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Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer keeps it all the way real regarding OU’s CFP appearance last season

The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff last season, and John Mateer played well against Alabama. The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff last season, but they’re looking for more than just an appearance in 2026.

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Oklahoma’s Recruiting Board Is Down to Two Names — And Both Could Define the Finish to a Top-Five Class

The calendar has flipped to July, and with it, Oklahoma’s 2027 recruiting board has become remarkably clear. The Sooners’ pursuit of four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

Oklahoma Hopes to Avoid This One Major Concern at Quarterback

Improved quarterback play is a must if OU hopes to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026. The Sooners went 10-3 last year, winning their last four games of the regular season against Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri and LSU to punch their spot in the CFP.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

Advanced Metrics That Bode Well for Oklahoma Ahead of 2026 Season

The 2025 season signaled significant growth for Oklahoma. The Sooners reached the College Football Playoff for the first time under coach Brent Venables, finishing the season 10-3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells Takes Significant Step Toward Olympic Roster

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells and UCLA's Megan Grant spent much of the 2026 season in a race to see who would break the NCAA single-season home run record.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Five Oklahoma Players Who Could Benefit From New NCAA Eligibility Rules

The NCAA closed out the 2025-2026 athletic year with a sensible change. The Division I Cabinet approved a change to eligibility rules for student-athletes.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma's 2026 Opener Kick-Off Time Now Set

Oklahoma's 2026 schedule is now (somewhat) fully set. The Sooners will host the UTEP Miners on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. It is the second Friday night home opener ever for the program.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma Gets Huge Boost to National Title Defense

It's hard to top winning a national championship, but the young offseason has been kind to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners. The program announced that the trio of freshmen pitchers — Cord Rager, Xander Mercurius and Nick Wesloski — will remain with the team and prepare for next year's national title defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Three Things That Could Raise Oklahoma’s Offensive Ceiling in 2026

Oklahoma’s offense has the potential to be much better in 2026. Quarterback John Mateer is now fully healthy after playing through a thumb injury in the back half of the 2026 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

What’s Next for Oklahoma Recruiting After Bode Sparrow’s Commitment?

The annual recruiting “dead period” got off to a very lively start for Oklahoma. The Sooners earned a commitment from Class of 2027 4-star athlete Bode Sparrow of Kaysville, UT, on Friday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Will Use the Summer to Plan for the Year Ahead

Roger Denny has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his time at Oklahoma. The new OU athletic director was hired in time to see K.J. Kindler add another women’s

Baker Mayfield News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

Why Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Called Sooners' Baseball Natty 'Big-Time'

Even on the East Coast, Baker Mayfield could feel Sooner Magic in the air as OU made its run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Oklahoma, of course, capped off its magical month with a 13-2 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Ex-Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Thinks Sooners Will Keep Improving Under Brent Venables

The Sooners’ first season in the SEC didn’t go as planned, as they finished 6-7 and won only two conference games. Even after that dismal first campaign in the league, OU legend Baker Mayfield still believed that coach Brent Venables was the right man to lead the Sooners back to the promised land.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Why Oklahoma Great Baker Mayfield Thinks QB John Mateer is ‘Tough as They Come’

Even as an NFL quarterback with a hectic schedule, Baker Mayfield keeps a close eye on his former college team. Mayfield — who led OU to a 33-6 record

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Oklahoma Legend Baker Mayfield Thrilled to be ‘Home’ for Youth Camp

Even as a Heisman Trophy winner and an NFL veteran, Baker Mayfield never imagined that he’d ever host his own youth camp. Mayfield, Oklahoma’s legendary quarterback who spent three years as the Sooners’ starting signal caller, was back in Norman to host the Baker Mayfield Youth Football Camp on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Ben Arbuckle and the Oklahoma Sooners’ options at a 2028 elite quarterback just got a bit thinner

The Oklahoma Sooners still need a quarterback for their 2028 recruiting class, despite their options now being a bit thinner after Trey Tagliaferri committed to Notre Dame.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 26

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 / 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 / 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 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.

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.

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.

John Mateer 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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