Fodje to Start at Center, Beers, Hansen Battling at Tight End in Initial Depth Chart

Diving into OU football's initial 2026 depth chart: Lloyd Avant, Elijah Thomas earned their stripes

Here’s a quick breakdown of some position battles that are carrying into Week 1, as well as a couple that are resolved.

Fodje to start at center, Beers, Hansen battling at tight end in initial depth chart

Months of offseason speculation came into focus Monday morning as head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners released their depth chart ahead of Friday night’s opener against UTEP.