NORMAN — Oklahoma received some positive injury news Monday.
During an appearance on his coach's show, Brent Venables said linebacker Kip Lewis, who exited Saturday's loss to Michigan with an apparent knee injury, might be back sooner rather than later.
"I think we got maybe some good news and he'll be back sooner than maybe we initially thought," Venables said.
Lewis, one of the Sooners' captains and their leading tackler a season ago, was missed in the second half against the Wolverines.
It's expected Cole Sullivan, who has mostly been playing Venables' hybrid cheetah position, is expected to start in Lewis' place if he's not able to play against New Mexico. Third-year linebacker James Nesta replaced Lewis and held his own.

#injury #maybe #expected #oklahoma

The SEC has announced kickoff times for Week 4 games across the conference. The Georgia Bulldogs' highly anticipated home game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Sept. 26 will be at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ABC or ESPN.
The TV channel for the Georgia-Oklahoma game will be determined after Week 3 games are played on Sept. 19. The other game that could be aired at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC or ESPN is the Ole Miss versus Florida game.
The Texas A&M Aggies' road trip to play the LSU Tigers instead earned the primetime slot on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET. LSU is going to play in a ton of primetime games this season with a large portion of college football's media heavily focusing attention on head coach Lane Kiffin.
Georgia is 2-0 to start the season with dominant wins over inferior opponents. Oklahoma is 1-1 and lost their recent road game at the Michigan Wolverines 17-10. Georgia opens its SEC slate in Week 3 at Arkansas while Oklahoma plays New Mexico at home.
TV channel: ABC or ESPN

#home

The Oklahoma Sooners dropped to 1-1 in the 2026 season after a 17-10 loss on the road against the Michigan Wolverines. OU failed their first test of the season and played poor, sloppy football in a bad loss.
Expectations were sky-high entering the season, but just two games into Year 5 under head coach Brent Venables, the Sooners saw their season crumble in Ann Arbor. All of the offseason talk and hype that surrounded Oklahoma fell flat in the Big House.
Firstly, though the defense was much better in the second half, the Sooners did not look like a Venables-led defense in the first half. After riding the defense to 10 wins and a spot in the College Football Playoff last season, this year's defense isn't nearly as good, at least not yet. In addition to a loss on their record, the OU defense will also be without their heart and soul for a large chunk of time, as linebacker Kip Lewis was injured in the loss.
Despite only giving up 17 total points, Oklahoma's defense tackled poorly, didn't force any turnovers, and was outflanked often in the first half. The second half was far better on that side of the ball, but the Sooners still lost because of their anemic offense.
All offseason, the Sooners talked about being better at running the ball and more committed to it. That lasted one game, as Oklahoma actually looked worse on offense on Saturday than they did last year. They abandoned the running backs in the running game, and the multiple-look structure-wise largely went out the window.

#defense

Michigan and Oklahoma produced plenty of serious football Saturday afternoon. Somehow, one of the most memorable sequences involved a guy who never played a snap.
During Michigan's 17-10 victory over No. 11 Oklahoma, Wolverines linebacker Troy Bowles recovered a second-quarter fumble and headed toward the Michigan sideline with the football. An Oklahoma ball boy apparently had one objective: get that ball back.
The resulting pursuit quickly became one of the game's viral moments.
The video below shows the Oklahoma ball boy following Bowles down the Michigan sideline, repeatedly attempting to reclaim the Sooners' football while Bowles kept moving. The effort level was unquestionable. The leverage situation was considerably less favorable.
The scene followed one of Michigan's biggest defensive plays of the first half.

