⚡ CFB Dashboard

- John Mateer is projected to lead every Oklahoma passing category and move closer to his 44-touchdown 2024 form after producing 22 total touchdowns in 2025, aided by another year in Ben Arbuckle's system and a healthier supporting cast. - Freshman running back Hatton is projected to overtake Lloyd Avant and Xavier Robinson as Oklahoma's rushing and touchdown leader because his 235-pound frame combines short-yardage value with explosive speed. - Virginia transfer receiver Harris is projected to lead Oklahoma in catches after returning from a limited offseason, while Isaiah Sategna remains the yardage favorite because of his established explosive-play role. - Wein is the safest projection to replace R Mason Thomas as Oklahoma's sack leader after recording seven sacks in 2025 and entering 2026 ahead of a deeper edge rotation. - Powers is projected to lead Oklahoma in tackles after moving into a full-time starting role at Cheetah, where he will play against the run, in coverage and near the line of scrimmage.

- 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.

- Bishop Thomas earned a backup defensive-tackle role behind David Stone after progressing from spring difficulty with Oklahoma's complex defense to a trusted two-deep assignment. - Thomas supplies the reserve interior with 574 career snaps and 17 pressures from 2025, substantially more experience than Oklahoma's other non-starting defensive tackles. - Brent Venables said Thomas earned trust through disciplined execution of his role rather than freelancing, allowing the staff to tailor calls to the veteran's strengths.