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5 Oklahoma football players who probably won’t be back in 2026

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With one week left in the 2025 regular season, the Transfer Portal floodgates are about to open, even in Oklahoma with a College Football Playoff run likely around the corner.

Although he's a senior, it already sounds like running back Jovantae Barnes is going to redshirt and finish his career elsewhere. And more Sooners will also likely play somewhere else next season. Whether it's because of situation or just rotten luck in Norman, these are five players who probably won't be back at Oklahoma next year.

Most likely Sooners to transfer after the season

Michael Hawkins Jr.