THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Excitments Hits, Greats Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as Oklahoma sooners National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Community are overjoyed as Former head Coach Bob Stoops Has return to his former team as the senior coaching……. view more

THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Excitement Hits Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as Bob Stoops Returns to the Oklahoma Sooners as Senior Coaching Advisor

NORMAN, OK — Thunderous applause echoed through Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium today as the Oklahoma Sooners and their devoted NCAA community received news that sent chills down every fan’s spine: Legendary former head coach Bob Stoops is officially returning to the program — this time as Senior Coaching Advisor.

The announcement has reignited a wave of pride, passion, and optimism across Sooner Nation, with alumni, players, and fans calling it “the best news we’ve heard in years.”

Stoops, who led Oklahoma to a national championship in 2000 and compiled one of the most successful coaching records in college football history, will now step into a leadership role to support the current coaching staff, mentor players, and help steer the Sooners through their next great chapter — especially as they gear up for the high-stakes move to the SEC.

“It just feels right,” Stoops said at a press conference, his signature Sooners visor back where it belongs. “This university is home. I’m here to help in any way I can — not to take over, but to lift up.”

Current head coach Brent Venables welcomed the return with open arms, stating:

“Coach Stoops is a living legend. His knowledge and presence are invaluable. The players are going to benefit tremendously from having him around.”

Within minutes of the announcement, hashtags like #StoopsIsBack, #BoomerSooner, and #LegendReturns began trending nationwide. Fans flooded campus stores for special-edition “Stoops Returns” merchandise, and a commemorative home game event is already being planned.

Former players, from Baker Mayfield to Adrian Peterson, expressed their joy on social media.

“Coach Stoops back in Norman? Let’s GO!!! 🔥 #OU4Life” — Mayfield tweeted.

As the Sooners look to dominate in a new conference era, the return of Bob Stoops symbolizes not just a reunion — but a powerful reminder of the legacy, tradition, and winning culture Oklahoma football is built on.