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Oklahoma's Kendall Wells Sets Record, Clinches Red River Rivalry With Clutch Homer

Kendall Wells picked the perfect time to make her first major contribution to the Red River Rivalry. After striking out in four of her first six official at-bats against the Longhorns, the freshman phenom stepped up to the plate with two on and No.

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What Records Will Fall Next to Oklahoma Freshman Kendall Wells?

Kendall Wells' first major contribution in the Red River Rivalry was historic. The Oklahoma star's three-run homer in the top of the fifth on Saturday night not only fueled an OU win and series victory, but it set the NCAA home run record for a freshman.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 11

Oklahoma Sooners could end up stealing an elite 2027 recruit right out of a blue-blood’s backyard

The Oklahoma Sooners need another receiver in their 2027 recruiting class, and could end up landing Michigan WR Charles “Tre” Britton III. The Oklahoma Sooners have the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 11

Oklahoma Hangs On in Nashville to Win Series Thanks to a Clutch Kyle Branch RBI

The Oklahoma Sooners desperately needed this series against the Vanderbilt Commodores. After Texas swept them and they squandered chances against No. 11 Alabama in Norman, a victory in Nashville was non-negotiable.

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Transfer RB Lloyd Avant Hopes to Elevate Oklahoma's Offense Across in the Board

Running back checkdowns weren’t a major part of Oklahoma’s offense in 2025. Of the Sooners’ 3,066 team passing yards, only 209 went to their tailbacks.

Michael Boganowski News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 11

How Oklahoma Safety Michael Boganowski Can Take Another Step in 2026

Michael Boganowski took a massive step forward in 2025. After appearing on just 68 defensive snaps as a true freshman in 2024, the safety from Junction, KS, logged 245 snaps as a sophomore.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Oklahoma Takes Down Texas in Series Opener Behind Gold Glove Defensive Performance

Oklahoma’s pitching and defense earned it a Game 1 win in the Red River Rivalry. The Sooners rolled Audrey Lowry out to start their series against Texas, and she pitched a gem. Lowry shut out Texas and allowed six hits, and she let her defense do the work to produce a 3-0 victory after two rain delays.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

No. 16 Oklahoma Uses Home Runs to Win Wacky Game, Even Series vs. Vanderbilt

Friday’s game between Oklahoma and Vanderbilt was one of many twists and turns, but the Sooners ultimately prevailed. No. 16 OU defeated the unranked Commodores 13-11 to even the weekend series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Oklahoma WR Manny Choice is Using Last Year's Experience to Fuel him in 2026

Manny Choice made the most of his freshman season. The 6-foot-4 receiver wasn’t a large fixture in the offense, but he still played in 10 games on special

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Oklahoma Sooners’ new-look offense throughout spring practice is ‘a beautiful thing to see’ and it has completely shifted the tone in Norman

The Oklahoma Sooners have improved their physicality in the run game all spring long, and the vibes coming out of spring camp are in an entirely better place than they have in recent seasons.

Mackenzie Alleyne News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Oklahoma Sooners’ sneaky transfer portal addition is taking advantage of a bad predicament in the best way possible

The Oklahoma Sooners are glad they grabbed wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne, who’s standing out during spring football camp with others out due to injury.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Believes Sooners Built Offensive ‘Foundation’ in 2025

Oklahoma made it back to the College Football Playoff in 2025, but consistent offense wasn’t the reason why. The Sooners finished 12th in the SEC in both scoring offense (26.2 points per game) and total offense (354.3 yards per game).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 10

Oklahoma Heads to Texas With the Present — and Future — in Mind

Ella Parker was a wide-eyed freshman when Oklahoma visited Texas in April 2024. Parker’s only real road experiences to that point in her career were at Texas Tech and Kansas, two teams the Sooners swept by a combined score of 70-7.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

Oklahoma’s Bats, Bullpen Stay Cold in Series-Opening Loss to Vanderbilt

The Sooners’ stagnant offense and bullpen struggles followed them to Nashville. No. 16 Oklahoma fell 10-5 to Vanderbilt on Thursday in Game 1 of its three-game series against the unranked Commodores.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

How an Oklahoma Freshman Wide Receiver has Impressed Brent Venables

The Sooners recently had their first spring scrimmage, and OU’s wide receiver depth stood out to coach Brent Venables. Oklahoma retained Isaiah Sategna — who caught 67 passes for 965 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 — and also added former Power Four stars Trell Harris and Parker Livingstone from the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 9

Observations From Oklahoma's Eighth Spring Practice

Oklahoma held practice on Thursday and allowed local media to view 30 minutes of the Sooners’ various drills. Here are some observations from the Sooners On SI staff: Five wide receivers were absent from practice: Jer’Michael Carter, Parker Livingstone, Elijah Thomas, Trell Harris and Isaiah Sategna.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 10