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Former Oklahoma Sooners wide recevier transferring to Mississippi State

Former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver reunites with Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State.

The Oklahoma Sooners have seen a number of players on the offensive side of the ball hit the [autotag]transfer portal[/autotag]. On Thursday, Brenen Thompson departed OU via the portal and found his landing spot less than 24 hours later. .

The former wide receiver from Texas and Oklahoma will reunite with Jeff Lebby, according to On3’s Pete Nakos, after Thompson committed to Mississippi State.

Despite leading the Sooners in snaps and starting 11 games, Thompson finished fourth in receptions and receiving yards. Over the course of his two seasons in Norman, he recorded 26 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per reception.

Thompson may not be the last offensive player to join Lebby in Starkville. Earlier in the week former quarterback Jackson Arnold was linked to Mississippi State but was also expected to have visits with Georgia and Auburn along the way.

Thompson will be going into his fourth season at the collegiate level and will have one more year of eligibility.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Brenen Thompson enters the transfer portal

Oklahoma Football loses another wide receiver to the transfer portal.

The Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver room is going to look drastically different in 2025. On Thursday afternoon, the Sooners lost another wideout to the [autotag]transfer portal[/autotag]. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports/247Sports, [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] joins a group of wide receivers to depart Oklahoma, including Jalil Farooq, Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony, Jaquaize Pettaway, and J.J. Hester.

Thompson finished fourth on the team in receptions and yards despite playing in 11 games this season. But as part of an embattled Oklahoma offense, Thompson was unable to breakout despite leading the receiver position in snaps.

After transferring from Texas ahead of the 2023 season, Thompson totaled 26 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns in his two seasons at Oklahoma. Thompson flashed speed and an ability to win deep for the Sooners during his two seasons. But OU struggled to take advantage of Thompson’s speed in the passing game.

The Oklahoma Sooners have been actively pursuing wide receivers in the transfer portal in an attempt to overhaul the position heading into a pivotal 2025 season.

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Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers injury report: Key pieces slated to play in Week 14?

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers. 

The Oklahoma Sooners are trending to have two key pieces to the offense available for their Week 14 clash with the LSU Tigers. Running back [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] and wide receiver [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] aren’t listed on the most recent injury report released on Friday night.

Barnes’ return provides another dynamic running threat to the Sooners offense. Prior to his injury, he was Oklahoma’s best player, sparking the emergence of their rushing attack. In his absence, [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] has taken the reigns at running back, culminating in his 100-yard, two-touchdown day in the win over Alabama. With both players set to be available for Oklahoma on the road against LSU, the Sooners can lean heavily into the running game.

Thompson has started every game this season for the Oklahoma Sooners. Though the receiving numbers won’t wow anyone, he provides a vertical threat in the passing game that defenses have to respect. As Oklahoma attempts to be more run-heavy, having Thompson available to stress the LSU secondary can help alleviate some of the pressure on the run game.

Let’s take a look at the updated Friday injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/29
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Gentry Williams DB OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Nic Anderson WR OUT
Kendel Dolby DB OUT
Jacob Sexton OL OUT
Jake Taylor OL OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Joshua Bates OL OUT
Jalil Farooq WR OUT
Caiden Woullard DE OUT
Kade McIntyre TE OUT
Andrel Anthony WR OUT

 

LSU Tigers Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/28
Jordan Allen S OUT
Harold Perkins Jr. LB OUT
JK Johnson CB OUT
Kyle Parker WR OUT
John Emery Jr. RB OUT
Princeton Malbrue DE OUT
Jacobian Guillory DT OUT
Garrett Dellinger OL Questionable
Jalen Lee DT Questionable
CJ Daniels WR Probable
Miles Frazier OL Probable

 Jovantae Barnes Injury Update

Jovantae Barnes was probable on the first two days of the injury report and looks slated to make his return for the Sooners against LSU. Barnes, along with Xavier Robinson should provide a nice 1-2 punch for the Sooners new run-heavy attack.

Brenen Thompson Injury Update

After being listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, Brenen Thompson wasn’t listed on the Friday evening update. He looks ready to play barring any setbacks, but look for true freshman wide receiver Zion Kearney to get more snaps.

Andrel Anthony Injury Update

Andrel Anthony initially was listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, but has been downgraded to out. He hasn’t played since Week 1 and is still trying to get fully back after suffering an ACL injury in the 2023 Red River Showdown.

Caiden Woullard Injury Update

Oklahoma will be without veteran defensive end Caiden Woullard this weekend after injuring his knee in the win over Alabama. That will provide more snaps for Adepoju Adebawore this week against LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers injury report: Running back trending for return in Week 14

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers. 

