Oklahoma has so far secured a total of 12 transfers and signed 25 high school seniors to add to the roster for 2023.
Along with returning starters from Brent Venables' lackluster 6-7 first year as head coach, the Sooners, along with their additions, are aiming to be better than last season. OU finished the 2022 season with a 35–32 loss to No. 13 Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl, its first loss since 1999.
Oklahoma lost 16 players to the transfer portal and 10 players to the NFL draft, including starting linebacker David Ugwoegbu, who last season was second on the team in total tackles with 110.
The transfer portal closed on January 18, but will reopen from May 1 to 15.Players are free to enroll after the portal closes, but if they choose to enter outside the window, they must sit out the season before being eligible to compete for their new school.
The last day to register for the OU spring semester is January 20If OU wants to add other recruits or transfers after January 20, they will have to wait until summer to join the program.
Here is OU Daily's roster projection for the Sooners in 2023:
INSULT
QB
Starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who threw for 3,168 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions last season,announced his returnto the Sooners on January 5. The Big 12 Newcomer of the Year called OU his "forever home" in an announcement via Twitter.
Gabriel will have talent behind him in five-star Jackson Arnold, the No. 6 overall recruit and No. 4 going back in the class of 2023.247 Sports Composite Scale.Arnold led Denton Guyer to the semifinals of the Texas 6A Division 2 playoffs as a senior in 2022 and was named the 2022-23 National Player of the Year. Gatorade.
Gabriel will very likely be OU's starter again in 2023 with loads of experience, but Arnold could potentially push him if things go wrong.
Oklahoma also returns General Booty, who transferred from Tyler Junior College in 2022 and appeared in one game for the Sooners. Former four-star prospectNick Evers transferred to Wisconsin, while other backup options include former Pittsburgh transfer Davis Beville and Micah Bowens.
RB
Oklahoma saw its future slip against the Seminoles.
A pair of OU freshmen, Jovantae Barnes and Gavin Sawchuk, ran for 108 and 100 yards, respectively, and each scored a touchdown. The 2022 four-star recruit will likely lead the pack next season.
Barnes finished the 2022 season as the primary backup to starter Eric Gray, rushing for the NFL draft after 1,366 yards. Barnes finished his first collegiate season with 116 carries for 519 yards and five touchdowns despite appearing in 10 of Oklahoma's 13 games.
The Sooners will also return Marcus Major, a freshman next season who totaled 227 yards and four touchdowns last season.
With four starsDaylan smoortand with three starsKalib Hicksalso joins the room and will compete for photos behind Barnes and Sawchuk. Smothers and Hicks are already on campus as early enrollees.
Running back will be one of the deepest chambers in Oklahoma's roster.
WR
The Sooners' wide reception area took a hit after the 2022 season.
OU's leading receiver Marvin Mims Jr. declared for the NFL draft after finishing last season with 1,083 yards. Former five-star recruit Theo Wease Jr., who caught 19 passes and four touchdowns in 2022.transferred to Missouri.Brian Darby also entered the transfer portal.
However, it was a win for Oklahoma to keep young standout Jalil Farooq in the fold and get another year out of Drake Stoops. The Sooners also received a transfer to MichiganAndré Antonius, who appeared in all 14 games for the Wolverines last season and totaled 19 catches and 328 yards in two seasons in Ann Arbor.
In the 2023 hiring cycle, OU added a pair of four-starJacqueize PettawayiKeyon bruin,who is most likely to see game time. Other notable returnees include sophomores Jayden Gibson and Nic Anderson, both four-star recruits in Oklahoma's Class of 2022. J.J. Also returning are Hester, LV Bunkley-Shelton and Gavin Freeman.
Another name to watch is D.J. Graham, who transitioned from cornerback to receiver midway through the 2022 season. The Sooners want more production at receiver in 2023hiring Texas Tech receivers coach Emmett Jones.
OF
SBrayden Willis is going to the NFLThe Sooners have to fill a void. It helps that Austin Stogner, who previously played three seasons with OU,transferred back from South Carolina.
Stogner should get the most shots at the position and is looking to recover after posting 210 yards and a touchdown with the Gamecocks last season.
Oklahoma also added a Texas A&M transferBlake Smithand 2023 three-star recruitKade McIntyreand sophomores Kaden Helms and Jason Llewellyn also return.
OT
The Sooners must replace their offensive tackles after Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris entered the NFL Draft.
