3 keys for the Oklahoma Sooners in Saturday's spring game

TL;DR

The Oklahoma Sooners will host their spring football game on Saturday at noon, marking the first appearance of Team 132 in 2026. Fans will be watching for player development and health as the team prepares for a promising season after a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

Key points

Oklahoma Sooners spring game on Saturday at noon
First appearance of Team 132 in 2026
Brent Venables is in Year 5 as head coach
Focus on player development and health
Expectations are high after 2025 College Football Playoff

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The Oklahoma Sooners will host their annual spring football game on Saturday inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for noon. The game will be the first chance for fans to see Team 132 on the field in 2026, and after a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2025, expectations are running high for OU this year.

It's Year 5 now for head coach Brent Venables, who returns a handful of starters on both offense and defense. However, his Sooners will be relying on their ability to develop both young players and newcomers, as there are depth question marks and holes to plug at various spots on the roster.

While the spring game plays more like a glorified scrimmage than an actual game, there are still things that Sooner Nation should be keeping an eye on this weekend. Here are three keys to the spring game for Oklahoma.

1. Leave with a clean bill of health

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5). celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the LSU Tigers at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-13.

The most important thing for the Sooners on Saturday is to stay healthy. Oklahoma has a number of players that have been limited or have missed all of spring ball due to injury, and a number of players that have gotten injured during spring practices. At this time, the vast majority of those injuries are expected to be minor, but with the depth that the Sooners are trying to replace this offseason, they can't afford an injury in a game that doesn't count.

Q&A

What time does the Oklahoma Sooners spring game start?

The Oklahoma Sooners spring game is scheduled to start at noon.

Who is the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners in 2026?

Brent Venables is the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners in 2026.

What are the key focuses for the Sooners in the spring game?

The key focuses for the Sooners in the spring game include player health, development of young players, and addressing depth issues on the roster.

What is the significance of the spring game for the Oklahoma Sooners?

The spring game is significant as it provides the first opportunity for fans to see Team 132 and gauge the team's readiness following their College Football Playoff run in 2025.