Oklahoma moved fall practice to the OU Rugby Fields and put the pads on for the first time on Tuesday, ushering in the next phase of the preseason.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber broke down all of the news and notes from the Sooners' first week of practice, where the defense projects to again be a dominant unit.

They recapped everything said by linebacker Kip Lewis on Tuesday and took a look at what depth pieces could emerge this season.

Then the crew turned their attention to the offensive side of the ball to determine just how good Ben Arbuckle's unit needs to be in 2026 to get OU back in the College Football Playoff.

They also discussed potential injuries, as well as the return of Andy Bass, who is finally healthy after battling back from a pair of major injuries.

The Sooners are finally back on the practice field!

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber were all present as OU's coaching staff and players spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the start of fall camp.

They recapped the update on receiver Trell Harris, as well as how quarterback John Mateer and OC Ben Arbuckle spent the offseason improving.

Then, the guys turned their attention to the other side of the ball, where Oklahoma returns plenty of veteran leadership.

The Sooners on SI Podcast crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to preview the most interesting position battles that will take place in fall camp for Oklahoma.

Fresh off a quiet offseason, OU's final preparations will begin next Wednesday ahead of a massive 2026 season.

With battles against Michigan, Georgia and Texas coming in the first five games for the Sooners, Brent Venables and his assistants will have to quickly settle on a two-deep after a productive spring and summer.

The Sooners' portion of SEC Media Days has come and gone, and John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Brady Trantham broke down everything said by Brent Venables, John Mateer, Taylor Wein and Eddy Pierre-Louis.

The growth arc of Pierre-Louis was on full display all day, as Brady took in all the sights from Tampa. How does the SEC view John Mateer after an odd year? Who's got next on the OU defense? How healthy will Trell Harris and OU's receivers be at the start of fall camp?

Oklahoma's contingent answered all those questions and more at Media Days on Monday.

The Sooners are almost ready for Tampa.

Oklahoma announced on Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer, offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis and defensive end Taylor Wein will represent the program alongside Brent Venables at SEC Media Day.

John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field broke down what that potentially means for OU in 2026, as well as what the crew hopes to hear from Oklahoma in Tampa.

They also recapped the changes in the Rivals300, and the new tradition that David Stone hopes to start for the program in this week's Sooners on SI Podcast.

The usual crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to dive into the start of talking season, which was kicked off at Big 12 Media Days.

They previewed what OU could have in store for everyone in a couple of weeks when the Sooners head to SEC Media Days in Tampa, and previewed the biggest offseason questions facing the program as fall camp is under a month away from starting.

Oklahoma also picked up a pair of recruits before the holiday weekend, which helped bolster the 2027 class and got things underway in 2028.

Sooners On SI’s John Hoover, Carson Field, Brady Trantham and Ryan Aber present episode 361 of the Sooners On SI Podcast.

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And lots more!

The entire Sooners on SI crew — John Hoover, Ryan Chapman, Carson Field and Ryan Aber — returned to recap the Sooners' magical run through the field in Omaha, culminating in the program's third national title.

Hoov and Carson were boots on the ground on Monday night for OU's 13-2 triumph over North Carolina that brought the title back to Kimrey Family Stadium in Norman.