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How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Will Use the Summer to Plan for the Year Ahead

Roger Denny has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his time at Oklahoma. The new OU athletic director was hired in time to see K.J. Kindler add another women’s

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What’s Next for Oklahoma Recruiting After Bode Sparrow’s Commitment?

The annual recruiting “dead period” got off to a very lively start for Oklahoma. The Sooners earned a commitment from Class of 2027 4-star athlete Bode Sparrow of Kaysville, UT, on Friday.

Baker Mayfield News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

Why Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Called Sooners' Baseball Natty 'Big-Time'

Even on the East Coast, Baker Mayfield could feel Sooner Magic in the air as OU made its run in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Oklahoma, of course, capped off its magical month with a 13-2 win over No.

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 26

Oklahoma Lands 2027 Consensus 4-star Athlete from Utah

The Sooners’ 2027 recruiting class is now up to 26. Athlete Bode Sparrow, a consensus 4-star prospect from the class, pledged to Oklahoma on Friday on CBS Sports College Football's YouTube channel.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Oklahoma Sooners star player just made the cut on a coveted list that many may believe he shouldn’t be on

The Oklahoma Sooners don’t care about that sort of thing, but it’s good to see the positive recognition. The Oklahoma Sooners will have one of the top 10-rated quarterbacks in College Football 27 when the game releases.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Roger Denny Reflects on the 'Extraordinary' Start to His Tenure at Oklahoma

Roger Denny couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate the start of the summer at Oklahoma. OU’s new athletic director took in the Sooners’ second national title since he was hired in Omaha, as Skip Johnson’s baseball program followed K.J.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

Former Oklahoma Two-Way All-American Steve Zabel Passes at 78

Former All-American tight end Steve Zabel, who also starred as Oklahoma's linebacker and punter from 1967-1969, has passed away at the age of 78. Zabel was a sophomore under Chuck Fairbanks in 1967 — he began his college career at the New Mexico Military Institute the year prior.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 26

How Are Oklahoma’s Players Graded in EA Sports’ New College Football Video Game?

In a few weeks, the Sooners will be “in the game.” EA Sports is set to release its newest college football video game — EA College Football 27 — on July 9. On Thursday, the developer released ratings for each player who chose to be included in this year’s game.

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 / 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 / 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.

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 / A to Z Sports / June 21

Oklahoma Sooners are on the verge of doing what they haven’t done in nearly 35 years

The Oklahoma Sooners can do what they haven’t been able to do in some time, and last failed in 2022. The Oklahoma Sooners are one win away from a college baseball national championship, and they got there by dismantling North Carolina 9-3 in game 1 of the finals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 15: Oklahoma Takes Game One

The National Championship game one was played today between Oklahoma and North Carolina. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Deiten LaChance opened the scoring with a two-run home run, giving his team a 2–0 lead.

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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Early recruiting results for James Franklin a great sign for Virginia Tech

Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

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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.