Oklahoma Sooners Practice Report

Eddie and George take a look back at everything they learned in spring football as the players are getting some well-deserved time off and getting ready to come back for summer workouts and conditioning. What do our guys think of the offense heading into 2025. What do they believe in after seeing and hearing from Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer this spring? And what positions are still a concern head...

The offense has deservedly gotten a lot of attention with the addition of Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer. And while Brent Venables is taking over the defensive play-calling duties, key additions in Nate Dreiling and Wes Goodwin free up the head coach and double down on the heart of his defense at the linebacker and cheetah positions. We hear from all three about the development of the defense this s...

The Crimson Combine was a stripped down version of a spring game. And we understand how some fans felt let down by the spring finale. But for us, we found the postgame press conferences the best part. As we got to hear from Brent Venables for the first time since the start of spring practice and we heard from offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle for the first time in a media setting since he joined...

On this edition of the Practice Report we dive deep into the camp that Michael Fasusi is having. Fasusi was made available to speak with the media Wednesday and updated how he feels he is progressing throughout the spring. We talked to a lot of defensive players about the ability of John Mateer and everyone had a lot of high praise for the Sooners newest QB1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Eddie and George are joined by Finn the dog for this episode of the Practice Report where we taped right as the Davon Mitchell rumors were at their highest. Be warned, we taped this just before Mitchell made the news official. But we had plenty of intel and had already reported the rift that had developed between the team and Mitchell. It's also a full blown Practice Report as we talk to the offen...

SoonerScoop and other media were allowed to take in another viewing session of OU practices on Tuesday. We also got to catch up with Sammy Omosigho, OL transfer Derek Simmons and young up-and-comer Eddie Pierre-Louis. Isaiah Sategna also spoke about what makes John Mateer so special as a leader and teammate. Plenty of our impressions from 4, 45+ minute viewing sessions so far this spring. And a lo...

The Sooners hit Owen Field Saturday and went through their second major scrimmage of the spring. Who looked good? Who is making moves at their positions? Some things might be shaking out at the tight end position. Is the linebacker position more competitive than initially thought with new names? How is John Mateer and the offense looking after two major scrimmages? Learn more about your ad choices...

This week's second installment of the Practice Report gets defensive as PJ Adebawore talks about his development and gains on and off the field. Kip Lewis has been impressed with another player in the spring who many haven't heard about. And John Mateer talks about what he sees in his new group of receivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mateer met with a large contingent of media Tuesday evening after Oklahoma football finished practice. But he was much more relaxed than his pre-spring press conference. He may just be settling in. Matter talked about the challenges he and the rest of the team face trying to learn the ins and outs of Ben Arbuckle's offeense. We also talk with Kendel Dolby for the first time since his season e...

Jaren Kanak doesn't fit your narrative about players who give up at the first sign of disappointment. He gave linebacker his best shot. And it didn't work out. Now he's moved to the offense and is working as a tight end this spring. Why not just transfer? He addressed that this week. Players talk about replacing the defensive leadership with Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman moving on. And several n...

Eddie and George are back for another Practice Report this week. After having a newcomer and freshmen media day this week we're now breaking down the freshman who are already enrolled and going through their first practices as college athletes. The offensive line headlines the class with Michael Fasusi, but this recruiting class was built on the strength of the OL. Elijah Thomas has been turning h...

SIGN UP FOR FULL SPRING COVERAGE AT SOONERSCOOP.COM FOR ONLY $1* https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/join We have our first day of spring football under our belts and we were treated to a 40+ minute viewing session this evening. In tonight's Practice Report, we've got some footage from tonight's practice and we introduce you to the transfer portal class that arrived for spring practices. Wi...

The Sooners held their final media availability in Norman Monday before they head to Ft. Worth for the Armed Forces Bowl. We talked to Deion Burks for the first time since his announcement he was staying in Norman for 2025. We also got to talk directly with Damonic Williams, Jayden Jackson and Robert Spears-Jennings about their futures. The players have also had a chance to get to know new offensi...

