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USA Today
14 hours ago
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- USA Today
Where do Oklahoma Sooners land in ESPN's latest FPI?
Where do Oklahoma Sooners land in ESPN's latest FPI? The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to bounce back after a poor 2024 season that saw them go 6-7. Now, in 2025, Year 4 under head coach Brent Venables and Year 2 in the Southeastern Conference is a pivotal season for both the present and the future of the program. OU plays in the loaded SEC and isn't among the favorites to compete for the conference title in 2025. However, ESPN's latest Football Power Index believes Oklahoma will be much better than they were a year ago. According to ESPN's Neil Paine, "The FPI is a predictive rating system that estimates each FBS team's strength (in points per game relative to the national average) on offense, defense and special teams, making adjustments for starters lost, recruiting talent and other personnel changes. Those numbers are then plugged into the schedule, and everything is simulated 20,000 times to track each team's odds of winning its conference, making the playoff and advancing through to the national title." Oklahoma came in at No. 17 in ESPN's FPI. While that's a very good mark, it actually puts them tenth in the SEC, speaking to the overall strength of the league. The offseason additions of GM Jim Nagy, OC Ben Arbuckle, QB John Mateer, and RB Jaydn Ott, along with Venables taking command of the defense, have put the Sooners in a position to show marked improvement in 2025. Other moves like adding offensive analyst Kevin Wilson and LB coaches Nate Dreiling and Wes Goodwin to the staff and retaining DT David Stone are under the radar, but they could pay big dividends as well. However, the Sooners play what's been billed as college football's toughest schedule. They play eight of the top 20 teams in the FPI. In fact, OU's only game against Power Four competition that doesn't see them face a team in the FPI's top 20 is against Missouri. Additionally, FPI projects that the Sooners will have the ninth-best defense in the country in 2025. That defense was the only reason Oklahoma didn't lose even more games a year ago, and despite losing Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman Jr. to the NFL Draft, that unit has a chance to be good again this year. FPI thinks that two Oklahoma games are among the biggest games of the entire season. The first is on October 11th, when the Sooners take on the Texas Longhorns in the annual Red River Rivalry matchup. Texas ranked No. 1 in the FPI. The other is on November 15th, when OU travels to face the Alabama Crimson Tide, who are ranked No. 3 in the FPI. The Sooners have a chance to be one of the most improved teams in Power Four in 2025. However, Venables and Co. will have to navigate an absolutely brutal schedule if they want to have a chance to make the College Football Playoff. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Aaron on X @Aaron_Gelvin.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What channel is Texas vs Oklahoma softball today? Time, TV schedule for WCWS game
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. It's Red River Rivalry time in the 2025 Women's College World Series. No. 6 Texas and No. 2 Oklahoma will square off in the winner's bracket of the WCWS from Devon Field in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, presenting a rematch of the 2024 championship series. With a win, either team would move that much closer to booking a return to the end-of-tournament series to determine the national champion. Advertisement The Longhorns used a dominant start from Teagan Kavan to earn a 3-0 victory over No. 3 Florida, while Ella Parker delivered a three-run walk-off home run off Karlyn Pickens and No. 7 Tennessee to steal a win. Patty Gasso and the Sooners are looking to earn a fifth straight championship. Here's what you need to know about Saturday's WCWS winner's bracket game between rivals Texas and Oklahoma: Stream Texas vs. Oklahoma with ESPN+ What channel is Texas vs Oklahoma softball on today? TV channel: ABC Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ Texas and Oklahoma's winner's bracket game will air on ABC. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which is ESPN's subscription service. Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst) and Michele Smith (analyst) will be on the call, with Holly Rowe serving as the sideline reporter. Texas vs Oklahoma softball start time Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 3 p.m. ET Advertisement First pitch for Texas and Oklahoma's winner's bracket game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Texas softball schedule 2025 Below is Texas' postseason schedule. For the Longhorns' full schedule, click here. Austin Regional Friday, May 16: No. 6 Texas 10, Eastern Illinois 2 Saturday, May 17: No. 6 Texas, Michigan 4 Sunday, May 18: No. 6 Texas 9, UCF 0 Austin Super Regional Thursday, May 22: No. 11 Clemson 7, No. 6 Texas 4 Friday, May 23: No. 6 Texas 7, No. 11 Clemson 5 Saturday, May 24: No. 6 Texas 6,No. 11 Clemson 5 Women's College World Series Thursday, May 29: No. 6 Texas 3, No. 3 Florida 0 Saturday, May 31: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 2 Oklahoma (3 p.m.) Oklahoma softball schedule 2025 Below is Oklahoma's postseason schedule. For the Sooners' full schedule, click here. Norman Regional: Friday, May 16: No. 2 Oklahoma 8, Boston College 0 Saturday, May 17: No. 2 Oklahoma 11, Cal 2 Sunday, May 18: No. 2 Oklahoma 12, Cal 1 Normal Super Regional: Friday, May 23: No. 2 Oklahoma 3, No. 15 Alabama 0 Saturday, May 24: No. 2 Oklahoma 13, No. 15 Alabama 2 Women's College World Series: Thursday, May 29: No. 2 Oklahoma 4, No. 7 Tennessee 3 Saturday, May 31: No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 6 Texas (3 p.m.) Women's College World Series schedule Women's College World Series: May 29-June 6 WCWS finals: June 4-5/6 The Women's College World Series will run from May 29 through June 6, with the three-game WCWS finals taking place from June 4 through June 5 or June 6, depending on whether teams need the "if necessary" game. