Oklahoma’s transformative offseason kicks off Monday with the opening….

The college football transfer season has begun, with the winter transfer portal officially opening Monday for schools without head coaching changes.

The college football transfer portal is open from December 9th to 28th, allowing players to explore new opportunities. For the Oklahoma Sooners, this marks the beginning of a transformative offseason. The team’s 2024 performance was disappointing, to say the least, and this portal period signals a chance for renewal and rebuilding.

 

Brent Venables’ inaugural SEC season was a disappointment, with the Oklahoma Sooners finishing 6-6 overall and 2-6 in conference play. They secured a spot in the Armed Forces Bowl against Navy. Following a coaching search, Ben Arbuckle, formerly of Washington State, was hired as the new play caller.Several key Oklahoma Sooners players, including quarterback Jackson Arnold and receiver Nic Anderson, have announced their departure via the transfer portal. Tight end Bauer Sharp, a starter and team leader, is also leaving.  After a disappointing 6-6 season in their first year in the SEC, coach Brent Venables and new play caller Ben Arbuckle will look to the portal to bolster their roster.

• Several key players, including quarterback Jackson Arnold, receiver Nic Anderson, and tight end Bauer Sharp, have already announced their departure. The Sooners will need to find a new quarterback, with Washington State’s John Mateer and Tulane’s Darian Mensah being potential targets.

They will need to navigate the transfer market to find proven talent and turn the team’s fortunes around in 2025.The Oklahoma Sooners will need to replenish their receiving corps, especially with Nic Anderson’s departure and Jaquaize Pettaway already in the transfer portal. Jalil Farooq may return after an injury-plagued 2024 season, but the Sooners will likely seek to add 3-4 reliable receivers through the transfer portal to bolster their passing .However, the cornerback position is a concern, as Woodi Washington and Dez Malone are departing, and Gentry Williams struggled with injuries and inconsistency.

Notable departures include quarterback Jackson Arnold, receiver Nic Anderson, and tight end Bauer Sharp. The Sooners need to find a new quarterback, receivers, and tight ends to replace the departing players.Oklahoma’s offensive line appears to be in good shape, with several returning players.