Nebraska State

Norman, OK

Columbus, OH

Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach Brent Venables is taking the Sooners into their first year of SEC Conference play. Heading into a new conference means that, from top to bottom, everything is changing for the Sooners. If they are going to succeed, Venables needs to put together an era-defining recruiting class- and it looks like he may have done just that with these key wins in the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2024 recruiting class.

Key Wins in the Oklahoma Recruiting Class of ’24

Oklahoma State

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The Sooners' senior safety says his national champion fiance is not only his "better half," but also the "better athlete" of the two.

Oklahoma DB Billy Bowman and 'Amazing' Jayda Coleman 'Live Out Our Dreams Together'

West Virginia State

Morgantown, WV

247Sports

West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Glenside (PA) LaSalle College spear Chris Fileppo.

WVU Football commit Chris Fileppo highlights

Austin, TX

SAN ANTONIO — Whenever Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is asked about preseason rankings in the future, expect an answer similar to what he said on Sunday regarding the 2024 SEC Football Preseason Media Poll. Voted second, picked to meet Georgia in the SEC title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 7, the Longhorns won't let any preseason accolades move the needle inside the Moncrief Complex.

Where Texas stands in preseason football rankings doesn't matter as much as 'what we do,' says Steve Sarkisian

Lubbock, TX

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

In a move that creates a seismic shift in the balance of power in the world of college softball, NiJaree Canady has committed to Texas Tech. The USA Softball National Player of the Year is making the move from Stanford, where she helped lead the Cardinal to back-to-back Women’s College World Series appearances. Now, the Red Raiders become a favorite in the Big 12 and to make it to Oklahoma City next spring with the best pitcher in softball in the circle.

National Player of the Year NiJaree Canady commits to Texas Tech

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Alabama State

Lexington, KY

An end is coming to the recruitment of five-star guard Jasper Johnson, a native of Lexington (Ky.). The 6-foot-4 guard playing for Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite ranks as the No. 12 overall recruit in the 2025 class and is now only considering Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and Arkansas and will make his college decision in late August, a source told 247Sports.

Five-star guard Jasper Johnson cuts list to five schools

Oklahoma City, OK

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For lobster lovers and cod connoisseurs, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Oklahoma City using data from Yelp.

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North Carolina State

Fayetteville, AR

John Calipari and Arkansas basketball made the cut for another five-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Jasper Johnson, the No. 12 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the cycle, announced his final five schools on Wednesday, which included the Razorbacks. Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina also made the cut.

Arkansas makes final cut for 2025 five-star Jasper Johnson

After losing Jeff Nwankwo to a season-ending injury, Porter Moser and the Sooners had two options: Alabama transfer Kris Parker or St. John's transfer Glenn Taylor. Ultimately, Oklahoma decided to go with Taylor due to his experience and defensive abilities. At St. John's, Taylor averaged 4.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. He shot 44.9% from the field, 42.4% from behind the arc, and 69.8% from the free throw line. He played in 33 games, started in 21, and averaged 17.5 minutes per game. The year before, at Oregon State, Taylor averaged 11.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He...

Sooners land commitment from St. John’s transfer Glenn Taylor

Wyoming State

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A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the marijuana-like substance delta-8 is unconstitutional. The Hemp Community of Wyoming wants an injunction or restraining order to stop the law from going into effect today.

Wyoming hemp shops sue state over delta-8 ban, seek halt to enforcement

Baton Rouge, LA

With Oklahoma and Texas set to join the SEC this fall, those two programs are set for some road trips to environments they aren’t used to.
Every returning member of the league draws at least one of those two squads, and for LSU, that’s a matchup against the Sooners in Tiger Stadium to conclude the regular season. Speaking at SEC Media Days, OU coach Brent Venables detailed the reputation Tiger Stadium has built up within the league.
“I’ve heard it from any coach that’s coached in the Southeastern Conference, they talk about playing in Baton Rouge at any time, let alone a...

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables describes Tiger Stadium’s menacing reputation ahead of 2024 trip to LSU

Arkansas State

Houston (Texas) North Shore cornerback Nigel Pringle has committed to Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks for the recruiting class of 2025. Pringle, 6-2, 178, went public with his decision at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, choosing the Hogs over Kansas, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon and others. Pringle, who was recruited...

2025 CB Nigel Pringle commits to Arkansas

Tampa, FL

Gainesville, FL

Former South Florida infielder Bobby Boser, a 6-foot-1, 209-pound rising senior, has signed with Florida, where he'll play out his final year of collegiate eligibility, Swamp247 has learned. Viewed widely as a top-250 prospect entering this year's MLB Draft, Boser batted .299 with five doubles, a triple, 32 runs batted...

USF transfer slugger Bobby Boser signs with Florida

Nevada State

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State football picked up their highest rated commit in the class of 2025, as Henderson (NV) Green Valley cornerback Trey Glasper committed to the Beavers over fellow finalists Colorado State and San Diego State. Glasper took an official visit back in June, and standing out were the relationships amongst...

COMMITMENT: Oregon State football lands Nevada DB Trey Glasper

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

At SEC Media Days, a number of players were asked about what the Sooners can expect on the road in their new league.

SEC Players Give Oklahoma Preview of Road Games in New Conference

San Antonio, TX

Memphis is the overwhelming favorite to win the AAC after earning 23 of 30 first-place votes in the preseason media poll, which was released on Tuesday. The Tigers have not won the league since Mike Norvell left for Florida State after the 2019 season. The Tigers won 10 games last...

AAC football predicted order of finish for 2024: Memphis picked as overwhelming favorite over UTSA, Tulane

Los Angeles, CA

Tanook Hines is the latest 2025 prospect to be selected for the Polynesian Bowl. The Top247 Spring (Texas) Dekaney product will join the growing roster for the postseason all-star game. At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Hines is ranked as the No. 35 wide receiver in the country and No. 42 overall...

USC commit Tanook Hines named to Polynesian Bowl roster

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Washington, OK

Noble, OK

Newcastle, OK

Blanchard, OK

Purcell, OK

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Three X-factor players for Oklahoma football going into 2024

While the Sooners likely have a pretty strong idea who can be counted upon for meaningful snaps in their first season in the SEC, there are...

Three X-factor players for Oklahoma football going into 2024

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