The Oklahoma Sooners and the LSU Tigers will each be looking to finish the season on a high note on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

The two teams aren’t where they want to be at this point in the year. Both OU and LSU expected to be playoff contenders, especially the Tigers, who were 6-1 a month ago. But a three-game losing streak to Texas A&M, Alabama, and Vanderbilt had them heading in the wrong direction.

Still, it’s a dangerous football team with a really good offense in arguably the most difficult home environment in sports.

Let’s take a look at the updated Thursday injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/28
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Gentry Williams DB OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Nic Anderson WR OUT
Kendel Dolby DB OUT
Jacob Sexton OL OUT
Jake Taylor OL OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Joshua Bates OL OUT
Jalil Farooq WR OUT
Caiden Woullard DE OUT
Kade McIntyre TE OUT
Andrel Anthony WR Questionable
Brenen Thompson WR Questionable
Jovantae Barnes RB Probable

LSU Tigers Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/28
Jordan Allen S OUT
Harold Perkins Jr. LB OUT
JK Johnson CB OUT
Kyle Parker WR OUT
John Emery Jr. RB OUT
Princeton Malbrue DE OUT
Jacobian Guillory DT OUT
Garrett Dellinger OL Questionable
Jalen Lee DT Questionable
CJ Daniels WR Probable
Miles Frazier OL Probable

 Jovantae Barnes Injury Update

Jovantae Barnes remained probable on the second injury report of the week, providing some positive momentum for Oklahoma’s leading rusher.

Brenen Thompson Injury Update

Brenen Thompson made a big play against Alabama to help convert a third down and showed tremendous toughness as a blocker in the run game.

Andrel Anthony Injury Update

Andrel Anthony remains questionable on the injury report, but it would be a surprise to see him play after not getting on the field since week one.

Caiden Woullard Injury Update

Oklahoma will be without veteran defensive end Caiden Woullard this weekend after injuring his knee in the win over Alabama. That will provide more snaps for Adepoju Adebawore this week against LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 14

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers. 

The Oklahoma Sooners and the LSU Tigers will each be looking to finish the season on a high note on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

Oklahoma is coming off of a dominant win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, where the defense shut down the rushing attack of Jalen Milroe and the Tide. The Sooners put together a strong rushing effort behind the best performance of the season from the offensive line.

LSU snapped a three-game losing streak in their 24-17 win over Vanderbilt. The Tigers have been trying to find more balance from their offense and did so behind a strong rushing effort from Josh Williams, who ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Garrett Nussmeier recorded his seventh 300-yard passing game of the season in the win.

Oklahoma’s battled injuries all season long but have been able to put together more consistent performances over the last few weeks. But they’ll likely be without another one of their wide receivers as they travel to face the Tigers.

Let’s take a look at the initial injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/27
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Gentry Williams DB OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Nic Anderson WR OUT
Kendel Dolby DB OUT
Jacob Sexton OL OUT
Jake Taylor OL OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Joshua Bates OL OUT
Jalil Farooq WR OUT
Caiden Woullard DE OUT
Kade McIntyre TE Doubtful
Andrel Anthony WR Questionable
Brenen Thompson WR Questionable
Jovantae Barnes RB Probable

LSU Tigers Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/27
Jordan Allen S OUT
Harold Perkins Jr. LB OUT
JK Johnson CB OUT
Kyle Parker WR OUT
John Emery Jr. RB OUT
Princeton Malbrue DE OUT
Jacobian Guillory DT OUT
Garrett Dellinger OL Questionable
CJ Daniels WR Probable
Miles Frazier OL Probable

Jovantae Barnes Injury Update

Jovantae Barnes has missed the last two games after injuring his ankle against Maine. He looks like he’s tracking to return this week against LSU. With Xavier Robinson’s emergence and Taylor Tatum’s fumble issues, the Sooners will likely lean into Barnes and the true freshman Robinson for their running back snaps.

Brenen Thompson Injury Update

Brenen Thompson made a big play against Alabama to help convert a third down and showed tremendous toughness as a blocker in the run game.

Andrel Anthony Injury Update

Andrel Anthony hasn’t played since Week 1 and it didn’t appear like he’d be available this year. However, he’s been upgraded from out the last few months to questionable for this Saturday night against LSU.

Caiden Woullard Injury Update

Oklahoma will be without veteran defensive end Caiden Woullard this weekend after injuring his knee in the win over Alabama. That will provide more snaps for Adepoju Adebawore this week against LSU.

Who are Oklahoma’s captains this week against Maine?

Who are Oklahoma’s captains for this week’s game against Maine?

The Oklahoma Sooners will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Maine Black Bears in Norman on Saturday afternoon. Maine is an FCS team, and OU should have no trouble controlling the game.

