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Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) celebrates a sack in the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Linebackers

As Brent Venables enters his third year back in Norman, his linebacker unit suddenly looks like a strength of the team.

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Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) celebrates a sack in the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
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Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Linebackers

As Brent Venables enters his third year back in Norman, his linebacker unit suddenly looks like a strength of the team.

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Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Defensive Line

The Sooners open preseason camp next week with a mix of solid veterans and high-upside young players in the position group.

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Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars in the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Oklahoma is the 'Perfect Fit' for 4-star DL Floyd Boucard

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Why Oklahoma Players Think Robert Spears-Jennings Will Be 'All Over the Field' in 2024

Entering his third year under Brent Venables, Spears-Jennings had a good year last year, is coming off a strong spring, and now has the trust of his teammates.

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Three Questions on Oklahoma Training Camp: Offensive Line

The Sooners open preseason camp next week and must address the biggest issue of the offseason.

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Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches play against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Oklahoma's Brent Venables Believes New Sideline Technology Will Provide 'Competitive Advantage'

Oklahoma's Brent Venables believes in-helmet communication devices will provide a big boost to offenses this fall.

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Oklahoma Players Already Building Dynasties, Legends in 'College Football 25'

Jackson Arnold, Billy Bowman and Danny Stutsman started playing the game last week and seem thrilled to be a part of the action this time around.

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SEC Players Give Oklahoma Preview of Road Games in New Conference

At SEC Media Days, a number of players were asked about what the Sooners can expect on the road in their new league.

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Bartlesville Family Makes Historic Donation to Oklahoma Athletics

The Kimrey family has pledged the single largest donation to Sooner athletics in the history of the program and will support football and baseball.

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Oklahoma's Defense 'Confident' in Further Growth Under New DC Zac Alley

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Why Oklahoma Teammates Call P.J. Adebawore a 'Freak of Nature'

Sooners coach Brent Venables reported last week that the sophomore defensive end has gotten even bigger, and linebacker Danny Stutsman called him a "generational athlete."

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Apr 20, 2024; Norman, OK, USA;  Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws a touchdown pass during the Oklahoma Sooners spring game at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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How Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Honed the Mental Side of His Game This Offseason

Ahead of his first season as Oklahoma's starting quarterback, Jackson Arnold was focused on taking a larger leadership role with the offense.

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Sunday Offering: Oklahoma Lands 4-star DL in 2025, Still in the Mix for 5-star OL

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Oklahoma Beats Out USC and Miami to Land 4-star DL Floyd Boucard

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Why National Media is Confident Oklahoma Will 'Figure It Out In the SEC'

Some media and fans follow the misconception of a "massive gap" in talent between the Sooners and Texas and wonders if OU is SEC-ready, but one writer asks, "Is the SEC ready for them?"

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Jul 16, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Jeff Lebby Believes Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Will Play at a 'Really High Level' in 2024

Oklahoma's former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby backed the new OU quarterback to put up big numbers for the Sooners at SEC Media Days.

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Jul 16, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel
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SEC Media Days Quotebook: SEC Players, Coaches Discuss Oklahoma Joining the League

The Sooners were a frequent topic of conversation at SEC Media Days this week, with a number of players and coaches from different schools talking about one of the conference's newcomers.

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SEC Media Projects Oklahoma to Finish Eighth

During media days this week, the league's media cast their preseason ballots, and apparently think the Sooners could struggle against one of this year's toughest schedules.

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Oklahoma Players Land on Preseason All-SEC Teams

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Oklahoma's veteran linebacker had high praise for Oklahoma's new transfer portal addition at SEC Media Days.

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SEC Media Days: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Says OU-TX is More 'Unique' than Iron Bowl

At SEC Media Days on Wednesday, the Longhorns head football coach said the team's matchup against Oklahoma is one of the best games he has been part of.

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