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April 8, 2026

OU Spring Game April 18

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners football Spring Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at noon, in Norman. Tickets and details for the event are available on SoonerSports. com. This scrimmage serves as a major highlight of their spring practice schedule as they prepare for the 2026 season.

Key 2026 Spring Info:

• Date: April 18, 2026

• Location: Norman, Oklahoma (Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium) • Focus areas: The team is currently holding spring practices with a focus on improving special teams, including kickoff returns, under coordinator Doug Deakin.

• Players to watch: Reports highlight running back Lloyd Avant, offensive lineman Michael Fasusi, and defensive lineman Jake Kreul as key participants in early spring sessions.

The spring game allows fans to see the team’s progress under Head Coach Brent Venables ahead of the 2026 season opener against UTEP on September 5.

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