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Oklahoma Defense Built on Loyalty | Oklahoma Sooners Football News
Oklahoma’s defense is building something rare in college football: loyalty. With all 11 starters expected to be homegrown Norman natives for the 2026 opener, the program’s culture of trust and brotherhood—fueled by coach Brent Venables—is keeping key players like safety Peyton Bowen locked in. Bowen, who’s been there since 2023, credits Venables for fostering unity that even transfer recruits notice. Under Venables, the defense transformed from a liability to an SEC powerhouse, leading in total and scoring defense while racking up sacks. As stars like R Mason Thomas and Danny Stutsman head to…
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