One of the spots will be stepped up by Tyler Guyton, a freshman next season who has started five games in Morris's absence. Handshake will likely be secondWalter Rouse, transferred from Stanfordwho started 39 of 40 career games.
OU also signed four starscayden greenand three starsLogan HoelandiHeide Ozaetafrom the recruiting class of 2023. Green, an early enlisted and top-10 ranked power forward in the country according to 247Sports', should have the opportunity to contribute right away.
Returning are future Oklahoma freshman Aaryn Parks and rising sophomore Jacob Sexton, both of whom played in OU's bowl game. Sexton started, but was injured on the first possession of the game for Oklahoma, and Parks replaced him for the rest of the game.
Other returners include future redshirt senior Marcus Hicks and up and coming redshirt sophomore Cullen Montgomery, both of whom have yet to appear in a game.
The Sooners have experience with their two likely starters, but are limited in their depth.
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Oklahoma has four options, all likely to compete for starting positions in 2023.
There's McKade Mettauer, a freshman next season who started all 12 games in 2022, but occasionally fills in for Robert Congel, a sixth-year ineligible.
While Mettauer is the OU's most experienced guard, there are others who could push him out of his role.
Savion Byrd, a former top 75 recruit and freshman last season, started the Oklahoma game without regular starter Chris Murray. Then there's Jake Taylor, a former four-star recruit who played in seven games as a freshman last season.
OU also addedCaleb Shaffer, a transfer graduate from Miami, Ohio,who started 35 games in four seasons.
Finding the best player for the two starting linebacker positions will be one of the challenges for offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh next fall.
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Rising senior Andrew Raym, the most experienced returner on the Oklahoma roster, will very likely be the starting point in season three.
Raym joined the Sooners as a four-star recruit from Broken Arrow High School in Tulsa. He has 17 career starts and has appeared in 31 career games.
OU also signed freshman Joshua Bates,a four-star recruit whose backup role could be key. Raym has struggled with multiple injuries in the past, including a shoulder ailment that kept him out of Oklahoma's final two games in 2022.
As long as Raym is healthy, OU has a lot of experience in the role.
DEFENSE
VAN
Outside of non-conference play, Oklahoma struggles to put consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. But with multiple additions, including strengthening the unit through the transfer portal, the Sooners are hoping for better production in 2023.
OU returns starters Reggie Grimes and Ethan Downs, who both had 4.5 sacks last season. Oklahoma also returns rising sophomore R Mason Thomas, who played in nine games and showed potential. The Sooners could also bring back sixth-year Jonah Laulu and fifth-year Marcus Stripling if they choose to use their extra year due to COVID-19.
The Sooners also added transfersRondell Bothroydof Wake Forest andTrace of Fordfrom the state of Oklahoma. A graduate transfer with one year of eligibility left, Bothroyd has been very productive with the Demon Deacons, making 14 combined sacks and four forced fumbles over the past two seasons.
Born in Edmond and redshirting next season, Ford has flashed for the Cowboys in recent years. He has 8.5 career layoffs, although he has suffered multiple injuries. Ford tore his ACL in OSU's 2020 season finale before tearing it again in the off-season, forcing him to miss the entire 2021 season.
In the first full year of recruiting coach Venables and defenseman Miguel Chavis, Oklahoma was able to sign five-star PJ Adebawore and three-star Taylor Wein, who could also compete for snaps.
DT
While the Sooners lost Jeffrey Johnson and Jalen Redmond in the draft and Josh Ellison, Alton Tarber and Cedric Roberts in the gantry, they retained Isaiah Coe, who totaled 20 tackles and two sacks in 12 games in 2022, and sixth-year senior Jordan Kelley , who totaled 24 bouts and three pitches in 13 games last season.
Replacing Redmond's four sacks won't be an easy task, but OU also added two home defensive linemen to the Texas State transferFrom that SearsI hand over Notre DameJacob Lacey.
Oklahoma also returns Gracen Halton and Kelvin Gilliam Jr. back, all of whom should see the field in 2023. Kelley totaled 24 tackles and three sacks in 13 games last season.
The Sooners also added four starsDerrick LeBlancand with three starsAshton Sandersin the recruiting class of 2023.
POND
Linebacker could possibly be Oklahoma's most talented group in 2023.
