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Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Why Oklahoma's 'different' style of recruiting and culture under Brent Venables has appealed to so many players
Why Oklahoma's 'different' style of recruiting and culture under Brent Venables has appealed to so many players originally appeared on A to Z Sports. As soon as Brent Venables assumed the role as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, he immediately brought in an entirely new culture to the Sooners. Nicknamed The SOUL Mission, Oklahoma's new culture is driven by faith and an honest approach, something the new staff isn't afraid to show and demonstrate to players. Advertisement This approach has already resonated with several recruits, and it has played a major factor in Oklahoma's 2026 class. Linebacker Beau Jandreau, a three-star and one of the top players from Arizona, said it was the coaching staff's expression of their faith that ultimately swayed him into committing to Oklahoma. "They're just constantly outspoken about Jesus. And that's huge for our family. I don't know, it was always that feeling; having OU in the back of my mind, with Niko there. That's why I felt God called me. Even in talking to my mentors, every time we'd speak about the process, OU would always come to my mind because of the core values I had. That's what OU always aligned with." The Sooners also have several coaches who are genuine and aren't afraid to be frank with recruits. While a lot of coaches will pay lip service to players, Brent Venables has built a staff that believes in genuineness when it comes to their players. Matthew Nelson, another 2026 commit, noted defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis's approach in his recruiting process which was so different and refreshing. "I think it was whenever coach Chavis offered me and we talked a little bit and I think like two days later he was down at Bryant. He came and we had dinner with my family and after that – I was like 'ok, Oklahoma does it different'..It was kind of like 'we'll see where this goes. Chavis is genuine and for real with everything he says. He will tell you straight up. Other coaches will tell you what you want to hear. He'll just tell you it straight. Another thing would be how much he talks about his faith. He loves his players, loves his wife, loves his kids, loves his recruits." Advertisement Multiple commits in this class have openly cited the staff's faith playing a key part in their recruiting. Wide receiver Jordan Clay, a currently uncommitted 2026 target but one the Sooners would love to have, told SoonerScoop that wide receivers coach Emmett Jones didn't play some of the "games" that a lot of coaches will do in recruiting. Jones told Clay straight up not to mess around with his future. Instead of simply going over film, Jones talked about life and his future with Clay. I think this style of approach is an interesting contrast with how so much of college recruiting is discussed. Nowadays, any time a recruit is brought up, the conversation always inevitably turns into money and how much a school spent to bring a player in. While the Sooners definitely are doing that, it's the rest of the approach that I think has established Oklahoma's new culture and played a key role in their success in recruiting. Rather than letting the money talk, the coaches themselves are talking and holding nothing back. I, for one, can appreciate the human side of a sport that's seemingly growing more business-like by the day. Advertisement Related: Oklahoma Sooners vault themselves into contention for must-have recruit after successful major recruiting event View the original article to see embedded media. This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
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Oklahoma Hands Texas Rare Loss on Recruiting Trail
Oklahoma Hands Texas Rare Loss on Recruiting Trail originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns have fared well on the recruiting trail over the last few years. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has proven that he can consistently land a top-five class in the nation, including the No. 1 overall class for the 2025 cycle. However, the wins realistically come with some losses in the process. Advertisement While the Longhorns are on a great path to bring in another top-five class in the country for 2026, Oklahoma stole a commitment from one of Texas' targets on Tuesday when three-star linebacker Beau Jandreau announced his commitment to the Sooners via social media. Texas hosted Jandreau for an official visit on June 6. Jandreau is ranked the No. 94 linebacker in the nation and the No. 14 overall prospect in Arizona. It's not a loss that the Longhorns should fret over as Texas has been recruiting very well on the defensive side of the ball this cycle. Sarkisian's staff received commitments from four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland and five-star edge Richard Wesley over the weekend. Texas now holds the No. 10 recruiting class in the nation with several other five-star priority targets trending the right direction. Advertisement Five-star quarterback Dia Bell and five-star athlete Jermaine Bishop headline Texas' 2026 class currently. Related: No. 1 OT in 2026 Recruiting Class Makes Major Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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OU football lands three-star LB Beau Jandreau in 2026 recruiting class
