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Jason Witten won't be getting free dinners in Knoxville after Vols fans hear him explain why he joined Oklahoma's coaching staff

Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten will be back on a college football sideline in 2026, but he won't be wearing orange and white. Witten, a former Vols

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Oklahoma 'Still Working' to Get 'Special' Owen Heinecke Back for 2026 Season

Jim Nagy hasn’t given up hope on getting Owen Heinecke back in Norman next year. The OU football general manager said the Sooners were still exploring options to get the linebacker a final year of eligibility. “We're still working through some of that.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Why GM Jim Nagy is Excited About the Oklahoma Offense in 2026

With 2027 recruiting (and beyond) on such a hot streak in Norman, it's easy to forget that the Oklahoma Sooners head into 2026 with high expectations. That's typical for programs who have dipped their toe in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Abby Dayton Provides Oklahoma Surprise Third-Base Option After Nelly McEnroe-Marinas Injury

During the lineup introductions before Saturday’s weekend opener against Abilene Christian, Nelly McEnroe-Marinas was first up on the baseline. The Sooners’

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Sooners' recent commit just gave fans an inside look at how his commitment went and a version of Brent Venables we don't see often

The Oklahoma Sooners have secured four-star safety Jaylen Scott for their 2027 recruiting class, further helping them maintain their status as the No. 1 class in the country.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Recapping Oklahoma’s Sensational ‘Future Freaks’ Recruiting Weekend

Oklahoma just had arguably its best week ever on the recruiting trail. With the Sooners hosting their annual “Future Freaks” junior day event in Norman,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Gets Back to Blowout Ways with Run-Rule win Over Abilene Christian

After Oklahoma's bats were mostly dormant in their first game Sunday, the Sooners heated them back up in their weekend finale. The sixth-ranked Sooners hit three home runs and got back on the run-rule track with a 9-0, five-ining win over Abilene Christian in front of a crowd of 3,754 at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Alec Blair's Big Day Helps Oklahoma Sweep Santa Clara

An up-and-down afternoon from the mound couldn't stop the home team from winning the day. The No. 12-ranked Oklahoma Sooners defeated Santa Clara 8-6 to sweep the series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 8

Sooners Survive Chaos in Austin, Outlast Texas 88–85 in Overtime

The box score will record it as an overtime win. The standings will simply mark it as another late-season victory. But for the players inside…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Bashes Home Run No. 100, But Has to Squeak Out a Close Win Over Louisiana

Oklahoma’s offense made history on Sunday, but the Sooners had to work to notch a second victory over Louisiana at Love’s Field. Ella Parker’s third-inning

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Adds In-State 4-Star ATH-QB to Red Hot Recruiting Haul

After bringing in four verbal commits on Saturday, the Sooners on Sunday landed one of the most dynamic prospects in the country on Sunday — and didn’t even have to leave the state to do it.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Brent Venables Outlines One of the Biggest Challenges Oklahoma Will Face This Spring

Excitement is high in Norman as the Sooners approach spring football. Brent Venables’ fourth year at the helm saw Oklahoma return to the College Football Playoff, and everyone in the program is hungry for more in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 8

Sooners were extremely busy getting a handful of commitments within a span of a few hours during Future Freaks

The Oklahoma Sooners are thriving on the recruiting trail right now, and it’s largely because of the work they have done over the last 48 hours. Right now, they’re hosting Future Freaks, and it’s starting to look like a huge success just hours into the event.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma's Recruiting Weekend Earned Another Pledge From a Blue-Chip 2027 Player

General manager Jim Nagy tweeted out around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night, "Not done yet." He must have known something as the Oklahoma Sooners earned a verbal commitment from Boyle County tight end Seneca Driver out of Danville, Kentucky.

Jaylen Scott News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Earns Pledge from Blue-Chip Class of 2027 Defensive Back

The Sooners have done plenty to ensure that their defense is “hard to kill” for years to come. And on Saturday, OU made another move to fortify the unit, as Class of 2027 safety Jaylen Scott of Mobile, AL, committed to the Sooners, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Bashes Five Home Runs — Including Moon Shot From Kendall Wells — to Run-Rule Louisiana

Oklahoma is closing in quickly on 100 home runs. Conference play hasn't even started. The sixth-ranked Sooners bashed five more — including two from Ella Parker and perhaps the longest in Love's Field history from Kendall Wells — to beat Louisiana 10-0 in five innings in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Love's Field.

Tyson Ross News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Stays Hot on Recruiting Trail, Lands 3-star Offensive Lineman

The Sooners’ top-ranked 2027 recruiting class is now up to 15 commits. Offensive lineman Tyson Ross of Andover, KS, pledged with Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Better Weather, Better Offense as Oklahoma Dominates Santa Clara to Win Series

The sunshine peeked through the rainy clouds over Kimrey Family Stadium—great news, considering the four-game series had suffered a Friday cancelation due to the threat of severe weather.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Kendall Wells' Power Surge Continues as Oklahoma's Run-Rule Streak Continues

Kendall Wells just keeps on mashing. Wells, Oklahoma's freshman catcher, bashed her 17th home run of the season, helping the sixth-ranked Sooners to a 8-0, six-inning win over Abilene Christian in the first of two games Saturday at Love's Field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 7

Oklahoma Sooners kickstart massive recruiting weekend by securing one of their biggest priorities

This weekend, the Oklahoma Sooners are playing host to a slew of talented recruits out of the 2027 class as part of their "Future Freaks" weekend. A cavalcade of commits and offers will be in Norman for one of their biggest recruiting events of the offseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Earns First Quarterback Commitment of 2027 Recruiting Cycle

The Sooners already have a stellar 2027 recruiting class, and now they have added a quarterback to the mix. Dual-threat quarterback Jamison Roberts committed with the Sooners on Saturday, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 7

One of Oklahoma's strongest moves of the offseason is already beginning to pay off in a major way for the Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners pulled off a stunning coup this offseason when they plucked former Dallas Cowboy and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten to serve as their tight ends coach, replacing Joe Jon Finley.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 7

Oklahoma Ready for 'Great Challenge' in Final Non-Conference Weekend Invitational

Just five games remain before Oklahoma opens conference play. The No. 6 Sooners host Louisiana and Abilene Christian for a pair of double-headers at Love’s

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 6

What Are Oklahoma's Options at Third Base Without Nelly McEnroe-Marinas?

Oklahoma’s worst fears were confirmed on Friday evening. Third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas will miss the rest of the 2026 season with a torn ACL. The redshirt sophomore sustained the injury last Sunday in the Sooners’ victory over Southeastern Louisiana at Love’s Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / March 3