With a little more than 13 seconds left in the first half, Derrion Reid pump faked an Alabama defender, took flight toward the basket and slammed home an exclamation point on Oklahoma’s 11-0 run.

OU football announced Thursday that quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis will be back for the 2026 season.

Ijioma profiles as a cornerback for the Sooners, as does OU's other portal addition at defensive back, Oregon's Dakoda Fields. With CB starters Eli Bowen and Courtland Guillory returning, and Jacobe Johnson also back in the boat, Ijioma should help provide depth in a room that lost plenty of it to the portal.

Coach Jennie Baranczyk knew it'd be a challenge to fill Lloyd Noble Center when she took the OU women's basketball job. On Sunday, her dream will come true.

Oklahoma football wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III will return to the Sooners for the 2026 season, he announced Thursday afternoon.

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables announced Thursday that Jason Witten, a former All-Pro tight end who played 17 seasons in

Toby Rowland (play-by-play) and Kevin Henry (analyst) will have the OU radio call on the Sooner Sports Network (KRXO 107.7 FM The Franchise in Oklahoma City; KTBZ 1430 AM in Tulsa and Varsity Radio App).

OU football announced that quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis will return for the 2026 season. Mateer recorded 2,885 passing yards and 14 touchdowns in the air in 2025 after transferring from Washington State University. He also finished with 431 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.

OU stars John Mateer, Isaiah Sategna III and Kip Lewis are returning along with kicker Tate Sandell for 2026. Venables' elite retention of NFL-eligible talent s