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OU Football Spring Game Set for April 18
Sooners look to build on successful 2025 season with new coaching hires and high expectations for 2026.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The University of Oklahoma has announced that its football spring game will be held on April 18, 2026. This comes after a successful 2025 season for the Sooners, who are looking to build on that momentum with new coaching hires and high expectations for the upcoming year. The spring game will provide fans a first look at the team as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The OU spring game is an important annual event that gives fans a preview of the team and generates excitement for the upcoming season. After a strong 2025 campaign, there is high anticipation for the Sooners in 2026, making this spring game particularly noteworthy as the team looks to take the next step under head coach Brent Venables.
The details
OU announced the spring game date of April 18 on Wednesday. The team is coming off a 10-win season in 2025 and a trip to the College Football Playoff. The Sooners were able to retain much of the talent that made 2025 successful, heightening expectations for 2026. OU also recently hired a new defensive backs coach, LaMar Morgan, and a new director of recruiting, Molly Jacoby, to bolster the coaching staff.
- OU announced the spring game date on February 11, 2026.
- The spring game is scheduled for April 18, 2026.
The players
Brent Venables
The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football team, who is entering his third season after leading the team to a 10-win season and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.
LaMar Morgan
The new defensive backs coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, hired in February 2026 to replace Jay Valai who left for the Buffalo Bills.
Molly Jacoby
The new director of recruiting for the Oklahoma Sooners, hired in February 2026 to oversee the team's recruiting efforts.
Roger Denny
The incoming athletic director for the University of Oklahoma, set to take over the position on February 15, 2026.
What they’re saying
“You're invited! 📩 More details to come.”
— Oklahoma Football (Twitter)
What’s next
More details about the OU spring game, including kickoff time, format, and any special events, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The Oklahoma Sooners are poised for another strong season in 2026 after a successful 2025 campaign. The spring game on April 18 will give fans an early look at the team as they work to build on last year's accomplishments and compete for a national championship under the leadership of head coach Brent Venables and the program's new coaching hires.