#michigan #bowles #Football #ball

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables had good things to say about Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood after a 17-10 victory for Michigan over his Oklahoma Sooners. Underwood gashed Oklahoma for 87 yards on the ground, including a rushing score from 38 yards out.
"He's actually exactly who we thought he was," Venables said. "A really talented guy. He's big. He's strong. He's hard to get down one-on-one. He fell forward too often on the quarterback run game. He's got a great future in front of him."
This isn't the first time Venables has been highly complimentary of Underwood. Last year, he compared Underwood to Jacksonville Jaguars QB and former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence. And earlier this week, he said great things about Michigan's young QB even after he struggled against Western Michigan in the season opener.
"One of the most talented players at any position in all of college football. All of his best days are still in front of him," Venables said.
Saturday was certainly a good day for Underwood. Michigan was an underdog, and they weren't expected to win by virtually anyone, yet they did, albeit in a close game and one that Underwood threw for just 111 yards while completing 53% of his passes. Venables is as good a defensive game planner as there is in college football; therefore, his compliments of Underwood should hold some weight. Underwood's best days could be in front of him, as long as improvement continues for him and the Michigan team as a whole.

#good

The Oklahoma Sooners lost one of their very best players to injury on Saturday in their 17-10 loss against the Michigan Wolverines. In the game's first quarter, star fifth-year linebacker Kip Lewis injured his right knee, initially returning to the game with a brace on. However, he quickly exited again, and was in the sideline in street clothes for the remainder of the contest.
After the game, head coach Brent Venables gave a quick update on Lewis' status, which wasn't a positive one for the Sooners.
"He'll miss some time," Venables said.
OU struggled mightily on defense in the first half, at least relative to their standards in Norman. However, the second half was better. The Sooners gave up just seven points when they were backed up following an interception from quarterback John Mateer.
Brent Venables on #Sooners star LB Kip Lewis:

“He’ll miss some time.” pic.twitter.com/N38qMRW1ym

#Sooners

It wasn't a good Saturday afternoon for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and the rest of the program.
Oklahoma came into Saturday's game against Michigan as a slight favorite and ranked No. 11 in the AP poll, but it didn't matter. Michigan took a 10-0 lead into halftime before winning 17-10.
MORE: Oklahoma State makes history in upset win over Oregon
Mateer didn't have a good game for the Sooners, finishing with only 189 yards through the air, one touchdown, and one interception. He was missing throws constantly and never looked comfortable against Michigan's defense.
After the game, Mateer was asked about his performance and, as expected, he wasn't happy.

#oklahoma #michigan #good #state

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Oklahoma football faced, arguably, the most questionable 1-0 team in the nation Saturday. Now fans are questioning coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer and company. Michigan stunned the No. 11 Sooners 17-10 in Ann Arbor to spark early panic out of OU.
And the Wolverines pulled off the upset following a widely scrutinized week. Michigan became criticized and ridiculed following its controversial finish against Western Michigan. Quarterback Bryce Underwood then faced a potential benching following some strong words from head coach Kyle Whittingham.
But now it's the Sooners who'll face the critics. Including determining if the panic meter is high already in Norman.
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#michigan #panic #following

Michigan did not need any clock discrepancies to go its way against Oklahoma.
A week after one of the most incredulous endings in recent college football history, the Wolverines' defense again starred as Michigan upset No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 in Ann Arbor. With an offense stalled out for much of the second half, Michigan's go-ahead score came courtesy of a short field.
Jyaire Hill picked off a poor John Mateer pass and returned the ball 24 yards to Oklahoma's 6 yard-line. Two plays later, Jordan Marshall was in the end zone and the Wolverines had their game-winning margin.
Another look at UMichFootball's BIG INT in the fourth quarter 〽️ pic.twitter.com/KSNOt6F7k4
With just less than eight minutes to go, Oklahoma had plenty of time to get a game-tying score. Instead, the Sooners' offense ran nine plays over its next two possessions. The first ended in a punt. The second ended in a turnover on downs at midfield without even getting a first down.

