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3 stars from OU's spring game on Saturday
TL;DR
The Oklahoma Sooners' Red Team defeated the White Team 31-3 in their annual spring game on Saturday. Key players showcased their skills despite several absences due to injury.
Key points
- Oklahoma Sooners hosted their annual spring game
- Red Team defeated White Team 31-3
- Red Team featured mostly starters
- Key players absent due to injury
- DeZephen Walker was a standout player
Oklahoma SoonersRed-White Spring GameDeZephen Walker
The Oklahoma Sooners hosted their annual Red-White Spring Game on Saturday in Norman, with the Red Team defeating the White Team by a final score of 31-3 on Owen Field.
The Sooners followed a traditional scoring format in this game, and loaded up the Red Team with mostly starters, while the White Team featured mostly backups. In the first "game" action for Team 132 in 2026, the Red Team's offense looked crisp and physical running the ball, clearly putting an emphasis on doing so. On defense, many projected starters were out there on the Red Team, and it showed against the backups on the White Team offense.
OU had a number of key players who did not play in Saturday's game, due to injury or an over-abundance of caution, and a few more players who got limited action due to the same reasons. However, there were some names that took center stage in the spring game, showing out in front of the fans inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Here are three stars from Oklahoma's spring game.
1. DeZephen Walker, RB
Oklahoma's DeZephen Walker catches a pass during a Sooners football spring practice in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
True freshman running back DeZephen Walker was part of an impressive running back rotation on Saturday, and he might have been the game's MVP. Unofficially, he carried the ball eight times, totaling 81 yards and a touchdown for the Red Team. Walker showed good burst and speed behind the starting offensive line, and with Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock out, he's been getting a chance to prove himself this spring. He'll look to build on his performance, and keep fighting for carries in the RB room.
2. Danny Okoye, DL
Q&A
What was the final score of the Oklahoma Sooners spring game?
The final score was Red Team 31, White Team 3.
Who were the standout players in the Oklahoma spring game?
DeZephen Walker was one of the standout players, along with others who showcased their skills.
Why were some key players absent from the Oklahoma spring game?
Some key players did not participate due to injuries or for precautionary reasons.
What format was used in the Oklahoma Sooners spring game?
The game followed a traditional scoring format, with the Red Team consisting mostly of starters.