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas vs Oklahoma softball today: TV channel, time for WCWS game
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No. 6 Texas looks for breakthrough against No. 2 Oklahoma in the WCWS
The 2025 Women's College World Series is set to feature a marquee matchup in the first bracket as the No. 6 Texas Longhorns face off against the defending four-time national champions in the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday in Oklahoma City. The Sooners are seeking their fifth straight national title as the Longhorns look for redemption from the 2024 WCWS final as well as a 0-3 sweep in conference at the tail end of the 2025 season. This encounter not only reignites the heated Red River Rivalry but also pits two of the nation's most potent offenses and dominant pitching staffs against each other with fireworks in the making. Advertisement Texas enters the Women's College World Series with a formidable lineup that includes second team All-American senior third baseman Mia Scott, who boasts a .436 batting average and 54 RBIs, as well as standout performers like first team All-American junior Catcher of the Year Reese Atwood (.423 batting average, 17 home runs, and 76 RBIs) and redshirt junior outfielder Ashton Maloney (.429 batting average), making the Longhorns a relentless offensive force. Oklahoma counters with its own heavy hitters. First team All-American sophomore utility Ella Parker has slapped a .418 batting, 15 home runs, and 53 RBIs and with first team All-American sophomore outfielder Kasidi Pickering, batting .409 BA with 18 home runs and 56 RBIs, have been instrumental in the Sooners' success. Their contributions have propelled Oklahoma to a staggering 117 home runs this season, underscoring their offensive depth. On the mound, Texas relies on the arm of the second \team All-American sophomore right-hander Teagan Kavan (2.46 ERA with 213 strikeouts over 182.1 innings). Her consistency and poise have been pivotal in the Longhorns' journey to the WCWS. Supporting her is freshman right-hander Cambria Salmon, boasting a 2.37 ERA, junior right-hander Citlaly Gutierrez slinging a 2.57 ERA, and senior right-hander Mac Morgan tossing a 3.42 ERA, adding depth to Texas' pitching arsenal. Oklahoma's pitching staff is anchored by second team All-American senior right-hander Sam Landry, who has amassed a 24-4 record with a 1.88 ERA and 172 strikeouts in 174.2 innings. Her dominance in the circle provides the Sooners with a significant edge in tight contests by painting the plate with tact and precision with strong pitching stuff to support, like junior left-hander Kierston Deal, who has dealt a 3.45 ERA in 75 innings pitched. Advertisement Defensively, both teams exhibit exceptional fielding prowess. Texas maintains a .972 fielding percentage, with key contributors like Atwood with a wall-like .993 and graduate first baseman Joley Mitchell .989 ensuring stability at first base. Oklahoma, slightly ahead with a .979 fielding percentage, showcases its defensive strength through players like junior infielder Ailana Agbayani, who has a .994 fielding percentage and is a Rawlings Golden Glove winner, and third team All-American honoree freshman infielder Gabbie Garcia, with a fielding percentage of .982. This Red River matchup carries historical significance, as Oklahoma leads the all-time series 64-27, including a sweep in last year's WCWS championship finals. The Longhorns aim to rewrite history, overcome, and assert their ability, while the Sooners seek to continue their legacy of excellence with their seventeenth appearance in the WCWS seeking to add a ninth national championship. As these two titans prepare to clash, fans can anticipate a thrilling contest filled with strategic plays, powerful hits, and masterful pitching where discipline and execution matter most. The outcome will not only determine the SouthEastern Conference dominance, but will give an edge as the journey continues to the WCWS. The Longhorns and the Sooners will add a new chapter to this storied Red River rivalry on Saturday at 2 p.m. Central on ABC. More from
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas vs Oklahoma softball live updates: Women's College World Series score, highlights
