Oklahoma Sooners
SEC
10-3 (7-2 conf)
SP+ #17AP #5
Ratings
2023
- SP+
- 15.0 (#17)
- SP+ Offense
- 38.5
- SP+ Defense
- 22.6
- SRS
- 19.1
- FPI
- 22.5
- Elo
- 1930
- Talent
- 885
- Recruiting
- 289 (#4)
Schedule
record 10–3
Schedule
17th
toughest of 133
Offenses faced
11th
toughest of 133
Defenses faced
37th
toughest of 133
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 133 (easiest).
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsArkansas State | -6.3 | 73-0 | +73 | W |
| 2 | vsSMU | +10.1 | 28-11 | +17 | W |
| 3 | @Tulsa | -13.7 | 66-17 | +49 | W |
| 4 | @Cincinnati | -6.8 | 20-6 | +14 | W |
| 5 | vsIowa State | +7.5 | 50-20 | +30 | W |
| 6 | NTexas | +23.2 | 34-30 | +4 | W |
| 8 | vsUCF | +3.4 | 31-29 | +2 | W |
| 9 | @Kansas | +9.9 | 33-38 | -5 | L |
| 10 | @Oklahoma State | +6.7 | 24-27 | -3 | L |
| 11 | vsWest Virginia | +7.5 | 59-20 | +39 | W |
| 12 | @BYU | -3.3 | 31-24 | +7 | W |
| 13 | vsTCU | +7.9 | 69-45 | +24 | W |
| 1 ·P | NArizona | +14.1 | 24-38 | -14 | L |
Quarterbacks · 3
2023 · 66
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Dillon Gabriel | — | — | — | — |
| QB | 2nd | Jackson Arnold | JR | 6'1" | 219 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Davis Beville | — | — | — | — |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Gavin Sawchuk | JR | 5'11" | 202 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Tawee Walker | SR | 5'8" | 218 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Marcus Major | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Jovantae Barnes | SR | 6'0" | 211 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Hollywood Smothers | SO | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Kalib Hicks | SO | 5'11" | 215 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Jalil Farooq | SR | 6'2" | 213 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Drake Stoops | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Nic Anderson | JR | 6'4" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Andrel Anthony | SR | 6'1" | 186 | — |
| WR | 5th | Jayden Gibson | JR | 6'5" | 186 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Gavin Freeman | JR | 5'8" | 185 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Brenen Thompson | SR | 5'9" | 170 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Jaquaize Pettaway | JR | 6'0" | 194 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | LV Bunkley-Shelton | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Jaren Kanak | SR | 6'2" | 233 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Austin Stogner | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Blake Smith | JR | 6'4" | 247 | — |
| TE | 4th | Kade McIntyre | SO | 6'3" | 228 | — |
Defensive Line · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Ethan Downs | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Isaiah Coe | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 3rd | Rondell Bothroyd | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 4th | DaJon Terry | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jordan Kelley | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 6th | Jacob Lacey | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Trace Ford | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 8th | Jonah Laulu | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 9th | Gracen Halton | SR | 6'2" | 292 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 10th | Adepoju Adebawore | JR | 6'4" | 261 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Marcus Stripling | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 12th | R Mason Thomas | SR | 6'2" | 249 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 13th | Kelvin Gilliam Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 14th | Reggie Grimes | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 15th | Davon Sears | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 16th | Ashton Sanders | SO | 6'2" | 290 | — |
| DL | 17th | Markus Strong | SO | 6'3" | 297 | — |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Danny Stutsman | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Kip Lewis | JR | 6'1" | 227 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Dasan McCullough | SR | 6'5" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Kobie McKinzie | JR | 6'2" | 236 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Lewis Carter | JR | 6'0" | 224 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Sammy Omosigho | JR | 6'1" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Konnor Near | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 8th | Shane Whitter | SR | 6'0" | 222 | — |
| LB | 9th | Owen Heinecke | JR | 6'1" | 227 | — |
| LB | 10th | Emeka Megwa | JR | 6'0" | 220 | — |
Defensive Backs · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Makari Vickers | SO | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Billy Bowman | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Kendel Dolby | SR | 5'11" | 194 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Key Lawrence | SR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Woodi Washington | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 5th | Peyton Bowen | JR | 6'0" | 201 | — |
| DB | 6th | Robert Spears-Jennings | SR | 6'0" | 213 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Gentry Williams | JR | 5'11" | 187 | ★★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Reggie Pearson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 9th | Kani Walker | SR | 6'2" | 201 | — |
| DB | 10th | Jacobe Johnson | JR | 6'2" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 11th | Jasiah Wagoner | SO | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Justin Harrington | SR | 6'3" | 214 | — |
Special Teams · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1st | Luke Elzinga | — | — | — | ★★ |
| PK | 1st | Zach Schmit | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | 2nd | Josh Plaster | — | — | — | — |
| PK | — | Gavin Marshall | JR | 6'2" | 194 | — |
2023 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
38.595
Off PPA
+0.3395
Pass PPA
+0.5598
Rush PPA
+0.1460
Success
49%95
Explosive
1.3072
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2023 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.33 | +0.08 |
| Passing | +0.55 | +0.17 |
| Rushing | +0.14 | +0.02 |
| 1st Down | +0.19 | -0.14 |
| 2nd Down | +0.29 | +0.08 |
| 3rd Down | +0.75 | +0.41 |
Scoring Trend
2023 · pts/game
PPG For
43.2
PPG Against
22.3
Differential
+20.9
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2023
- Overall
- 10-2
- Home
- 6-0
- Away
- 3-2
