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OU's Linebacker and Running Back Enter Transfer Portal

1/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sammy Omosigho, Oklahoma Sooners linebacker, and Taylor Tatum, Oklahoma Sooners running back, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Omosigho tallied 97 tackles over three seasons for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Tatum rushed for 277 yards as a freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma has commitments from Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan and Colorado State tight end Rocky Beers.
The moves reflect a rebuild effort focused on strategic roster construction for the upcoming season.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA transfer portal, launched on October 15, 2018, revolutionized college athletics by allowing athletes to transfer schools more freely, enhancing player mobility. By 2021, regulations permitted athletes to transfer once without sitting out a year, leading to over 1,000 football players entering the portal annually. This shift has significantly impacted recruitment strategies, as seen with recent roster changes at Oklahoma Sooners.

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Story summary

Sammy Omosigho, Oklahoma Sooners linebacker, and Taylor Tatum, Oklahoma Sooners running back, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Omosigho tallied 97 tackles over three seasons for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Tatum rushed for 277 yards as a freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma has commitments from Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan and Colorado State tight end Rocky Beers.
The moves reflect a rebuild effort focused on strategic roster construction for the upcoming season.

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