The Sooners return Danny Stutsman, who last season as a sophomore recorded 124 tackles with three sacks and two interceptions last season. Sophomore Jars Kanak, a talented freshman last season who finished with 23 tackles and a force fumble, will join him as the likely starter.
Kanak showed his potential with 10 tackles against Nebraska in the season opener, though he rarely appeared after that.
The duo will have to replace the production - 109 tackles - left behind by David Ugwoegbu, who started 13 games last season, buthe entered the transfer portal on 9 January.
Behind Stutsman and Kanak will likely be up-and-coming sophomores Kobie McKinzie and Kip Lewis, who were four-star recruits in 2022. OU also signed a four-star contractLewis Carterand with three starsPhil Picciottiin the recruiting class of 2023.
Cheetah
With Stutsman and Kanak on the outside and weaker line positions,Indiana viersterrentransfer Dasan McCulloughshould step into the Cheetahs to replace DaShaun White, a three-year starter who entered the Jan. 1 draft.
A 2022 freshman, McCullough recorded a total of 48 tackles and four sacks in 11 games for the Hoosiers and was the 12th overall transfer,according to 247 SportsExpect him to play an important role now that Ugwoegbu is gone.
The Cheetah in the Venables defensive system is a hybrid position between safe and strong fullback.
CB
The Oklahoma corner room has no veteran depth. Woody Washington had one interception and 67 tackles while playing in every game last season and should lead the pack in 2023.
Jaden Davis and former No. 1 Oklahoma 2022 recruit Gentry Williams return and should feature prominently. Depth at the position took a hit as Graham moved to receiver, Trey Morrison and Justin Broiles declared for the draft, and Jordan Mukes, Joshua Eaton, Kendall Dennis and Bryson Washington were reassigned.
JUCO transfers Kendel Dolbyand talented four-star recruitsJacob Johnson,Makari VickersiJasiah Wagenerare among the players who should also compete for snaps.
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Oklahoma signed three securities in the 2023 recruiting class and also added a transfer in former Texas Tech defensive endReggie Pearson.
Those additions combined with returning starter Billy Bowman Jr. and consistent contributors Key Lawrence and Damond Harmon should create a revamped room.
Bowman finished the 2022 season with 61 total tackles, a forced fumble and three interceptions, despite missing two games due to injury and limited appearances in three other games.
Peyton Bowen,the five-star safety who signed with Oklahoma after previously committing to Notre Dame and Oregon is an early entrant and should immediately be competing for photos. He is joined by four stars in the 2023 recruit classDaeh McCulloughand with three starsEric McCarthy.
SPECIAL
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With two-year starter Michael Turk preparing for the NFL draft after being exhausted from eligibility, the Sooners addedTransfer Luke Elzinga from Central Michigan, who will compete with the returning Josh Plaster and Brady Braun, who have yet to appear in a game.
Elzinga averaged 43 yards per punt last season and has a career high of 76 yards.
K
Oklahoma returns from Zach Schmitt, who made 12 of 18 field goals last season and converted all of his 53 attempts. Gavin Marshall, a gambler, should support Schmitt.
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Will OU play Texas in 2023? ›
The Shootout Returns in October 2023!
The greatest interstate rivalry in college football is returning to Dallas this October, when the Oklahoma Sooners square off against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl Stadium — and if you hurry, there's still time to score amazing tickets for the Red River Showdown 2023 game!
Ted Roof was named Oklahoma's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach on Dec. 10, 2021.
How many Texas players are on the OU roster? ›Seventy-five players on the Sooners' current 118-member active roster, or 64 percent, are from Oklahoma or the Lone Star State. By far the largest number, 49, cross the Red River from Texas and come to play football at Oklahoma. There are 26 players from the Sooner State on the current roster.
Who is 37 on the Sooners? ›| # | Player (116) | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Halton, Gracen | San Diego, CA |
| 17 | Harmon, Damond | Richmond, VA |
| 37 | Harrington, Justin | Raleigh, NC |
| 71 | Harrison, Anton (C) |
The sixth-year senior receiver and son of legendary head coach Bob Stoops opted to return for the 2023 season, where he'll undoubtedly be one of the leaders of the receivers room and the entire OU roster. “I think the opportunity is in (and) of itself,” Stoops said on March 28 about his decision to return.
Will Texas and Oklahoma leave Big 12 in 2023? ›Oklahoma and Texas have agreed in principle to pay the Big 12 a total of $100 million to join the SEC in 2024, a year earlier than they had originally intended, the conference announced Thursday night.
What assistant coaches are leaving OU? ›Oklahoma Sooners assistant coach Cale Gundy resigns after reading aloud 'shameful and hurtful' word. Cale Gundy has resigned from his position.
Who will OU recruit in 2023 quarterback? ›Gabriel didn't live up to that level of hype, throwing for 3,168 yards and 25 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He'll be OU's starting quarterback once again in 2023, though incoming freshman Jackson Arnold comes in with plenty of hype as a five-star prospect from Denton (Texas) Guyer.
Who will replace Cale Gundy at OU? ›L'Damian Washington, who stepped up and filled in as interim wide receivers coach in 2022 after Cale Gundy was forced to resign, has taken the full-time job coaching wide receivers at Western Kentucky.
What NFL team has the most OU players? ›If we were to get really picking, it is the city of Chicago that is rightfully the city that has selected the most OU football players in the NFL Draft.
What college football team has the most players on the roster? ›
Texas leads the overall series 63–50–5 (. 555). In 2005, The Dallas Morning News asked the 119 Division 1A football coaches to identify the top rivalry game in college football. The Red River Rivalry ranked third, behind only Michigan–Ohio State and Army–Navy.
Did Michael Turk get drafted 2023? ›2023 NFL Draft: Michael Turk signs with Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent. Redshirt fifth year punter Michael Turk during the Walk of Champions on Sept. 10. Turk signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on Sunday.
How many OU players have Super Bowl rings? ›How often have OU football players won the Super Bowl? Just over half of Sooners who played in the Super Bowl have actually won it. Sooner Sports says of the 71 OU football players who have played in the big game, 36 have won it. Four Sooners have won two Super Bowls.
Who will be OU 5 star QB 2023? ›'” Arnold, a five-star quarterback recruit, is the Sooners' crown jewel of the 2023 recruiting class. But even for a blue-chip prospect like himself, one that's the seventh-highest rated signee in OU history, there's still plenty to learn before he helms the offense.
Is Mims coming back to OU? ›NORMAN, Okla. — Marvin Mims' time as a Sooner has come to a close. The star wide receiver has decided Friday to turn pro and enter the 2023 NFL Draft instead of returning for another season in a Crimson and Cream uniform, according to a report by ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and Insider Matt Miller.
Is Marvin Mims returning to Oklahoma? ›While Brent Venables and his staff are awaiting official announcements on Gabriel and Mims, they did receive good news on the returning from with the decisions by DT Isaiah Coe and CB Woodi Washington that they will be returning for the 2023 season.
How much would it cost for Texas and OU to leave the Big 12? ›Texas and Oklahoma agreed to an exit fee of a combined $100 million with the Big 12 and its television partners, according to a report by Sports Illustrated. The Longhorns and the Sooners will play the 2023 season as Big 12 members before moving to the SEC at the start of the 2024 season.
Why is Oklahoma leaving the Big 12? ›Texas and Oklahoma not only preferred to avoid playing the new Big 12 members, they wanted to join the SEC for Year 1 of its new TV deal with ESPN.
What will Big 12 look like in 2023? ›The 2023 season will be the first season for the Big 12 to have 14 members, with BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF joining the conference. It will also be the last season for founding conference members Oklahoma and Texas, which leave for the Southeastern Conference prior to the start of the 2024 season.
What word did Gundy read aloud? ›
I apologize." In a Monday statement from coach Brent Venables, the first-year Oklahoma head coach said Gundy read aloud the word "not once but multiple times" and said it did not "reflect the attitude and values" of the program.
Who are the 3 most successful OU football coaches? ›Oklahoma is the only program in major college football to produce four head coaches with at least 100 wins each. Bob Stoops reached the mark faster than any coach in college football history and finished his career with 190 victories. The others Barry Switzer (157 wins), Bud Wilkinson (145) and Bennie Owen (122).
What is the salary of the OU coach? ›Venables is set to make $7 million his first year, with his annual compensation increasing by $100,000 each year through the contract's conclusion on January 31, 2028. He can earn additional bonuses on top of that, including $400,000 for winning a national championship.
Who is the #1 football recruit in 2023? ›| RK | PLAYER | WT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malachi Nelson Video | Scouts Report | 185 |
| 2 | Dante Moore Video | Scouts Report | 210 |
| 3 | Jackson Arnold Video | Scouts Report | 195 |
| 4 | Peter Woods Video | Scouts Report | 275 |
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler is forgoing the NFL Draft and returning to the Gamecocks for the 2023 season, he announced Tuesday. Here's what you need to know: Rattler will be playing his redshirt senior season in 2023. Rattler threw for 3,026 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2022.
Who are the top football recruits for 2023? ›- Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team.
- Arch Manning Isidore Newman (New Orleans, LA) ...
- Nico Iamaleava Warren (Downey, CA) ...
- Keon Keeley Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL) ...
- Dante Moore Martin Luther King (Detroit, MI) ...
- Kadyn Proctor Southeast Polk (Des Moines, IA) ...
- Francis Mauigoa IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Oklahoma's Jalil Farooq will be among the leaders at the wide receiver position in 2023. Emmett Jones will celebrate his 48th birthday on Wednesday with a new job title: Oklahoma wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Jones was officially tabbed as the Sooners' new position coach on Tuesday.
Who are the new OU assistant coaches? ›Oklahoma released the terms it has reached with new assistant football coaches Jerry Schmidt, Miguel Chavis and Brandon Hall via open records request on Tuesday. All three coaches joining head coach Brent Venables' staff are initially slated for two-year deals.
Who will replace Mike Brown? ›Kenny Atkinson will reportedly remain with the Golden State Warriors as the top assistant instead of joining the Charlotte Hornets as the new head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Atkinson will replace Mike Brown on the bench, who accepted the head-coaching job with the Sacramento Kings.
How many 5 star players does OU have? ›The Oklahoma Sooners just had arguably the best recruiting class since 2000. With three five-star signees, Oklahoma finished fourth in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings for the 2023 cycle.
Who is the winningest coach at OU? ›
Stoops is the all-time leader in games coached and won, Owen is the all-time leader in years coached, while Riley is the all-time leader in winning percentage. John Harts is, in terms of winning percentage, the worst coach the Sooners have had as he lost the only game he coached.
Who is the best NFL player from Oklahoma? ›| Rk | Player | G |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Harris Jr. | 172 |
| 2 | Tress Way | 145 |
| 3 | Tyler Lockett | 127 |
| 4 | James Winchester | 130 |
Colleges most represented in the NFL Hall of Fame
No college has more NFL Hall of Famers than the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
In 2022, the most well-represented college football program in the NFL was Alabama, with 58 Crimson Tide players on NFL Week 1 team rosters.
Is it better to live in Texas or Oklahoma? ›For cost of living, Oklahoma rated best in the nation, according to the CNBC rankings. Texas was not far behind, in ninth place. It would appear that, when both income taxes and property taxes are considered, the average Texan still comes out ahead, compared to their cousins in Oklahoma.
Who has won more Red River rivalry? ›62 — Wins by Texas in the all-time series with Oklahoma. The Longhorns lead the overall series with a record of 62-50-5. 65 — Points scored by Oklahoma in defeating Texas 65-13 in 2003. That is the most points scored by either team in the 116-year history of the rivalry.
When was the last time UT beat OU? ›In the most recent game in 2022, Texas rocked Oklahoma 49-0 to post its largest winning margin in series history. Texas shutout OU for the first time since 1965. In the 2021 meeting, the Sooners rallied from down 21 to shock the Longhorns, 55-48.
Who was Mr irrelevant 2023? ›Desjuan Johnson is Mr. Irrelevent in 2023. Johnson is a defensive lineman who played his college ball at Toledo. The 6-2, 285-pounder played five years for the Rockets and was a monster in his final two seasons with the team.
How much does an undrafted free agent make? ›How Much Do Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Make? Most times, NFL undrafted free agents sign for the league's minimum salary of $750,000 per year. The length and size of UDFA deals can vary.
Who is the number 1 draft prospect for 2023? ›
Like Will Ashcroft last year – even though Aaron Cadman was ultimately taken by the Giants with Pick 1 – Reid (187cm) is viewed by recruiters as this year's clear top AFL draft prospect. And by some margin. Reid can play across any line — and win games from any line.
Who is the best punter in the NFL draft? ›Bryce Baringer is the best punter in the 2023 NFL Draft. Baringer owns Michigan State's record for career average (46.0). Baringer saved the best for last, having averaged a career-high 49.0 yards per punt in 2022.
Will Michael Turk play in NFL? ›Following an impressive six-year college career — including the past two seasons at Oklahoma — Michael Turk is on to the NFL. The punter did not hear his name called in the 2023 draft, but later signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins.
How much are the Dolphins paying Michael Turk? ›| Year | Base Salary | Cap Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 2024 | $915,000 | $915,000 |
| 2025 | $1,030,000 | $1,030,000 |
| Total | $2,695,000 | $2,695,000 |
Kansas City defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 despite a valiant effort by another former Oklahoma player, quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts completed 27-of-38 passes for 304 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 70 yards and three touchdowns, a Super Bowl record by a quarterback.
Has an Oklahoma QB ever won a Super Bowl? ›After transferring from Oklahoma, he played college football at UCLA, where he won the Davey O'Brien Award as a senior. Aikman was selected first overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Cowboys, received six Pro Bowl selections, and won three Super Bowls.
What college has the most players with Super Bowl rings? ›- University of Southern California: 48.
- University of Miami: 44.
- Notre Dame: 44.
- University of Tennessee: 44.
- Penn State: 43.
Texas and Oklahoma will join the SEC in 2025, as parties couldn't come to terms amid a complex negotiation between two schools (OU/Texas), two networks (ESPN/FOX) and the Big 12. Events have since changed course, however, and Oklahoma and Texas will be joining the new 16-team SEC in 2024.
Who will play in Texas Bowl 2023? ›Ole Miss Preview. NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas is the home of the 2023 Texas Bowl between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Ole Miss Rebels.
Will Oklahoma and Texas join the SEC in 2024? ›AUSTIN, Texas -- Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Oklahoma's Board of Regents on Friday approved the necessary contractual agreements with both conferences to make the switch.
What year will Texas and Oklahoma join the SEC? ›
The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners joining the SEC a year early in 2024 will transform a league already renowned for its athletic excellence. The new 16-team super league will add television eyeballs from two blueblood football programs that have combined for 11 national titles.
How much will it cost Texas and Oklahoma to join the SEC? ›The Big 12 and both programs announced Thursday night that the Longhorns and Sooners will pay early withdrawal fees of a combined $100 million to join the SEC in 2024, a full season earlier than originally planned.
How much money will Texas and Oklahoma make in the SEC? ›Texas and Oklahoma will go back to receiving a full share of revenue in 2025-26 - their second year in the SEC, when the projected revenue total per school in the SEC is expected to be at least $60 million, sources said. “This is a good deal for everyone,” a source close to the situation told Horns247.
What bowl game will oklahoma sooners play in 2023? ›Andrew Raym should return at center to anchor the new faces on the offensive line, and they'll have the entirety of spring practice and fall camp to gel before the Sooners kick off in 2023. As the line continues to grow, OU's pass protection should improve as well from the Cheez-It Bowl performance.
Who will be qb for Texas in 2023? ›Texas sophomore Quinn Ewers will be the Longhorns' starting quarterback in 2023, coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters following the team's spring game.
What team will go to Rose Bowl 2023? ›The 109th Rose Bowl Game will be held on January 2, 2023. The game will feature will feature the Utah Utes vs the Penn State Nittany Lions. Come early and enjoy pre-game activities including tailgates, and much more!
How will Texas and Oklahoma fit into the SEC? ›Texas and Oklahoma, which currently compete in the Big 12, announced in 2021 they would leave to join the SEC. The move will not happen until 2025 after the Big 12's media rights deal expires.
How will SEC be realigned? ›In either schedule format, teams will play every other SEC member at a minimum of once every two years. In the eight-game format, each team will have one affixed rival, plus seven rotating opponents. With nine games, each team will have three earmarked rivals, plus six rotating opponents.
How will the SEC change with Texas and Oklahoma? ›AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit their league.
What will happen to the Big 12 after Texas and Oklahoma leave? ›The agreement also means the Big 12 will be a 14-member conference for only the 2023-24 school year before the Sooners and Longhorns depart. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF were invited to join the Big 12 in September 2021 and will officially become members on July 1, 2023.
Will Texas A&M leave SEC? ›
Texas A&M, Arkansas to leave SEC for Big 12 as early as 2024.
What will the SEC look like in 2024? ›— The SEC will play an eight-game conference football schedule once Oklahoma and Texas officially become members in 2024, but it will reevaluate moving to a nine-game schedule for the 2025 season and beyond.