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At this point of the summer, the college football season is starting to feel like it's just around the corner. Preseason All-American lists are beginning to follow — and Oklahoma is well represented on one of them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Three Things That Could Raise Oklahoma's Defensive Ceiling in 2026

Oklahoma’s defense was arguably college football’s best in 2025. The Sooners led the SEC in total defense (272.5 yards allowed per game), scoring defense (15.2 points allowed per game) and sacks (45), and their defensive prowess helped them finish 10-3 and reach the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma's 2026 Opener Kick-Off Time Now Set

Oklahoma's 2026 schedule is now (somewhat) fully set. The Sooners will host the UTEP Miners on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. It is the second Friday night home opener ever for the program.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma Gets Huge Boost to National Title Defense

It's hard to top winning a national championship, but the young offseason has been kind to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners. The program announced that the trio of freshmen pitchers — Cord Rager, Xander Mercurius and Nick Wesloski — will remain with the team and prepare for next year's national title defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Three Things That Could Raise Oklahoma’s Offensive Ceiling in 2026

Oklahoma’s offense has the potential to be much better in 2026. Quarterback John Mateer is now fully healthy after playing through a thumb injury in the back half of the 2026 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Will Use the Summer to Plan for the Year Ahead

Roger Denny has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his time at Oklahoma. The new OU athletic director was hired in time to see K.J. Kindler add another women’s

Baker Mayfield News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

Why Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Called Sooners' Baseball Natty 'Big-Time'

Even on the East Coast, Baker Mayfield could feel Sooner Magic in the air as OU made its run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Oklahoma, of course, capped off its magical month with a 13-2 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Ex-Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Thinks Sooners Will Keep Improving Under Brent Venables

The Sooners’ first season in the SEC didn’t go as planned, as they finished 6-7 and won only two conference games. Even after that dismal first campaign in the league, OU legend Baker Mayfield still believed that coach Brent Venables was the right man to lead the Sooners back to the promised land.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Why Oklahoma Great Baker Mayfield Thinks QB John Mateer is ‘Tough as They Come’

Even as an NFL quarterback with a hectic schedule, Baker Mayfield keeps a close eye on his former college team. Mayfield — who led OU to a 33-6 record

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Oklahoma Legend Baker Mayfield Thrilled to be ‘Home’ for Youth Camp

Even as a Heisman Trophy winner and an NFL veteran, Baker Mayfield never imagined that he’d ever host his own youth camp. Mayfield, Oklahoma’s legendary quarterback who spent three years as the Sooners’ starting signal caller, was back in Norman to host the Baker Mayfield Youth Football Camp on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Oklahoma’s Three X-Factors for Success in 2026

As the start of the 2026 season creeps closer and closer, the Oklahoma Sooners hope the improvements of spring and the summer will yield successes in the fall.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Ben Arbuckle and the Oklahoma Sooners’ options at a 2028 elite quarterback just got a bit thinner

The Oklahoma Sooners still need a quarterback for their 2028 recruiting class, despite their options now being a bit thinner after Trey Tagliaferri committed to Notre Dame.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Oklahoma Lands 2027 Consensus 4-star Athlete from Utah

The Sooners’ 2027 recruiting class is now up to 26. Athlete Bode Sparrow, a consensus 4-star prospect from the class, pledged to Oklahoma on Friday on CBS Sports College Football's YouTube channel.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Oklahoma Sooners star player just made the cut on a coveted list that many may believe he shouldn’t be on

The Oklahoma Sooners don’t care about that sort of thing, but it’s good to see the positive recognition. The Oklahoma Sooners will have one of the top 10-rated quarterbacks in College Football 27 when the game releases.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Roger Denny Reflects on the 'Extraordinary' Start to His Tenure at Oklahoma

Roger Denny couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate the start of the summer at Oklahoma. OU’s new athletic director took in the Sooners’ second national title since he was hired in Omaha, as Skip Johnson’s baseball program followed K.J.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Former Oklahoma Two-Way All-American Steve Zabel Passes at 78

Former All-American tight end Steve Zabel, who also starred as Oklahoma's linebacker and punter from 1967-1969, has passed away at the age of 78. Zabel was a sophomore under Chuck Fairbanks in 1967 — he began his college career at the New Mexico Military Institute the year prior.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

How Are Oklahoma’s Players Graded in EA Sports’ New College Football Video Game?

In a few weeks, the Sooners will be “in the game.” EA Sports is set to release its newest college football video game — EA College Football 27 — on July 9. On Thursday, the developer released ratings for each player who chose to be included in this year’s game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Just Baseball / June 23

Oklahoma’s Omaha Opus: Appreciating the Sooners’ National Championship Run

With a 13-2 thumping of North Carolina, Oklahoma won the 2026 Men’s College World Series and capped off one of college baseball’s greatest postseason runs of all time.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Inside The Diamonds / June 23

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 17: Oklahoma Sooners Win National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners won the National Championship after dropping game two and their first chance to win it. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster After a scoreless first, Kyle Branch opened the scoring for the Sooners with an RBI single.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / June 23

Oklahoma Wins 2026 CWS Title, Vanquishes UNC

The 2026 NCAA college baseball season has officially concluded, as a champion was crowned on June 22 in Omaha. Oklahoma, a team that didn’t have the hottest team entering the tourney, wound up catching fire and ultimately took a national title to Norman.

College Baseball News / Yardbarker / June 22

Branch brothers wrap men's College World Series with incredible moment

The final game of the men's College World Series lacked drama, but it still delivered an incredible moment.

Oklahoma overpowers No. 5 North Carolina to win MCWS title

How Oklahoma crushed North Carolina in CWS championship series

Senior Cameron Padgett pitches in final game for UNC

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Bobby Layne, Huston Street headed to National College Baseball HOF

Oklahoma Sooners News / Just Baseball / June 22

Oklahoma Still Confident Despite Game 2 Loss

Oklahoma’s nine-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon as they fell in the second game of the National Championship series, meaning they’ll face a do-or-die situation for the first time since the Atlanta Regional.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 21

Oklahoma Sooners are on the verge of doing what they haven’t done in nearly 35 years

The Oklahoma Sooners can do what they haven’t been able to do in some time, and last failed in 2022. The Oklahoma Sooners are one win away from a college baseball national championship, and they got there by dismantling North Carolina 9-3 in game 1 of the finals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 15: Oklahoma Takes Game One

The National Championship game one was played today between Oklahoma and North Carolina. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Deiten LaChance opened the scoring with a two-run home run, giving his team a 2–0 lead.

John Mateer News / Yardbarker / June 20

Why Oklahoma Sooners' ceiling comes down to one player

In 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners went 10-3 while still making the College Football Playoff, losing to Alabama in the first round. Not good enough to feel completely polished as a program, but good enough to feel like progress. For the Sooners to make some real noise in 2026, almost everything boils down to one player: quarterback John Mateer.

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