Oklahoma Sooners spring practice is here, and BIG questions surround Brent Venables’ defense heading into 2026.
On this episode of Rise & Shine College Football – BIG MONDAY, Jason Watkins and Big Mike Boganowski break down who will step up as the new defensive leaders after major losses to the NFL, including R. Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, Domanick Williams, and Robert Spears-Jennings.
Can Oklahoma reload and remain dominant? Or will new faces need time to emerge as tone-setters on one of college football’s most physical defenses?
🔴 Topics Covered:
Oklahoma spring practice preview
Defensive leadership replacing NFL departures
Brent Venables’ defensive expectations for 2026
Breakout candidates for the Sooners defense
Can OU take the NEXT step after a dominant 2025?
If you’re a Sooners fan or college football junkie, this is a MUST-watch breakdown of one of the biggest storylines in the sport.
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