Head coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] has announced Oklahoma’s game captains for this week ten clash. Wide receiver [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag], tight end [autotag]Jake Roberts[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]Michael Tarquin[/autotag], defensive lineman [autotag]Da’Jon Terry[/autotag], and linebackers [autotag]Kip Lewis[/autotag] and [autotag]Dasan McCullough[/autotag] will represent the Sooners at home.

Thompson has seen his usage increase in a big way this season with all of the injuries the Sooners have suffered at wide receiver. He’s had a couple of big plays, but OU will no doubt be trying to figure out ways to use his downfield speed better over the final four games of the season.

Roberts is Oklahoma’s best blocking tight end, but plays in a rotational role behind Bauer Sharp. Roberts has nine receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown this season.

Tarquin will be looking to bounce back this week, after he and the offensive line have had a rough couple of weeks. The Sooners have given up 19 sacks in two games. He’ll probably stay on the right side of the offensive line this week if Jake Taylor is unable to go again.

Terry has turned into a very good player up front on OU’s defensive line. He’s a very good run-stuffer and is playing himself into becoming an NFL draft pick come April. He’s a part of a strong defensive tackle rotation that’s allowed the Sooners to be one of the best run defenses in the nation in 2024.

Lewis has blossomed into one of the best players on Oklahoma’s defense this year. The weak side linebacker attacks downhill with speed. He’s recorded 42 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and an interception return for a touchdown this season. He’s positioning himself to be a leader on this defense next year when veterans like Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman depart for the NFL.

McCullough returned from a foot injury after the bye week, and has been put right back into the action. He brings a physicality to the position, and his best trait is the way he plays against the run. Against Ole Miss, McCullough recorded five total tackles and a tackle for loss.

The Sooners and the Black Bears will square off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, and the game will broadcast on ESPN+.

 

Early turnovers, offensive ineptness doom Oklahoma Sooners in loss to South Carolina

The Oklahoma Sooners offense turned the ball over four times and allowed nine sacks in their 35-9 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.

The Oklahoma Sooners were going to need at least a solid performance from their offense to have a chance against a talented South Carolina defense. And they didn’t get it.

Oklahoma turned it over on their first three drives. Two interceptions and a fumble by [autotag]Michael Hawkins Jr.[/autotag] The Gamecocks took advantage of the short field and took a 7-0 lead. South Carolina then forced a fumble of Hawkins and returned it for a touchdown, and then they got a pick-six on the third offensive possession for the Sooners.

That was the day for Hawkins, who was replaced by [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag].

Less than six minutes into the game, South Carolina was up 21-0 and the hole was too big for an offense that has struggled during SEC play.

Oklahoma was held to just a field goal in the first half for the second straight week and trailed 32-3, the largest deficit the Sooners have trailed at half since the late 90s.

Though Arnold came in and moved the ball, the Sooners offensive line couldn’t hold up against a relentless South Carolina pass rush. The Gamecocks came through with nine sacks on the day. No player had more than one sack on the day.

It was going to be a difficult matchup for Oklahoma’s offensive line, but the Sooners struggled not just with the pass rush, but the Gamecocks coverage units made life difficult for the Sooners offense.

Oklahoma turned the ball over four times and nearly had several more turnovers in the game. South Carolina had just one drive that originated in Gamecocks territory. That one drive was an eight-play, 75-yard drive. Otherwise the Sooners’ defense forced eight punts and 254 yards of total offense, including just 185 yards in the first half.

Coming off the bench, Jackson Arnold finished the day 18 of 36 for 225 yards and a touchdown. The highlight came on a 54-yard touchdown strike to [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag].

True freshman and walk-on wide receiver Jacob Jordan led the Sooners in receiving with six catches for 86 yards. [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] played hard all day, carrying the ball 17 times for 70 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry for his best day of the season. Barnes also added four catches on five targets for 21 yards.

Still, it was a bad offensive performance for the Oklahoma Sooners who have yet to have a good performance in SEC play. The offensive line isn’t capable of providing enough protection for Oklahoma’s quarterbacks and the they haven’t gotten enough help from the players around them to be successful.

But the start to the game torpedoed any hope the Sooners had of winning the game. With the loss, the Sooners fell to 4-3 on the season and 1-3 in SEC play. Next week, Oklahoma goes on the road to face the Ole Miss Rebels.

More: 5 Takeaways from Oklahoma’s loss to South Carolina

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Time is now for Oklahoma’s Wide Receiver depth to breakout

Amid a number of injuries, the Oklahoma Sooners need several wide receivers to step up and become big-time playmakers.

