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Oklahoma Sooners lose defensive back Kendel Dolby to Mississippi State in transfer portal, as Lebby reunion adds fuel to rivalry fire.

Oklahoma Sooners Adepoju Adebawores brief transfer portal stint sparks relief among fans. The junior defensive lineman, a former top-ten recruit, had fans worried but quickly withdrew his name. Last season, he showed promise with 17 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. His return, alongside Taylor Wein and Danny Okoye, could bolster the Sooners defense after losing R Mason Thomas to the NFL Draft.

Oklahomas PJ Adebawore, a highly-touted defensive end, recently stirred concern when he entered the transfer portal, but quickly withdrew his name. After a promising freshman season, injuries slowed his progress. Now, with key players moving on, Adebawore is poised to compete for a starting spot, potentially bolstering Oklahomas defensive line for the future.

Former Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Isaiah Dent commits to rival Mississippi State, joining head coach Jeff Lebby. Dent, a three-star recruit, saw limited action in one game for the Sooners. Meanwhile, Oklahoma bolsters its offensive line with four transfers, preparing for the upcoming season.

Jeff Lebby, former Oklahoma offensive coordinator, is leveraging his Sooners connections at Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have signed defensive back Kendel Dolby, receiver Zion Ragins, and offensive lineman Isaiah Autry-Dent from Norman. Dolby, a four-star junior college prospect, played at OU and earned snaps at the hybrid cheetah position. He racked up 68 tackles, 5 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions before a leg injury ended his 2024 season. Dolby redshirted in 2025, preserving his eligibility for the portal. He joins Ragins and Autry-Dent to face his old team when the Sooners visit on October 24th. Lebbys building a squad full of familiar faces, setting up spicy matchups, especially the OU showdown.

Oklahomas Ben Arbuckle recruits Mackenzie Alleyne, a former Washington State wide receiver, for a second time. Alleyne, who redshirted his first year and had a breakout performance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, joins Oklahomas receiver room, which needed help after eight players transferred. Alleynes familiarity with the offense and Mateer at quarterback make him valuable depth for the Sooners 2026 season.

The Oklahoma Sooners have bolstered their roster with twelve transfer portal additions, including running back Lloyd Avant, wide receivers Trell Harris, Parker Livingstone, and Mackenzie Alleyne, tight ends Hayden Hansen and Rocky Beers, offensive linemen EMarion Harris, Caleb Nitta, and Peyton George, and defensive players Kenny Ozuwolo, Cole Sullivan, and Dakoda Fields. Despite these additions, gaps remain, particularly on defense, where key seniors Damonic Williams and Gracen Halton are missed. The team is also seeking a veteran tight end for multi-tight end sets. With the portal closing soon, coach Brent Venables and his staff are expected to continue filling these holes.

Celebrating Oklahomas Rich College Football History: From the First National Championship to the Present Day This podcast episode delves into Oklahomas illustrious college football history, marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of their first national championship in 1950. The Sooners have won seven titles, the third most in the AP poll era, with Bud Wilkinsons team securing the first three. Barry Switzer led them to back-to-back titles in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite a twenty-five-year drought since their last title, Oklahoma remains in the elite group of teams with four or more championships, proving their enduring status among college footballs all-time greats.