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Oklahoma Working to Hold Off Fellow College Football Powers for Elite Local Prospect

The Sooners have already earned commitments from a few of Oklahoma’s top 2027 prospects, and now they’re looking to add another. Blue-chip cornerback Gabriel Osborne Jr.

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Oklahoma Sooners have landed an official prediction to land a player they’ve been pushing hard for

The Sooners have the No. 1 class in 2027, and it could only get better from there if this recent recruiting prediction comes true. Not long ago, during Future Freaks Weekend, the Sooners landed the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 19

Why Oklahoma LB Kristan Moore Feels Comfortable Despite Recent Position Change

When Kristan Moore’s high school coaches asked him to play inside linebacker prior to his senior year, he was hesitant. Moore, one of 25 players who signed with Oklahoma as part of its 2026 recruiting class, played defensive end during his first three years at Selma (AL) High School.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 19

Limping Oklahoma Team set to Open SEC Tournament Against Middling LSU Squad

The Sooners don’t have much to gain or lose in Hoover, AL, this year. Oklahoma (32-20 overall, 14-16 SEC) enters the SEC Tournament — which begins Tuesday and concludes Sunday — as the conference’s No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Oklahoma Sooners’ new defensive playmaker is being sued for a lot of money by his former school

The Oklahoma Sooners grabbed a defensive playmaker in the transfer portal, but now he’s being sued by the Oregon Ducks. The Oklahoma Sooners hit the transfer portal hard this offseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 18

Oklahoma Hopes to Bolster Secondary With Pursuit of 2028 Defensive Back

Dailon Denkins hails from south of the Red River, but the Sooners are trying to lure him to Norman. Denkins, a Class of 2028 defensive back from Missouri City, TX, announced Monday that he received an offer from Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 18

Oklahoma Freshman DE Matthew Nelson Learning Through Bonds, Repetition

As an aerospace engineering major, much of Matthew Nelson’s school work is literally rocket science. Nelson’s football studies, though, are not. Nelson, from Bryant, AR, is a defensive end who signed with OU as part of its 2026 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Oklahoma is now likely going to lose out on having the No. 1 2027 recruiting class, and it has nothing to do with what they’ve done

The Oklahoma Sooners still have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class, but it likely won’t stay there for long. The Oklahoma Sooners are currently the team to beat in recruiting in the 2027 cycle.

Mississippi State's Pitching, led by Alyssa Faircloth, is Oklahoma's Biggest Challenge in Super Regional

Alyssa Faircloth was dominant in the Eugene Regional. The Mississippi State pitcher threw 15 2/3 shutout innings with 26 strikeouts over the three games of the regional.

Full Schedule Set for the Norman Super Regional

The schedule for the Norman Super Regional is officially set. Oklahoma will host Mississippi State at Love's Field on Friday at 12 p.m., and the opening contest of the Super Regional will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Oklahoma Sooners seem to be the favorites for a local in-state star, but they have tough competition from a school nearby

The Sooners are on a roll when it comes to their recruiting, and they could continue that with a potential big win. Fans have been asking the Oklahoma Sooners to recruit more in-state talent for years.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 18

Oklahoma's Offensive Balance has the Sooners Ready for Super Regionals

Oklahoma’s offense was an unrelenting battering ram in the Norman Regional. The Sooners outscored opponents 28-1 in three contests, with the first two games of the weekend ending as five-inning run rules. There was great balance up and down the lineup. Freshmen and seniors alike attacked the opposing pitching staff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Oklahoma Sooners have a chance to land one of the very best players in the country for the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners are already trying to do in the 2028 recruiting class what they did in the 2027 cycle. Depending on the recruiting site, the Oklahoma Sooners retain the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Can Oklahoma Win the Race for an Elite 2028 Defensive End?

Less than four months remain until the Sooners kick off their 2026 season, and OU’s staff is staying busy on the recruiting trail. Oklahoma has evidently made an impression on 5-star edge rusher Jalanie George, as he put the Sooners in his top six, per a report from Rivals’ Brandon Huffman.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Patty Gasso has Noticed a 'Change' in Oklahoma's Pitching Staff

Oklahoma made quick work of the Norman Regional. The Sooners outscored their opponents 28-1 across three games. The offense drew plenty of attention as OU put on a power show, but head coach Patty Gasso was thrilled with what she got from her pitching staff. “Pitchers were amazing,” she said on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Kai Minor Gets the Party Started and Oklahoma is Heading Back to Super Regionals

Kai Minor continued her hot streak, Audrey Lowry was plenty efficient and Oklahoma is heading back to the Super Regionals for the 16th consecutive season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 17

OU has its eyes locked on another 2027 recruit who plays the same position as one of their best committed skill players

The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class and are only trying to make it deeper with their recent offer. The Oklahoma Sooners’ No. 1 class is good, but they are not satisfied.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Oklahoma Sooners true freshman who could be thrown into the fire in 2026 is impressing everyone so far this offseason

The Oklahoma Sooners could need one of their true freshmen to step it up in a major way in the 2026 season. One thing is for certain: Every single year with the Oklahoma Sooners football program, they will always have a good defense as long as Brent Venables is the head coach.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Oklahoma Freshman RB Jonathan Hatton Jr.'s First Offseason 'Wasn't a Struggle'

An Oklahoma running back has broken out as a true freshman in each of the last two seasons. Xavier Robinson rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns during his first college football season in 2024 and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Upsets Have Shifted Who Oklahoma Could Battle on the Path Back to the WCWS

Oklahoma still has business to take care of in the Norman Regional. The Sooners will battle Michigan at 2 p.m. at Love's Field where a victory would secure OU's spot in next weekend's NCAA Super Regionals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Oklahoma One Win Away From Return to Super Regionals

The Sooners are one win away from hosting a Super Regional at Love's Field. No. 3 Oklahoma has made quick work of the NCAA Tournament so far, brushing aside Binghamton and Kansas in a pair of five-inning run-rule victories on Friday and Saturday to reach Sunday's Regional Final.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 17