The Football Brainiacs

Football Time in Oklahoma

Football Time in Oklahoma is only 18 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight Cole Sullivan.

Noteworthy Numbers

2006-2009 – Jermaine Gresham

2000-2004 – Jason White

1984-1985 – Troy Aikman

Player Profile

Position: Linebacker

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 230

Class: Junior

Seasons at OU: 0

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Previous School: University of Michigan

The Path to Norman

Cole Sullivan signed with Michigan in their 2024 recruiting class. 2023. The three-star prospect from Pittsburgh chose the Wolverines over Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin, and others. After two seasons at Michigan, Sullivan entered the transfer portal in January 2026 and committed to Oklahoma.

Career so Far

Sullivan played in 12 games as a Michigan freshman in 2024, primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker, and was named the Wolverines’ special teams rookie of the year.

He then moved into a larger defensive role in 2025 and started Michigan’s final three games. Sullivan led the Wolverines with three interceptions, earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition, and was named the team’s co-most improved defensive player.

Stats

Years: 2025 | 2024 | Career

Games Played: 11 | 12 | 23

Tackles: 44 | 4 | 48

TFL: 5 | 0 | 5

Sacks: 2 | 0 | 2

INT: 3 | 0 | 3

PBU: 1 | 0 | 1

FF: 1 | 0 | 1

FR: 1 | 0 | 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

Sullivan has done nothing but impress since arriving in Norman. The linebacker room will be led by Owen Heinecke and Kip Lewis, but Sullivan will be a frequent part of the rotation. He has been one of the most frequently mentioned names this fall, with plenty of passes disrupted and picks in practice. In year one with the Sooners, expect Sullivan to have a big year and be an integral part of the OU defense.