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Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. For Oklahoma in 2026, the Sooners hope to see plenty of fireworks once the season gets rolling. With the schedule they have, they'll need plenty.

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Ben Arbuckle and the Oklahoma Sooners land their 2028 quarterback after a series of confusing events

The Oklahoma Sooners finally landed their 2028 quarterback. On Friday, the Sooners landed a commitment from New Jersey QB Trey Tagliaferri. He’s the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

Oklahoma Lands 2028 Quarterback Trey Tagliaferri

Oklahoma has its 2027 class nearly wrapped up. Now they move towards the class of 2028. On July 1 per a report by Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, 2028 four-star Trey Tagliaferri decommitted from Notre Dame.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

Oklahoma Lands One on PFF College 50

Expectations are high for Oklahoma in 2026, but many Sooners will be underrated entering the season. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 players in college football entering the year, and OU had only one representative. Defensive tackle David Stone was rated the No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Oklahoma Football: 2026 Sooners Season Preview and Prediction

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables is in a safer situation than a year ago thanks to the playoff appearance. Building off that, the Sooners need the offense to take a step forward under quarterback John Mateer’s guidance and the defense to remain close to last year’s levels.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Oklahoma Sooners lose out on an elite player they could have used to finish filling out their 2027 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners still have a top-three recruiting class, but they could have used Uhila Wolfgramm. The Oklahoma Sooners lost out on four-star edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm, who committed to BYU over OU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 3

Will Oklahoma Lean Into its Wide Receiver Depth in 2026?

On paper, Oklahoma’s wide receiver room should be much better in 2026. Last year, the position group was essentially a two-man show. Isaiah Sategna led the Sooners in receiving with 965 yards, while Deion Burks logged 620 yards.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

BYU beats out Oklahoma for 4-star EDGE Uhila Wolfgramm

The BYU Cougars are on the board with one of the top recruits in the state, and this is a big commitment for coach Kalani Sitake and his staff.

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

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

Nation's No. 1 2028 recruit, Jett Harrison, commits to Ohio State Buckeyes

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.

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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's Kendall Wells Takes Significant Step Toward Olympic Roster

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells and UCLA's Megan Grant spent much of the 2026 season in a race to see who would break the NCAA single-season home run record.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Five Oklahoma Players Who Could Benefit From New NCAA Eligibility Rules

The NCAA closed out the 2025-2026 athletic year with a sensible change. The Division I Cabinet approved a change to eligibility rules for student-athletes.

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 / 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

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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.

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Brendan Sorsby's potential supplemental draft value revealed

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