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NFL Premium Stats (opens in new tab)College Premium Stats (opens in new tab)It’s been a roller-coaster four years for Brent Venables as Oklahoma’s head coach. After going 6-7 in 2022, the Sooners improved to 10-3 in 2023, fell back to 6-7 in 2024 and rebounded to 10-3 last season.
In 2025, Oklahoma made its first College Football Playoff appearance in six years before losing at home to Alabama in the first round. The defense fueled the Sooners’ success, ranking seventh nationally in EPA per play, while an offense that ranked just 100th in the same metric ultimately held them back.
Notable Transfer Portal Additions
- WR Trell Harris (Virginia)
- WR Parker Livingstone (Texas)
- OT E’Marion Harris (Arkansas)
- TE Hayden Hansen (Florida)
- TE Rocky Beers (Colorado State)
Notable Transfer Portal Losses
- WR Javonnie Gibson (Cincinnati)
- RB Jovantae Barnes (Kentucky)
- OT Jacob Sexton (Oklahoma State)
- LB Sammy Omosigho (UCLA)
- CB Gentry Williams (Georgia)
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By Max Chadwick
(opens in new tab) →Biggest strength: Defense should remain elite
Oklahoma should once again field one of the top defenses in college football. The Sooners boast our No. 5 linebacker unit, No. 10 defensive line and a top-15 secondary.
The star of the group is defensive tackle David Stone, who enters the season as a projected top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Biggest question mark: Can they find greater consistency on offense?
Oklahoma’s defense did an incredible job of carrying an inconsistent offense last season, particularly after John Mateer returned from his hand injury. Mateer was one of the least accurate quarterbacks in the country after returning, while the Sooners’ running backs combined to average just 4.2 yards per carry and force only 23 missed tackles all season.
The offensive line and receiving corps also struggled to find consistency outside of Isaiah Sategna III. The offense needs more reliable production across the board in 2026, but if it can take a significant step forward, Oklahoma has the defense to emerge as a legitimate SEC title contender.
Quarterback: John Mateer
Before injuring his throwing hand last season, Mateer appeared to validate the hype that surrounded his arrival in the transfer portal. His loose, sidearm delivery and crafty rushing ability helped him earn a top-20 PFF grade nationally through Week 4.
His performance dropped off dramatically after the injury. From Week 7 onward, Mateer earned a 50.3 PFF grade, one of the lowest marks in the country. His accuracy was clearly compromised, while his footwork became increasingly unsettled behind a shaky offensive line.
If Mateer can recapture his early-season form, Oklahoma has the pieces to contend for a College Football Playoff berth. If his late-season struggles carry into 2026, the Sooners could fall well short of those expectations.