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Sooners get terrible news out of spring practice from more than one player expecting a big 2026 season

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to make a jump in 2026. Last season, they lost in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff. The next season is still a ways away, but the start of their journey back to where they were and beyond is off to a bit of a rough start.

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Where are Sooners Ranked After Series win vs. LSU?

After a chaotic weekend in college softball, there was fijnally plenty of movement at the top of the college softball polls. The weekend saw long winning streaks from Oklahoma, Texas and UCLA come to an end.

Preview: Oklahoma's Midweek Matchup With Wichita State

After a couple of weeks on the road, Oklahoma is happy to be home. The No. 5 Sooners played seven-straight road games since sweeping Auburn at Love's Field, notching a mid-week win at Memphis, a sweep of Ole Miss and taking two of three games in Baton Rouge against No.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

How Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Believes QB John Mateer Can Improve in 2026

The duo of Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer saw mixed results in its first season in Norman. Arbuckle and Mateer, who both came to Oklahoma from Washington

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Who Might Return Kickoffs for Oklahoma in 2026?

In a year where Oklahoma made great leaps in several areas, the Sooners’ kickoff return game never got going in 2025. The Sooners fielded only two kickoffs last year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Observations from Oklahoma's Fourth Spring Practice

Oklahoma held another spring practice early Monday evening, and local media got a roughly 45-minute window to film and photograph. Here are some observations from the Sooners On SI staff: Elijah Thomas was wearing a boot on his left foot and not participating.

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'Versatile' DB Jeremiah Newcombe can Carve Out a Role in his Third Season at Oklahoma

Jeremiah Newcombe’s redshirt freshman year was cut short. He played in Oklahoma’s first two games in 2025 before seeing his year end due to an injury.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Reggie Powers' Number Change is Fitting as he Looks to Take a Third Year Leap at Oklahoma

Spring arrives with whispers of change, carrying with them the gentle promise of new optimism. That may seem poetic or superfluous. But to big-time athletes at football temples like the University of Oklahoma, even the smallest details of change carry weight.

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How Oklahoma HC Porter Moser is Embracing Roger Denny's Vision for Program

In early February, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Porter Moser’s days as Oklahoma’s men’s basketball coach were numbered. The Sooners lost nine SEC games in a row from Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Kendall Wells' Humility and Hard Work Have Her on the Verge of History at Oklahoma

NORMAN – It only took Kendall Wells three at-bats to announce herself to the softball world. On the opening night of the 2026 season, the Oklahoma freshman

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 29

Oklahoma Hosts Handful of Prospects for Unofficial Visits

Several prospective Sooners were in Norman for the first week of spring ball. Greydon Howell, a Class of 2027 athlete from Broken Bow, OK, who committed to OU earlier this month, attended the Sooners’ practice on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 29

After Missing the Final Two Games of 25, Oklahoma OL Jake Maikkula is Back

When Jake Maikkula transferred to Oklahoma last season, it was seen as a move to bring in a quality depth piece behind starter Troy Everrett. Fate intervened for both players with Everett suffering an injury that knocked him out of the season following OU's season opener against Illinois State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 29

Why Oklahoma WR Elijah Thomas Could See Larger Role as a Sophomore

Elijah Thomas didn’t put up flashy stats during his first season of college football, but he was quietly impactful for the Sooners. Thomas, a true freshman in 2025, appeared in all 13 of Oklahoma’s games last year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 29

Oklahoma's Offense Comes Alive to Take Series Over LSU

Oklahoma’s offense worked out some frustration early on Sunday. After scoring four runs total through two games, the Sooners hit LSU for four runs in the first inning of the rubber game at Tiger Park. Kendall Wells and Gabbie Garcia both took Tigers’ starter Cece Cellura deep to help the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 29

Oklahoma’s Offseason Guide as the Sooners Brace for Life Without Beers and Verhulst

The dust is only just settling on the 2025-2026 season, but Oklahoma must quickly turn its attention to the upcoming campaign. Jennie Baranczyk’s squad

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 28

No. 8 Oklahoma Collapses Again as No. 2 Texas Clinches Sweep of Sooners

Different day, same story. For the second game in a row, No. 8 Oklahoma held an early three-run lead against No. 2 Texas and let it go, this time losing 5-4 to the Longhorns in Austin on Saturday.

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Key Sooners difference-maker 'in a much better place' than he was last season, hinting at bigger role for next season

The Oklahoma Sooners brought in several key contributors in their 2025 recruiting class, getting immediate contributions from players like Michael Fasusi, Ryan Fodje, Tory Blaylock, and Courtland Guillory virtually right out the gate.

Oklahoma's Season Ends in Sweet 16 With Loss to South Carolina

For the second straight year, Oklahoma’s season ended in the Sweet 16. South Carolina exacted revenge over the Sooners, brushing OU aside 94-68 on Saturday at Golden1 Center in Sacramento. The Gamecocks made five 3’s all night in their loss to Oklahoma back in January.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 28

Oklahoma QB Coach John Kuceyeski Working to Improve John Mateer From the Ground Up

This offseason’s buzz around the Oklahoma Sooners centers on one thing: John Mateer’s growth — a storyline that could define OU’s 2026 season. During Oklahoma's

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 28

Oklahoma Avoids Shutout With Late Run but Drops Game 2 at LSU

LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener kept the Sooners off balance throughout in the Tigers' 3-1 win Saturday in Baton Rouge. For the second consecutive game, the Sooners narrowly avoided their first shutout since June 2, 2019, when they fell 1-0 to Alabama in the Women's College World Series.

Michael Boganowski News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 28

Michael Boganowski Becoming More Well-Rounded Player as he Steps Into Bigger Role

Michael Boganowski was anything but polished when he arrived at Oklahoma in 2024. After starring at linebacker in high school, Boganowski shifted to safety in college with a clear skill set — and clear limitations.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 27

Oklahoma Collapses in Friday Night Extras Despite Cameron Johnson's Great Night

Thursday night's 14-0 run rule loss to the No. 2 Texas Longhorns wasn't for the faint of heart. At no point did the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners look like they belonged on the same field as their opponent.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 27

Oklahoma's Offense Takes Time to Come Alive but Sooners Pull of Extra-Inning win over LSU

Abby Dayton delivered three hits, including career hit No. 200, but it was her fourth at-bat was just as big. Dayton delivered a sacrifice fly in the eighth to help lift fifth-ranked Oklahoma to a 3-2 win over LSU in the opener of a three-game series in Baton Rouge, La.