OUInsider Post-Practice Interview Hub: Hear From Five Key Sooners Ahead of 2026 Season Opener vs. UTEP

As Oklahoma gets set to open the 2026 season against UTEP, OUInsider.com has you covered with one easy place to catch up on everything the Sooners had to say following practice.

Instead of bouncing around social media, searching YouTube or trying to track down individual clips, Sooners fans can find all five of our latest post-practice interviews right here at OUInsider.com.

And there is plenty to dig into.

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer spoke about the offense, his comfort level entering the season and the preparation that goes into getting ready for Week 1. Mateer enters 2026 with plenty of expectations on his shoulders, and hearing directly from the Sooners’ starting quarterback gives fans a better feel for where the offense stands heading into the opener.

At wide receiver, Trell Harris discussed his growth, the chemistry within Oklahoma’s offense and what the Sooners are trying to accomplish as they prepare for UTEP. Harris has continued to emerge as one of the key pieces in OU’s passing game, making his post-practice comments worth checking out.

Defensively, Reggie Powers III and David Stone both offered insight into a unit that enters the season with high expectations.

Powers, Oklahoma’s Cheetah, talked about his development, the defense and the mindset heading into the season opener, while Stone discussed his continued growth along the defensive front and what he has seen from the Sooners throughout the offseason and fall camp.

And for those who have followed Oklahoma’s offensive line closely throughout camp, Ryan Fodje also stepped in front of the cameras.

Fodje has been one of the most interesting names to follow throughout August, especially with his work at center. His interview gives Sooners fans another opportunity to hear directly from one of the players who could play a major role in how Oklahoma’s offensive line comes together this season.

That is five different perspectives from five important players on both sides of the football — all available in one place.

At OUInsider, our goal is to make sure Sooners fans do not have to hunt around for Oklahoma football coverage. From daily team and recruiting intel to podcasts, press conferences, player interviews and pre- and postgame coverage, we want OUInsider.com to be your one-stop shop for everything Oklahoma football.

You can watch all five post-practice interviews below:

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Oklahoma QB John Mateer:

Oklahoma WR Trell Harris:

Oklahoma Cheetah Reggie Powers III:

Oklahoma DT David Stone:

Oklahoma OL Ryan Fodje:

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