OU Football Spring Game Returns in April After One-Year Hiatus

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Oklahoma football is bringing back its annual spring game on April 18 after a one-year hiatus, replacing the 'Crimson Combine' event from last year. The spring game was canceled in 2025 along with around 20 other major college football programs, but will now return to its traditional format.

Why it matters

The spring game is an important tradition for OU football, giving fans a first look at the team and allowing coaches to evaluate players in a game-like setting ahead of the upcoming season. Its return signals a return to normalcy after the disruptions of the previous year.

The details

In 2025, OU held a new-look 'Crimson Combine' event instead of the traditional spring game, which featured 7-on-7 play, offensive and defensive linemen 1-on-1 competition, drills, a special teams period and more. This year, the spring game will return to its usual format, though the university has not yet released details on the specifics.

• The OU spring game will be held on April 18, 2026.
• In 2025, OU held a 'Crimson Combine' event instead of the traditional spring game.

What’s next

OU has not yet released details on the format of the 2026 spring game, but more information is expected in the coming weeks.