NORMAN — Following his official visit this past weekend, three-star linebacker Beau Jandreau has decided to join his twin brother, Niko, as a part of OU football's 2026 recruiting class. Beau Jandreau, the No. 89 linebacker in the 2026 cycle, committed to the Sooners on Monday. Niko Jandreau, a three-star safety, committed to OU in May. Advertisement 'This the place that God has called me to come help lead and help bring OU back to its roots," he told On3 of his commitment. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Beau Jandreau chose the Sooners over Oregon and Texas. He joins four-star Jakore Smith as linebackers in OU's 2026 class. The Jandreau twins both star on defense at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. The Sooners now have three sets of brothers either committed or one their roster, with Eli and Peyton Bowen and Maliek and Michael Hawkins. Before Beau Jandreau's commitment, OU's 2026 recruiting class ranked 44th nationally. More: How will OU football's John Mateer adjust to SEC? One burning question for each position Advertisement Colton Sulley covers the Oklahoma Sooners for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Colton? He can be reached at csulley@ or on X/Twitter at @colton_sulley. Support Colton's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing adigital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU football lands three-star LB Beau Jandreau in 2026 recruiting class
USA Today
23-06-2025
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Linebacker Beau Jandreau commits to the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners added another defensive star in the 2026 recruiting class on Monday, earning a commitment from three-star linebacker Beau Jandreau. Jandreau chose the Sooners over a number of Power Four offers from across the country. Beau is the second Jandreau to join the Sooners in the 2026 cycle. His brother Niko, a safety, committed to Oklahoma back in May. The Arizona native is considered the No. 37 linebacker in the class by Rivals and the No. 7 player in the state of Arizona. A fast and physical linebacker, Jandreau chose Oklahoma over offers from USC, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Cal, Kansas State, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Notre Dame. Over the last month, Jandreau took trips to Oregon State, Texas, and Oregon before culminating his series of official visits with the Sooners for ChampU BBQ. In Norman, the Sooners hit the high notes, and Jandreau was impressed by Brent Venables' plan for Oklahoma's defense. Beau Jandreau is quick to diagnose what the offense is doing in front of him and gets downhill in a hurry. He plays with great speed and arrives to the ball carrier with force. Jandreau is the 11th player committed to the Oklahoma Sooners in the cycle and the second linebacker, along with Arkansas native Jakore Smith. The Sooners are putting together a fast and physical group of defenders in the cycle, and Jandreau is the latest difference maker added by Brent Venables, Jim Nagy, Nate Dreiling, Wes Goodwin, and the Oklahoma Sooners. Beau Jandreau's Recruiting Profile Watch Beau Jandreau's highlights on Hudl Vitals Ratings Offers Per 247Sports Twitter Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Sooners earn prediction for 2026 Linebacker Beau Jandreau
The Oklahoma Sooners earned their first defensive commitment of the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday night, earning a pledge from safety Niko Jandreau out of Chandler, Arizona. But that might not be the only Hamilton High product to wear the crimson and cream in the future. The Sooners are also pursuing Niko's twin brother, three-star linebacker Beau Jandreau. On Tuesday night, Parker Thune of OUInsider and Rivals issued a Futurecast favoring OU. Advertisement According to 247Sports, Beau Jandreau holds offers from Oklahoma, USC, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Cal, Kansas State, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Notre Dame. Much like his brother Niko, Beau plays fast, and he plays the linebacker position with physicality. He doesn't just play to the man, he plays through the man, arriving to the ball carrier with force. Beau does a great job reading the play and reacting to with confidence and speed to get to the football. He can line up at both middle and weakside linebacker spots. With his speed and adept understanding of coverage, he could be an option at cheetah as well. Linebacker is a key spot for the Sooners in the 2026 recruiting cycle with the possibility that Kobie McKinzie, Kip Lewis, Kendal Daniels, and Kendal Dolby all leaving after the 2025 season. Brent Venables, Nate Dreiling, and Wes Goodwin have to stack talent in this class to help reload the position for the Sooners. Highlights Watch Beau Jandreau's highlights on Hudl Vitals Projected Position Linebacker Height 6-foot-1 Weight 215 pounds Hometown Chandler, Arizona Ratings Hamilton Huskies Beau and Niko (right) Jandreau during football practice at Hamilton High in Chandler on May 5, 2025. Site Stars Overall Position State Rivals 3 -- 62 9 ESPN -- -- -- -- 247Sports 3 -- 116 16 247Sports Composite 3 943 77 13 On3 3 -- 86 13 On3 Industry 3 874 77 11 Twitter Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams. This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: 2026 3-Star LB Beau Jandreau predicted to land with Oklahoma
