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Former Oklahoma Two-Way All-American Steve Zabel Passes at 78

Former All-American tight end Steve Zabel, who also starred as Oklahoma's linebacker and punter from 1967-1969, has passed away at the age of 78. Zabel was a sophomore under Chuck Fairbanks in 1967 — he began his college career at the New Mexico Military Institute the year prior.

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Oklahoma Sooners star player just made the cut on a coveted list that many may believe he shouldn’t be on

The Oklahoma Sooners don’t care about that sort of thing, but it’s good to see the positive recognition. The Oklahoma Sooners will have one of the top 10-rated quarterbacks in College Football 27 when the game releases.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Roger Denny Reflects on the 'Extraordinary' Start to His Tenure at Oklahoma

Roger Denny couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate the start of the summer at Oklahoma. OU’s new athletic director took in the Sooners’ second national title since he was hired in Omaha, as Skip Johnson’s baseball program followed K.J.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

How Are Oklahoma’s Players Graded in EA Sports’ New College Football Video Game?

In a few weeks, the Sooners will be “in the game.” EA Sports is set to release its newest college football video game — EA College Football 27 — on July 9. On Thursday, the developer released ratings for each player who chose to be included in this year’s game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 25

The Numbers Behind Oklahoma’s Championship-Winning Offensive Surge

Early in the 2026 season, Oklahoma’s offense was one of the worst in the SEC. The Sooners were inconsistent at the plate, and as a result, they dropped several contests that they could’ve easily won.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 24

How Oklahoma Pitcher LJ Mercurius’ Fall and Rise Helped Sooners Win National Title

Throughout Oklahoma’s run in the NCAA Tournament, LJ Mercurius embodied the Sooners’ “yesterday is dead” motto as well as anybody. Mercurius was OU’s Friday

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 24

Oklahoma Insiders Share Their Personal CWS Perspective on the Sooners' National Championship

One of the greatest gifts is the perspective that only time can give. Winning championships is certainly a rewarding experience. It’s too bad we can’t all feel something like that every year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 24

These Matchups Will Decide Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss

Oklahoma has played Ole Miss three times — twice as a member of the SEC. Each game resulted in a loss for the Sooners. With little to no history between the two programs, the three games between the Rebels and OU have been anything but dull.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / June 23

2026 College Baseball Rankings: Oklahoma, UNC End Year on Top

On June 23, the final coaches’ poll of the 2026 NCAA baseball season was released. What was in it could be considered a formality, as the new national champions were on top.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 23

Oklahoma's Balance Carried the Sooners to a Third National Title

Everything fell into place just in time. Oklahoma caught fire in the NCAA Tournament, fulfilling its early-season potential, to win the program’s third national title. Monday’s 13-2 win over North Carolina sealed the championship.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Oklahoma Sooners baseball coach Skip Johnson sends a message to several OU football players after winning the National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners have a legit shot at winning the National Championship, just like the baseball team just did. The Oklahoma Sooners baseball program delivered a national championship on Monday, and head coach Skip Johnson wasted no time passing the torch to the football team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Just Baseball / June 23

Oklahoma’s Omaha Opus: Appreciating the Sooners’ National Championship Run

With a 13-2 thumping of North Carolina, Oklahoma won the 2026 Men’s College World Series and capped off one of college baseball’s greatest postseason runs of all time.

Oklahoma Sooners are one of the few teams that are embarrassing the Texas Longhorns in what should be going the opposite way

The Oklahoma Sooners are out recruiting the Texas Longhorns in the state of Texas. The Oklahoma Sooners are winning the recruiting battle in Texas against Texas, and it’s not particularly close.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 23

Five Moments that Won Oklahoma Their Third Men's College World Series Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners won the program's third national championship — the first since 1994 — by defeating the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels 13-2. After dropping the potential close-out game on Sunday, OU left no doubt that they were the best team playing college baseball.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Inside The Diamonds / June 23

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 17: Oklahoma Sooners Win National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners won the National Championship after dropping game two and their first chance to win it. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster After a scoreless first, Kyle Branch opened the scoring for the Sooners with an RBI single.

Reggie Willits News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 23

Why Oklahoma MVP Jaxon Willits ‘Will Never Forget’ Magical CWS Run, First Father’s Day

OMAHA, NE — Jaxon Willits couldn’t have asked for a more memorable first Father’s Day weekend as a parent. Willits — whose wife, Abigail, gave birth to their daughter, Gracee, earlier in the year — was monumental in the Sooners’ quest for their first national championship since 1994, which they clinched on Monday with a 13-2 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / June 23

Oklahoma Wins 2026 CWS Title, Vanquishes UNC

The 2026 NCAA college baseball season has officially concluded, as a champion was crowned on June 22 in Omaha. Oklahoma, a team that didn’t have the hottest team entering the tourney, wound up catching fire and ultimately took a national title to Norman.

National Champs! Oklahoma Dominates North Carolina to Win College World Series

OMAHA, NE — Oklahoma is back. Back on top of the college baseball world for the first time in 32 years. The underdog Sooners are the 2026 national champions.

College Baseball News / Yardbarker / June 22

Branch brothers wrap men's College World Series with incredible moment

The final game of the men's College World Series lacked drama, but it still delivered an incredible moment.

Oklahoma overpowers No. 5 North Carolina to win MCWS title

How Oklahoma crushed North Carolina in CWS championship series

Senior Cameron Padgett pitches in final game for UNC

Which Florida baseball players are returning for 2027?

Bobby Layne, Huston Street headed to National College Baseball HOF

Oklahoma Sooners News / Just Baseball / June 22

Oklahoma Still Confident Despite Game 2 Loss

Oklahoma’s nine-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon as they fell in the second game of the National Championship series, meaning they’ll face a do-or-die situation for the first time since the Atlanta Regional.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 21

Oklahoma Sooners are on the verge of doing what they haven’t done in nearly 35 years

The Oklahoma Sooners can do what they haven’t been able to do in some time, and last failed in 2022. The Oklahoma Sooners are one win away from a college baseball national championship, and they got there by dismantling North Carolina 9-3 in game 1 of the finals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / June 20

Why Oklahoma Sooners' ceiling comes down to one player

In 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners went 10-3 while still making the College Football Playoff, losing to Alabama in the first round. Not good enough to feel completely polished as a program, but good enough to feel like progress. For the Sooners to make some real noise in 2026, almost everything boils down to one player: quarterback John Mateer.

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Early recruiting results for James Franklin a great sign for Virginia Tech

Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

College Baseball News / Action Network / June 19

College World Series Picks, Predictions: Expert Best Bet for Oklahoma vs North Carolina

And then there were two. The North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Oklahoma Sooners in a best-of-three series in the College World Series finals. By Monday, we’ll have a new champion of college baseball.

College Baseball News / College Sports Only / June 18

Internet Reacts to Branch Brothers Special HR Moment

During the Men’s College World Series semifinals, Georgia’s Kolby Branch hit a 401-foot solo home run in his last college at-bat. He created a viral moment by high-fiving his younger brother, Kyle Branch, who was playing second base for the opposing Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / EasySportz / June 17

The Eye Test Says Oklahoma Baseball Wins the CWS, But What About the Odds?

If the College World Series were decided solely by the eye test, Oklahoma might be the favorite to win the national championship. The Sooners have looked every bit like the hottest team in Omaha.