From the early stages of his recruitment there was never a lot of doubt about Cooper Hackett's feelings of fandom. In the simplest terms the Ft.

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Hackett's Heart is with Sooners

Two Sooners commitments took trips to other programs over the weekend. Deacon Schmitt has already said that his trip to Colorado was essentially

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Sooners Still Strong with T-Ron?

Jalen Brewster, the No. 1 defensive tackle in the 2027 class, is almost ready to announce his future home. The five-star prospect has set October 4

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Jalen Brewster Sets October 4 Commitment Date, Breaks Down Top Schools

In the Sooners 42-3 win over Temple there was always going to be a lot expected from their performance. It wasn't a perfect effort but as the Scoop

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Sooners Hot 11: Temple

Oklahoma's visit list was absolutely loaded with talent over the weekend but few are any higher in the Rivals rankings than Louisville (Ky.)

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Potential 5-Star Loves Norman Trip

Elija Harmon had never been to an SEC game before so his weekend trip to Oklahoma not only exceeded expectations, it was one of those memorable

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First SEC experience blows away 2027 4-star DL Elija Harmon

Minutes after Oklahoma took down Michigan on Saturday night, Sooners commit Jake Kreul said it best.  “Best feeling in the world,” Kreul said.

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'Building greatness': Oklahoma recruits excited after Sooners' win

Though Oklahoma's offer list was loaded with big-time prospects and offers, three prospects picked up offers on the night. Those players were, not

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Early Buzz from Sooners B1G Win

The Sooner Scoop – September 12, 2025  Attention Ladies and Gentleman, I have an urgent and breaking Sooners news story!    Who is the Future of

Fort Gibson (Okla.) OT Cooper Hackett

It's hard to imagine a 6-foot-4, 200-pound receiver with impressive tape being a player that schools were a bit slow to identify. However, the

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Sooners Take Shine to OKPreps Late Riser

OUInsider has been accumulating the Michigan game visitor list for close to a good month now! Here are the players from the strictly 2026, 2027, 2028

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OU/Michigan Visit List: INSANE LIST | 47 four-star & five-star targets total | UPDATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The commitment of Hopewell, Va. defensive lineman T-Ron Richardson helps the Sooners continue their quest for size. When Brent Venables, Todd Bates,

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Can T-Ron Get to His High Ceiling?

Marcus Fakatou was becoming an elite football player but in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska, the 2028 defensive end had limited opportunities.  So

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After big move, 2028 DL Markus Fakatou shines in California

In the world of nicknames it's hard to think of one more preferred for a defensive lineman than 'Tank'. And the Sooners will be glad to have landed

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Sooners Have a Tank in the Middle

The Sooner Scoop – August 15, 2025  Attention Ladies and Gentleman, I have an urgent and breaking Sooners news story!  Scoop should take a moment and

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Two Defensive Line Commits in a Week?

George Toia has transferred schools for his junior season but the same top schools remain in serious contention early in his recruitment.  The 2027

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At least three big visits being planned for 4-star DL George Toia

For the last week we've been clear in our expectations that Elijah Golden would pick Notre Dame. The Sooners staged a late rally but there was never

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What is the Sooners Next Move at DL?

Few programs in the state of Texas have been more consistent for the last 20 years than Cibolo (Texas) Steele. Over that time three Knights have made

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Can Oklahoma Football Land Star from Texas Power?

Since Todd Bates's arrival in the first days of 2022, the Sooners defensive tackle situation has steadily improved. To the point it's now one of the

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Oklahoma Football Focus: Defensive Line Needs Numbers

Brayden Parks, a four-star defensive lineman from Brother Rice in Chicago, is no stranger to attention on the recruiting trail. At 6-foot-3, 295

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Oklahoma Football After Elite Chicago DL

With the commitment of Brian Harris on Friday, the Sooners now must try and build on the momentum of three commitments in the last 10 days. And with

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How Could Defensive Line Finish for Oklahoma Football?

The Sooners are just two days away from knowing the decision of Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin defensive lineman Brian Harris. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound

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Oklahoma Football Hoping for a Commitment on Friday

The spring evaluation period was once the highlight of the spring in college football. And though the transfer portal has taken on plenty of

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Sooners Gaining Momentum, Making Visits Across the Country

We all know that the Sooners are looking toward June as a big month to see their class of 2026 start to come together. The names on the visit list

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Nationally-Ranked DL A New Expected Official Visitor for Sooners

Oklahoma's defensive line got a lot of close examination over the course of Easter weekend. From the portal departure of David Stone on Friday, to

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How Bright is the Sooners Future On the Defensive Line?

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