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Sooners landing five-star linebacker Cooper Witten isn't just another case of nepotism we see way too often

The Oklahoma Sooners landed No. 1 linebacker Cooper Witten to help bring their 2027 recruiting class back to No. 1. And, of course, there is a crowd with this one, a crowd that is screaming “nepotism.” In other words, some think Witten only committed to OU because his father, Jason Witten, is a coach.

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Oklahoma Defeats Dallas Baptist in a Slow-Burn Midweek Affair

The 47th meeting between the No. 12-ranked Oklahoma Sooners and the Dallas Baptist Patriots finally got the home team in the win column for the first time in four games.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Oklahoma Comfortably Takes Down Missouri in Final Home Game

Oklahoma closed an otherwise disappointing season at the Lloyd Noble Center on a high note. The Sooners took down Missouri — likely an NCAA Tournament team — 80-64 on Tuesday for their third win in a row.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Oklahoma Buries North Texas With 10-Run Fourth Inning

Oklahoma buried North Texas in a fourth-inning avalanche on Tuesday night. The Sooners scored 10 runs on nine hits, including a pair of home runs from Isabela Emerling, to break open the contest and ensure that OU’s trip to Denton would last only five innings. Oklahoma won 16-4, which marked its 16th run-rule victory of the season. The No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez 'Business as Usual' After SEC Freshman of the Year Snub

Count Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk among those who checked again when the SEC announced its postseason awards, which saw OU phenom Aaliyah Chavez miss

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / March 3

Five-star LB Cooper Witten, son of 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten, announces CFB commitment

The younger Witten, Cooper, is ranked as the No. 2 linebacker in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

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Jason Witten News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Oklahoma Lands 2027 LB Cooper Witten, Son of TE Coach Jason Witten

Less than two months after hiring Jason Witten as their new tight ends coach, the Sooners have earned a pledge from his son. Cooper Witten, one of the top linebacker prospects in the Class of 2027, committed to Oklahoma on Tuesday, per a report from On3 recruiting reporter Hayes Fawcett.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 3

Senior Night, Second Chances: Oklahoma Hosts Missouri with Revenge and Momentum at Stake

Senior Night in Norman has a way of sharpening the edges of a season. For the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball, Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. tip…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

'Just a Baller': Freshman Allyssa Parker Juggling Multiple Roles for Oklahoma

Allyssa Parker paused a bit at the question. Last weekend, the Oklahoma freshman was asked whether she had a preference for hitting or pitching. “That’s a hard one,” Parker said.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Oklahoma Lands Two on All-SEC Teams, Though Chavez Was Snubbed for Major Honor

A pair of Sooners were recognized by the SEC for their outstanding efforts throughout the season on Tuesday. Center Raegan Beers was named an All-SEC

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Oklahoma Sooners have set up an official visit with an elite player who could start a chain reaction

The Oklahoma Sooners may soon add another elite 2027 recruit. Cornerback JuJu Johnson just announced plans for an official visit to Oklahoma from June 12-14.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 3

Did Oklahoma Move up in Polls After Another Dominant Weekend?

Oklahoma’s big home-opening weekend, where it outscored opponents 116-15, wasn’t good enough to move the Sooners up in the NFCA/GoRout Division I coaches’ poll.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 2

Pair of 2027 Oklahoma Commits Schedules Official Visits

Two Class of 2027 pledges have scheduled their next trips to Norman. Running back Jaxsen Stokes and defensive back Mikhail McCreary both announced that they will take official visits to Oklahoma in the next few months.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 2

Record Watch: Oklahoma's Offense has 2021 Sooners' Records in Play

Oklahoma softball’s offensive barrage through 21 games has been something to behold, even by the Sooners’ lofty standards. Patty Gasso’s team is hitting .465 with 86 home runs, a .964 slugging percentage and a .558 on-base percentage.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 2

Another Oklahoma Newcomer Captures SEC Freshman of the Week Honors

A third Oklahoma freshman has officially earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors. Lexi McDaniel lit the scoreboard up at Love’s Field in the Sooners’ first

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 2

Oklahoma Players Who Raised Their Stock the Most at NFL Combine

Over the last week, nearly a dozen players from Oklahoma’s 2025 team attempted to impress professional scouts ahead of April’s NFL Draft. Ten Sooners — wide receiver Deion Burks, tight end Jaren Kanak, offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu, defensive ends Marvin Jones Jr.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 2

Audrey Lowry's Time is Now at Oklahoma

With conference play approaching in a couple of weekends, Audrey Lowry is emerging as the reliable arm for Oklahoma’s pitching staff. The Sooners have

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 1

Sooners' 2026 signee Elija Harmon just had the perfect recruiting pitch to OU's top target in 2027

The Oklahoma Sooners are surging toward assembling one of the most electrifying and elite recruiting classes in 2027. 2026 defensive tackle Elija Harmon is only trying to make the class even better.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 1

Oklahoma Sooers could soon run into a good problem to have when it comes to their 2027 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners boast one of the nation’s strongest 2027 recruiting classes. Even more impressive, they have secured the top offensive tackle duo in Cooper Hackett and Kaeden Penny—both in-state standouts likely to remain committed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / March 1

Oklahoma Softball Faces Injury Scare as Starter Leaves Game for X-Rays

The Oklahoma Sooners had an incredible weekend, going 6-0 and outscoring their opponents 116-15. They wrapped up the weekend with a 9-1 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., on Sunday afternoon.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

Big Third Quarter Lifts Oklahoma to Blowout win at Missouri in Regular-Season Finale

Missouri was pesky on Sunday against seventh-ranked Oklahoma in Columbia, Mo. But after the Tigers twice climbed back within striking distance after the Sooners built big leads, OU then went on a big run that ended any chance of a Missouri upset.

Oklahoma Denied the Sweep by Pesky Gonzaga Pitching

While Gonzaga has struggled to get going this season, they've stolen one game in their previous two series' against Hawaii and Texas State. They kept that streak going by stealing one in Norman behind great pitching and quiet Sooner bats.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

Oklahoma Blasts Past Southern Louisiana to Close Opening Weekend at Love's Field

Oklahoma’s bats stayed hot to close out a perfect weekend at Love’s Field. The Sooners blasted five home runs to dispatch Southeastern Louisiana 9-1 in

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 1

How Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy ‘Put More Around’ John Mateer During Offseason

Oklahoma general manager Jim Nagy experienced great success during his first year in Norman. Nagy, who joined OU’s staff in February 2025, oversaw the Sooners’ scouting staff as Oklahoma reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.