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Oklahoma Sooners Hold Second Open Spring Practice
Injuries, coaching observations, and standout players highlighted from the Sooners' latest session
Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:38pm
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The Oklahoma Sooners football team held their second open spring practice on Saturday, allowing local media to observe the team for about 30 minutes. The practice featured injury updates, coaching critiques, and impressive performances from several players, including true freshmen.
Why it matters
Spring practices are an important time for college football teams to evaluate their roster, install new schemes, and identify emerging talent ahead of the upcoming season. These observations provide an early glimpse into the state of the Sooners program under second-year head coach Brent Venables.
The details
Notable details from the practice include: true freshman linebacker Beau Jandreau observing from the sideline due to an unspecified injury, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Daniel Akinkunmi remaining on a scooter, and junior defensive lineman David Stone being held out of full-contact drills. On the offensive side, running back Xavier Robinson appeared to tweak his ankle, while offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh was critical of sophomore tackle Michael Fasusi's performance. Defensive back Jeremiah Newcombe took reps at both cornerback and the 'cheetah' hybrid position, and true freshman edge rusher Jake Kreul impressed the coaching staff. All players wore guardian caps to prevent head injuries.
- The practice was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Beau Jandreau
A true freshman linebacker who did not participate in practice due to an unspecified injury.
Daniel Akinkunmi
A redshirt sophomore offensive lineman who remained on a scooter for the entirety of the viewing period.
David Stone
A junior defensive lineman who appeared in full pads but did not participate in any full-contact drills.
Xavier Robinson
A running back who appeared to tweak his ankle during an offensive drill.
Michael Fasusi
A sophomore offensive tackle who was criticized by offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh during practice.
What they’re saying
“way to work, young buck”
— Miguel Chavis, Defensive Ends Coach
“wake up”
— Jason Witten, Tight Ends Coach
The takeaway
These observations from Oklahoma's second open spring practice provide an early look at the Sooners' roster and coaching staff under second-year head coach Brent Venables. While some players were limited due to injuries, the practice also highlighted emerging talent and the high standards set by the coaching staff as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
