Oklahoma Sooners face numerous former players in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners will encounter several former players during the 2026 college football season. Notable matchups include running back Taylor Tatum at Michigan on September 12, defensive back Gentry Williams at Georgia on September 26, and running back Daylan Smothers at Texas on October 10. Other former Sooners include Jovantae Barnes and Nic Anderson at Kentucky, wide receiver Jayden Gibson at South Carolina, and offensive lineman Troy Everett at Ole Miss. Oklahoma's schedule this season reflects the heavy turnover in college football, with 28 players from last year's roster entering the transfer portal.
- •Oklahoma will play against Taylor Tatum at Michigan on September 12
- •Gentry Williams will compete for Georgia against the Sooners on September 26
- •Daylan Smothers transferred to Texas and will face Oklahoma on October 10
- •Jovantae Barnes and Nic Anderson will return to Norman with Kentucky on October 17
- •Jayden Gibson will suit up for South Carolina against OU on October 31
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — How many former Sooners will Oklahoma see on the field in 2026?
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