#wolverines #game

Week 2 is upon us, and it's also bringing an uptick in high-profile matchups on Saturday.
The game of the week, by a wide margin, will be played in Austin, Texas, as the Texas Longhorns host the Ohio State Buckeyes for a rematch of last year's Week 1 loss in a game that will pit two top-five teams against each other. That's not the only SEC-Big Ten rematch of note, as the Michigan Wolverines host the Oklahoma Sooners after last week's controversial Hail Mary win over Western Michigan.
We also get a couple of intriguing conference showdowns in the SEC and Big 12 as Alabama travels to Kentucky for Will Stein's SEC coaching debut, while Arizona and BYU square off in Provo in a battle between possible conference **** le contenders.
Here at College Sports Wire, we'll keep you updated on all the action, news and highlights from Week 2 Saturday.
Come back at 12 p.m. ET for live updates and **** ysis.

#week #conference

The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in a big-time road matchup in Ann Arbor, Mich. Both teams are looking to remain undefeated two weeks into the season.
The Sooners won the game in Norman a year ago behind a big game from John Mateer. In a 24-13 win in primetime, Mateer threw for 270 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns. The Sooners were up 14-0 at halftime before a 75-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes on the first play from scrimmage of the second half cut the lead to 14-7.
Mateer and the Sooners made it 21-7 with 10 minutes to go in the third, and the defense stifled Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines to earn the 24-13 win. Oklahoma held Underwood to 9 of 24 for 142 yards passing and three carries for minus-1 yard rushing. Outside of the 75-yard run, Oklahoma held the Wolverines to just 2.29 yards per carry.
Oklahoma is expected to have a better offense than the one that beat the Wolverines in 2025. If the Sooners can get a similar defensive effort against a team that struggled to move the ball on the MAC's Western Michigan, it should be a good day for the boys in the crimson and cream.
More: 3 Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win over the Michigan Wolverines

#Sooners #michigan #yards

There'll be some added interest in officiating when No. 10 Oklahoma travels to face No. 24 Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12, after the Wolverines defeated Western Michigan in Week 1 in controversial fashion.
Michigan took down the Broncos 13-12 after Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to JJ Buchanan as time expired, breaking a scoreless streak that lasted from the opening possession to the last play of the game. Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown, which is now the result of an appeal from the MAC and Western Michigan, who have asked the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee to reverse the outcome of the game, which would result in a WMU win.
REQUIRED READING: MAC appeals WMU football loss to Michigan, asks to count it as win
Big Ten officials worked Michigan-Western Michigan, which was played in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There won't be Big Ten officials when the Wolverines host the Sooners, though.
Oklahoma defeated Michigan 24-13 last season in Norman, Oklahoma, and dominated the Wolverines' offense for most of the game. The Sooners are looking to end the home-and-home series with a 2-0 mark against the team up north.

#wolverines

Week 2 of the 2026 college football season rolls on with quarterback John Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners visiting the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
The Sooners are coming off a 51-0 rout of UTEP in the season opener, while the Wolverines stunned Western Michigan 13-12 on a controversial Hail Mary after one second was put back on the clock.
Here's how to watch the Sooners-Wolverines game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
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#michigan #Sooners #wolverines

Michigan defensive end Dom Nichols understands exactly what John Mateer can do when a pass rush loses containment.
He saw it last September.
Mateer threw for 270 yards and added 74 more on the ground while accounting for three touchdowns in Oklahoma's 24-13 victory over Michigan. The Wolverines will get another shot at the Sooners on Saturday, and Nichols is not being subtle about what he expects when Mateer tries to escape the pocket this time.
"He's not getting away from me," Nichols said this week.
There is some bite behind the confidence. Nichols opened the 2026 season with nine tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks against Western Michigan, emerging as one of the few uncomplicated positives from Michigan's shaky 13-12 victory.

