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Oklahoma’s Taylor Wein Steps Forward as Owen Heinecke Awaits NCAA Outcome

Oklahoma opened its spring practice yesterday at the Everest Indoor Training Center. The program is now looking to build off of its momentum gained from navigating a tough 2025 schedule into a College Football Playoff appearance.

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Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen not Ready to Fully Embrace Elder Statesman Status on Sooners' Defense

It’s still hard for Peyton Bowen to see himself as one of the older guys. “I see myself as the leader, but I don’t see myself as the old head,” the Oklahoma senior safety said.

Kip Lewis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 26

Kip Lewis Looking for Personal Growth, Team Growth in Return to Oklahoma

Kip Lewis said his decision to return for another season at Oklahoma was simple. “Mostly just chalking it up with God and just knowing I’ve still got more in the tank to get better, just small things details-wise,” the linebacker said Wednesday after the Sooners’ first spring practice.

No. 8 Oklahoma Looking for Third Straight SEC Series Win at No. 2 Texas

Oklahoma’s first two weekends of SEC play have been largely successful. Two weeks ago, the Sooners took two games of three against then-No. 22 Texas A&M in Norman.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 25

Why Oklahoma QB John Mateer Says He 'Needs to be Better'

John Mateer is well aware that his first year at Oklahoma wasn’t good enough. Mateer, who transferred to OU from Washington State ahead of the 2025 season, finished his first season in Norman with 2,885 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 62.2-percent passing.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 25

Oklahoma Football’s Returning Production, By the Numbers

Oklahoma played its best season of the name-image-likeness era in 2025. The Sooners finished 10-3 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 25

Oklahoma's Brooklyn Stewart, Emma Tolan and Zya Vann Delivered big Moments in Opening Weekend of NCAA Tournament

There were plenty of big-time moments during Oklahoma’s first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. There were several that were impactful to the outcomes in the Sooners’ 89-59 win over Idaho and their 77-71 win over Michigan State, and some that were more symbolic in nature.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Oklahoma Running Back Commit to Visit Other Major Program, per Report

Running back Keldrid Ben is still committed to Oklahoma, but he hasn’t ruled out other major programs who have pursued him. Ben, a tailback from Montgomery, TX, will take an unofficial visit to Notre Dame on March 28, according to a report from BlueandGold.com.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Oklahoma's Pitching Staff Continues to Improve, Which is a Scary Prospect for the SEC

Oklahoma’s offense has continued its warpath through two weekends of SEC play, but the pitching staff is quietly rounding into shape. Four OU pitchers

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Oklahoma Duo Captures SEC Weekly Awards

A pair of Patty Gasso’s Sooners earned recognition for clutch performances against Ole Miss over the weekend. Veteran Isabela Emerling was named SEC Co-Player

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Oklahoma Chasing Several Team, Individual Offensive Records

Even with the frenetic pace Oklahoma started the season offensively, the Sooners hitting 200 home runs seemed somewhat preposterous just a few weeks ago.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Where did Oklahoma Land in Polls After Sweeping Ole Miss?

After Oklahoma's three-game sweep of Ole Miss that extended the Sooners' winning streak to 21, the Sooners finally made some movement up in the NFCA/GoRout softball poll.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma’s Defense Entering Spring Practice

As Oklahoma prepares to return to the practice field this week, Sooners on SI took a look at the biggest questions facing Brent Venables’ offense this

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Isabela Emerling's Pinch-Hit Grand Slam Lifts Oklahoma Over Ole Miss to Sweep Series

Isabela Emerling had to wait her turn, but her patience was rewarded on Monday night. The OU senior started the series finale against Ole Miss on the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Oklahoma Schedules Two More Official Visits with Class of 2027 Standouts

A pair of prospective Sooners will be in Norman over the next few months. Quarterback Jamison Roberts and edge rusher Samuel Nelson — both of the Class of 2027 — will take official visits to Oklahoma from June 12-14.

How Oklahoma 'Didn't Back Down' in Physical Game Against Michigan State

The bumps and bruises that the Sooners sustained against Michigan State were worth it. No. 4-seeded Oklahoma defeated the Spartans 77-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke is Taking the NCAA to Court, Per Report

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke isn’t done fighting. Heinecke filed an injunction against the NCAA on March 23, hoping to gain one more year of eligibility, according to a report from George Stoia of Sooner Scoop.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Aaliyah Chavez Helping Oklahoma in Major Ways Even if Shot Isn't Falling

Aaliyah Chavez doesn’t have a lot of NCAA Tournament experience under her belt quite yet. But on her biggest stage yet Sunday night in the second round

Oklahoma Muscles its way into Sweet 16 With win Over Michigan State

Raegan Beers stood in the backcourt, arms raised toward the rafters. Payton Verhulst, who had just drained a 3-pointer to — finally — give Oklahoma some breathing room, looked first for a hand slap from Zya Vann for the assist, and then gave Vann an encouraging tap.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Kai Minor Homers Twice as Oklahoma Beats Ole Miss

Kai Minor's offensive production might be slightly overshadowed by fellow freshman Kendall Wells this season for Oklahoma. Her power might be overshadowed a bit by her own speed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Oklahoma Makes Top Eight for Blue-Chip 2027 Offensive Tackle

The Sooners have already done plenty of work to ensure that their offensive line is stout for years to come. Oklahoma has already earned pledges from four offensive linemen from the Class of 2027 — and one more could soon join the mix.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says John Mateer is ‘Focused’ Ahead of Spring Ball

High highs and low lows defined John Mateer’s first season at Oklahoma. Mateer, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, led the Sooners to a 10-3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Oklahoma's 'Business-Like' Payton Verhulst Looking Forward to Taking on old Friends

Waiting in the tunnel of Lloyd Noble Center on Friday night, Payton Verhulst’s eyes quickly locked with Michigan State’s Jalyn Brown. Brown’s Spartans had just escaped Colorado State, 65-62, to set up a potential second-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Verhulst and Oklahoma.