Oklahoma Sooners Depth Chart

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SEC1-1 (2026)#24 '26 AP#15 Recruiting63% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    84
    John MateerRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    64
    Whitt NewbauerJR/TR
  3. 8
    61
    Bowe BentleyFR
RB
  1. 21
    83
    Xavier RobinsonJR
    Starter
  2. 9
    78
    Lloyd AvantJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    75
    Tory BlaylockSO
WR-X
  1. 3
    91
    Parker LivingstoneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    66
    Elijah ThomasSO
  3. 5
    62
    Jer'Michael CarterRS JR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 11
    91
    Trell HarrisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    79
    Manny ChoiceSO
WR-H
  1. 1
    87
    Isaiah Sategna IIIRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    66
    Jacob JordanJR
  3. 17
    65
    Mackenzie AlleyneRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 89
    86
    Hayden HansenRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 81
    82
    Rocky BeersRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    65
    Jack Van DorselaerSO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 56
    85
    Michael FasusiSO
    Starter
  2. 71
    79
    Peyton JosephSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 72
    65
    Fred HintonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 55
    85
    Eddy Pierre-LouisRS SO
    Starter
  2. 64
    67
    Sean HuttonRS FR
C
  1. 60
    83
    Caleb NittaRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    67
    Noah BestFR
  3. 57
    61
    Gunnar AllenRS SR
RG
  1. 77
    77
    Heath OzaetaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    71
    Owen HollenbeckRS FR
RT
  1. 76
    85
    E'Marion HarrisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    67
    Deacon SchmittFR

Next game kickoff time

Oklahoma Sooners plays New Mexico at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBrent Venablessince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorBen Arbuckle
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs New Mexico · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?John Mateer — starting quarterback for OklahomaHow do they compare?Texas — Red River
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #14 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 21.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 88th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #15 national

    6%

    Returning production: 63%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    11 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: P. Livingstone (WR, 91, from Texas)

    Camp battles to watch1
    Coach OklahomaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Oklahoma?

    Oklahoma Sooners starting lineup

    John Mateer is the projected starting quarterback for Oklahoma as of September 16, 2026. Whitt Newbauer is listed second.

    Oklahoma also projects Xavier Robinson at running back, Parker Livingstone at wide receiver and Hayden Hansen at tight end.

    The full Oklahoma Sooners two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    John Mateer · QBXavier Robinson · RBParker Livingstone · WR-XHayden Hansen · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Oklahoma's starting quarterback?
    John Mateer is the projected starting quarterback for Oklahoma as of September 16, 2026. Whitt Newbauer is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Oklahoma?
    Xavier Robinson is the projected starter at running back for Oklahoma, with Lloyd Avant listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Oklahoma?
    Parker Livingstone is the projected starter at wide receiver for Oklahoma, with Elijah Thomas listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Oklahoma?
    Hayden Hansen is the projected starter at tight end for Oklahoma, with Rocky Beers listed second.
    When was the Oklahoma Sooners depth chart last updated?
    The Oklahoma Sooners depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Oklahoma's record last season?
    Oklahoma Sooners finished 10-3 (6-2 in SEC play).
    When does Oklahoma Sooners play next?
    Oklahoma Sooners plays New Mexico at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Oklahoma roster

    Every player on the Oklahoma Sooners depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Parker Livingstone, Elijah Thomas, Jer'Michael Carter

    WR: Trell Harris, Manny Choice

    WR: Isaiah Sategna III, Jacob Jordan, Mackenzie Alleyne

    LT: Michael Fasusi, Peyton Joseph, Fred Hinton

    LG: Eddy Pierre-Louis, Sean Hutton

    C: Caleb Nitta, Noah Best, Gunnar Allen

    RG: Heath Ozaeta, Owen Hollenbeck

    RT: E'Marion Harris, Deacon Schmitt

    TE: Hayden Hansen, Rocky Beers, Jack Van Dorselaer, Trynae Washington

    QB: John Mateer, Whitt Newbauer, Bowe Bentley

    RB: Xavier Robinson, Lloyd Avant, Tory Blaylock, Jonathan Hatton Jr.

    Defense

    DE: Taylor Wein, Wyatt Gilmore, Kenny Ozowalu

    NT: Jayden Jackson, Trent Wilson, Nigel Smith II

    DT: David Stone, Bishop Thomas, James Carrington

    DE: Adepoju Adebawore, Danny Okoye, Jake Kreul

    WLB: Kip Lewis, James Nesta

    MLB: Owen Heinecke, Cole Sullivan, Dane Bathurst

    CHEET: Reggie Powers III, Jeremiah Newcombe, Lebron Bauer

    CB: Courtland Guillory, Trystan Haynes, Dakoda Fields

    SS: Peyton Bowen, Omarion Robinson, Markel Ford

    FS: Michael Boganowski, Niko Jandreau, Reed DeQuasie

    CB: Eli Bowen, Jacobe Johnson

    RES: Jake Maikkula, Ryan Fodje

    Special Teams

    PT: Grayson Miller, Jacob Ulrich

    PK: Tate Sandell, Liam Evans, Trace Rudd

    KO: Tate Sandell, Trace Rudd, Liam Evans

    LS: Ben Anderson, Seth Freeman

    H: Jacob Ulrich, Grayson Miller

    PR: Isaiah Sategna III, Jacob Jordan, Trell Harris

    KR: Lloyd Avant, Jonathan Hatton Jr.