#victory #john #september #saturday

The Oklahoma Sooners hit the road for the first time in 2026 on Saturday afternoon. OU heads to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines in the Big House in Week 2.
Michigan went 9-4 last year, but the Wolverines have changed a lot since then. Former head coach Sherrone Moore was fired at the end of the regular season, with Biff Poggi serving as the interim head coach. Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham as the new head man on December 26th.
Whittingham coached Utah from 2005 to 2025, posting a 177-88 record as the head man of the Utes. His teams won three conference ****** les and played in three more conference ****** le games. The Wolverines were looking for a stable presence in the wake of everything that happened with Moore and his predecessor Jim Harbaugh, and they certainly got that in the veteran Whittingham. He'll square off with Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables in a huge game for both programs.
Michigan won at home last week against Western Michigan, 13-12. That victory came in controversial fashion, as the Wolverines were given an extra second on the clock after it appeared the game was over. Michigan used that second to throw a Hail Mary that was caught for the win. After escaping by the slimmest of margins, the Wolverines will certainly play a lot better on Saturday than they did last week.
On offense, Venables will be matched up against offensive coordinator Jason Beck, who came over with Whittingham. Beck has led strong offenses at New Mexico in 2024 and at Syracuse in 2023. His scheme is know for a stout rushing attack that also runs the quarterback a lot, something the Sooners got a heavy dose of last week against UTEP.

#head #whittingham #last #Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners come to Ann Arbor for the first time in history. Oklahoma is 2-0 all-time versus Michigan, but will they remain undefeated after the game on Saturday?
Here's a look at Oklahoma ahead of the showdown against Michigan.
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables won two national championships as defensive coordinator of Clemson and is considered one of the best defensive minds in the nation. Venables is 33-20 at Oklahoma but has struggled in bowl games, going 0-4. In Oklahoma's lone playoff appearance under Venables, they lost 34-24 to Alabama in the CFP First Round last season.
Oklahoma beat UTEP 51-0 last week, holding their opponent to 2-of-13 on third-down with just 198 yards of total offense. Oklahoma's offense had 401 total yards and quarterback John Mateer threw for three passing touchdowns.
Passing offense: 69

#offense #defensive

On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest between LSU and the SEC... Is this saga finally coming to an end?
From there we dive into Ohio State going down to Austin to take on the Longhorns, as well as Michigan welcoming the Sooners to Ann Arbor.
To round out the show We've Got a Feeling about week 2 matchups!
00:00 Show Rundown
00:38 The SEC no longer seeking expulsion for LSU

#dellenger

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's football team has much bigger problems, including No. 11 Oklahoma, than a clock controversy.
The dramatic ending to the formerly 16th-ranked Wolverines' 13-12 win over Western Michigan — with a disputed second on the clock that gave Bryce Underwood another chance to complete a Hail Mary — has been one of the most talked about topics in sports for nearly a week.
"That was a crazy game," said Sooners linebacker Cole Sullivan, who transferred from Michigan after last season.
The conclusion and fallout from Michigan's last game has overshadowed, to some degree, how poorly it played in all three phases during coach Kyle Whittingham's debut with college football's winningest program.
"We got plenty to fix," Whittingham said.

#western

The Oklahoma Sooners have won 50 conference championships; however, the Sooners haven't won a conference **** le since 2020. That includes not winning the SEC, or even playing for an SEC **** le in the two years they've been in the league.
Oklahoma hopes to change that this season. It started with a strong 51-0 opening-game statement against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners. The Sooners still have the Michigan Wolverines and New Mexico Lobos before entering conference play. They start that journey by facing the back-to-back conference champion on the road, the Georgia Bulldogs. They then take on the Texas Longhorns in Dallas, who have dominated Oklahoma in three of the last four seasons.
After Oklahoma's strong showing against the Miners, its SEC championship odds have moved up. According to ESPN's Football Power Index, the Sooners have a 5% chance to win the conference **** le.
Oklahoma's 5% SEC championship probability may not seem high, but it ranks No. 6 in the SEC, and the most important part of the season is still ahead. Oklahoma comes in behind Texas, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, and Texas A&M.
Michigan will provide the first major test of whether the Sooners are as improved as they looked in the opener, while Georgia and Texas will offer Oklahoma two early opportunities to make a statement within the SEC.

#texas #title

NORMAN — Oklahoma softball landed a 2028 commitment on Monday evening.
Moore High School product Braylyn Saenz announced her commitment to the Sooners via Instagram. Saenz is ranked as the No. 41 overall prospect in the class by Softball America.
"I have decided to commit to the University of Oklahoma to further my academic and softball career," Saenz wrote.
Saenz is also ranked as the No. 13 ranked middle infielder and No. 3 player in Oklahoma.
The Sooners will begin their fall Battle Series games on Sept. 30.

