One part of the long offseason is over, and we know a bit more about the 2026 Sooners.

Brent Venables said Oklahoma made important strides this spring, pointing to a more physical run game, stronger leadership and improved cohesion across the roster after the Sooners’ spring game in Norman.

The jump from high school football to the Southeastern Conference doesn’t come quietly, and for freshman quarterback Bowe Bentley, that reality has set in quickly.

Jake Kreul chose the Sooners over several other major programs, and he has already impressed those around him.

Oklahoma football's wide receivers face injuries in spring practice, but Mackenzie Alleyne and Manny Choice emerge as standouts.