps, a highly-rated linebacker from California, and Deven Robertson, a massive defensive tackle from Mississippi. This brings their total commits to 13, solidifying their lead in FBS recruiting with two five-star and five four-star talents.

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Todd Bates secures another recruiting victory as Deven Robertson, a three-star defensive tackle, commits to Oklahoma. Robertson, ranked 416th overall, chose the Sooners over schools like Miami and Notre Dame. He joins a stacked class, including top-thirty tackles Kaeden Penny and Cooper Hackett, and contributes to Oklahomas defensive line dominance across classes.

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Oklahomas 2027 recruiting class gains strength with four-star linebacker Taven Epps commitment. Epps, a top-ranked prospect, had previously pledged to Texas but flipped to the Sooners. Known for his physicality and versatility, Epps joins a class already ranked number one in the nation, further solidifying Oklahomas position as a powerhouse in the recruiting cycle.

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Jason Witten, NFL legend, joins Oklahoma Sooners as tight ends coach, bringing NFL experience and leadership to enhance player development and recruiting in the SEC.

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Luke Baklenko, a 66, 313-pound offensive lineman from Oklahoma, has signed with Arizona State. He started at Stanford before transferring to Oklahoma, where he played in all 13 games this season. Oklahoma loses some key backups to the transfer portal, but theyve added Western Kentucky center Caleb Nitta and EMarion Harris from Arkansas to bolster their line.

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SECs College Football Playoff Streak Ends: Parity Shifts, SEC Teams Push Top Contenders to the Limit

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Josiah Martin, a former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver, commits to North Texas Mean Green, adding young talent to their roster. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lands Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, boosting their passing attack for the upcoming season.

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Josiah Martin, a wide receiver who had limited playing time at Oklahoma, has transferred to North Texas to seek a bigger role. In his freshman year at Cal, he showed promise with twelve catches for 112 yards. North Texas, who had a successful 2025 season, offers him a chance to shine. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, despite losing several wide receivers, has quickly rebuilt their roster. Both teams are preparing for the 2026 season, with Martin potentially making a significant impact at North Texas.

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Oklahomas quarterback crisis: From Heisman hopeful to transfer, Michael Hawkins journeyOklahoma football started the 2025 season strong, with quarterback John Mateer as a top Heisman contender. However, a broken thumb sidelined Mateer, leading to sophomore Michael Hawkins stepping in. Hawkins, a former four-star recruit, impressed in his first start against Kent State, but struggled with consistency and pressure. Mateer reclaimed the starting spot, and Hawkins transferred to West Virginia, where he aims to challenge for the starting role with his elite speed and running ability.

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Julius Wilson, a top-ranked Oklahoma wide receiver, has received a crucial offer from the Oklahoma Sooners after Oklahoma State rescinded their offer. Wilson, a three-star prospect, had a standout senior year and is now considering staying in-state for his college football career.

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Oklahoma Sooners secure top recruit, Cooper Witten, with Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten as new tight ends coach. Cooper, a top linebacker, has offers from 28 Power Four programs but is favoring Oklahoma, with experts predicting his commitment.

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Oklahomas offense is gearing up for a big 2026 season with the addition of All-ACC receiver Trell Harris, tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers, and former Texas wideout Parker Livingstone. Livingstone, standing at six foot four, brings a reliable target over the middle and on the sideline, addressing key gaps in the red zone where Mateer struggled last season. With these new additions, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle has the weapons to push the Sooners further downfield and into contention.

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Carson Kent, a former Oklahoma tight end, is transferring to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season. Despite limited production at Oklahoma, Kent earned positive grades from Pro Football Focus. The move leaves Oklahomas tight end room in flux, with many players in the transfer portal. The Sooners quickly responded by hiring NFL legend Jason Witten as tight ends coach and securing commitments from Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers to rebuild the group. Oklahoma aims to maintain momentum despite the shakeup, kicking off the 2026 season against UTEP.

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