#oklahoma #Sooners #norman

NORMAN — Oklahoma softball landed a 2028 commitment on Monday evening.
Moore High School product Braylyn Saenz announced her commitment to the Sooners via Instagram. Saenz is ranked as the No. 41 overall prospect in the class by Softball America.
"I have decided to commit to the University of Oklahoma to further my academic and softball career," Saenz wrote.
Saenz is also ranked as the No. 13 ranked middle infielder and No. 3 player in Oklahoma.
The Sooners will begin their fall Battle Series games on Sept. 30.

#saenz

College Football Playoff bracket for Week 2: Projecting top four seeds, first-round matchups, bubble teams originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
How much did LSU's 51-10 victory against Clemson shake up the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 2?
The Tigers looked the part of a national championship contender, and the conference strengthened its position. Ole Miss survived Louisville 41-38 in a thrilleron Sunday, and the conference has five teams in our 12-team field – with two more on the fringe. The playoff depth in the conference rivals the Big Ten – and at least for a week we **** ped USC in favor of LSU. The SEC has seven teams in the top 16 of our rankings, too.
The SEC can enhance its reputation in Week 2 with the matchups between Oklahoma and Michigan and Ohio State and Texas. The Sooners and Buckeyes won those matchups last year.
In: LSU

#playoff

It wasn't an easy day for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, as they battled back from a 17-7 deficit to the Boise State Broncos to take the lead, only for the Broncos to respond and twice tie the game in the second half. But in the end, the Ducks mustered up a 34-27 victory, preserving a 1-0 record heading into next week.
Oregon's Week 2 opponent, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, didn't have an easy go of it either in Week 1 — but the difference is that while they fell behind early, they never found a way to come back, losing 24-10 to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on the road. Not only are the Golden Hurricane a Group of Six team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), but they reside in Oklahoma and are considered the "little brother" to the Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners.
Little brother no more, as Tulsa has now beaten Oklahoma State in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1950's.
It was a stunning result, as Oklahoma State was favored by two touchdowns coming in and had received top-25 buzz after hiring North Texas head coach Eric Morris, who brought along quarterback Drew Mestemaker (the nation's leading passer in 2025), running back Caleb Hawkins and wide receiver Wyatt Young from the Mean Green — plus 63 other transfers, overhauling a roster that won just a single game last season.
With the trio of Mestemaker, Hawkins and Young that powered college football's top scoring offense at North Texas in 2025, their Week 2 matchup against Oregon in Stillwater was cooking up to be a highly-anticipated game between two explosive offenses. But the Cowboys were anything but explosive against the Golden Hurricane, producing just 10 points and four turnovers, with Mestemaker accounting for three (two interceptions, one lost fumble) himself.

#hurricane

NORMAN — Following a Week 1 shutout of UTEP, ninth-ranked Oklahoma heads out onto the road for a marquee Week 2 matchup.
The Sooners will travel to face No. 16 Michigan at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines defeated Western Michigan, 13-12, after a 47-yard Hail Mary on the final play of the game. The play occurred after officials added one second to the game clock.
OU, on the other hand, handled the Miners with ease. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions and held UTEP to 198 total yards.
Quarterback John Mateer looked comfortable within an offense that utilized multiple tight ends for most of the contest. He completed 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 225 yards and was pulled late in the third quarter.

#utep #oklahoma

TULSA — Six plays into his return to football, Oklahoma State's Jacob ****** ton left the field riding on a cart.
The redshirt senior left tackle injured his right leg on a rushing play with 11:42 remaining in the first quarter. He reached the second level to block and Tulsa safety Ashton Williams missed a tackle and undercut ****** ton low, upending him.
Sexton missed 12 games last season at Oklahoma after suffering a season-ending injury in the Sooners' season opener.
After OSU's 24-10 loss, coach Eric Morris was asked if ****** ton broke his leg.
"We haven't heard for sure, but it's not good," Morris said. "It wasn't good."

