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Selection Sunday: Weighing Oklahoma's Resume Ahead of the NCAA Softball Tournament

There’s little time to dwell on Saturday’s anticlimactic end to the SEC Tournament. The battle between top-seeded Oklahoma and 2-seeded Texas A&M would have been informative to the NCAA Selection Committee, who will reveal their bracket for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DE Alex Shieldnight Embracing Sooners' Program-Wide Mentality

Alex Shieldnight wanted the right fit, not an easy fit. Shieldnight, a freshman defensive end from Wagoner, OK, knew from the first time he visited Norman that Oklahoma would be the right program for him.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Sunday Offering: Oklahoma a Finalist for Several Highly-Touted Football Recruits

Oklahoma and its staff made plenty of moves in an attempt to bolster their 2026 and 2027 classes this week. The Sooners sent out several offers to highly-touted prospects in both classes and were also named in multiple recruits’ final lists.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 10

OU Baseball: Oklahoma Loses Again, Drops Series at Kentucky

Oklahoma jumped on top early, but that success lasted less than an inning, and now the Sooners will try to salvage a series split. Kentucky scored four times in the bottom of the first and the Wildcats held off any hopes of as Sooner rally to beat No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 10

OU Softball: Oklahoma Named Co-SEC Tourney Champion as Title Game Canceled

Oklahoma didn’t take the field on Saturday but still added a trophy to its collection. The Sooners’ title game against Texas A&M, held at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens, GA, was canceled on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 10

Fresh Faces: Injury Not Preventing Oklahoma OL Darius Afalava From Getting Better

Darius Afalava has learned the art of patience during the spring. Afalava, a guard from Utah, suffered an injury late in his high school career before enrolling at Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 10

OU Softball: Oklahoma Meets Texas A&M in Heavyweight Clash for the SEC Championship

The SEC’s top two teams finally get to settle things on the field. Oklahoma and Texas A&M will play for the SEC Tournament title, with the winner

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Are the Oklahoma Sooners being overlooked by media in early top-25 rankings heading into 2025?

The Oklahoma Sooners had a disappointing 2024 season, falling well short of their expectations with a 6-7 season and a horrific loss to Navy in the bowl game.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 9

OU Baseball: Oklahoma Falls in Inaugural Game With Kentucky

Oklahoma and Texas have never faced off in the sport of baseball. Welcome to the new SEC. The Sooners and Wildcats staged a couple of one-point classics this year in men’s basketball.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 9

OU Softball: Oklahoma Walks Off Arkansas to Complete Furious Rally, Reach SEC Championship

Oklahoma was down, but Patty Gasso’s Sooners are never out. After falling behind 5-seeded Arkansas 6-1 in the third inning of Friday’s SEC Tournament

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Analysts label Oklahoma Sooners as winner of transfer portal thanks to haul of playmakers out of the spring window

The Oklahoma Sooners have added quite a haul to their team out of the transfer portal, adding 21 total new faces across the winter and spring portal windows. The Sooners significantly reformed their offense, adding multiple playmakers at wide receiver and tight end while shoring up the depth of their offensive line.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 9

OU Softball: Oklahoma's Patty Gasso, Sam Landry Take Home SEC Awards

Oklahoma raked in a handful of SEC awards following the program’s first year in the league. Patty Gasso was voted SEC Coach of the Year following the

Softball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 9

OU Softball: Oklahoma Looks to Continue SEC Tournament Run Against Arkansas

Oklahoma responded to a series defeat at the hands of Florida by dumping LSU out of the SEC Tournament to set a meeting with 5-seeded Arkansas. The top-seeded Sooners got an outstanding performance from Sam Landry in the circle and paired it with steady showings from veterans in the lineup to take down the 9-seeded Tigers 4-1.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Oklahoma Sooners send an offer to elite defensive prospect even though he likely wouldn't produce until 2028

In today's world of college football, and really any era, you have to stay prepared for anything the future may bring, but especially when it comes to recruiting.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 8

OU Softball: Sam Landry Fires Oklahoma to First SEC Tournament Win

Oklahoma ace Sam Landry didn’t allow a hit for six innings, but her start against LSU almost came undone. With the top-seeded Sooners leading 4-0 in the program’s SEC Tournament debut, Landry allowed a pair of singles and a walk to load the bases for Tiger slugger Torri Edwards.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 8

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma S Omarion Robinson Looking to Make Impact as Freshman

Omarion Robinson was one of the best players in Arkansas during high school, but he knows that his previous accomplishments won’t hold any weight at Oklahoma.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 8

OU Softball: Oklahoma Bringing 'Underdog' Mentality to First SEC Tournament

Patty Gasso has her Sooners entering the SEC Tournament with a unique mindset. Oklahoma clinched the conference regular season crown with a win over Florida

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 7

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma's Trynae Washington Bringing Versatility to New-Look TE Group

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables sees Trynae Washington as one of the most underrated recruits in the Class of 2025. Washington, a tight end from Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, signed to play for the Sooners in December. With a 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, he’s someone that Venables expects to bring versatility to the Sooners’ offense.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 6

OU Softball: Oklahoma Freshman P Sophia Bordi Not Currently With Team

Oklahoma freshman Sophia Bordi is not currently with the team, OU coach Patty Gasso said during her weekly press conference on Tuesday. "She's not here on campus, she went back home," Gasso said.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 6

Oklahoma makes interesting transfer portal move with this FCS QB

Oklahoma has picked up a very intriguing transfer portal quarterback, and considering the Sooners' past success in the portal, there is reason to take notice of this commitment.

What does the Sooners depth chart look like after spring transfer portal window heading into crucial 2025 season?

Former Oklahoma RB Gavin Sawchuk is already being disrespected by his new team and he hasn't even played a snap yet

Oklahoma just sent out an offer for a quarterback who wouldn't be able to get on campus until 2028

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 6

Oklahoma Sooners reach deep into the FCS to bolster quarterback room out of the spring transfer portal window

On Monday, the Sooners landed the commitment of sophomore quarterback transfer Whitt Newbauer. Newbauer comes to the Sooners from Mercer. He marks the sixth transfer for the Sooners out of the spring portal window, joining RB Jaydn Ott, OL Jake Maikkula, DL Ricky Lolohea, K Tate Sandell, and WR Jer'Michael Carter.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 6

Report: Oklahoma Reportedly Landing Mercer QB From Transfer Portal

Oklahoma is evidently adding another quarterback to the mix. Mercer quarterback Whitt Newbauer is reportedly expected to transfer to OU, according to On3 Sports.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 6

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma S Marcus Wimberly Embracing Rigorous Conditioning

Marcus Wimberly had to mentally prepare himself before arriving on campus at Oklahoma. Wimberly, a freshman defensive back from Bauxite, AR, knew that the workout regimen would be much more strenuous in Norman. And it was still more grueling than he anticipated.