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Did Oklahoma Rise in Polls After Sweeping Auburn?

After opening SEC play with a three-game sweep of Auburn, extending its winning streak to 17, Oklahoma softball remained at No. 6 in the NFCA/Go Rout Coaches’ Poll released Tuesday.

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Oklahoma Freshman Tyler Ruxer Ready to Compete in 'Strong' Tight End Room

Tyler Ruxer admitted that his first two weeks at OU weren’t easy. Ruxer, a tight end who signed with Oklahoma as part of the Sooners’ 2026 recruiting class, graduated high school early before enrolling in January.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

Oklahoma's Season to Continue in the College Basketball Crown

Oklahoma’s basketball season isn’t quite over after all. After getting left out of the 2026 NCAA Tournament field, OU declined a bid to the NIT. But Porter Moser’s Sooners will continue to play in the College Basketball Crown. Oklahoma will open the Crown on April 1 against Colorado at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

Oklahoma Catcher Named SEC Player of the Week

By OU Media Relations After helping No. 8 Oklahoma to an SEC opening weekend series win over No. 23 Texas A&M, junior Brendan Brock has been named the SEC Player of the Week.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

Cornerback Dakoda Fields Betting On Himself by Transferring to Oklahoma

Confidence isn’t optional in big-time college football. If you’re at the University of Oklahoma, you’ve got more than enough of it. Even if there's a lack of production, confidence must never be in short supply.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

Oklahoma's 'Merry-go-round' Offense Just Kept Spinning to Start SEC Play

Many across the country waited for Oklahoma to hit SEC play in hopes that OU’s offense would slow down. Through one weekend, the Sooners’ bats looked

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 16

A Look at Oklahoma's Path Through the NCAA Tournament

Raegan Beers and Grace VanSlooten have matched up before. Three times, in fact, as college players. Payton Verhulst and Jalyn Brown were teammates early in the 2022-2023 season, just before Verhulst transferred to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 16

Inside the Numbers: No. 4 Oklahoma 14, Auburn 2 (5 inn.) — Sooners Turn Windy Sunday Into Another Run-Rule Rout

The winds whipping across Love’s Field Sunday afternoon made routine fly balls unpredictable and turned the outfield grass into a guessing game. It didn’t slow…

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Sooners' 2026 signee is already trash talking other players in the recruiting class who chose other schools over Oklahoma

There aren’t many teams recruiting better than the Oklahoma Sooners when it comes to the value they’re getting. How many teams are hitting on non-blue-chip prospects like the Sooners are?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Declines NIT Bid

For the fourth time in five seasons, the Oklahoma Sooners were denied a chance among the 68-team field in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Earns 4-seed in NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma's NCAA Tournament path is set. Saturday, the Sooners learned they would host the first two rounds of the Big Dance at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Takes Series in Explosive Back-And-Forth Win Over the Aggies

Winds up to 40-miles per hour blustered across Kimrey Family Stadium. Fielding was going to be difficult, eyeing pop flies and catching them was going to be a chore — unless you were a lefty, hitting looked to be an adventure.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Why DL Kenny Ozowalu Said Signing With Oklahoma Was 'A Pretty Easy Decision'

Kenny Ozowalu’s transfer portal experience was a whirlwind. The former UTSA Roadrunner didn’t quite know what to expect, but he didn’t have to wait long to hear from Oklahoma. “OU was definitely one of the first teams that showed a lot of interest in me,” he said last Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Where do Oklahoma's Basketball Programs Stand on Selection Sunday?

Both Oklahoma basketball programs will be glued to the television on Selection Sunday, albeit for very different reasons. Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners already know they'll go dancing, and they even know they can do no worse than a 4-seed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 15

Sooners Rally Past Auburn to Clinch First SEC Series Win, Showcasing Championship Resilience

For nearly three innings Saturday afternoon at Love’s Field, the script looked unfamiliar. The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners—college softball’s gold standard for more than a…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma's Bats Go Cold as Sooners Drop Game 2 Against Texas A&M

Once again, the Sooners had the chance to rally late on Saturday. But this time, Oklahoma’s comeback efforts fell short. The No. 9 Sooners lost 9-5 to No.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Patty Gasso Believes Allyssa Parker is on a Special Trajectory at Oklahoma

To close out the first two SEC games of the year, Patty Gasso has turned to freshman Allyssa Parker. Friday’s showing was less stressful. Parker took over in the fourth inning with No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma Rallies From Four Down Against Auburn to Take First SEC Series of the Year

Oklahoma trailed most of the day, but the Sooners found their best late. Auburn responded to Friday’s loss at Love’s Field by racing out to a 5-1 lead

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma Secures Hosting Duties for 2026 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is officially returning to the Lloyd Noble Center. The full bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament will be released on Sunday evening, but Jennie Baranczyk’s Sooners have earned a hosting spot. The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee announced its top 16 teams on Saturday, and OU was included.