Oklahoma Sooner's Hidden Advantage Nobody's Talking About| Brent Venables

Oklahoma Sooners enter 2026 with a huge edge: elite defensive retention and experience under Brent Venables. Can this veteran unit dominate the SEC and lead Oklahoma back to national prominence? Jay Smith spotlights why the Sooners’ high retention rate—highlighting veterans like Kip Lewis, Owen Heinecke, Peyton Bowen, and emerging stars such as David Stone and Jeremiah Newcombe—gives Oklahoma one…