OKLAHOMA SOONERS NEWS

Zach Schmit - Limited to kickoffs Schmit will be limited to kickoffs for the beginning of Oklahoma's 2024 season, Josh Callaway of 247Sports reports.

Impact Tyler Keltner will begin Oklahoma's 2024 season as its primary placekicker. Schmit losing that honor completely dissipates his statistical upside going into the redshirt senior's last year.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Keltner - Will open year as starting PK Keltner will open 2024 as Oklahoma's starting placekicker, Josh Callaway of 247Sports reports.

Impact According to Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables, "a clean slate" was given to Keltner before his placekicking competition against Zach Schmit. The "clean slate" benefited Keltner, whose FBS experience significantly lacked compared to that of Schmit. As the Sooners' primary placekicker, his statistical output will significantly increase.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Josh Pate defends Oklahoma in reaction to viral Colin Cowherd take Josh Pate reacts to a viral take shared by Colin Cowherd and defends the Oklahoma Sooners in the process

AUGUST 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

Best of the Bag: Freshman tight end, rising receiver & unit comparison Another edition of the 'Best of the Bag' weekly mailbag

AUGUST 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

Best of the Recruiting Bag: Class ranking, recruiting quality & sleeper commit Another edition of the recruiting focused 'Best of the Bag' weekly mailbag

AUGUST 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma four-star commit CJ Nickson named to 247Sports Future Freaks list Four-star commit CJ Nickson represents the Oklahoma Sooners on the recently released 247Sports Future Freaks list

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma five-star commit Michael Fasusi named to 247Sports Future Freaks list Five-star commit Michael Fasusi represents the Oklahoma Sooners on the recently released 247Sports Future Freaks list

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star RB commit Tory Blaylock checks in: 'This season about to shock a lot of people' Oklahoma Sooners running back commit Tory Blaylock talks his senior season, visiting OU and adding to the 2025 class

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma carrying impressive 2025 offensive line haul & may not be done The Oklahoma Sooners carry one of the top offensive line commit hauls of the entire 2025 recruiting cycle

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nic Anderson - Status day-to-day Anderson is day-to-day because of an undisclosed injury, Tom Green of 247Sports reports.

Impact As described by Green, Anderson is "a little limited" while the Sooners prepare to host Temple on Friday. Because of his undisclosed problem, their depth chart has him listed as a co-starter alongside Brenen Thompson.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brenen Thompson - Listed as co-starter Thompson is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Nic Anderson (undisclosed) is day-to-day, resulting in the Sooners wanting to name a co-starter alongside him. They selected Thompson, a deep threat like Anderson.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deion Burks - Part of depth chart Burks (not injury related) is part of the Sooners' depth chart for their game Friday against Temple, according to Oklahoma Football.

Impact According to John Williams of USA Today, Burks has participated in the Sooners' fall camp, indicating his June charge is no longer a problem. Now, the redshirt junior's next objective is proving his 2023 season was not a fluke. He broke out that year with career bests in receptions (47), yards (629), yards per reception (13.4) and touchdowns (seven). The aforementioned output helped Burks earn enrollment at a program whose receiver corps is easily filled with talented wideouts just like him.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Keltner - Co-starter with Schmit Keltner is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Keltner will challenge Schmit to be the Sooners' placekicker. Despite the former's FBS inexperience, he earned a transfer to Florida State after being the primary kicker for East Tennessee State, who benefited from his 42 field goals and 104 extra points made.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

The 2025 board reset: Remaining targets for Oklahoma Another edition of a 2025 recruiting board reset for the Oklahoma Sooners as the cycle continues to wind down

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zach Schmit - Listed as co-starter Schmit is listed as a co-starter for the Oklahoma Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Tyler Keltner transferring from Florida State to Oklahoma has resulted in the Sooners' football program listing him as a co-starter alongside Schmit. He has FBS experience and statistical improvement on his side. Schmit's 2023 culminated with 15 field goals and 67 extra points made, both career bests.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer Sharp - Sharp to be co-starter Sharp is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Sharp and Jake Roberts are listed as co-starters for tight end. Despite the former's FBS inexperience, his standing being high is likely attributed to non-FBS excellence, which includes 421 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns he logged across 2023.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Roberts - Listed as co-starter Roberts is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Roberts and Bauer Sharp are listed as co-starters for tight end. The former has much more proven experience on his side, having logged 66 receptions with 772 yards and four touchdowns as an FBS undergraduate enrolled at multiple colleges in Texas.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jovantae Barnes - Co-starter with Sawchuk Barnes is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Despite foot problems limiting Barnes during 2023 and Gavin Sawchuk excelling then, the former could start at running back Friday. Excelling during his freshman year has helped the junior maintain a co-starter role at worst.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Sawchuk - Listed as co-starter Sawchuk is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.

Impact Like before the Sooners' last game of 2023, they have their depth chart include Sawchuk and Jovantae Barnes as co-starters. The lone difference is they do not include Tawee Walker, who committed to Wisconsin before 2024. Unlike Barnes, Sawchuk was healthy during the Sooners' 2023 season, which is how he earned his co-starter role.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

From the west coast to Oklahoma: The journey for Gracen Halton, Damonic Williams One of the biggest additions out of the portal was former TCU defensive lineman Damonic Williams. With his decision, he helped bolster a def...

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four Key Oklahoma Targets to Keep an Eye on in the 2026 Recruiting Class After 5-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Wednesday, the Sooners' 2025 recruiting class is nearl...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Recent OU football offers, recruit to watch (8/25) But even with all hands on deck for Oklahoma's inaugural season in the SEC, recruiting never stops. So, let's look at the latest offers from...

AUGUST 25 • 247SPORTS.COM

Final Oklahoma football depth chart projection for 2024 season One final depth chart projection for Oklahoma's offense, defense and special teams with the Sooners' season opener less than a week away.

AUGUST 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

The path to OU: Michael Fasusi looks back on timeline that led to the Sooners The timeline for five-star Michael Fasusi laid out as he commits to the Oklahoma Sooners

AUGUST 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Transfer: Seven years, four schools, one last shot to make it worthwhile Casey Thompson has taken a winding journey through modern college football. It’s brought him back to where his family’s story began.

AUGUST 24 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM