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Former Oklahoma Pitcher to Transfer to Texas

Former Oklahoma Pitcher to Transfer to Texas

Former Oklahoma pitcher Sophia Bordi is headed south across the Red River.  Bordi announced her commitment to Texas on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon.  Bordi was originally rated as the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16
Tate Sandell's History of Hard Work has Made His Journey at Oklahoma Even 'Sweeter'

Tate Sandell's History of Hard Work has Made His Journey at Oklahoma Even 'Sweeter'

The value of hard work was instilled in Tate Sandell long before he arrived at Oklahoma.  Before the Lou Groza award winner was booming big kicks to help

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

Oklahoma Sweeps This Week's SEC Basketball Awards

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — Oklahoma women’s basketball claimed a share of both SEC weekly honors on Tuesday, as Raegan Beers was named Player of the Week and Aaliyah Chavez earned her fourth overall and third consecutive Freshman of the Week honor.

Jayden Jackson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

How Oklahoma DL Jayden Jackson Treasured 'Beneficial' Rest Ahead of CFP

Jayden Jackson is nearing full health at the right time. Jackson, a sophomore defensive lineman for the Sooners, combined for only 44 snaps in the Sooners’ final three regular-season games due to a lingering lower-body injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / December 16

College Football Playoff | Three Sooners Alabama Must Solve

The Oklahoma X-Factors Who Could Decide the Rematch In rematches at the highest level of college football, games aren’t decided by surprise. They’re decided by…

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 16
‘I Like to Be Doubted’: Venables Reflects on Oklahoma Tenure and Sends Strong Message to Doubters

‘I Like to Be Doubted’: Venables Reflects on Oklahoma Tenure and Sends Strong Message to Doubters

Brent Venables stood in front of the media on Monday with a combination of reflection and determination. The head coach at Oklahoma, who has endured his

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 16

‘One Day at a Time’: Oklahoma’s John Mateer Ready for ‘Dream Come True’ in CFP Matchup

John Mateer has had time to reflect on the regular season in these last two weeks. As his No. 8 Sooners prepare to take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night, he knows the standard at the University of Oklahoma — particularly with its quarterbacks — demands nothing less than excellence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / December 16
Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables makes bold admission about being HC of Oklahoma

Brent Venables has got to be feeling good about where the Oklahoma Sooners are in his fourth season with the program. There have certainly been ups and downs for him in Norman, but he currently has the Sooners ranked No.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 15
Oklahoma offense among the biggest questions of CFP first round

Oklahoma offense among the biggest questions of CFP first round

The Oklahoma Sooners offense is one of the biggest unknowns entering the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 15
Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice Session Ahead of the CFP

Observations From Oklahoma's Open Practice Session Ahead of the CFP

Ahead of Friday’s College Football Playoff contest against Alabama, Oklahoma opened up a 15-minute portion of Monday’s practice to local media members.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 15
Brent Venables Says Jovantae Barnes 'Potentially' Could Have Role for Oklahoma vs. Alabama

Brent Venables Says Jovantae Barnes 'Potentially' Could Have Role for Oklahoma vs. Alabama

 Oklahoma coach Brent Venables held his weekly press conference Monday ahead of the Sooners' College Football Playoff opener against Alabama The eighth-ranked Sooners will take on the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / December 15
CBS Sports Reveals College Football Playoff Team Most Likely to be Upset This Weekend

CBS Sports Reveals College Football Playoff Team Most Likely to be Upset This Weekend

The 2025 College Football Playoff will begin this weekend with four exciting games to get things started. The first game is scheduled for Friday night, featuring the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 15
Former Oklahoma Quarterback Bounces Back in Lopsided Win for Division Leader

Former Oklahoma Quarterback Bounces Back in Lopsided Win for Division Leader

Ex-OU quarterback Jalen Hurts made up for his turnover-heavy showing in Week 14 with a stellar Week 15 performance. Hurts, who spent the 2019 season at Oklahoma, led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-0 win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 15

Ryan Fodje's 'Growth' Has the Oklahoma Lineman Ready for Any Challenge in the CFP

Oklahoma’s offensive line protected John Mateer admirably in the Sooners’ 23-21 victory over Alabama last month.  The Crimson Tide only sacked Mateer twice

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / December 15
Sooners head coach Brent Venables couldn't have been more relieved when one 2026 signee stayed loyal and didn't flip

Sooners head coach Brent Venables couldn't have been more relieved when one 2026 signee stayed loyal and didn't flip

The Oklahoma Sooners had a very successful close to their 2026 recruiting class. National Signing Day saw them bring in all 24 commits, with none flipping at the last second.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 14
Sooners general manager Jim Nagy has a message regarding one 2026 signee that should have the SEC scared for the future

Sooners general manager Jim Nagy has a message regarding one 2026 signee that should have the SEC scared for the future

The Oklahoma Sooners feel like they absolutely killed it with their 2026 recruiting class. They ended up with the No. 15 recruiting class, but feel it's much better than the composite ratings and star rankings suggest.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 14
Sunday Offering: Oklahoma WR Signee Leads High School to State Championship

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma WR Signee Leads High School to State Championship

The Sooners are in playoff mode. Oklahoma will host Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff in just five days, a month after the Sooners beat the Crimson Tide 23-21 in the regular season.

Febechi Nwaiwu News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 14

Febechi Nwaiwu's Consistency Made him a Leader on Oklahoma's Offensive Line

Oklahoma’s offensive line has been a revolving door over the last two seasons. Sixteen different players have made at least one start for Bill Bedenbaugh’s group since the start of the 2024 season.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 14

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Says His 2026 Eligibility is 'A Complicated Process'

If you look at Owen Heinecke's player profile page on SoonerSports, it reads "redshirt junior." If only it were so simple. This is the NCAA we are talking about, after all.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 14
'Scars' of November Have Oklahoma Prepared for Perils of College Football Playoff

'Scars' of November Have Oklahoma Prepared for Perils of College Football Playoff

 Oklahoma’s backs were against the wall. After the Sooners’ loss to Ole Miss on Oct. 25, OU was in a position where it needed to win out to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / December 14

Relive Oklahoma’s Bedlam Sweep from Courtside at Paycom Center

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Sooners swept Bedlam on Saturday. Oklahoma’s men’s basketball team defeated Oklahoma State 85-76 at the Paycom Center on Saturday before the Sooner women beat the Cowgirls 92-70 later in the afternoon.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 14
Sooners once again have what one of their biggest rivals wants from them for four years in a row now

Sooners once again have what one of their biggest rivals wants from them for four years in a row now

Once upon a time, the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys had one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Despite what the all-time stats say about the rivalry, it’s one of the best there is — the two don’t like one another, not even a bit.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / December 14
Sooners' newest 2027 commit is already doing his part by recruiting other elite recruits to Oklahoma

Sooners' newest 2027 commit is already doing his part by recruiting other elite recruits to Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners needed to keep their recruiting hot streak going with their 2027 class. The 2026 class they just wrapped up has some very underrated players, more than the rankings sites will show with stars.

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