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With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror this week's Board Chat is full of talk of draft trends, what happened with several Sooners and much more.

OU head coach Brent Venables watching spring practice like a hawk March 30, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU Football's NFL Draft Future is Bright

Regardless of what happens with Owen Heinecke and his eligibility, the OU defense is going to need a monster season from Cole Sullivan.  The

Michigan transfer LB Cole Sullivan goes through drills during Oklahoma spring football practice March 28, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU linebacker Cole Sullivan striving for consistency

Oklahoma is in their final week of spring practice, with their last big behind-the-scenes scrimmage being held last Friday evening under the lights.

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Sooners Spring Practice, Team and Scrimmage Intel Heading Into This Week's Spring Game

Between my 7,000 word Sooners' spring offensive intel writeup to go with scrimmage notes, plus,  Parker's spring scrimmage intel, you would be hard

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SOONERS SPRING DEFENSIVE INTEL: Can 2026 Defense Be Close to 2025 Version? | Position Breakdowns | Standouts | More

No position on Oklahoma's defense has more questions than at linebacker. The Sooners have one of the most experienced players in the entire roster in

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Sooners Linebacker Projections 2026: Kip Lewis Leads Major Roster Turnover

For Cole Sullivan, leaving Michigan was not an easy decision.   The star linebacker was a top defensive playmaker for the Wolverines last year. He

Cole Sullivan talks with reporters during OU football spring media day on March 9, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

Why Brent Venables was the deciding factor for Cole Sullivan in choosing OU over Michigan

It appears that OU will be without linebacker Owen Heinecke next season.   On Tuesday, the NCAA denied Heinecke's appeal for another year of

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OU to lean on Kip Lewis plus young linebackers with Owen Heinecke's appeal denied

You all have questions. I have over 7,000 words in in-depth answers, along with more intel you can shake a stick at. Whether it's the Sooners'

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DrummBeat Mailbag: Sooners' Spring Game back on? Intel GALORE on 2027 Rival300 Targets + Sourced Team Intel & Latest on CB Coach Search

With the 2025 season now officially at a close there's only one thing for Sooners fans to focus on, 2026. Not surprisingly in this week's Board Chat

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Is OU Football a Title Favorite in 2026?

OUInsider VIP members asked around 80 questions in our mailbag and I will try to get to as many as I can answered here on 2027 recruiting intel and

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners general manager of football Jim Nagy against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images



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OUInsider Mailbag Q&A: Portal Intel on numerous positions, 2026 Roster Strengths & Recruiting Intel on Rivals300 targets

Looking over Oklahoma's considerable transfer portal haul few players stick out more than Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan. The 6-foot-3 230-pound

OU Transfer Portal Breakdown: Cole Sullivan

OU did a lot of things it set out to do during the 2025 season. Answered a lot of critics and feels set up for a strong 2026.  One thing that would

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables gestures as he leaves the field following a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the LSU Tigers at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-13.



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OU transfer portal tracker: Week 2 has arrived, what is next?

There is only about a week left in the portal as far as the ability to enter goes. The last day will be the 16th of January, so what is the latest

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Portal, Roster & Recruiting Intel: Sooners Final Week Targets, Needs & 2027 Five-Star Buzz

Go ahead and circle Sept. 12, OU fans. The Sooners and Michigan don’t have a long history, but both teams just took swings at each other in recent

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Cole Sullivan, Taylor Tatum add some spice to OU-Michigan in 2026

The transfer portal is in full production mode as the players who announced their intention to enter weeks ago can finally find a new landing spot

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Notebook: Former Pitt, WPIAL Commitments in Transfer Portal

OU has landed a top linebacker in the transfer portal. Michigan's Cole Sullivan announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Wednesday.   The Sooners

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OU earns commitment from top transfer portal linebacker from Michigan

Talented Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan has committed to Oklahoma out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has confirmed. He does so after spending

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Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan commits to Oklahoma out of transfer portal

Michigan Wolverines football linebacker Cole Sullivan entered the NCAA transfer portal Jan. 2 but contemplated returning to U-M for the 2026 season,

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Michigan LB transfer Cole Sullivan commits to Oklahoma

OU is looking to land one of the top linebackers in the transfer portal on Wednesday.   The Sooners hosted Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan for a

Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) and linebacker Cole Sullivan (23) resct after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

OU football transfer portal intel: Sooners hoping to land Michigan linebacker

Oklahoma was on fire yesterday in the transfer portal landing numerous commits in the last 24 hours. Still, the Sooners are working feverishly to

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Tuesday Morning Portal Intel: LB Portal Decisions Forthcoming, TE Visit & Staff Rumors

There has been lots of movement and lots of buzz regarding several big-time portal targets since the transfer portal actually opened up on Friday.

Monday Portal Intel: Latest on Visitors, Targets and More as OU Finalizes 2026 Roster

The transfer portal opened up Friday and things really started to heat up as the bowl season has come to a close. There will undoubtedly be more and

PORTAL INTEL: Latest on Sooners' Transfer Portal Targets, Visits & More Names to Watch

Over 2,700 FBS players have entered the transfer portal in the last 24 hours. Sources expect quarterback dominoes to start to fall first before the

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Transfer Portal Intel: Indiana, Auburn trending for QBs, visits on deck & more

Michigan Wolverines sophomore linebacker Cole Sullivan is entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining, according to ESPN's

Michigan LB Cole Sullivan entering the NCAA transfer portal

Michigan sophomore linebacker Cole Sullivan plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. Sullivan has not yet officially entered as