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Sooners' 2026 signee Elija Harmon just had the perfect recruiting pitch to OU's top target in 2027

The Oklahoma Sooners are surging toward assembling one of the most electrifying and elite recruiting classes in 2027. 2026 defensive tackle Elija Harmon is only trying to make the class even better.

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Oklahoma Sooers could soon run into a good problem to have when it comes to their 2027 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners boast one of the nation’s strongest 2027 recruiting classes. Even more impressive, they have secured the top offensive tackle duo in Cooper Hackett and Kaeden Penny—both in-state standouts likely to remain committed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / March 1

Oklahoma Softball Faces Injury Scare as Starter Leaves Game for X-Rays

The Oklahoma Sooners had an incredible weekend, going 6-0 and outscoring their opponents 116-15. They wrapped up the weekend with a 9-1 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., on Sunday afternoon.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

Big Third Quarter Lifts Oklahoma to Blowout win at Missouri in Regular-Season Finale

Missouri was pesky on Sunday against seventh-ranked Oklahoma in Columbia, Mo. But after the Tigers twice climbed back within striking distance after the Sooners built big leads, OU then went on a big run that ended any chance of a Missouri upset.

Oklahoma Denied the Sweep by Pesky Gonzaga Pitching

While Gonzaga has struggled to get going this season, they've stolen one game in their previous two series' against Hawaii and Texas State. They kept that streak going by stealing one in Norman behind great pitching and quiet Sooner bats.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

Oklahoma Blasts Past Southern Louisiana to Close Opening Weekend at Love's Field

Oklahoma’s bats stayed hot to close out a perfect weekend at Love’s Field. The Sooners blasted five home runs to dispatch Southeastern Louisiana 9-1 in

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

How Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy ‘Put More Around’ John Mateer During Offseason

Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy experienced great success during his first year in Norman. Nagy, who joined OU’s staff in February 2025, oversaw the Sooners’ scouting staff as Oklahoma reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

Preview: Oklahoma vs. Missouri

Oklahoma has one final chance to build momentum before the postseason. The No. 7 Sooners will close out the regular season at Missouri with the 5-seed

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 28

Oklahoma to Host Blue-Chip Defensive Back from California on Official Visit

One of the best defensive backs from the Class of 2027 will stop by Norman in a couple of months. JuJu Johnson, a consensus 4-star recruit from Long Beach, CA, announced on Saturday that he’ll take an official visit to Oklahoma from June 12-14.

Oklahoma Explodes for 21 Runs in the Third Inning Against Alabama State

Oklahoma’s third inning against Alabama State was record-setting. The Sooners scored 21 runs in the frame, which is the second-most in NCAA Division I softball history.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 28

Oklahoma Stymies LSU’s Offense En Route to Comfortable Win

For the second time this week, the Sooners defeated the Tigers. Oklahoma beat LSU 83-67 in Baton Rouge on Saturday for its second win in a row. The victory follows OU’s 91-79 home win against Auburn on Tuesday, and the Sooners have won four of their last six games after starting their conference slate 1-9.

NHL News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 28

Oklahoma Takes Series Against Gonzaga; Continues Efficient, Explosive Play

Game two of Oklahoma's weekend series against the Gonzaga Bulldogs went much like the first one did. The No. 13-ranked Sooners defeated the visitors 11-1 to win their second series of the season after seven innings.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / February 27

Sooners at LSU: Can Oklahoma’s Shooting Travel, or Will Baton Rouge Expose the Flaws?

The schedule says late February. The standings say below the middle of the pack. But make no mistake — Saturday’s matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 27

Oklahoma Pulls Away in Series-Opening Win Over Gonzaga

Oklahoma allowed Gonzaga to stay within striking distance for a while, but in the middle innings of Friday’s game, the Sooners blew the game open. OU defeated the Bulldogs 14-4 in eight innings to improve to 9-1.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 27

Oklahoma Run-Rules Sam Houston State After Slow Offensive Start

Oklahoma’s offense was a little slow to get fully going Friday, but then the Sooners came alive. Sixth-ranked OU scored 12 runs over the final two innings to blow past Sam Houston State 13-3 in five innings in the opener of a doubleheader at Love’s Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / February 27