Oklahoma football teams prepare to resume activities after dead week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
College SportsOklahoma football teams are set to return from a 10-day break mandated by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association, known as dead week, on July 6. Coaches expressed hopes that the break allowed players to reset and recharge ahead of an intensive month of practice before the season starts. Feedback on progress made during summer workouts has been positive, with coaches noting maturation and improvements in execution. Teams will meet until July 31, after which another dead period begins until August 10.
- •Teams return to the field on July 6 after the dead week.
- •Coaches expect increased effort following the break.
- •Teams have made substantial progress over the past few weeks.
- •Another dead period will commence on July 31 until August 10.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — DEADWEEK DEADLINE: Teams set to return after 10-day break to close out offseason
"Right now, football teams are in the middle of a reset. During the week before July 4, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association implements dead week, when teams can’t practice, meet or communicate, and giving a chance for coaches and players to reset, recoup and recalibrate. However, the break wraps up Monday, July 6, and football teams are back on the field with about a month to go before ...
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