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Colorado State Rams running back Lloyd Avant (25) runs the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Snapdragon Stadium. Now at Oklahoma, Avant could be in the mix to be the Sooners' kick returner in 2026.

Who Will Return Kicks for Oklahoma in 2026?

Ryan Aber

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Jan 30, 2026

OU strength coach Jerry Schmidt works with players during the first practice of spring camp on March 22 in Norman

Even in His New Role, the Legend of 'Coach Smitty' Will Endure at Oklahoma

Brady Trantham

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Jan 30, 2026

New OU athletic director Roger Denny claps as his family is introduced at the Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Roger Denny's Contract Officially Approved by Oklahoma Board of Regents

Ryan Aber

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Jan 30, 2026

Jason Witten

Oklahoma Board of Regents Approves Raises, Extensions for Multiple Position Coaches

Brady Trantham

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Jan 30, 2026

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Incoming Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny is introduced during a ceremony at the Gaylord Family –– Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.,, Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026.

How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Developed a Love for Sports, and Why His Mom Saw This Path Long Ago

Ryan Aber

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Jan 30, 2026

Randall Stephenson speaks during a introduction ceremony at the Gaylord Family-Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.,, Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026.

The Hierarchy of Leadership in the Wake of Oklahoma's Introduction of Roger Denny

Brady Trantham

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Jan 30, 2026

NC State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers

No. 2 RB details transfer portal battle between two major college football programs

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 30, 2026

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Kent State Golden Flashes at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Oklahoma Earns Commitment from Top Running Back in Class of 2028, per Report

Carson Field

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Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in December. Heinecke's appeal for an additional year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA.

Jim Nagy: Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Appeal Denied by NCAA

Ryan Aber

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Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) brings down LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-13.

Who Will Start at Safety for Oklahoma Next Season Alongside Peyton Bowen?

Ryan Aber

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Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma Director of Athletics Roger Denny walks to a press conference following a introduction ceremony at the Gaylord Family –– Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.,, Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026.

Why Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Sees New Athletic Director Roger Denny as a 'Dawg'

Carson Field

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Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma Director of Athletics Roger Denny during his introduction ceremony.

Roger Denny's Dual Lens Experiences on Oklahoma's Facility Upgrades

Brady Trantham

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Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma Director of Athletics Roger Denny during an introduction ceremony at the Gaylord Family –– Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026.

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny to Pitch 'Impact' Amid Fundraising Efforts

Carson Field

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Jan 29, 2026

Incoming Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny waits to be introduced during a ceremony at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman on Wednesday.

How Oklahoma's Outside-In Approach to Athletic Director Search Landed Roger Denny

Ryan Aber

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Jan 28, 2026

Oklahoma Athletic Director Roger Denny

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny's Goal: 'It's Championships'

John Hoover

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Jan 28, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) reacts after a defensive play against Michigan on Sept. 6, 2025. Guillory and Eli Bowen both return to give the Sooners a strong starting tandem at cornerback next season.

What Will Oklahoma's CB Rotation Look Like Behind Established Starters in 2026?

Ryan Aber

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Jan 28, 2026

University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz, Jr. (right) and outgoing OU athletic director Joe Castiglione.

As Oklahoma Regents Set Pivotal Meeting, OU Athletics is Front and Center

John Hoover

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Jan 28, 2026

Roger Denny, then a candidate for the Missouri State athletics director job, takes questions at a public forum in Glass Hall in August 2024. Denny will be formally introduced as Oklahoma's athletic director Wednesday.

What are the Biggest Challenges Roger Denny Faces Early in Tenure as Oklahoma's AD

Ryan Aber

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Jan 28, 2026

Former Oklahoma halfback Clendon Thomas receives his blazer at the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Oklahoma Mourns the Death of Football Legend Clendon Thomas

John Hoover

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Jan 27, 2026

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