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No. 10 Oklahoma has another stout defense and its QB back. The run game is a question mark

No. 10 Oklahoma could challenge for the national championship if they improve their running game and get another standout performance from the defense

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Secures TE1 job Hansen has locked down the starting tight end job for the Sooners, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Hansen has won the starting tight end job, beating out Rocky Beers and Jack Van Dorselaer. The transfer tight end was a productive pass catcher at Florida and will look to make the same impact with Oklahoma this upcoming season. Hansen will have a talented quarterback in John Mateer throwing him the ball and should be a consistent target in the passing attack.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Hansen Isn't Just a Blocking Tight End, He's 'Whatever' Oklahoma Needs NORMAN — He hasn't played a game yet in Sooner crimson, but already Hayden Hansen is gaining fan support from his enthusiasm. In April, he j...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables looking for more production from running game

Oklahoma leaned on an elite defense to reach the College Football Playoff in Brent Venables’ fourth year as coach

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Sooners begin tight end rebuild with veteran SEC transfer commitment Florida TE Hayden Hansen commits to Oklahoma

JANUARY 5 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Joining Sooners Hansen has committed to Oklahoma, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Hansen spent the last three seasons with Florida, totaling 57 catches for 611 yards and five touchdowns. He drew 50 targets in 2025. Already considered one of the top TEs in the SEC, Hansen will look to build upon that reputation with the Sooners.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Hansen intends to enter his name in the NCAA transfer portal, per Graham Hall of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hansen will enter the portal following three seasons with Florida. The 6-foot-7 tight end caught 30 passes for 254 yards and a pair of touchdowns across 12 games for the Gators this past season. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unranked Florida faces a daunting stretch with coach Billy Napier's job on the line

Florida coach Billy Napier faces a challenging path to secure a fifth year in Gainesville

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in season opener Hansen hauled in all three targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-0 victory versus LIU Post.

Impact Hansen saw just three targets in the opening day blowout but managed to reel in all three including one which went for a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener

DJ Lagway threw three touchdown passes, Jadan Baugh ran for 104 yards and a score, and No. 15 Florida opened the season with a 55-0 drubbing of Long Island

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Likely to be TE1 in bowl game Hansen is reportedly in line to be Florida's top tight end heading into their matchup against Tulane in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, per Kevin Brockway of Gainesville.c...

Impact Hansen will get an opportunity to be the starting tight end for the Gators after fellow tight ends Arlis Boardingham and Gavin Hill both entered the transfer portal following the team's regular season finale against Florida State. The redshirt sophomore appeared in all 12 games for the Gators during the regular season, catching 13 passes for 189 yards and a single touchdown. Fellow tight ends Tony Livingston and Amir Jackson are also likely to see game action in the bowl game.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Florida TE Hayden Hansen talks injuries, Texas and team mentality As Florida prepares for Texas, tight end Hayden Hansen talked injuries and resiliency with the media following the loss of DJ Lagway.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Hits paydirt in victory Hansen hauled in a 35-yard touchdown during Saturday's 45-28 victory versus Mississippi State.

Impact The sophomore found the end zone for the first time in 2024 after scoring twice last season. Hansen has at least one catch in three-straight contests for the Gators. Florida faces UCF in two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE