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OUInsider VIP members asked around 80 questions in our mailbag and I will try to get to as many as I can answered here on 2027 recruiting intel and

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners general manager of football Jim Nagy against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images



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OUInsider Mailbag Q&A: Portal Intel on numerous positions, 2026 Roster Strengths & Recruiting Intel on Rivals300 targets

There is only about a week left in the portal as far as the ability to enter goes. The last day will be the 16th of January, so what is the latest

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Portal, Roster & Recruiting Intel: Sooners Final Week Targets, Needs & 2027 Five-Star Buzz

There has been lots of movement and lots of buzz regarding several big-time portal targets since the transfer portal actually opened up on Friday.

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Monday Portal Intel: Latest on Visitors, Targets and More as OU Finalizes 2026 Roster

The transfer portal opened up Friday and things really started to heat up as the bowl season has come to a close. There will undoubtedly be more and

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PORTAL INTEL: Latest on Sooners' Transfer Portal Targets, Visits & More Names to Watch

The transfer portal opens up on Friday. It will be open for 14 days and will be the only portal window that there is ahead of spring ball. Because of

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New Year's VIP Portal Intel: Top Targets, Big Name Hunting, Visits & Key Stay-or-Go Decisions Looming

With the Sooners season now fully in the rearview mirror it's time to take stock of some things we were thinking int he preseason. Every year

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Fearless 20 Verdict: How Much Did 2025 Surprise Us?

There isn’t one star for OU at the defensive tackle position. Just a four-headed nearly unstoppable monster.  It has worked all season. And the

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OU defensive tackles all about the work, not the accolades

OK, so maybe you're not sure how it's true but the Sooners are 10-2 and headed to the college football playoffs. A 17-13 win over LSU had large

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Sooners Report Card: LSU

It appears as though the OU defense is not going to be nearly as healthy as first envisioned. Head coach Brent Venables was so pumped last week,

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OU defensive tackle Jayden Jackson a 'game-time' decision at Alabama; R Mason Thomas 'out'

OU fans will have to wait another day to know exactly what is up with a couple of its defensive playmakers.  But it doesn't look good for R Mason

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OU vs. Alabama availability report (Friday): Latest on R Mason Thomas, Jayden Jackson

Revenge for Alabama or repeat for OU? OK, it’s not a huge storyline for these particular guys on the teams, but it does add a little spice.  Copy and

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SoonerScoop game predictions: OU playoff train still rolling?

OU could be without two of its top defensive playmakers on Saturday against No. 4 Alabama.  Defensive end R Mason Thomas was listed as questionable

OU vs. Alabama availability report (Thursday): R Mason Thomas, Jayden Jackson status update

After a week off it's time for almost undoubtedly the biggest test of the Sooners season. After last year's shocking win over Alabama the Sooners

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Under the Hood: Alabama

Life in the SEC is becoming a never-ending array of possible outcomes for the Sooners. But in Saturday night's 33-27 win over Tennessee it wasn't

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Sooners Report Card: Tennessee

Oklahoma has been pretty hot on the recruiting as of late. Number one recruiting class in 2027 and have been landing or flipping targets in 2026.

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DrummBeat: Could Sooners benefit from LSU fallout? | Portal buzz & Weekend visitor intel | More

Oklahoma had it's future in front of them as they took the field on Saturday against Ole Miss. But after a first half full of errors and

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Sooners Report Card: Ole Miss

As we do every week, OUInsider strives to bring you the best and most comprehensive content about the Sooners’ upcoming opponents, and this week is

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES: OMSpirit's Ben Garrett Joins OUInsider to Talk Lane Kiffin Rumors + Ole Miss at OU top 15 Matchup | More

Oklahoma was coming off a tough loss in a huge rivalry game but were going onto unfamiliar ground against an SEC foe desperately in need of a win of

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Sooners Report Card: South Carolina

No, those were not your eyes playing tricks with you for the OU offense on Saturday afternoon. In a short yardage situation, that was indeed

Why Ben Arbuckle looked to OU defensive tackles Jayden Jackson, David Stone for help

The Sooners suffered their third loss in four years at the Cotton Bowl and, like the previous two, it was a double-digit hit. Not surprisingly, the

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Report Card: Texas

The Texas Longhorns are set to take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the 121st edition of the Red River Shootout. As always, the stakes are high for both

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Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Texas vs. Oklahoma with George Stoia of Sooner Scoop

The matchup between Texas’ offense and Oklahoma’s defense has generated sleepless nights for Longhorn fans and staff alike. The Texas offensive line,

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Manning vs the Flyover: How Texas can attack Oklahoma’s defense

You guys heard all week about the Oklahoma defense and how good they are. But those names you know — and I’ll only mention one name on offense.  That

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Oklahoma players to watch — Red River Shootout

Per usual, OUInsider tries to bring the best and most in-depth content for you viewers and listeners and that is what the weekly "Behind Enemy Lines"

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(WATCH/LISTEN) Behind Enemy Lines: Red River Rivalry featuring On3's Inside Texas Analyst Ian Boyd | Biggest matchups broke down and more!

OU is getting a lot of players back this weekend, but warmups suggested a couple of surprise absences.  Although defensive tackles Damonic Williams