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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 / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 27

Oklahoma’s Three X-Factors for Success in 2026

As the start of the 2026 season creeps closer and closer, the Oklahoma Sooners hope the improvements of spring and the summer will yield successes in the fall.

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.

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 25

Oklahoma's SEC Home and Road Schedule Announced

Oklahoma’s conference schedule has come into focus. The path through the Southeastern Conference is set for Porter Moser’s Sooners. OU will battle Texas, Missouri and Georgia in a home-and-home series this year, and the Sooners will play every other team in the league once.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 25

Why Oklahoma HC Skip Johnson is Already Preparing for Sooners’ Title Defense

OU coach Skip Johnson has spent the last couple of days celebrating the Sooners’ national championship. Oklahoma capped off its magical postseason run with a 13-2 win over No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 24

Oklahoma HC Skip Johnson Calls National Championship Celebration Event ‘Incredible’

The Sooners received a hero’s welcome in Norman on Wednesday evening. Oklahoma hosted a celebration event at Kimrey Family Stadium to honor its national championship-winning team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 24

Why Oklahoma’s CWS Run Can Pave the Way for Future Pitching Success

Oklahoma’s young pitchers made history in Omaha. The Sooners started three freshman arms — Cord Rager, Xander Mercurius and Nick Wesloski — at the College World Series and became the first team to do so since 1999.

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 / 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 / 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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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.

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.