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 7-2
- Non-Conference
- 3-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-2
- Avg Margin
- +20.9
Situational Splits
2023 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 6-0 | 51.7 | 20.8 |
| Away | 3-2 | 34.8 | 22.4 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 29.0 | 34.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 2-2 | 29.8 | 29.3 |
| Conference | 7-2 | 39.0 | 26.6 |
| Non-conference | 3-1 | 47.8 | 16.5 |
Season History · last 12
4 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #14 | #5 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 6-6 | 2-6 | #33 | #15 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 10-2 | 7-2 | #17 | #5 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 6-6 | 3-6 | #19 | #6 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 10-2 | 7-2 | #13 | #2 | 1-0 |
| 2020 | 8-2 | 7-2 | #12 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 12-1 | 9-1 | #8 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 12-1 | 9-1 | #4 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 12-1 | 9-1 | #7 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 10-2 | 9-0 | #4 | — | 1-0 |
| 2015 | 11-1 | 8-1 | #7 | — | 0-1 |
| 2014 | 8-4 | 5-4 | #17 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
3-2 SU · 2-2 ATS · O1/U2
Betting Profile
2023 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 10-3 |
| ATS | 7-4-164% |
| Over / Under | 6-5 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 6-4 |
| As underdog | 1-0 |
| Home | 5-1 |
| Away | 1-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #11 · 159 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★213 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #17 | 249 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | #8 | 276 | 1 | 18 | 5 |
| 2023 | #4 | 289 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
| 2022 | #8 | 267 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
| 2021 | #11 | 268 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 | #11 | 260 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 | #6 | 279 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | #9 | 277 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| 2017 | #8 | 271 | 0 | 17 | 5 |
| 2016 | #19 | 239 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #9
Returning prod 53%Departed 47%
Talent composite885.0 #9 / 238
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)97 / 59 / 41
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2023
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- John Mateer opens up on injury difficulty with Oklahoma SoonersOklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer opened up about his thumb injury last year, and the path back to what he hopes is a strong year.
- What's Next for Oklahoma Recruiting After Bode Sparrow's Commitment?The Sooners earned a major recruiting win on Friday with Bode Sparrow's pledge, and now they'll look to build more momentum.OU21h
- Baker Mayfield gives honest opinion of Oklahoma QB John MateerBaker Mayfield says John Mateer's leadership and mindset make him the right fit to lead Oklahoma.
- Why Oklahoma's Run Defense Could Be a Huge Factor Against Ole MissKewan Lacy and the Rebels will have a tough test running against Oklahoma's front four.OU1d
- Ex-Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Thinks Sooners Will Keep Improving Under Brent VenablesThe Sooners reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019 last year, and Baker Mayfield expects them to be even stronger in 2026.OU1d
- On3 Analyst highlights how Oklahoma gets back tot he playoff in 2026J.D. PicKell says Oklahoma's success hinges on offensive balance to support John Mateer and improve playoff chances.
- Where did Josh Pate rank Brent Venables among SEC coaches?Josh Pate places Brent Venables in the middle of the SEC coaching tier in his latest ranking, sparking discussion around Oklahoma's trajectory.OU2d
- Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma: The Matchups That Will Decide the GameThe Rebels and the Sooners are in for a dog fight, and these players will determine who wins it.OU2d
- Kip Lewis names two instant impact transfers for OklahomaKip Lewis highlights E'Marion Harris and Trell Harris as Oklahoma transfers poised to make an early impact.OU2d
- Oklahoma Legend Baker Mayfield Thrilled to be 'Home' for Youth CampBaker Mayfield led the Sooners to a 33-6 record and won the Heisman Trophy during his college career, and he always enjoys being back in Norman.OU2d
- Ben Arbuckle and the Oklahoma Sooners' options at a 2028 elite quarterback just got a bit thinnerThe Oklahoma Sooners still need a quarterback for their 2028 recruiting class, despite their options now being a bit thinner after Trey Tagliaferri committed to Notre Dame.OU2d
- Oklahoma Sooners land the one recruit they have been waiting on for some time to help extend their 2027 recruiting class leadThe Oklahoma Sooners have been waiting on 2027 athlete and safety Bode Sparrow to commit for some time.OU2d
- Oklahoma Sooners star player just made the cut on a coveted list that many may believe he shouldn't be onThe Oklahoma Sooners don't care about that sort of thing, but it's good to see the positive recognition.OU2d
- Oklahoma adds 4-star 2027 ATH over Oregon, BYUOklahoma scored a huge recruiting victory for 2027, getting a commitment from a versatile player who chose to leave his home area for Norman. The post Oklahoma adds 4-star 2027 ATH over Oregon, BYU appeared first on Saturday Down South.OU3d
- Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2027 4-star prospect from UtahThe Oklahoma Sooners beat out Oregon, Utah, BYU, and others for consensus four-star prospect Bode Sparrow.OU3d
- Davis’ Bode Sparrow, top Utah prep recruit, commits to OklahomaFinally, the anticipation is over. Bode Sparrow announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Friday.OU3d
- Oklahoma Lands 2027 Consensus 4-star Athlete from UtahThe Sooners have earned a pledge from Bode Sparrow, who is the second Utah-based player to commit from the Class of 2027.OU3d
- Brent Venables, Oklahoma football win pledge of 4-star athlete Bode SparrowSparrow is ranked as the top-ranked player out of Utah for the 2027 cycle.OU3d
- Oregon misses on 4-star ATH Bode Sparrow, commits to OklahomaDespite making a strong late push, the Oregon Ducks missed out on four-star Bode Sparrow, who committed to Oklahoma.OU3d
- Former Oklahoma Two-Way All-American Steve Zabel Passes at 78A star on the early Chuck Fairbanks' teams that catapulted Oklahoma back to national prominence has died.OU3d