Sooners poach Texas star Parker Livingstone, add All-ACC Trell Harris – elite receiver group takes shape if Sategna returns
In a stunning development that has ignited the Red River Shootout like never before, former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners via the transfer portal.
The redshirt freshman, who burst onto the scene in 2025 with 29 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns, announced his decision on January 6, 2026, after visits to Indiana and Oklahoma.
This rare cross-rivalry transfer hands Brent Venables' program a big-bodied playmaker while delivering a gut punch to Texas fans.Livingstone, a 6-foot-4, 191-pound native of Lucas, Texas, emerged as the Longhorns' third-leading receiver behind Ryan Wingo and others.
His breakout included multiple big plays, showcasing elite route-running and red-zone dominance. Reports suggest Livingstone's departure stemmed from roster management and NIL negotiations at Texas, where the staff aimed to pursue higher-profile targets.
His emotional farewell post hinted at factors "out of my control," fueling debate about modern College Football's realities.
For Oklahoma, Livingstone's commitment is a massive win, adding size and proven production to an offense seeking explosiveness.
Quarterback John Mateer, expected to return, now has another weapon alongside recent portal addition Trell Harris from Virginia.
The All-ACC performer committed to OU on January 5 after a dominant 2025 season: 59 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns.
At 6-foot, 200 pounds, Harris brings yards-after-catch ability, deep-threat speed, and versatility, earning ACC Receiver of the Week honors twice with outings of 145 yards (three TDs) against Stanford and 161 yards against Duke.
The Sooners' receiver room is already bolstered by these portal coups, but it could reach elite status if star Isaiah Sategna III returns instead of declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
The speedster, who transferred from Arkansas before 2025, led OU with around 965 yards and eight touchdowns, nearly tripling the prior year's top output.
His explosive plays and punt-return skills make his decision the offseason's "biggest domino." Sources indicate confidence in an NIL package to bring him back, anchoring a group with returners like Javonnie Gibson, Jer'Michael Carter, Zion Ragins, and others.
With Livingstone's rivalry flip, Harris's proven ACC production, and Sategna's potential return, Oklahoma's wideouts project as one of the SEC's deepest and most versatile.
Receivers coach Emmett Jones has ample playmakers for creative schemes, blending size (Livingstone), explosiveness (Harris), and speed (Sategna).
This reloaded arsenal signals OU's intent to contend in 2026.
Meanwhile, Texas scrambles to replace Livingstone in the portal amid fan outrage.
The move underscores college football's volatile portal era—where rivalries intensify and rosters transform overnight.