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Branch Brothers of Oklahoma, Georgia Have a Family Tree Vibe at College World Series

OMAHA, NE — The NCAA Tournament has been nice to the Branch family. The College World Series might be even nicer. With one son at Oklahoma and another at Georgia, the clan from Lucas, TX, could have found themselves strung out all over creation trying to watch their boys play baseball.

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ChampU BBQ Weekend Shows Why Brent Venables Has Turned Oklahoma Recruiting Into a Year-Round Machine

There are football recruiting visits, and then there is Oklahoma’s ChampU BBQ. What began as a creative recruiting event nearly a decade ago has evolved…

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 12

Oklahoma Sooners 2027 commit made sure to let everyone know what he’s doing after a recent pledge had fans worried

The Oklahoma Sooners recently landed a commitment from another quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Last Sunday, the Oklahoma Sooners landed 2027 quarterback Noah Smith from Lawton, Oklahoma.

Brent Venables News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 12

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says ‘Home-Grown’ Players Have Made Defense Elite

The Sooners’ defense got them to the College Football Playoff last year. Oklahoma ranked first in the SEC in total defense (272.5 yards allowed per game), scoring defense (15.2 points allowed per game) and sacks (45).

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 11

How Oklahoma's Program Has Grown and Evolved Since the Sooners' Last CWS Trip

OMAHA, NE — The last time Oklahoma played in the College World Series, the Sooners were not quite yet members of the SEC. OU went into the 2022 NCAA Tournament as champions of the Big 12, but flexed plenty of muscle against its future conference.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 11

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Calls Rigorous Schedule ‘Incredibly Exciting’

OU coach Brent Venables is up for the challenge that lies ahead of him and his team. The Sooners will play arguably their hardest schedule of Venables’ tenure in 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 11

Which of Oklahoma’s 2026 Road Atmospheres Will be the Most Hostile?

The Sooners have at least an idea of when most of their 2026 games will kick off. The SEC released the kickoff windows for the upcoming season on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 11

Where Will Oklahoma Go After Recent WR Decommitments?

Oklahoma’s 2027 recruiting class is one of the best in the nation, regardless of who you ask. The Sooners have earned pledges from 21 rising high school seniors, which puts them at No.

College World Series Preview: Oklahoma Sooners

Flashback to the opening weekend of the 2026 season. Oklahoma made quite the first impression as it blitzed three Big 12 teams in a flawless weekend at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Arlington.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 10

Kickoff Windows Announced for Oklahoma's 2026 Season

The television windows have been announced for the remainder of Oklahoma’s 2026 SEC contests. Previously, the kickoff times had been announced for OU’s battles with Michigan on Sept.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 10

CWS Hero Dayton Tockey and Oklahoma Have His Colorful Mom to Thank — For a Lot

Perhaps no player on the Oklahoma roster is more emblematic of the Sooners’ 2026 baseball season than Dayton Tockey. Both began the year with great expectations.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 10

Blue-Chip DE Prospect Uhila Wolfgramm Loves Oklahoma’s ‘Family’ Atmosphere

Unexpectedly, Oklahoma’s recruiting territory has expanded into Utah. In the 2025 recruiting cycle, the Sooners signed two players — quarterback Jett Niu and offensive lineman Darius Afalava — from the Beehive State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 10

Predicting Oklahoma’s Ratings in New EA Sports College Football Video Game

Before the 2026 college football season, OU fans will have the chance to lead the Sooners to the College Football Playoff — virtually. EA College Football 27, the newest installment of EA Sports’ college football series, will be released on July 9.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 9

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells Wins National Award

Kendall Wells continues to rack up awards after an historic freshman season. The Oklahoma catcher was named the winner of the Johnny Bench Award, recognizing the top catcher in college softball.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 9

How Will Oklahoma Attack the Offseason After the Departure of Kasidi Pickering?

Oklahoma's first major transfer portal domino fell on Monday afternoon. Junior slugger Kasidi Pickering entered the portal after a 20-home run season with the Sooners, marking the first major loss of the offseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 9

5-star DL Prospect Kellan Hall Treasures Oklahoma’s ‘Developmental’ Culture

Every time Kellan Hall comes to OU’s campus, it feels more and more like home. Hall is a blue-chip defensive tackle from Louisville, KY with offers from just about every major program in the nation.

Looking Back at Oklahoma's Series Against the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Oklahoma Sooners have punched their 12th ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. For Skip Johnson, it's the second appearance as OU's head coach in the past five seasons.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 9

2028 quarterback speaks out about getting an offer from Ben Arbuckle and the Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners need a quarterback for their 2028 recruiting class, as they already have one for the 2027 class. The Oklahoma Sooners have their 2027 quarterback in Jameson Roberts.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / June 8

Oklahoma Softball Rocked by Departure of All-American Kasidi Pickering to Transfer Portal

Sooners Lose One of the Nation’s Most Dynamic Players as Offseason Takes Unexpected Turn Oklahoma softball’s offseason took a dramatic turn Monday when All-American outfielder…

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / June 8

Oklahoma Sooners 2027 commit is trying his best to reassure the entire fan base that everything will be okay after rough week

The Oklahoma Sooners didn’t have the best week in recruiting, outside of the Elite Camp they hosted. The Oklahoma Sooners started June 1, 2026, with 23 commits in their 2027 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / June 8

Oklahoma Softball All-American Outfielder Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal

The Oklahoma Sooners are reportedly set to lose another player to the transfer portal this offseason. Kasidi Pickering is the newest name added to the transfer portal list and she has a do-not-contact tag, according to D1 Softball's Justin McLeod.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 8

Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering Enters Softball Transfer Portal, per Report

A key piece of Oklahoma's offense the past three years reportedly has entered the transfer portal. Kasidi Pickering, a 2025 NFCA First-Team All-American

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 8

Meet the Teams Oklahoma Could Face at the College World Series

The Sooners are headed to Omaha. Oklahoma defeated Kansas 13-2 on Monday to seal their first trip to the Men’s College World Series since 2022. The Sooners are 6-1 so far in the NCAA Tournament after losing four conference series in a row to end the regular season, as well as their only game in the SEC Tournament (to LSU).