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Why Oklahoma President Joe Harroz Sees New Athletic Director Roger Denny as a 'Dawg'

At his opening press conference, new Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny didn’t come out and say “I win, Google me.” His claims weren’t as bold as Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti, who used those words at his introductory press conference two years before winning the first program’s national title.

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Oklahoma Lands Four on All-SEC Preseason Team

Oklahoma and Texas headlined the SEC softball preseason honors that were announced on Thursday. Both the Sooners and the Longhorns had four players named

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Oklahoma Sooners lose the battle for a four-star playmaker who would have only made OU's 2027 class even better

The Arizona State Sun Devils, Washington Huskies, and the Oklahoma Sooners were all in the running for elite four-star wide receiver Zerek Sidney, a 2027 playmaker from Arizona.

Brent Venables News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Brent Venables, Oklahoma Predicted to Land 4-Star S in 2027 Recruiting Class

The Oklahoma Sooners had a major bounce-back season in 2025 under head coach Brent Venables. The Sooners finished with a record of 10-3 and returned to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 29

Four Sooners Earn Preseason All-SEC Honors as Oklahoma Picked Second in Conference Poll

The Southeastern Conference wasted no time reminding everyone what Oklahoma softball has walked into — and why the Sooners are still very much at the…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny to Pitch 'Impact' Amid Fundraising Efforts

Fundraising will be far different for Oklahoma’s new athletic director, Roger Denny, than it was at his last stop Denny, who was introduced as the University of Oklahoma’s director of athletics Wednesday, comes to Norman after spending five years at the University of Illinois as the school’s deputy director of athletics.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Preview: No. 10 Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M

Oklahoma avoided a major letdown against Auburn on Sunday, and now it must keep from looking too far ahead. The Sooners host Texas A&M on Thursday night ahead of this weekend’s battle with Texas. The Aggies represent the first rematch of the season for Jennie Baranczyk’s squad after OU torched Texas A&M on Jan.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Sooners running back Jaydn Ott gets real and honest about his last season at Oklahoma while at the Senior Bowl

The Oklahoma Sooners struggled with their running game last season, which failed to consistently energize the rest of the offense. This was largely due to injuries and poor execution in tight-end blocking.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 28

The Numbers That Told the Truth: Why Oklahoma’s Loss to Arkansas Was Decided Inside the Arc

The final score said Arkansas 83, Oklahoma 79.The box score said the Sooners hit more threes, won the rebounding battle, and shot better at the…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Ready to 'Dig in' and 'Figure Out' How to Get Men's Basketball Rolling Again

New Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny will have to get right to work to fix the men’s basketball program. Porter Moser’s team is on a seven-game

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

How Oklahoma's Outside-In Approach to Athletic Director Search Landed Roger Denny

Randall Stephenson was almost dismissive of the resume when he took his first look at it. Stephenson, Oklahoma’s athletics chairman and former CEO of AT&T, was looking for something different.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

New Oklahoma AD Roger Denny's Goal: 'It's Championships'

The introduction of Roger Denny as Oklahoma’s new athletic director on Wednesday carried with it some historic soundbites. “We think we have found the prototype of the modern era sports executive,” said OU athletics chair Randall Stephenson, who spearheaded the search, along with a 12-member search committee and The Athlete Group’s Jake Rosenberg.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 28

What Will Oklahoma's CB Rotation Look Like Behind Established Starters in 2026?

Oklahoma had plenty of pleasant surprises on defense in 2025. Defensive end Taylor Wein and linebacker Owen Heinecke emerged on the first two levels after playing sparingly on defense prior to this season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Oklahoma Sooners elite NFL Draft pipeline is set to continue with several coveted prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the NFL's premier college football pipelines, churning out a slew of NFL Draft prospects every season. The Sooners have produced some of the NFL's best over the last several years, and are setting themselves up for a strong class in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 27

Oklahoma Can't Hold Lead Against Arkansas as Sooners Drop Seventh Game in a Row

Oklahoma put together one of its best offensive performances of the 2025-26 season against Arkansas on Tuesday. But that didn’t amount to a win. The Sooners fell 83-79 to the Razorbacks after holding a 13-point lead in the first half.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 27

Oklahoma Mourns the Death of Football Legend Clendon Thomas

Clendon Thomas, one of the foundational pieces of Bud Wilkinson’s 1950s dynasty at Oklahoma and one of the most versatile players in the history of the program, died Monday night.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 27

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez Wins Sixth SEC Freshman of the Week Honor

By OU Media Relations NORMAN — For the sixth time this season, Oklahoma freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez was named the SEC Women's Basketball Freshman of the Week after leading the Sooners to a win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / January 26

Oklahoma Softball Driving Ticket Price Increases Across the Country

When Patty Gasso and her eight-time national champion program come to town, the stands are guaranteed to be packed, and opponents are willing to pay the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 26

Groza Winner's Return Adds to Oklahoma's 2026, but Offense Will Carry Playoff Hopes

Time and time again, Tate Sandell came through for the Sooners in 2025. His 24-straight made field goals are now etched in Oklahoma football lore. A kicking performance for the ages in Knoxville helped kickstart the Sooners' eventual run to the College Football Playoff.

Taylor Wein News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 26