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With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror this week's Board Chat is full of talk of draft trends, what happened with several Sooners and much more.

OU head coach Brent Venables watching spring practice like a hawk March 30, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU Football's NFL Draft Future is Bright

You start rattling off names for the OU offensive line, and it is easy to get excited. Easy to be pumped up about some of the young guys growing up.

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Why Jake Maikkula might be the glue for OU offensive line

The 2025 season didn't end the way Jake Maikkula wanted it to.   Oklahoma's starting center missed the final two games after getting an infection

NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Temple

Jake Maikkula happy to be back with OU after infection

Oklahoma football's 2026 could be arguably summed up in one sentiment, offensive development. And few positions will be more key to that than the

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Position Battle Makes for an Interesting Spring for Sooners OL

You all have questions. I have over 7,000 words in in-depth answers, along with more intel you can shake a stick at. Whether it's the Sooners'

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DrummBeat Mailbag: Sooners' Spring Game back on? Intel GALORE on 2027 Rival300 Targets + Sourced Team Intel & Latest on CB Coach Search

OUInsider VIP members asked around 80 questions in our mailbag and I will try to get to as many as I can answered here on 2027 recruiting intel and

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners general manager of football Jim Nagy against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images



OU GM Jim Nagy

OUInsider Mailbag Q&A: Portal Intel on numerous positions, 2026 Roster Strengths & Recruiting Intel on Rivals300 targets

First off...     I had OUInsider VIP members ask some questions on the Sooners' football program, NIL, recruiting, transfer portal, coaching staff

Oklahoma's John Mateer (10) reacts following the College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday Dec. 19, 2025.



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MERRY CHRISTMAS VIP MAILBAG: NIL Update & Portal Targets |  WR, OL, TE, LB Intel | 2026 Outlook  & More

For some time Oklahoma's 2026 season has been seen as a potentially big moment for the program. A big part of that belief is based on a young

Intel: Turnover Coming for Sooners OL?

The waiting game is going to continue for OU and starting center Jake Maikkula. He is the only one we are still wondering about heading into the

Oklahoma OL Jake Maikkula practicing during OU fall camp. Photo - Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU vs. Alabama availability report (Thursday): Latest status update for Jake Maikkula

OU will have one of its most veteran running backs on Friday against Alabama.   Senior Jovantae Barnes is officially available for the Sooners.

As the regular season comes to a close, there are some questions surrounding the status of Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes.

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OU vs Alabama availability report (Wednesday): Jovantae Barnes officially available

It appears to be some very good news for OU heading into the College Football Playoff. But also maybe not as good in another area.  All signs seemed

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OU notes from LIVE practice viewing: Latest on R Mason Thomas, Jovantae Barnes, Jake Maikkula

OU is hoping to get back two important starters for Friday's game against Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Coach Brent

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Brent Venables says R Mason Thomas, Jake Maikkula will practice ahead of College Football Playoff

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables provided an injury update this week as the Sooners prepare for their College Football Playoff first-round matchup

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Oklahoma injury updates: Brent Venables addresses the status of multiple Sooners for College Football Playoff

We do this every year and know this is ALWAYS the VIP members favorite post-NSD content! We at OUInsider answer as many as possible that can keep the

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Post NSD Tell-All Q&A PART ONE: Sooners' Behind-the-Scenes OU Recruiting Intel You Couldn't Hear Until Now

OU is hoping to get healthy before the College Football Playoff.   The Sooners are set to host Alabama in the first round of the CFP on Friday, Dec.

The initial injury for a matchup between Oklahoma and LSU to close out the regular season has been released Wednesday.

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R Mason Thomas, Jake Maikkula questionable for OU in College Football Playoff

Oklahoma is starting to write a book on how to win with trust in a defense and a quarterback avoiding catastrophic mistakes. The Sooners latest

NCAA Football: Missouri at Oklahoma

Sooners Report Card: Missouri

It's hard to imagine the Sooners putting a more ideal game to Brent Venables's plans for Oklahoma football against Alabama. It wasn't pretty

NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Alabama

Sooners Report Card: Alabama

Life in the SEC is becoming a never-ending array of possible outcomes for the Sooners. But in Saturday night's 33-27 win over Tennessee it wasn't

NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Tennessee

Sooners Report Card: Tennessee

Oklahoma had it's future in front of them as they took the field on Saturday against Ole Miss. But after a first half full of errors and

NCAA Football: Mississippi at Oklahoma

Sooners Report Card: Ole Miss

After spending most of October away from Norman the Sooners make a return to take on a fellow playoff hopeful, Ole Miss. The No. 8 ranked Rebels are

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Under the Hood: Ole Miss

Oklahoma was coming off a tough loss in a huge rivalry game but were going onto unfamiliar ground against an SEC foe desperately in need of a win of

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Sooners Report Card: South Carolina

The Sooners suffered their third loss in four years at the Cotton Bowl and, like the previous two, it was a double-digit hit. Not surprisingly, the

NCAA Football: Oklahoma at Texas

Report Card: Texas

Before Texas (3-2) takes on Oklahoma (5-0) from the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, let’s take a closer look at the Sooners team through the lenses of their

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Oklahoma Sooners' best and worst of 2025, per PFF

In the Sooners 44-0 win over Kent St. there were plenty of things, both good and bad, to further investigate. But as for an initial reaction we go to

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