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Oklahoma Sooners secure top recruit, Cooper Witten, with Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten as new tight ends coach. Cooper, a top linebacker, has offers from 28 Power Four programs but is favoring Oklahoma, with experts predicting his commitment.

Oklahomas offense is gearing up for a big 2026 season with the addition of All-ACC receiver Trell Harris, tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers, and former Texas wideout Parker Livingstone. Livingstone, standing at six foot four, brings a reliable target over the middle and on the sideline, addressing key gaps in the red zone where Mateer struggled last season. With these new additions, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle has the weapons to push the Sooners further downfield and into contention.

Carson Kent, a former Oklahoma tight end, is transferring to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season. Despite limited production at Oklahoma, Kent earned positive grades from Pro Football Focus. The move leaves Oklahomas tight end room in flux, with many players in the transfer portal. The Sooners quickly responded by hiring NFL legend Jason Witten as tight ends coach and securing commitments from Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers to rebuild the group. Oklahoma aims to maintain momentum despite the shakeup, kicking off the 2026 season against UTEP.

Carson Kent, former Oklahoma tight end, transfers to Pittsburgh for another year of eligibility. Kent, who spent three years at Kennesaw State before joining Oklahoma, was primarily a blocking tight end for the Sooners. With Oklahoma in rebuild mode at the position, Kents departure leaves the team with a mix of new transfers and returning players, setting them up for a stable tight end spot in the upcoming season.

Oklahoma Sooners face another loss as defensive lineman Siolaa Lolohea enters the transfer portal, despite not playing a single game. The team, already dealing with senior departures, is actively seeking talent to bolster their front seven for the upcoming season.

The Oklahoma Sooners are making a splash in the transfer portal, adding ten new players as of Friday morning. Key additions include tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers, wide receivers Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, and reinforcements for the lines and running back position. The Sooners are targeting three more standouts, including six-foot-four wide receiver Davion Dozier, and are visiting four-star offensive lineman Peyton Joseph and six-foot-five tackle Denell Nix Junior. With decisions looming and more portal action ahead, the Sooners aim to build a deeper roster for the upcoming season.