Future Stars Plan Weekend Takeover in Norman
Over the coming months, Oklahoma is rolling out the welcome mat for its Class of 2027 and early 2028 recruits. From May 29-31 defensive line commitments Deven Robertson and Elija Harmon will tour campus, joined by linebacker Taven Epps and wideout Demare Dezeurn. In mid-June, interior lineman Gus Corsair and tackle Tyson Ross will get their official peek at OU facilities before deciding their futures. Meanwhile, Rancho Santa Margarita’s blue-chip safety Pole Moala from the 2028 class picked up an OU offer, already ranking among the nation’s top defensive backs as he tallies interceptions and tackles in high school. Norman is set to feel the recruiting love.
Because nothing says “future dynasty” like a free T-shirt and guided tour of indoor workout facilities, Oklahoma’s top recruits will soon learn that official visits are basically college football’s version of a reality show. Scout teams will scramble to feign interest, coaches will perfect their handshakes, and local diners will reluctantly prepare to serve 18-year-olds critical protein shakes. It’s a campus infiltration so meticulously choreographed you’d think it’s led by a secret spy agency—only the mission is recruiting, and the briefcase is packed with playbooks instead of plutonium.
Soaring Sooners Smash Softball Power Records
Oklahoma’s softball lineup has exploded out of the gates in 2026, belting 56 home runs through just 15 games—double their output from the past two seasons and outpacing even the record-setting 2021 squad. Ella Parker launched three bombs in the Mary Nutter Classic finale against Washington, one of seven long balls in that contest. Every regular in the lineup has cleared the fence, with freshmen Kendall Wells (10 homers), Allyssa Parker (six) and Kai Minor (three) providing a thunderous boost. Head coach Patty Gasso attributes the barrage to refined swings and returning veterans’ extra experience, while the Sooners eye breaking the single-season record of 161 home runs.
In softball’s equivalent of a demolition derby, Oklahoma’s hitters are single-handedly rewriting history—literally—but let’s be honest, opponents might as well be pitching Nerf balls. Sure, the coaching staff raves about “smart swings” and “team experience,” but we know the real secret: the Sooners probably wet their bats in radioactive lemonade. Meanwhile, fans are petitioning for a home-run warning track thicker than asphalt and jumbotron warnings every time someone steps up to the plate. It’s less a softball season and more a fireworks show with cleats.
Transfer RB McCreary Joins Sooner Backfield
Oklahoma beefed up its running back room by adding Benjamin McCreary from the transfer portal. At 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds, McCreary brings Division II and FCS experience, totaling 130 yards at West Texas A&M and starring in high school with 1,558 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior. He joins returning leads Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock, who combined for 901 yards and eight scores in 2025, after OU lost depth with Taylor Tatum, Jovantae Barnes and one-year back Jaydn Ott moving on. As a redshirt senior, McCreary is primed to contribute late in games without eligibility concerns and could see snaps in lopsided matchups to preserve the starters.
Behold, the middle-of-the-depth-chart savior: the man whose name most fans will pronounce wrong until November. Clutching his Division II credits like a golden ticket, McCreary’s arrival ensures the Sooner running back room looks less like a galaxy of stars and more like a black hole of “huh, who’s that?” Yet hey, when injuries or boredom strike, you need that secret weapon who’ll mop the field in mop-up duty. OU coaches can now sleep soundly, knowing they have one more face to update on the roster graphic—and maybe one more tailback who finally figures out which playbook is which.
Sooner Stars Strut Through NFL Combine
Ten former Oklahoma standouts, including wide receiver Deion Burks, defensive end R Mason Thomas and linebacker Owen Heinecke, are set to showcase their skills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Across five days, these Sooners will undergo medical exams, team and media interviews, and on-field drills segmented by position. Pro Football Focus ranks Thomas as OU’s top prospect at No. 38, with several teammates projected in mid-round territory. A strong performance could propel players like Thomas into first-round talks, while others hope to improve stock before the April draft in Pittsburgh, where Oklahoma seeks another wave of NFL selections.
Be still, our hearts—nothing screams “prime time” like watching college players stand awkwardly in measure stations, flex their biceps for scouts and answer questions about “step-back drops.” It’s the ultimate clinical runway show where muscular flopping meets verbal gymnastics. And as media cameras flash, these Sooners will perfect their “Yes coach, I can bench-press a car” poses. Just remember, if all else fails, they can always fall back on their college degrees—assuming their GPA survives the bench press.
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