#sexton #oklahoma #missed #good

Texas football had its first scoop-and-score of the season.
With just over 6 minutes left in the second quarter, Texas State running back Taji Atkins took a carry up the middle. But Rasheem Biles punched the ball out of Atkins hands and Graceson Littleton scooped up the ball to the house for a 59-yard touchdown to push the score to it 28-0 Texas.
On the next drive, the Bobcats avoided the shutout with a touchdown drive against the Longhorns to make it 28-7 with about 4 minutes left until halftime.
Arch Manning then led the Longhorns on a long drive to give UT a chance to extend its lead, but an interception in the end zone kept the deficit at 21 points.
Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) celebrates after making an interception for Texas in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)

#drive #atkins

Illinois State hits the road Saturday for an in-state rivalry matchup against Western Illinois at Hanson Field in Macomb, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The series is tied 52-52-3, giving the Redbirds a chance to take the all-time lead for the first time in decades.
Aug 30, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Illinois State Redbirds place kicker Hayden Futch (41) celebrates with long snapper Dylan Calabrese (49) after making a field goal during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at ****** Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Image
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+

#oklahoma #hanson

The Oklahoma Sooners started the 2026 college football season with a dominant performance against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners. The Sooners showcased dominant performances on offense and defense, winning 51-0.
One of the stars of the night was quarterback John Mateer. He looked really good in the game, completing 11-of-17 passes for 225 yards and three scores with no interceptions. Mateer is coming off an up-and-down season in 2025 in which he injured his thumb early in the season. But on Friday he looked healthy and showcased why Oklahoma was so high on him last season.
Mateer spoke about his performance in his postgame press conference.
"I thought it was pretty clean," Mateer said via Oklahoma's Own. "There are a couple of plays that you want back, obviously. I threw a little stop route to Trell (Harris) into the ground on a forced RPO there. Overall it was clean, and I thought the guys played really well."
That ****** sment fits the night. Mateer was not perfect, but he avoided the costly mistakes that hurt Oklahoma at times last season and consistently connected on explosive plays. The UTEP game was an ideal way for Mateer to begin his final season at Oklahoma.

#mateer #really

Here's a complete schedule of the 2026 Oklahoma Sooners football team, including game times and TV channel information.
Keep refreshing this page throughout the season for updates.
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What's the best-case and worst-case scenario for each game? Colton Sulley breaks down the Sooners' schedule.

#worst

The 2026 college football season is underway, and the Oklahoma Sooners will kick things off at home on Friday night against the UTEP Miners. OU's roster has been mostly set since the transfer portal madness died down in January, but the madness of eligibility lawsuits in college football has given the Sooners the opportunity to make some very last-minute additions to their roster.
According to multiple reports, former Boise State defensive lineman Braxton Fely has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. That TRO allows him to enter the transfer portal and play this season.
Fely was invited to an NFL minicamp, but he never signed an NFL contract. He plans to transfer to and play for Oklahoma in 2026. Fely spent four seasons with the Broncos. He was listed at 6-foot-1 and 296 pounds last season, and he was a starter at defensive tackle for Boise State. Fely was a second-team all-conference player for each of the last two years, and was a starter for three straight years.
Of course, Fely's status still depends on a preliminary injunction hearing, a process college football fans have become all too familiar with this offseason. The same goes for defensive lineman and incoming Arkansas transfer Danny Saili, who had an update in his case on Thursday as well. Saili committed to OU out of the transfer portal in August, having never pursued the NFL.
According to multiple reports, Saili was also granted a temporary restraining order on Thursday in a separate ruling from Fely's case. His situation is also pending a preliminary injunction hearing. However, Saili now appears on OU's official roster, and head coach Brent Venables stated that he is on the team and practicing. Saili has been allowed to go through team activities, but not play, at least until he was ruled eligible to play.

#saili #fely #play #college