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Five Oklahoma Players who Need Strong Performances Against UTEP The opener figures to give the Sooners a chance to show off their depth and here's five reserves who could be important to Oklahoma's cause...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Parker Livingstone - GTD vs. UTEP Livingstone is considered a game-time decision ahead of Friday's meeting with UTEP, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Livingstone has been cleared from a head injury he suffered throughout camp, however, it appears the team will wait until warmups to make a decision. The Texas transfer is expected to take on a big role on offense for the Sooners. More news should surface closer to kickoff.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texas is the Sooners' reminder not to overlook UTEP in season opener Brent Venables reminds that UTEP can still threaten Oklahoma's bigger goals

18 HOURS AGO • STORMININNORMAN.COM

New Contract, New AD, Same Expectations: Oklahoma Needs a National Championship Anticipation for the Sooners in 2026 is high, but Brent Venables might have the squad to do it this year.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

No. 10 Oklahoma opens vs UTEP as playoff-hungry Sooners chase a cleaner start

No. 10 Oklahoma and UTEP meet Friday night in a season opener that looks like a major mismatch

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

SEC Week 1: New coaches, quarterbacks and a familiar LSU-Clemson matchup

LSU hosts Clemson on Saturday in a rematch of last year's season opener

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

How Does the Sooners on SI Staff Think Oklahoma Will Perform in its Opener vs. UTEP? OU finally gets its season underway on Friday night in Norman, and the first set of staff picks is in for 2026.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Three Matchups to Watch in Oklahoma's Opener vs. UTEP The Sooners will finally kick off the 2026 season on Friday night.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Oklahoma Sooners football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup | Sporting News Oklahoma opens its season Friday night at home against UTEP.

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Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Reveals Transfer D-Lineman's Eligibility Status Danny Saili spent his last two seasons at Arkansas, and now he's hoping to play for the Sooners in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Trusts Caleb Nitta Amid Offensive Line Injury bug The Sooners will call on Caleb Nitta, a fourth-year transfer offensive lineman, to fill in at center in their opener against UTEP.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How Oklahoma RB Lloyd Avant's 'Really Loud' Play Style Earned him Week 1 Opportunity Avant was previously a standout on two subpar teams, and now he'll begin the season in a major role for the Sooners in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his latest college football rankings following North Dakota State's impressive showing and TCU's Week 0 flop.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

Oklahoma's New Faces Can't Wait for Their First Game Day in Norman Friday's season opener will be the first chance for several new Sooners to perform at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Why Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Describes Sooners' Backup QBs as 'Cerebral' John Mateer will be the Sooners' starting quarterback in 2026, but backups Whitt Newbauer and Bowe Bentley have impressed offensive coordina...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is a man of discipline, leading a program in desperate need of it

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham will turn 67 in November while preparing to play rival Ohio State, but the 6-foot, 220-pound former linebacker looks fit enough to play some snaps f...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oklahoma DB Reggie Powers III Embracing Brent Venables' High Standards for Defense Reggie Powers became a key defensive piece for the Sooners in 2025, and he enters 2026 with lofty expectations for OU's defense.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field

With college football season right around the corner, see which teams are favored to make the 12-team postseason tournament.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field

Oklahoma alters Senior Day tradition that actually has a history of benefitting the Sooners Brent Venables tends to find success on Senior Day with some massive wins

3 DAYS AGO • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Can Brent Venables' Culture, Loyalty and Defense Bring Oklahoma a National Championship? The Sooners have several key ingredients to make a title run, including a defense that is older, game-tested and well-versed in OU lore.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Takeaways From Oklahoma's Depth Chart Ahead of Opener vs. UTEP A sophomore will start at center for the Sooners, the backup QB competition continues and more.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

4 things we need to see from the Sooners, even in a blowout vs. UTEP Aside from the win, what are the things we're hoping to see from Oklahoma football Team 132 in the season-opener against UTEP?

4 DAYS AGO • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Parker Livingstone - Tabbed as co-starter Livingstone is listed as a co-starter for Friday's opener against UTEP.

Impact Livingstone looks to be in close contention with Elijah Thomas for the Sooners' starting X role, so it's highly likely the pair will split the role. Livingstone has had a strong offseason after logging 29 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns last year with Texas.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rocky Beers - Labeled as co-starer for Week 1 Beers is listed as a co-starter for the position ahead of Friday's game against UTEP.

Impact Beers transferred in from Colorado State this summer and appears to have earned himself a role on offense for the upcoming season. For the near future, he appears set to split work with fellow tight end Hayden Hansen in the starting rotation. The 6-foot-5 tight end is coming off a season where he totaled 31 receptions for 388 yards and seven touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Thomas - Listed as co-starter for Week 1 Thomas is listed as a co-starter for the position ahead of Friday's game against UTEP.

Impact Thomas is entering his second year with the Sooners and has earned himself an opportunity as a co-starter along Jer'Michael Carter. The sophomore wide receiver reeled in one receptions for five yards across eight games as a freshman.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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No. 10 Oklahoma opens vs UTEP as playoff-hungry Sooners chase a cleaner start

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is a man of discipline, leading a program in desperate need of it

2026 College Football Playoff Odds: Irish Heavily Favored To Make Field