When the ball begins the 2024 edition of the Red River Showdown, nobody will feel sorry for the Oklahoma Sooners injury situation at wide receiver. Not the broadcast crew, not the officials, and certainly not the Texas Longhorns.

It was revealed on Thursday that leading receiver Deion Burks will miss Oklahoma’s matchup with No. 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

It’s put-up time.

The Sooners have talented depth on the roster. Guys like Brenen Thompson, J.J. Hester, and Jaquaize Pettaway have been thrust into roles they weren’t necessarily expected to hold when the team reported for fall camp. They’ve been baptized by fire through the first five games of the season and have had some good moments.

There’s a reason they were considered blue-chip prospects coming out of high school. There’s talent to be impactful playmakers at the Power Four level, and the Sooners need them to realize that potential on Saturday in the Cotton Bowl.

Brenen Thompson has been solid this season, showing off his route-running ability. He’s played tough despite his size. Thompson has fantastic speed, capable of taking the top off of the defense. J.J. Hester was the talk of fall camp. It’s taken him a minute to get his feet under him, but he came through with a couple of big catches against Auburn to help the Sooners win the game. When the Sooners found some offensive success in the fourth quarter against Tennessee, it was Jaquaize Pettaway who helped spark the passing attack.

Those guys, plus the true freshmen trio of Zion Ragins, Zion Kearney, and Ivan Carreon, have to emerge as reliable options in the passing game. As the running game has struggled to get going through the first five games of the season, the Sooners need their pass catchers to step up.

True freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is a special talent. He has the playmaking ability and intangibles to lead the Sooners, but he can’t do it all alone. Hawkins needs his wide receiver trio to step up.

The Red River Showdown is a game where legends are born. Careers have been defined by this game.

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Oklahoma Sooners captains for week five vs. Auburn

Who are OU’s week five captains for the Auburn game?

The Oklahoma Sooners will look for a bounce-back win this week as they take to the road for the first time in 2024. OU will visit the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on their 3-1 record and find their first conference victory in the [autotag]SEC[/autotag].

Third-year head coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] has chosen five players to represent the Sooners as captains for this game. OU is hoping to avoid back-to-back losses. Wide receiver [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] represents the offense. Linebacker [autotag]Kip Lewis[/autotag] and defensive backs [autotag]Kani Walker[/autotag] and [autotag]Peyton Bowen[/autotag] represent the defense. Punter [autotag]Luke Elzinga[/autotag] represents the special teams.

With all of the injuries at the wide receiver position, Thompson has gotten more playing time than expected. He’s been largely held in check by opposing defenses, registering just eight catches for 76 yards and one touchdown in four games. He’ll be asked to step up his performance as the Sooners look for something playmakers on offense.

Lewis starts at one of the inside linebacker positions for Oklahoma. He had one of his best performances of the season last week, as OU’s defense kept the team in the game. He’s becoming more of a vocal leader for the Sooners, and is getting so many valuable snaps as he continues to develop as a player.

Walker has been starting at one cornerback spot for the Sooners. It hasn’t been perfect at the position for Oklahoma this season, but considering some of the injuries that have taken a toll at corner, OU has held up fairly well. Walker uses his size and length to get into passing lanes and shut things down. He nearly had an interception in the end zone against Tennessee and helped create a pick against Tulane the week before.

Bowen is one member of the excellent safety trio in the back end of OU’s defense. The former five-star prospect is on the field way more this year than he was last season and is developing into someone that Venables can count on. He was on the field a lot last week. Despite being just a true sophomore, he wasn’t picked on at all by the offense.

Elzinga has been one of the best players on OU’s roster this year and the headliner of the improved special teams unit. He’s been excellent since taking over punting duties midway through last season. As the Sooners transition to a defense-and-field-position type of team, he is solid at downing punts deep in opponent territory.

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Sooners star wide receiver expected to be out vs. Houston per report

According to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports/CBS Sports, the Sooners will be without Nic Anderson in week 2 against Houston.

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to be without star wide receiver [autotag]Nic Anderson[/autotag] for the second game of the 2024 season. According to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports, Anderson will be out against the Houston Cougars.

In 2023, Anderson caught 38 passes for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns and was expected to have a big season for the Sooners in 2024. Brent Venables spoke on Anderson’s injury situation earlier in the week and said he’d be back “sooner rather than later,” but he has not made his 2024 debut.

[autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] will make his second start in a row on the outside in Anderson’s spot. He had four catches for 15 yards last week as Oklahoma only used him in the short passing game. The speedster out of Texas has the ability to get behind the defense in a hurry. It sounds like the Sooners will open the passing game more this week, but with a retooled offensive line, who knows how much they’ll look to put [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] in harm’s way.

J.J. Hester takes over for [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], who was lost for six to eight weeks with a broken foot.

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