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Sooners Fall to Alabama in CFP First Round, Finish 10-3
Oklahoma closed a landmark 2025 season with a 24-34 loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff first round at Memorial Stadium. The Sooners finished 10-3 overall and 6-2 in SEC play, earning their first CFP berth since joining the conference.
John Mateer and the defense delivered a statement win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, knocking off Alabama 23-21 on November 15. The victory was a signature moment in Brent Venables' fourth season and pushed Oklahoma to 8-2.
Venables Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling for 2025
Head coach Brent Venables announced he will call defenses on game days for the 2025 season, adding Nate Dreiling (linebackers) and Wes Goodwin (assistant linebackers) to his staff. The moves aimed to revitalize a unit that struggled in 2024.
Oklahoma hired Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach ahead of the 2025 season. Arbuckle's arrival signaled a new offensive identity built around John Mateer's dual-threat ability in the SEC.
2026 SEC Schedule Announced — Sooners Open with UTEP
As the program looks ahead, Oklahoma's 2026 schedule features SEC matchups against Michigan (road), Georgia, Texas, and more. The offseason focus shifts to roster development ahead of spring practice.
Junior wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III finished the 2025 regular season with 67 receptions for 965 yards and 8 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the SEC's top deep threats under passing game coordinator Emmett Jones.
With no active games during the summer offseason, Oklahoma is focused on strength training, film study, and preparation for the 2026 campaign. Boomer Ball will update weekly once the season kicks off in late August.
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