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'Blue Collar' Oklahoma Goes to Work During Extended Break Ahead of NCAA Tournament Opener

By the time Oklahoma tips off against Idaho in the NCAA Tournament late Friday night at Lloyd Noble Center, the Sooners will have gone two weeks between games.

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Inside the Numbers: No. 4 Oklahoma at Ole Miss — Historic Pace Meets First SEC Road Test

The numbers tell one story about No. 4 Oklahoma. Dominance.Firepower.Historic production. But this weekend, as the Sooners step into Oxford for the first road SEC…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

Oklahoma Wakes up, Cruises to NCAA Tournament win Over Idaho

Early on in Friday’s NCAA Tournament opener against Idaho, Oklahoma looked like it was just waking up from a lengthy nap as the Sooners waited for their late-night start at Lloyd Noble Center.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

Savvy Sooners Earn Oklahoma a Rubber Match Against LSU After Friday Night Victory

LJ Mercurius (5-1, 1-1) had to step up for Oklahoma on the road. The UNLV transfer was following up a disastrous pitching and fielding performance in the No.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

How Oklahoma’s Freshmen Impressed Brent Venables During Winter Workouts

Brent Venables was able to take his hands off the wheel more than usual during the Sooners’ winter workouts. Oklahoma signed 25 freshmen as part of its 2026 recruiting class, and that group enrolled in January.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

Why Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy is ‘Fired Up’ About Roger Denny’s Arrival

Jim Nagy’s first year in Norman was largely successful. After joining OU’s staff in February 2025 as the Sooners’ general manager, Oklahoma went 10-3 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

Oklahoma Set to Host Top-100 Prospect from Class of 2028, per Report

Kamieon Compton-Nero still has nearly two years until he officially makes his college decision, but he’ll soon see if Oklahoma could be the right spot for him.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

How Oklahoma Freshman Kicker Trace Rudd Has Learned from Tate Sandell

Trace Rudd likely won’t be called upon any time soon. Rudd is a kicker who signed with Oklahoma as part of its 2026 recruiting class. The true freshman will be the backup to Tate Sandell — who won the 2025 Lou Groza Award — during his first season at the collegiate level.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 20

Oklahoma Opens March Madness Against 'Legit' Idaho Team on 18-game Winning Streak

Oklahoma will have to snap a massive streak to advance to the Second Round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The 4-seeded Sooners host 13-seeded Idaho on Friday night (9 p.m., ESPN), and the Big Sky Champion Vandals have ripped off 18-straight wins. Idaho’s last loss came on Jan.

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 19

Oklahoma Falls to LSU in Thursday Night Terror for Cameron Johnson

Cameron Johnson's (5-1, 4 runs, 1 earned) return to Baton Rouge was not how he dreamt it up. The former LSU Tiger and No. 7 Oklahoma seemed to both wish the series started on Friday instead of Thursday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 19

Payton Verhulst Savoring one Last NCAA Tournament Ride With Oklahoma

Payton Verhulst sees the end coming up quick. But though Verhulst, Oklahoma’s redshirt senior who does a bit of everything for the Sooners, knows her college basketball days are in their final moments, she's trying not to make too much of it.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

Oklahoma Trounces Memphis as Kendall Wells Homers Again

Oklahoma’s offense capitalized on numerous Memphis errors to punish the Tigers in a mid-week battle. The Sooners homered four times and scored on two

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

DL Matthew Nelson is Juggling Plenty in his Freshman Season at Oklahoma

Matthew Nelson has a lot on his plate at Oklahoma. The freshman is ready to open up spring practice for the first time in Norman next week, and while

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

Three Players Who Will Decide Oklahoma’s March Madness Run

Oklahoma’s NCAA Tournament run begins on Friday. The 4-seeded Sooners will take on the 14-seeded Idaho Vandals at the Lloyd Noble Center, with the victor

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

Could Oklahoma Freshman Jayden Petit Defy the Early-Playing-Time Odds?

The transfer portal has made it increasingly difficult for skill position players to see the field early in their careers. Why wait for a true freshman to develop in-season when you can find a veteran from another power-four conference?

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

Oklahoma Freshman DB Niko Jandreau Leaning on Brother, Older Teammates in New Setting

In some regards, Niko Jandreau came to Oklahoma wanting a change of scenery. Jandreau is a true freshman safety from Chandler, AZ. He had never seen snow until the Oklahoma City metropolitan area got roughly nine inches in late January.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 18

Kai Minor's Speed Helping Oklahoma's Offense Show Diversity Heading Into Game at Memphis

Riding a 17-game winning streak and fresh off a series sweep against Auburn to open up SEC play, Oklahoma softball hits the road to take on Memphis on Wednesday night.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 17

Oklahoma Falls in Sleepy Midweek Performance in First True Road Game of the Year

The first true road game for the Oklahoma Sooners this season yeilded few, if any, bright spots. If you like quick innings, Tuesday's midweek match between No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 17

Here's Why Oklahoma Chose The Crown Over the NIT for Postseason Hoops

What better place for college basketball in 2026 to evolve its postseason than Las Vegas? Now it’s up to Porter Moser and the streaky Sooners to literally cash in on the opportunity.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 17

Oklahoma Athletic Director Roger Denny Calls Resource Gaps ‘Unacceptable’

Simply outperforming resources isn’t good enough for Roger Denny. Denny, who was hired as the University of Oklahoma’s athletic director on Jan. 23, appeared on the Dari Nowkhah Show on KREF on Monday and outlined some of the financial challenges the Sooners are currently facing.