Oklahoma GM Excited About Offense's Potential in 2026

Jim Nagy believes the Sooners have the right pieces in place to improve on offense this season.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy expressed optimism about the Sooners' offense heading into the 2026 season. After a successful offseason of retaining key players and adding talent through the transfer portal, Nagy believes the team has addressed areas of need, particularly at tight end and along the offensive line. He is confident the coaching staff has equipped quarterback Ben Arbuckle with the necessary weapons to be more effective and multiple on offense.

Why it matters

Oklahoma is coming off a College Football Playoff appearance and has high expectations for the 2026 season. The Sooners' offense will be crucial to their success, and Nagy's comments suggest the team has made the necessary improvements to take the next step and potentially contend for a national championship.

The details

Nagy highlighted several key offseason moves that have him excited about the offense, including retaining quarterback Ben Arbuckle, All-SEC wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III, and experienced offensive linemen. The team also added tight end Hayden Hansen from the transfer portal and landed Arkansas transfer E'Marion Harris to bolster the offensive line. Additionally, the Sooners were able to keep wide receivers Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone, who Nagy believes will provide Arbuckle with more weapons.

  • Oklahoma begins spring practice in two weeks.
  • The Sooners are coming off a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

The players

Jim Nagy

The general manager of the Oklahoma Sooners football team, hired in early 2025.

Ben Arbuckle

The starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Isaiah Sategna III

An All-SEC wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Hayden Hansen

A tight end transfer from the portal who will join the Oklahoma Sooners.

E'Marion Harris

An offensive lineman transfer from Arkansas who will play right tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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What they’re saying

“Went into the offseason with a couple of main objectives: retain the core of that playoff roster and create as much competition in every room. The staff's done a pretty good job of that.”

— Jim Nagy, Oklahoma General Manager (Sports Illustrated)

“We feel like we have the right people. Tight end room needed addressing to run the ball better, so we got Hayden Hansen. Him and Rocky Beers with all their experience. Jeff Van Dorselaer has a high ceiling; played right away in the SEC.”

— Jim Nagy, Oklahoma General Manager (Sports Illustrated)

“It's good to get those guys back. We added over 8,800 snaps from the portal. E'Marion Harris started 24 games at Arkansas, a proven guy in this league, he'll be a right tackle for us.”

— Jim Nagy, Oklahoma General Manager (Sports Illustrated)

What’s next

The Sooners will begin spring practice in two weeks, where the progress of the offense and the integration of the new players will be closely watched.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's offseason moves suggest the team is well-positioned to build on its College Football Playoff appearance and potentially contend for a national championship in 2026. The retention of key players and the addition of experienced talent through the transfer portal have the Sooners' general manager excited about the offense's potential.