Oklahoma Sooners
SEC
10-3 (6-2 conf)
SP+ #14AP #5
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 18.3 (#14)
- SP+ Offense
- 30.1
- SP+ Defense
- 12.9
- SRS
- 12.7
- FPI
- 15.9
- Elo
- 1810
- Talent
- 883
- Recruiting
- 249 (#17)
Schedule
record 10–3
Schedule
17th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
27th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
12th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsIllinois State | FCS | 35-3 | +32 | W |
| 2 | vsMichigan | +12.4 | 24-13 | +11 | W |
| 3 | @Temple | -5.1 | 42-3 | +39 | W |
| 4 | vsAuburn | +11.6 | 24-17 | +7 | W |
| 6 | vsKent State | -19.3 | 44-0 | +44 | W |
| 7 | NTexas | +16.2 | 6-23 | -17 | L |
| 8 | @South Carolina | +5.9 | 26-7 | +19 | W |
| 9 | vsOle Miss | +24 | 26-34 | -8 | L |
| 10 | @Tennessee | +15 | 33-27 | +6 | W |
| 12 | @Alabama | +14.8 | 23-21 | +2 | W |
| 13 | vsMissouri | +14.4 | 17-6 | +11 | W |
| 14 | vsLSU | +10.3 | 17-13 | +4 | W |
| 1 ·P | vsAlabama | +14.8 | 24-34 | -10 | L |
Quarterbacks · 4
2025 · 112
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | John Mateer | JR | 6'1" | 224 | ★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Michael Hawkins Jr. | SO | 6'1" | 206 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Whitt Newbauer | SO | 6'6" | 231 | — |
| QB | — | Jett Niu | FR | 6'2" | 198 | ★★★ |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Xavier Robinson | SO | 6'0" | 239 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Tory Blaylock | FR | 5'11" | 203 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Jaydn Ott | SR | 5'11" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Jovantae Barnes | SR | 6'0" | 211 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Gabe Sawchuk | FR | 5'10" | 196 | ★★★ |
| RB | — | Taylor Tatum | SO | 5'10" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| RB | — | Andy Bass | FR | 5'11" | 205 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Isaiah Sategna III | JR | 5'10" | 182 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Deion Burks | SR | 5'9" | 188 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Keontez Lewis | SR | 6'2" | 197 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | JaVonnie Gibson | JR | 6'2" | 211 | — |
| WR | 5th | Jer'Michael Carter | JR | 6'2" | 199 | — |
| WR | 6th | Elijah Thomas | FR | 6'0" | 194 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Ivan Carreon | SO | 6'6" | 224 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Zion Kearney | SO | 6'1" | 207 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Jacob Jordan | SO | 5'9" | 181 | — |
| WR | — | Isaiah Sategna III | — | — | — | — |
| WR | — | Jayden Gibson | JR | 6'5" | 186 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Zion Ragins | SO | 5'8" | 153 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Josiah Martin | SO | 5'11" | 163 | — |
| WR | — | Manny Choice | FR | 6'4" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | KJ Daniels | FR | 5'9" | 165 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Jakeb Snyder | SO | 5'8" | 177 | — |
| WR | — | Major Melson | SR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| WR | — | Trey Brown | SO | 5'9" | 180 | — |
| WR | — | Eli Merck | SO | 5'11" | 200 | — |
Tight Ends · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Jaren Kanak | SR | 6'2" | 233 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Kaden Helms | JR | 6'5" | 238 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Carson Kent | JR | 6'4" | 247 | — |
| TE | 4th | Will Huggins | SR | 6'6" | 252 | — |
| TE | — | Kade McIntyre | SO | 6'3" | 228 | — |
| TE | — | Trynae Washington | FR | 6'4" | 248 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | John Locke Jr. | JR | 6'4" | 252 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Troy Everett | SR | 6'3" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Febechi Nwaiwu | SR | 6'4" | 326 | — |
| OL | — | Eddy Pierre-Louis | SO | 6'3" | 314 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Michael Fasusi | FR | 6'5" | 309 | ★★★★★ |
| OL | — | Gunnar Allen | JR | 6'1" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Sean Hutton | FR | 6'0" | 299 | — |
| OL | — | Derek Simmons | SR | 6'5" | 317 | — |
| OL | — | Owen Hollenbeck | FR | 6'3" | 347 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jake Maikkula | JR | 6'5" | 299 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Ryan Fodje | FR | 6'5" | 322 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Logan Howland | SO | 6'6" | 322 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Isaiah Dent | FR | 6'6" | 318 | — |
| OL | — | Darius Afalava | FR | 6'4" | 353 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Daniel Akinkunmi | FR | 6'6" | 324 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jacob Sexton | SR | 6'6" | 330 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Heath Ozaeta | SO | 6'5" | 311 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Luke Baklenko | JR | 6'6" | 313 | — |
| OL | — | Jake Taylor | JR | 6'6" | 313 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 20
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | David Stone | SO | 6'3" | 310 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Taylor Wein | SO | 6'4" | 276 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Gracen Halton | SR | 6'2" | 292 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | R Mason Thomas | SR | 6'2" | 249 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jayden Jackson | SO | 6'2" | 322 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Damonic Williams | SR | 6'1" | 323 | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Marvin Jones Jr. | SR | 6'5" | 262 | — |
| DL | 8th | Adepoju Adebawore | JR | 6'4" | 261 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 9th | Markus Strong | SO | 6'3" | 297 | — |
