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Mark Andrews Discusses 'Elevating Student-Athletes' Through his NIL Partnership

Mark Andrews may be one of the best tight ends in the NFL, but he has not forgotten about the kids playing college football today. The former Oklahoma Sooners standout is using his platform as an athlete who manages his Type-1 diabetes by connecting with Dexcom U.

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Sooners could be right back on the clock for an elite quarterback after recent Intel reveals a potential reason for decommitting

The Oklahoma Sooners could soon have their quarterback for the 2028 recruiting class as Trey Tagliaferri just decommitted from Notre Dame. The Oklahoma Sooners still need their 2028 quarterback.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 2

What Could Get in the Way of Oklahoma’s Run Game Improvement in 2026?

The Sooners should be much more efficient on the ground in the fall. Oklahoma retained its top two running backs, Tory Blaylock and Xavier Robinson, after the 2025 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 2

How Would a Commitment From 4-star DE Uhila Wolfgramm Impact Oklahoma?

The Sooners are on the verge of completing the “Utah hat trick.” Class of 2027 edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm, a native of Spanish Fork, UT, will announce his commitment at noon on Thursday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

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John Mateer News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer keeps it all the way real regarding OU’s CFP appearance last season

The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff last season, and John Mateer played well against Alabama. The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff last season, but they’re looking for more than just an appearance in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

Former Oklahoma Players Named to Represent Team USA

Five former Oklahoma softball players and two current members of the Sooners roster were named to a pair of Team USA rosters Wednesday. Alyssa Brito, Jayda Coleman, Tiare Jennings and Kelly Maxwell were named to the World Baseball Softball Confederation's World Cup Group C roster.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

Oklahoma Hopes to Avoid This One Major Concern at Quarterback

Improved quarterback play is a must if OU hopes to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026. The Sooners went 10-3 last year, winning their last four games of the regular season against Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri and LSU to punch their spot in the CFP.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

Advanced Metrics That Bode Well for Oklahoma Ahead of 2026 Season

The 2025 season signaled significant growth for Oklahoma. The Sooners reached the College Football Playoff for the first time under coach Brent Venables, finishing the season 10-3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Oklahoma Sees a Few Names on the Walter Camp Preseason All-American List

At this point of the summer, the college football season is starting to feel like it's just around the corner. Preseason All-American lists are beginning to follow — and Oklahoma is well represented on one of them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Three Things That Could Raise Oklahoma's Defensive Ceiling in 2026

Oklahoma’s defense was arguably college football’s best in 2025. The Sooners led the SEC in total defense (272.5 yards allowed per game), scoring defense (15.2 points allowed per game) and sacks (45), and their defensive prowess helped them finish 10-3 and reach the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma's 2026 Opener Kick-Off Time Now Set

Oklahoma's 2026 schedule is now (somewhat) fully set. The Sooners will host the UTEP Miners on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. It is the second Friday night home opener ever for the program.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Oklahoma Gets Huge Boost to National Title Defense

It's hard to top winning a national championship, but the young offseason has been kind to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners. The program announced that the trio of freshmen pitchers — Cord Rager, Xander Mercurius and Nick Wesloski — will remain with the team and prepare for next year's national title defense.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Three Things That Could Raise Oklahoma’s Offensive Ceiling in 2026

Oklahoma’s offense has the potential to be much better in 2026. Quarterback John Mateer is now fully healthy after playing through a thumb injury in the back half of the 2026 season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

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

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 / 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 / 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.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Inside The Diamonds / June 23

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 17: Oklahoma Sooners Win National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners won the National Championship after dropping game two and their first chance to win it. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster After a scoreless first, Kyle Branch opened the scoring for the Sooners with an RBI single.

Oklahoma Sooners News / New Baseball Media / June 23

Oklahoma Wins 2026 CWS Title, Vanquishes UNC

The 2026 NCAA college baseball season has officially concluded, as a champion was crowned on June 22 in Omaha. Oklahoma, a team that didn’t have the hottest team entering the tourney, wound up catching fire and ultimately took a national title to Norman.

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.

John Mateer 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.

Will Miami return to the College Football Playoff in 2026?

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

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

Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz