Sunday, October 5, 2025
Submit Press Release
Got Action
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • NCAA
    • NCAA Football
    • NCAA Basketball
    • NCAA Baseball
    • NCAA Sport
  • Baseball
  • NFL
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • Formula 1
  • MMA
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Sports Picks
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • NCAA
    • NCAA Football
    • NCAA Basketball
    • NCAA Baseball
    • NCAA Sport
  • Baseball
  • NFL
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • Formula 1
  • MMA
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Sports Picks
Got Action
No Result
View All Result

Top 3 Oklahoma football position battles to watch before Week 1

August 17, 2025
in NCAA Sport
0 0
0
Home NCAA Sport
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Oklahoma football comes with multiple position spots to monitor closely in August. Ones that’ll benefit incoming starting quarterback John Mateer. But also help increase the Sooners’ chances to break out of their inconsistency — and catapult back into national contention under Brent Venables.

Mateer arrives via Washington State to ignite a porous offense from 2024. The newcomer brings a dual-threat presence to OU and reunites with his Cougars offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.

But head coach Venables must address other prominent areas. Ones that’ll especially keep Mateer together.

These three battles are worth watching. Starting with the most important one on offense.

Oklahoma needs protection assurance for John Mateer 

NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Left tackle surfaces as the biggest position battle to finalize on Venables’ end. With the assist from the new OC Arbuckle.

Logan Howland is the front runner. But he’s only a sophomore and has a freshman on his tail.

Michael Fasusi heads to Norman as a significant five-star signing from the college football recruiting trail. The nation’s top-ranked tackle for 2025 is already compared to Kansas City Chiefs starter and former Sooner great Wanya Morris.

Mateer doesn’t need to worry about inexperience for the rest of the trenches. Four starters are back including center Troy Everett and right tackle Jacob Sexton.

TE Oklahoma must address

Nic Anderson is a massive loss for the Sooners. Anderson joined the nation’s top-ranked college football transfer portal class at LSU. But wide receiver and the air attack is largely in tact. Tight end is the spot that’s the most unsettled, however.

Bauer Sharp and Jake Roberts vacate the TE1 and TE2 spots here. There’s not only transfers battling for TE1. Even a converted linebacker is gunning for lead TE duties.

Will Huggins is back in the Midwest following a stint with Pittsburgh State. He originally started with OU’s former Big 12 rival Kansas. Another newcomer, Carson Kent, arrives from Kennesaw State. The latter left his post with all-conference honors in Conference USA.

Jaren Kanak goes from LB to offense here. And he made the change during spring practices. Kanak brings intriguing athleticism for the new role, however. He once blazed the 100-meter dash in 10.37 — all while carrying more than 200 pounds. Arbuckle can unleash that speed for a position that isn’t the most heavily used at OU.

This secondary spot needs 1 more starter emerging 

Eli Bowen mans one cornerback spot. He broke up four passes in his collegiate debut.

But the Sooners need a CB2 next to him. Two juniors are battling here in Gentry Williams and Jacobe Johnson. The former is returning from a shoulder injury from ’24.

Williams previously picked off three passes in 2023. Johnson delivered 16 solo stops and comes with an impressive 6-foot-2 frame.

Sophomore Devon Jordan could shake up the two-deep, though. He’s set to backup Bowen. Trystan Haynes fuels optimism for Venables and the defensive staff as a four-star signing.

Venables’ area of expertise is defense. He lures back six intriguing starters there including in the trenches. But it’s CB that can help dictate the direction OU goes in.



Source link

Tags: battlesfootballOklahomaPositionTopwatchweek
Previous Post

‘This is a special trophy for Bayern’, says Kompany

Next Post

Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte

Related Posts

Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning
NCAA Sport

Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning

October 5, 2025
Five takeaways from CFB Week 6: College Football Playoff upheaval
NCAA Sport

Five takeaways from CFB Week 6: College Football Playoff upheaval

October 5, 2025
Tim Skipper reacts to Penn State stunner
NCAA Sport

Tim Skipper reacts to Penn State stunner

October 4, 2025
Baylor Tight End Michael Trigg Dominates Kansas State with Huge Performance
NCAA Sport

Baylor Tight End Michael Trigg Dominates Kansas State with Huge Performance

October 4, 2025
College football Week 6 preview: Take our pregame quiz and catch up on essential reading
NCAA Sport

College football Week 6 preview: Take our pregame quiz and catch up on essential reading

October 4, 2025
What channel is Baylor vs. Kansas State on? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch Saturday college football game
NCAA Sport

What channel is Baylor vs. Kansas State on? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch Saturday college football game

October 4, 2025
Next Post
Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte

Itauma Steps Into The Spotlight With First Round Destruction Of Dillian Whyte

Canada routs Japan for high-note finish to failed GLOBL JAM gold chase

Canada routs Japan for high-note finish to failed GLOBL JAM gold chase

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Away Attendances at the Weekend – 8th September 2025

Away Attendances at the Weekend – 8th September 2025

September 8, 2025
How to Buy COTA Tickets – 2025 United States Grand Prix

How to Buy COTA Tickets – 2025 United States Grand Prix

March 12, 2025
Is Max Verstappen in the mix to win the 2025 Drivers’ title?

Is Max Verstappen in the mix to win the 2025 Drivers’ title?

September 25, 2025
Marte, Steer power Cincinnati Reds over Pittsburgh, 14-8

Marte, Steer power Cincinnati Reds over Pittsburgh, 14-8

August 10, 2025
Arthur Jones, who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, dies at 39

Arthur Jones, who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, dies at 39

October 4, 2025
Fans urge Miami Heat to sign former MVP after Tyler Herro surgery news, ‘he’d immediately be the best player’

Fans urge Miami Heat to sign former MVP after Tyler Herro surgery news, ‘he’d immediately be the best player’

September 19, 2025
Anthony Davis could return to Mavericks’ lineup during upcoming Eastern road trip: Report

Anthony Davis could return to Mavericks’ lineup during upcoming Eastern road trip: Report

242
Getting with the programme | Arseblog … an Arsenal blog

Getting with the programme | Arseblog … an Arsenal blog

3
The longest an NCAA bracket has ever stayed perfect

The longest an NCAA bracket has ever stayed perfect

1
Hanshin Tigers shut out Cubs, Dodgers for back-to-back wins

Hanshin Tigers shut out Cubs, Dodgers for back-to-back wins

1
Avious Griffin Highlights Boxing Insider Promotion’s Card By Stopping Jose Luis Sanchez In 9.

Avious Griffin Highlights Boxing Insider Promotion’s Card By Stopping Jose Luis Sanchez In 9.

1
Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning

Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning

0
Watch the getaway in Singapore as George Russell keeps the lead and the McLarens make contact

Watch the getaway in Singapore as George Russell keeps the lead and the McLarens make contact

October 5, 2025
Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning

Texas football needs Nico Iamaleava, not Arch Manning

October 5, 2025
Jerry Neuheisel’s postgame admission makes UCLA’s upset of Penn State even crazier

Jerry Neuheisel’s postgame admission makes UCLA’s upset of Penn State even crazier

October 5, 2025
Unveiling the 5 Most Popular Professional Wrestlers of All Time

Unveiling the 5 Most Popular Professional Wrestlers of All Time

October 5, 2025
Scunthorpe 0-1 Carlisle: Officials criticised, 9 cards with one red, fans fume, players on wind up

Scunthorpe 0-1 Carlisle: Officials criticised, 9 cards with one red, fans fume, players on wind up

October 5, 2025
NFL Week 5 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips

NFL Week 5 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips

October 5, 2025
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest
Got Action

Stay updated with the latest sports news, highlights, and expert analysis at Got Action. From football to basketball, we cover all your favorite sports. Get your daily dose of action now!

CATEGORIES

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Formula 1
  • Golf
  • MLB
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NCAA Baseball
  • NCAA Basketball
  • NCAA Football
  • NCAA Sport
  • NFL
  • NHL
  • Tennis
  • Uncategorized

SITEMAP

  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Submit Press Release
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us

Copyright © 2025 Got Action.
Got Action is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • NCAA
    • NCAA Football
    • NCAA Basketball
    • NCAA Baseball
    • NCAA Sport
  • Baseball
  • NFL
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • Formula 1
  • MMA
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Sports Picks
Submit Press Release

Copyright © 2025 Got Action.
Got Action is not responsible for the content of external sites.