Running back Sam Franklin entered the transfer portal on April 16, just hours after Ott was picked up by OU the night before, Pete Nakos of On3 reported. Nakos noted: "Former UT-Martin transfer ...

But even with 2023 starter Gavin Sawchuk’s departure into the portal over the weekend, it seemed unlikely that Franklin would crack the rotation at running back as the 6-foot, 205-pound Ott ...

Plus, the Sooners added Jadyn Ott, formerly of California-Berkeley, out of the transfer portal. Another year at fifth in the depth chart loomed, so Franklin headed for Tampa. The Bulls are replacing ...