Brent Venables met with the media Friday night after practice and talked about everything going on inside his football program. Oklahoma football has had a lot of losses in the portal. But they have a lot of players coming in on visits who are already in the portal. How does he feel about the wide receiver room and the tight end room right now? Is Ben Arbuckle going to be able to rebuild an offens...

Ben Arbuckle was officially introduced as Oklahoma's newest offensive coordinator Wednesday by Brent Venables and actually spoke during OU's signing day even broadcast on ESPN+. Then on Thursday Nic Anderson, one of OU's most promising young receivers, declares his intentions to enter the portal. Eddie and George breakdown why it was that Venables hired Arbuckle. Will this hiring get football back...

Brent Venables comes off a big win against Bama and is honest about the shortcomings this season. Today he talked about what type of offensive coordinator he's looking to hire as well as the pieces in place to build for the future. Why hasn't Xavier Robinson been playing before these last few weeks? And how much Taco Bell can Brent eat? Eddie and George talk Oklahoma football in this week's Practi...

As Oklahoma heads into their matchup with Alabama, all the focus is on OU's next offensive coordinator and holding together the 2025 recruiting class. Right now, the recruiting part is on shaky ground. The coordinator decision, is coming soon. George and Eddie also breakdown what was said by Venables today concerning Jackson Arnold's future at OU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

It's a November bye week in Norman, but we had a chance to talk to players on Wednesday after practice. Eddie and George breakdown the best of the best from that session. How is the locker room holding up after the tough loss to Missouri? How much is Brent Venables still in control of this team and are their hearts still in it? How much are the players backing Venables? Learn more about your ad ch...

It's the biggest week of the season as the Sooners head to Columbia, Mo., to take on the Missouri Tigers. If OU wins, they become bowl eligible. Eddie and George are here to breakdown everything coming out of game week so far and the possible return of Jalil Farooq to the field this week. The offense had a great showing last week, but now it gets real going on the road back in the SEC to face a 6-...

Brent Venables held his weekly press conference this week and it went for over an hour. Venables addressed where things are in this program right now as the Sooners sit 4-4 on the season. Venables talked about the feedback he has been given from AD Joe Castiglione as well as what has gone wrong with the performance on the field. Eddie and George are here to breakdown the biggest items today, inclu...

On this week's Practice Report, Eddie and George breakdown the biggest news coming out of today's Brent Venables Press Conference. Now with Seth Littrell gone, why was Joe Jon Finley the guy to take over playcalling? What does Kevin Johns bring to the table and how could this affect the futures of Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins Jr.? He also addresses recruiting and how the offensive uncertaint...

On this edition of the Practice Report, Eddie and George focus in on the big questions fans want to know. Could Brent Venables make a coaching change midway through the season? Is Jackson Arnold still available to play quarterback if the offense continues to bog down with Michael Hawkins Jr. at the helm? There is much unrest in Sooner Nation. We're separating fact from fiction after Brent Venables...

Brent Venables met with the media earlier today and updated his team's progress as they get ready to face No. 1 Texas Saturday inside the Cotton Bowl. Injuries? Faith in true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. in his first OU/TX game? What about facing Steve Sarkisian once again? OU is trying to learn from the last two SEC games and their offensive struggles. They'll need lots of things to go right if t...

It's a bye week for the Oklahoma football team as well as Texas. But after meeting with Brent Venables and several players Wednesday night, we're here to wrap up the week that was with Michael Hawkins Jr., making his first media appearance after becoming the starter. Where is this offense heading into Texas and how is Hawkins responding after leading the Sooners to their first SEC road win. The of...

Eddie and George are back for this week's Practice Report heading into Auburn. Today Brent Venables addressed the quarterback change from Jackson Arnold to Michael Hawkins Jr., while also talking about the issues on the offensive side of the ball. A wide net was cast talking about the issues but as always we breakdown what you really need to know. We also talk about the Dillon Gabriel national nar...