| DL | 10th | Danny Okoye | FR | 6'3" | 251 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Wyatt Gilmore | FR | 6'4" | 254 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 12th | Nigel Smith II | FR | 6'4" | 290 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 13th | Trent Wilson | FR | 6'3" | 307 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | David Rowaiye | JR | 6'5" | 312 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Bergin Kysar | FR | 6'3" | 245 | — |
| DL | — | CJ Nickson | FR | 6'3" | 254 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Jacob Henry | FR | 6'3" | 295 | — |
| DL | — | Ace Hodges | FR | 6'1" | 301 | — |
| DL | — | Siolaa Lolohea | SO | 6'3" | 300 | — |
| DL | — | Alex Shieldnight | FR | 6'2" | 254 | — |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Kip Lewis | JR | 6'1" | 227 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Owen Heinecke | JR | 6'1" | 227 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Kendal Daniels | SR | 6'5" | 242 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Sammy Omosigho | JR | 6'1" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Kobie McKinzie | JR | 6'2" | 236 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Taylor Heim | SO | 6'6" | 227 | ★★★ |
| LB | 7th | James Nesta | FR | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Elgee Webster | FR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| LB | — | Marcus James | FR | 6'4" | 235 | — |
| LB | — | Barrett Travis | FR | 6'0" | 206 | — |
Defensive Backs · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Robert Spears-Jennings | SR | 6'0" | 213 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Peyton Bowen | JR | 6'0" | 201 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Courtland Guillory | FR | 6'0" | 183 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Michael Boganowski | SO | 6'2" | 207 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Reggie Powers III | SO | 5'11" | 214 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Eli Bowen | SO | 5'9" | 183 | ★★★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Devon Jordan | SO | 5'11" | 181 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Jaydan Hardy | SO | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 9th | Gentry Williams | JR | 5'11" | 187 | ★★★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Kendel Dolby | SR | 5'11" | 194 | — |
| DB | 11th | Jacobe Johnson | JR | 6'2" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 12th | Omarion Robinson | FR | 5'11" | 202 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 13th | Trystan Haynes | FR | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Casen Calmus | SO | 5'10" | 198 | — |
| DB | — | Jeremiah Newcombe | FR | 5'9" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Marcus Wimberly | FR | 6'1" | 193 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Preston Mickens | FR | 5'10" | 193 | — |
| DB | — | Reed DeQuasie | SO | 6'1" | 202 | — |
| DB | — | Maliek Hawkins | FR | 6'0" | 189 | — |
Special Teams · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Ben Anderson | JR | 6'5" | 241 | — |
| LS | — | Seth Freeman | FR | 6'0" | 240 | — |
| P | 1st | Jacob Ulrich | SO | 6'5" | 206 | — |
| PK | 1st | Tate Sandell | JR | 5'9" | 182 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Grayson Miller | JR | 5'9" | 195 | — |
| PK | — | Preston Tarpley | FR | 6'0" | 193 | — |
| PK | — | Liam Evans | FR | 5'7" | 173 | — |
| PK | — | Austin Welch | SR | 5'10" | 175 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
30.163
Off PPA
+0.1129
Pass PPA
+0.2039
Rush PPA
+0.0319
Success
40%29
Explosive
1.2454
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
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.11 | -0.02 |
| Passing | +0.20 | +0.08 |
| Rushing | +0.03 | -0.08 |
| 1st Down | -0.04 | -0.26 |
| 2nd Down | +0.04 | +0.05 |
| 3rd Down | +0.48 | +0.30 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
26.4
PPG Against
13.9
Differential
+12.5
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 10-2
- Home
- 6-1
- Away
- 4-0
- Neutral
- 0-1
- Conference
- 6-2
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 4-1
- Avg Margin
- +12.5
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 6-2 | 26.4 | 15.0 |
| Away | 4-0 | 31.0 | 14.5 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 6.0 | 23.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 4-3 | 21.9 | 22.6 |
| Conference | 6-2 | 21.5 | 18.5 |
| Non-conference | 4-1 | 33.8 | 10.6 |
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
4-1 SU · 3-1 ATS · O1/U3
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 10-3 |
| ATS | 7-558% |
| Over / Under | 2-10 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 5-4 |
| As underdog | 2-1 |
| Home | 3-4 |
| Away | 4-0 |
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 #14
Returning prod 53%Departed 47%
Portal in 20net -14Out 34
Talent composite882.6 #14 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.2 / 3.1
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)32 / 62 / 51
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | John Mateer | QB | 4★ | ← Washington State |
| ▲ | Marvin Jones Jr. | EDGE | 4★ | ← Florida State |
| ▲ | Jaydn Ott | RB | 4★ | ← California |
| ▲ | Kendal Daniels | LB | 4★ | ← Oklahoma State |
| ▼ | David Stone | DL | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Nic Anderson | WR | 4★ | → LSU |
| ▼ | Dasan McCullough | LB | 4★ | → Nebraska |
| ▼ | Jackson Arnold | QB | 4★ | → Auburn |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
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.OU20h
- 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.OU1d
- 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.OU2d
- 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.OU2d
- Davis’ Bode Sparrow, top Utah prep recruit, commits to OklahomaFinally, the anticipation is over. Bode Sparrow announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Friday.OU2d
- 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