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  • Hayden Hansen believes OU football's run game is back

    Hayden Hansen believes OU football's run game is back
    Apr 10 2026
    In this edition of the Practice Report, we're fresh off another interview session and you'll want to hear from Florida transfer tight end Hayden Hansen about the development of the tight end room as well as the run game the Sooners are putting together. The run game and physicality on offense has been a main point of emphasis from Brent Venables since the end of last season. The linebacker position is also at a critical stage as the Sooners may have lost Taylor Heim for a large portion of the season. Our George Stoia reported the injury news and a lot of weight will now fall on the shoulders of Michigan transfer Cole Sullivan. Hear from Sullivan and his progress during spring camp. * For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at ⁠https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop⁠. #ad #harrys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Practice Report: Can OU start to play as good as they look on paper?

    Practice Report: Can OU start to play as good as they look on paper?
    Apr 8 2026
    Oklahoma football knew it had pieces returning on the offensive line. The question isn't if they have players, but whether those players can come together and form a dominating line that can be physical with the best in the country. We talk to Arkansas transfer E'Marion Harris who might just be solidifying a spot at right tackle this spring. We also talk with Colorado State running back transfer Lloyd Avant about what he's seeing this spring from the big guys up front. Defensively, young defensive tackle Trent Wilson speaks about his progress in trying to add quality and competitive depth behind Jayden Jackson and David Stone. Omarion Robinson looks the part of a good, young safety for Brent Venables. Is he starting to play the part this spring? All of that and more on another spring football practice report. For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.harrys.com/soonerscoop. #ad #harrys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Camp intel straight from Brent Venables

    Camp intel straight from Brent Venables
    Apr 8 2026
    Brent Venables met with the media Tuesday evening to give an update on his Oklahoma football team as the Sooners are just under two weeks away from the annual (back again) Red-White Game to take place April 18. Venables seemed to be happy with some of the performances of his young receivers. He talked about the strengths of the tight end room and the developing depth at the safety position. Venables also gave an update on the progress of Michigan transfer linebacker Cole Sullivan who performed well in the Sooners' last scrimmage. What will it mean having this team perform in front of a crowd for the return of the Spring Game? And how does Venables feel about the competitive depth on defense? And how would he compare it to last year's team? More in another edition of the Practice Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Practice Report: Experience showing up and down OU roster

    Practice Report: Experience showing up and down OU roster
    Apr 2 2026
    The Sooners are a team coming off a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025. That experience shows through in a roster that continues to display leadership and depth along with experience. This week we caught up with some of OU's up-and-coming leaders and players developing into key cogs on a roster built to make another run at the College Football Playoff. Taylor Heim takes over duties at linebacker and cheetah. Eddie Pierre-Louis has became a player many young guys look up to this offseason. Courtland Guillory comes off of a celebrated freshman season at cornerback and Danny Okoye knows his athleticism is well known, but his consistent production is not. Join Eddie and George as we hear from players expected to be cornerstones on a roster built to compete at the highest level in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Where is the offense in year two under Ben Arbuckle?

    Where is the offense in year two under Ben Arbuckle?
    Mar 31 2026
    We had a chance to catch up with OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle Monday evening to talk in-depth about the state of the offense at the start of spring practices. The receiving room has a much different look to it with additions in the portal and young players starting to step up. The run game has been a big point of emphasis and Arbuckle addresses his approach to improving the offense and the other members of the staff that he works with to improve the physical nature of the offense heading into 2026. Kicking ass is becoming a common theme early in camp. We also talk about the early play of freshman quarterback Bowe Bentley as well as several other aspects of the offense, which include a physical group of running backs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • John Mateer's QB coach talks about his mechanics, mindset and confidence

    John Mateer's QB coach talks about his mechanics, mindset and confidence
    Mar 31 2026
    We spoke over the weekend with John Kuceyeski, OU quarterbacks coach who has been working with John Mateer for the last three years. And we definitely got down to the nuts and bolts of Mateer's season last year, his throwing motion, his injury and what he and Mateer are working on during spring practices. We also talk about the evolution of Ben Arbuckle at offensive coordinator as Brent Venables is demanding a stronger running game out of the offense in 2026. On top of speaking with Kuceyeski, we speak with Special Teams Coordinator Doug Deakin about the lack of kick returns last season and whether or not there is a true punting competition going on in spring camp. Lots of details about the latest from camp on this edition of the Practice Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Practice Report: WR room has Brent Venables impressed early

    Practice Report: WR room has Brent Venables impressed early
    Mar 27 2026
    Thursday was the first day we had a chance to speak with Brent Venables about the players since spring football practices started at the University of Oklahoma. Brent talked a lot about the wide receiver room which has been revamped with the additions of Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone. But he also sees a lot of promise in returning youngsters and former transfers. Nigel Smith is also making a lot of noise on the defensive line as he talked about his transformation physically in order to handle moving from rush end to the interior line. James Nesta is a man of few words, but Venables has been happy with his progress as the linebackers can use some depth while they await word whether Owen Heinecke will be able to return to the team. And Michael Fasusi is looking to take that next step and become one of the most dominant offensive tackles in the SEC. Hear from everyone involved in a player centric Practice Report to take you into the weekend. * Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/soonerscoop #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Brent Venables putting his stamp on developing a physical run game

    Brent Venables putting his stamp on developing a physical run game
    Mar 27 2026
    OU football held it's second sports practice today at the stadium and SoonerScoop.com was there to speak with players and head coach Brent Venables. Venables spoke with the media for 20 minutes and talked about some key players who were sitting out the early practices as well as his impressions of guys making big leaps so far this spring. One of those players is Nigel Smith at defensive tackle. But Venables had another notable player at the position who is new to the program. Venables was asked about the absence of Owen Heinecke as he fights to regain eligibility, as well as the emergence of others at the LB position. And on offense, Venables has demanded more from the running game. During OU's first practice, Venables spent most of his time during our viewing session with the offense and making his way from group to group. He talked about the mindset of establishing physicality on the offensive side of the ball this spring. And a lot of that starts with the tight end room, which Venables talked about today as well. Eddie and George bring you all the best moments from Venables' meeting with the media on Thursday. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/soonerscoop! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m