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Exciting news for Oklahoma Sooners fans! Star kicker Tate Sandell, the first to win the Lou Groza Award, is returning for the 2026 season. Known for his nearly perfect performance in the 2025 season, Sandells long-range accuracy was a game-changer. His standout performance against Tennessee and SEC honors make him a key player for the Sooners. With many special teams standouts returning, Sandells reliability from deep could significantly boost Oklahomas momentum in the SEC.

Oklahoma Sooners veteran offensive lineman Derek Simmons, who transferred from Western Carolina, has entered the NFL Draft after one season. Despite an injury, Simmons played a crucial role, helping secure a College Football Playoff spot and contributing to the teams impressive turnaround from a six-and-seven finish the previous year. His departure comes amidst another week of transfer portal chaos, as the Sooners look ahead to the future.

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Cincinnati Bearcats, leaving fans disappointed. Despite a promising start, Gibsons injury limited his role in the 2025 season. He now joins Cincinnati to pursue a conference title game spot. Meanwhile, Oklahoma adds three new wide receivers, including Virginias Trell Harris and Texass Parker Livingston, to fill the void left by the departures. With portal season in full swing, Oklahoma prepares for more roster changes.

Oklahoma Sooners bolster their wide receiver corps with Mackenzie Alleyne, a redshirt freshman from Washington State, who joins the team after playing under current Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Alleyne, a former walk-on, brings speed and experience, having played in all 13 games last season, catching 4 passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. His addition, along with Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, helps rebuild the teams depth and talent at the position.

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Zion Ragins transfers to Mississippi State, joining former coordinator Jeff Lebby. Meanwhile, Oklahoma bolsters their wideout corps with three new portal additions, setting the stage for a potential showdown in SEC play.

Javonnie Gibson, a wide receiver who spent one season at Oklahoma, is transferring to Cincinnati. Despite a slow start due to an injury, Gibson showed promise with 199 receiving yards and a touchdown in 2025. Prior to Oklahoma, he played three years at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where he amassed 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024. Gibson is one of six Oklahoma wideouts leaving, while Cincinnati loses quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Oklahoma returns key players and adds transfers, aiming for another successful season in 2026.

Thrilling news for Oklahoma Sooners fans: Tate Sandell, the first-ever Lou Groza Award winner, will return for the 2026 season. Sandell, SEC Special Teams Player of the Year and All-SEC First Team pick, had a record-breaking 2025 season, setting or tying eight career or single-season program, conference, or FBS stadium records. His return bolsters the Sooners special teams and amps up anticipation for another big year in Norman.

Tate Sandell, Oklahoma Sooners record-breaking kicker, returns for one final season. After earning the Lou Groza Award and setting records with 24 straight made kicks, Sandell is poised to make more history under the goalposts.