Oklahoma Sooners Open 2025 Camp With High Hopes

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to begin their 2025 football season with preseason practices starting Thursday, following a 6-7 campaign in 2024. Despite being picked to finish 10th in the SEC, the team remains optimistic, bolstered by the addition of quarterback John Mateer and a defensive lineup widely regarded as the best in the conference. Head coach Brent Venables returns to playcalling duties and has set a goal of contending for the SEC championship. Analysts, including David Pollack, have praised the defensive improvements made by the Sooners. The team faces a challenging schedule with early games against Michigan and Auburn, and several players, such as Jake Taylor and Adepoju Adebawore, will be closely watched as they compete for starting roles. Oklahoma enters fall camp determined to reestablish its tradition of excellence.