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Ben Arbuckle says Oklahoma will be more versatile in 2026 while preserving his core philosophy, using personnel upgrades to attack space and favorable numbers more effectively.

Oklahoma plans to expand its 12-personnel package and add more under-center concepts after Mateer and the offense emphasized those unfamiliar mechanics throughout the offseason.

The Sooners return John Mateer, Isaiah Sategna, Xavier Robinson, Tory Blaylock and four offensive-line starters while adding receivers Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone and a rebuilt three-transfer tight end room.

Oklahoma's backfield adds potential Week 1 starter Lloyd Avant and freshman Jonathan Hatton Jr. after the 2025 offense ranked 118th in yards per rush and produced only 11 explosive runs of 20-plus yards.

Oklahoma is targeting more than 30 points per game after scoring 26.2 per game last season, with improved balance viewed as the route to greater explosiveness.