Oklahoma Sooners Linebacker Kip Lewis Stuns College Football World by Announcing His Return for the 2025 Season, Vowing to Finish Unfinished…
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis has electrified the college football world by announcing his return for the 2025 season, vowing to finish “unfinished business” and lead the Sooners into a new era.
Lewis, a redshirt junior from Carthage, Texas, emerged as a defensive force in 2024, delivering two pivotal pick-sixes—one against Auburn and another in a stunning upset over Alabama. His performance earned him SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors and solidified his reputation as a playmaking linebacker .
With team captain Danny Stutsman departing, Lewis is poised to step into a leadership role. He has expressed confidence in his unique approach, stating, “I think I’m just my own person. I don’t think I need to step into his role and be the Danny. There’s only one” .
Head coach Brent Venables has praised Lewis’s development, highlighting his potential as a “three-down linebacker” with a limitless ceiling . Lewis’s return brings stability and leadership to a defense facing the loss of several key players.
As the Sooners prepare for the 2025 season, Lewis’s decision to stay underscores his commitment to the team’s success and his desire to leave a lasting legacy at Oklahoma.
