Ott was a breakout star in 2023 for Cal before an injury-plagued 2024 season. Head coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy liked what they saw in Ott, making him a priority in the spring portal. His arrival gives the Sooners a dynamic, proven threat at running back.

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NORMAN — University of Oklahoma senior defensive lineman R Mason Thomas and senior running back Jaydn Ott were selected to the 2025 Preseason Media Days

ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

The Southeastern Conference released its preseason media poll on Friday, and the Sooners were not picked to be among this year's contenders for the title.

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Brent Venables' coaching seat may not be hot at Oklahoma, but the fourth-year coach has produced two losing seasons there in his first three years, making 2025 very important.

Oklahoma, which finished tied for 14th in the SEC last year, ranked sixth in the preseason power rankings published this week by USA TODAY Sports.

Oklahoma's festivities will start late Sunday night with a Race to the SEC 5K Glow Run at 11 p.m. that will culminate inside of Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.