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Slow Start Dooms No. 10 Oklahoma in Loss to No. 4 Texas

It was no secret Oklahoma was going to have its hands full when the 10th-ranked Sooners took on fourth-ranked Texas on Sunday in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns overwhelmed the Sooners early, snapping OU's three-game winning streak with a 78-70 win at the Moody Center.

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What Will Oklahoma Softball's Outfield Look Like This Season?

It didn’t take Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso to put to rest any questions about who the Sooners’ third outfielder would be in 2026. OU returns two key outfielders this season — Kasidi Pickering and Abby Dayton.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Former Oklahoma Sooner tasked with difficult task of rebuilding bitter rival after years of poor play

The Oklahoma Sooners have been a bit of a front office pipeline in recent years, with staffers like JR Sandlin and Chuck Lillie both taking prominent jobs at other schools after their work helping build the Sooners' roster.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Sooners just showed they weren't fully satisfied with the additions they made to one position group in the transfer portal

Just when you thought the Oklahoma Sooners were done adding players to their 2026 transfer portal class, they add one more. This time, it’s to a position group that they added a few guys to, showing they weren’t satisfied.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Sooners fans just let Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser know exactly how they feel in the worst way possible

No one wants to see a coach lose their job, but it may be time for the Oklahoma Sooners to move on from men's basketball head coach Porter Moser. The fans made their feelings clear at the game.

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 31

Oklahoma Blows Late Lead to Texas as Sooners Drop Eighth Game in a Row

The feeling of defeat Saturday was nothing new for Oklahoma. Despite being in a good position to win in the second half, the Sooners lost 79-69 to Texas in the Red River Rivalry.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 31

'Bittersweet': Oklahoma Softball's Patty Gasso Reacts to Roger Denny's Hire

Patty Gasso has some mixed feelings about the change in athletic directors at OU. Gasso and Joe Castiglione shepherded the Sooners’ softball program to new heights over the last three decades, building it into a dynasty and each playing major roles in bringing Love’s Field to reality.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / January 31

Red River Reckoning: Oklahoma Searches for a Reset Against Texas in Norman

When the Sooners take the floor at the Lloyd Noble Center today, they won’t just be facing a familiar rival — they’ll be confronting a…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 31

Preview: Oklahoma’s Players in the 2026 Senior Bowl

Gracen Halton, Owen Heinecke and Jaydn Ott will play one more game before jumping to the professional ranks. Those three, who played at Oklahoma in 2025, will compete in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, on Saturday, Jan.

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 31

Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns

It took him eight tries, but Porter Moser finally got his first win over Texas last year. Coming into the game between the Sooners and Longhorns in Austin on March 8, Moser was 0-7 against Texas in his tenure at Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

Oklahoma Sends Offer to 2027 Blue-Chip Wide Receiver Target

The Sooners have joined the masses in pursuing Lawrence Britt. Britt, a consensus 4-star athlete in the Class of 2027 from Memphis, TN, announced that he received an offer from Oklahoma on Friday evening.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

Who Will Return Kicks for Oklahoma in 2026?

Special teams was among the biggest reasons Oklahoma made the College Football Playoff in 2025. Kicker Tate Sandell was a late addition out of the transfer portal from UTSA who wound up being pure gold: All-SEC, All-American, and even became the Sooners’ first Lou Groza Award winner as the best kicker in college football.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

Even in His New Role, the Legend of 'Coach Smitty' Will Endure at Oklahoma

Among the many agenda items surrounding the latest University of Oklahoma Board of Regents meeting on Friday, multiple eras began and ended. Perhaps lost

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Sooners' new athletic director already has the perfect mindset when it comes to handling everything on his plate now

The Oklahoma Sooners knew they would have to replace former athletic director Joe Castiglione after the football season ended. So, they went out and got Roger Denny, a former lawyer and deputy athletic director for Illinois.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Developed a Love for Sports, and Why His Mom Saw This Path Long Ago

Walking around the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on April 4, 2005, Debi and Roger Denny recognized a familiar face in the sea of people awaiting the NCAA men’s basketball title game between Illinois and North Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 30

The Hierarchy of Leadership in the Wake of Oklahoma's Introduction of Roger Denny

When Bob Stoops had his program winning at a high-level in the 2000s, he'd often credit the leadership structure that had been in place since he came to Norman in late-1998.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Earns Commitment from Top Running Back in Class of 2028, per Report

There are still nearly two years until Oklahoma finalizes its 2028 recruiting class, but the Sooners have now already added a player from that recruiting cycle.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Oklahoma Sooners could be on track to adding an elite player to their 2028 recruiting class to kick things off

The Oklahoma Sooners have yet to land a pledge from a 2028 recruit. However, they could be closing in on that very soon. According to Rivals’ recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman, Oklahoma is pushing hard for 2028 running back Micah Rhodes, and it seems to be working.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Jim Nagy: Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke's Appeal Denied by NCAA

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke, one of the Sooners' best defenders, is down to a last-gasp opportunity for another season of eligibility. OU general manager Jim Nagy posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday night that Heinecke's appeal to the NCAA had been denied.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Oklahoma Overpowers Texas A&M to Extend Winning Streak to Three

Oklahoma completed its regular-season sweep of Texas A&M on Thursday night. The No. 10 Sooners knocked the Aggies out early, notching an 85-58 victory

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Sooners are predicted to land another elite player for their 2027 class, who could have been greatly used in the 2026 class

Relationships drive college football, especially in both high school and transfer portal recruiting. No team is demonstrating this more than the Oklahoma Sooners right now.

Peyton Bowen News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

Who Will Start at Safety for Oklahoma Next Season Alongside Peyton Bowen?

Peyton Bowen didn’t miss any games as a sophomore in 2023. But the Oklahoma safety was limited, playing less than 20 plays in four games Back to being 100% healthy in 2025, Bowen was a big piece of the Sooners’ defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / January 29

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.

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 / 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