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Oklahoma Struggles in Second Half vs. South Carolina as Sooners Drop Fifth in a Row

Tuesday’s game felt like a must-win for Oklahoma, but the Sooners fell short. OU lost 85-76 to South Carolina on the road. The loss marks Oklahoma’s fifth in a row, as the Sooners have also dropped games against Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Florida and Alabama since beginning SEC play.

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Oklahoma Checks in Outside of Top 10 in Final AP Poll of 2025 Season

Despite reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019, the Sooners ended the 2025 season outside of the top 10 in the final installment of the AP Top 25.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 20

Five Freshmen Who Could Help Oklahoma in 2026

Classes start in Norman on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the college experience for a majority of Oklahoma’s 2026 signees. OU head coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy worked in tandem to sign 24 players.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Sooners add a player to new revamped position group in the best way possible for 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners have revamped their wide receiver room by adding Trell Harris, Parker Livingstone, Mackenzie Alleyne, and some true freshmen. However, they still needed one more body, as everyone who had left through the portal had.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 19

Sooners at South Carolina: A Must-Win Night for Momentum, Survival, and Sanity

For the Oklahoma Sooners, Tuesday night in Columbia is not about style points, rankings, or long-term projections. It’s about stopping the bleeding. Oklahoma heads east…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 19

Oklahoma's Receivers Bring Plenty of Size and Physicality to the 2026 Offense

Oklahoma’s receiver room is rounding into shape ahead of winter workouts, which kick off the 2026 offseason. The Sooners reportedly are set to welcome

Ivan Carreon News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 19

Oklahoma WR Ivan Carreon Chooses to Return to Norman, per Report

Ivan Carreon has reportedly decided to stay in Norman. Carreon, a sophomore wide receiver at Oklahoma in 2025, will be back at OU in 2026 after entering the transfer portal, per a report from Brandon Drumm of Rivals' OU Insider.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 19

A Look Back at the 2016 WCWS: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

It’s been 10 years since 2016, and reminiscing on the year has taken social media by storm. In terms of softball, it’s amazing to see how much growth the sport has experienced since.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 18

Three-Game Losing Streak Testing Oklahoma, but Sooners Still Have Plenty Ahead of Them

Oklahoma women’s basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk was quick to strike down any talk of NCAA Tournament seeds and the ramifications of the Sooners’ three-game losing streak after her team’s 91-72 loss to LSU on Sunday.

Zion Kearney News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 18

Former Oklahoma WR Zion Kearney Lands at Big Ten Program, per Report

Zion Kearney is reportedly Big Ten bound. Kearney, who played two seasons at Oklahoma, committed to Wisconsin on Sunday, per Sam Spiegelman of On3. Kearney

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 18

Oklahoma Among Top Contenders for Highly Coveted 2028 Running Back

Oklahoma already has the nation’s best recruiting class for the upcoming cycle. The Sooners, with 13 commits, are ranked No. 1 in 247Sports’ team recruiting rankings for the Class of 2027.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 18

No. 13 Oklahoma Falls to No. 6 LSU, Drops Third SEC Contest in a Row

Last week’s wobble has officially turned into a losing streak for Oklahoma. The Sooners were unable to hang with LSU in front of a sellout crowd at the Lloyd Noble Center on Sunday as they dropped their third-straight SEC contest. No.

College Basketball (W) News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 18

No. 13 Oklahoma's Growth Will Have to be on Display to Take Down No. 6 LSU

Oklahoma needs to get moving back in the right direction. The Sooners charged all the way to a top-five ranking in the AP Poll before dropping back-to-back SEC contests. But on the heels of a disappointing trip to Kentucky, OU (14-3, 2-2 SEC) got a few extra days of practice to prepare for No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Oklahoma Sooners are making a smart position change this offseason to address key depth following their transfer portal period

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a busy two week period out of the transfer portal, filling several pressing needs on the roster. They got off to a hot start by adding a slew of players over the initial weekend of the portal's opening, and have come close to adding a dozen new faces to the roster.

Oklahoma Prepares for a Get-Back Game Against the Crimson Tide

Things have become ugly very fast in Norman for Porter Moser's Sooners. After a promising start in conference play with a win over the Ole Miss Rebels, Oklahoma (11-6, 1-3 SEC) dropped consecutive road games before an abysmal performance at the Lloyd Noble Center last Tuesday in a 17-point loss against Florida.

John Mateer News / Heartland Sports / January 17

John Mateer’s Return Is About More Than Stability — It’s Oklahoma Choosing Belief Over Reset

In college football’s current climate, quarterbacks don’t come back unless they believe something is unfinished. They leave for the NFL. They chase NIL leverage.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 16

Sooners Searching for a Turnaround as No. 18 Alabama Comes to Norman

By the time the Oklahoma Sooners take the floor Saturday afternoon at the Lloyd Noble Center, the margin for error will already feel thin. This…

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Sooners grab a promising transfer portal player from the FCS level in Mississippi Valley State DB Prince Ijioma

Just as most thought the Oklahoma Sooners were close to being done with the transfer portal after adding former Tennessee Volunteers TE Jack Van Dorselaer, they made another move.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Sooners make one last addition to crucial position group in buzzer-beater fashion right as the transfer portal closes

The Oklahoma Sooners finalized their 2026 roster with a dramatic late addition, securing transfer portal tight end Jack Van Dorselaer, formerly of the Tennessee Volunteers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Vols transfer finds a new home in the SEC, and he'll be coached by a Tennessee legend

A former Tennessee Vols tight end has a new home in college football. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Friday morning that Vols transfer tight end Jack Van Dorselaer has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Oklahoma Sooners have new opportunity to reunite with familiar face after his bad luck forced him out of Norman

College football's landscape continues to change. One thing is certain, though. Expect the unexpected. For the Oklahoma Sooners, reuniting with an intriguing former player could be on their radar soon.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 8

RB Taylor Tatum an intriguing transfer portal addition for Kyle Whittingham, Michigan

Tatum was a freshman at Oklahoma in 2024 and rushed 56 times for 278 yards and three touchdowns.

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Jason Witten News / College Sports Only / January 8

Dallas Cowboys Legend Becomes Oklahoma Sooners TE Coach

Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten is crossing the Red River to become Oklahoma's new tight end coach. Witten is an 11-time Pro Bowler who played for the Cowboys from 2013-17 and returned in 2019 after a disastrous one-year stint as a "Monday Night Football" analyst.

Parker Livingstone News / Yardbarker / January 6

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Quarterback Arch Manning's ex-roommate is now a Benedict Arnold in the eyes of Texas Longhorns supporters. On Tuesday, former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone confirmed he's planning to play for the Oklahoma Sooners next season.

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Brent Venables News / Yardbarker / December 16

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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