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Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez Named ESPN National Freshman of the Year

Turns out the SEC coaches just got it wrong. Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez wasn't named the league's Freshman of the Year last week, but this week was named national Freshman of the Year by ESPN.

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Oklahoma Notches 15th Win in Appetizer Midweek Matchup Before SEC Play

The winds came sweeping down the plain in furious gusts. So did the No. 9-ranked Oklahoma Sooners and their aggressive base running, who won 6-1 in their midweek duel with UT-Arlington.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11

How Oklahoma’s Persistence Brought Edge Rusher Jake Kreul to Norman

Just about every major college football program offered Jake Kreul, but Oklahoma’s defensive-mindedness and persistence brought him to Norman. Kreul, a blue-chip edge rusher in the Class of 2026, signed with OU in December. The Sooners offered Kreul on Nov.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 11

Inside the Numbers: Historic Power, Freshman Firepower Fuel Sooners Ahead of Tulsa

The final non-conference game, before the start of SEC play, often serves as a quiet checkpoint. That is not the case for Oklahoma. When the…

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11

Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Oklahoma will have the chance on Wednesday to make amends for arguably its worst loss of the 2025-26 season. The Sooners, seeded No. 11 in the SEC Tournament, will open the conference tourney against 14-seed South Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11

Oklahoma Ready for Final Non-Conference Tune-Up Before SEC Play Arrives in Norman

The Sooners are ready for SEC play, but Oklahoma has one last non-conference test before turning its sights on Auburn. No. 6 OU hosts Tulsa at Love’s Field, which will provide Patty Gasso’s pitching staff another chance to build confidence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 10

Sooners Enter SEC Tournament With Momentum — and No Margin for Error

When the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off tomorrow in Nashville, the Oklahoma Sooners will walk into Bridgestone Arena carrying something that felt impossible just…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 10

Oklahoma Postpones Midweek Baseball Game Due to Weather

With severe storms possible on Tuesday evening, Oklahoma will play its midweek baseball game one day later. The Sooners’ contest against UT-Arlington will be played at 3 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 10

Did Oklahoma Move up in Polls After Another Undefeated Weekend?

After another undefeated weekend where Oklahoma extended its winning streak to 13, the Sooners place in the polls remained unchanged. Each of the teams ahead of them in the major polls also went undefeated, leaving OU No.

Jason Witten News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Jason Witten won't be getting free dinners in Knoxville after Vols fans hear him explain why he joined Oklahoma's coaching staff

Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten will be back on a college football sideline in 2026, but he won't be wearing orange and white. Witten, a former Vols

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Oklahoma 'Still Working' to Get 'Special' Owen Heinecke Back for 2026 Season

Jim Nagy hasn’t given up hope on getting Owen Heinecke back in Norman next year. The OU football general manager said the Sooners were still exploring options to get the linebacker a final year of eligibility. “We're still working through some of that.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Why GM Jim Nagy is Excited About the Oklahoma Offense in 2026

With 2027 recruiting (and beyond) on such a hot streak in Norman, it's easy to forget that the Oklahoma Sooners head into 2026 with high expectations. That's typical for programs who have dipped their toe in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Abby Dayton Provides Oklahoma Surprise Third-Base Option After Nelly McEnroe-Marinas Injury

During the lineup introductions before Saturday’s weekend opener against Abilene Christian, Nelly McEnroe-Marinas was first up on the baseline. The Sooners’

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Sooners' recent commit just gave fans an inside look at how his commitment went and a version of Brent Venables we don't see often

The Oklahoma Sooners have secured four-star safety Jaylen Scott for their 2027 recruiting class, further helping them maintain their status as the No. 1 class in the country.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Recapping Oklahoma’s Sensational ‘Future Freaks’ Recruiting Weekend

Oklahoma just had arguably its best week ever on the recruiting trail. With the Sooners hosting their annual “Future Freaks” junior day event in Norman,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Gets Back to Blowout Ways with Run-Rule win Over Abilene Christian

After Oklahoma's bats were mostly dormant in their first game Sunday, the Sooners heated them back up in their weekend finale. The sixth-ranked Sooners hit three home runs and got back on the run-rule track with a 9-0, five-ining win over Abilene Christian in front of a crowd of 3,754 at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Alec Blair's Big Day Helps Oklahoma Sweep Santa Clara

An up-and-down afternoon from the mound couldn't stop the home team from winning the day. The No. 12-ranked Oklahoma Sooners defeated Santa Clara 8-6 to sweep the series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Bashes Home Run No. 100, But Has to Squeak Out a Close Win Over Louisiana

Oklahoma’s offense made history on Sunday, but the Sooners had to work to notch a second victory over Louisiana at Love’s Field. Ella Parker’s third-inning

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Adds In-State 4-Star ATH-QB to Red Hot Recruiting Haul

After bringing in four verbal commits on Saturday, the Sooners on Sunday landed one of the most dynamic prospects in the country on Sunday — and didn’t even have to leave the state to do it.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Brent Venables Outlines One of the Biggest Challenges Oklahoma Will Face This Spring

Excitement is high in Norman as the Sooners approach spring football. Brent Venables’ fourth year at the helm saw Oklahoma return to the College Football Playoff, and everyone in the program is hungry for more in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 8

Sooners were extremely busy getting a handful of commitments within a span of a few hours during Future Freaks

The Oklahoma Sooners are thriving on the recruiting trail right now, and it’s largely because of the work they have done over the last 48 hours. Right now, they’re hosting Future Freaks, and it’s starting to look like a huge success just hours into the event.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma's Recruiting Weekend Earned Another Pledge From a Blue-Chip 2027 Player

General manager Jim Nagy tweeted out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night, "Not done yet." He must have known something as the Oklahoma Sooners earned a verbal commitment from Boyle County tight end Seneca Driver out of Danville, Kentucky.

Jaylen Scott News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Earns Pledge from Blue-Chip Class of 2027 Defensive Back

The Sooners have done plenty to ensure that their defense is “hard to kill” for years to come. And on Saturday, OU made another move to fortify the unit, as Class of 2027 safety Jaylen Scott of Mobile, AL, committed to the Sooners, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Sooners predicted to land another blue-chip player to keep the recruiting momentum rolling

The Oklahoma Sooners hold the No. 3 recruiting class for 2027 and could finish with the top class at next year’s National Signing Day. More recruits will join, as the Sooners are targeting another four-star safety, Jaylen Scott.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / March 3