Texas vs Oklahoma softball live updates: Women's College World Series score, highlights Show Caption Hide Caption Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady and Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens lead WCWS players to watch The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson highlights several Women's College World Series key players to watch. The Red River Rivalry is taking over Devon Park for a day on Saturday. No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 6 Texas will square off in the winner's bracket of the 2025 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a ton on the line for both teams. The Sooners are seeking their fifth straight national championship, while the Longhorns look to avenge a championship series loss last season. Both teams opened the WCWS with a victory on Thursday. Texas ace Teagan Kavan shut out Florida in a 3-0 victory behind a two-home run effort from Joley Mitchell. Meanwhile, Ella Parker blasted a three-run walk-off home run against Karlyn Pickens and No. 7 Tennessee to steal the win at the last minute. Follow along here for live updates, scores and highlights from the WCWS matchup between rivals Oklahoma and Texas: Watch Texas vs Oklahoma softball, Women's College World Series on Fubo (free trial) Follow Texas and Oklahoma softball live below. Texas vs Oklahoma softball live score TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F OU 0 2 ― ― ― ― ― ― Texas 2 ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Aided by an error by second baseman Kaydee Bennett, the Sooners are able to even the score 2-2 in the top of the second inning. Teagan Kavan strikes out Joley Mitchell swinging with runners on first and second and two outs to prevent Oklahoma the opportunity of taking the lead. Abigale Dayton drives in Cydney Sanders on a single and Kasidi Pickering plates another on a fielder's choice. Sanders opened the inning with a walk, Alana Agbayani reached on an error and Isabela Emerling laid down a sac bunt to set up the scoring opportunities for Oklahoma. Kayden Henry steals home on a delayed steal when Oklahoma tries to nab Mia Scott stealing second. Scott advanced to third on an error and scores a play later on a sac fly by Reese Atwood. Teagan Kavan allows a one-out single to two-hole hitter Ella Parker and a two-out single by Gabbie Garcia, but works around it for a clean first inning. Parker's single was a screamer to center field, while Garcia's single put runners on the corners with two outs. Kavan gets Sydney Barker to pop up to second to end the threat. Kavan is up to eight scoreless innings in the WCWS so far this year. The Sooners bat first as the "designated road team" for the matchup against Texas in the winner's bracket. They'll try to get the scoring going early against Teagan Kavan. Here's a look at the Oklahoma starting lineup against Texas for today's game: Kasidi Pickering, LF Ella Parker, DP Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, 3B Gabbie Garcia, SS Sydney Barker, RF Cydney Sanders, 1B Ailana Agbayani, 2B Isabela Emerling, C Abigale Dayton, CF Starting pitcher: Sam Landry Here's a look at the Texas starting lineup against Oklahoma for today's game: Ashton Maloney, RF Kayden Henry, CF Mia Scott, 3B Reese Atwood, C Joley Mitchell, 1B Katie Stewart, LF Leighann Goode, SS Katie Cimusz, DP Kaydee Bennett, 2B Starting pitcher: Teagan Kavan Oklahoma is looking to join rarified air with a fifth straight national championship. If coach Patty Gasso and the Sooners can pull off the WCWS win, they'd join John Wooden and UCLA basketball as the only college program to win five straight championships. Read more about Oklahoma's chance at history from a story by USA Today's Kevin Skiver here. Oklahoma leads the all-time series against rival Texas 48-13 in softball. The Sooners have won six consecutive games over the Longhorns, including a three-game series sweep in the regular season in Norman, Oklahoma. They also swept the CWS championship series last season. The Longhorns' last win in the series was a 2-1 win on April 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Texas is 1-11 all-time against Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lone win was a 3-1 win on May 13, 2005. What time does Texas vs Oklahoma softball start? Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Time: 3 p.m. ET 3 p.m. ET Where: OGE Energy Field at Devon Park | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma What TV channel is Texas vs Oklahoma softball WCWS game today?
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How To Watch Texas Softball vs. Oklahoma today
How To Watch Texas Softball vs. Oklahoma today The softball version of the Red River Rivalry will play out today for big stakes at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. No. 6 Texas and No. 2 Oklahoma square off in a winner's bracket WCWS matchup, a rematch of the 2024 championship series. A win moves the victor closer to a return to the end-of-tournament series to determine the national champion. The Longhorns used a dominant start from Teagan Kavan to earn a 3-0 victory over No. 3 Florida, while Ella Parker delivered a three-run walk-off home run off Karlyn Pickens and No. 7 Tennessee to steal a win. The Sooners are looking to earn a fifth straight championship. Here's what you need to know about Saturday's WCWS winner's bracket game between rivals Texas and Oklahoma: What channel is Texas vs Oklahoma softball on today? TV channel: ABC ABC Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ Texas and Oklahoma's winner's bracket game will air on ABC. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which is ESPN's subscription service. Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst) and Michele Smith (analyst) will be on the call, with Holly Rowe serving as the sideline reporter. Texas vs Oklahoma softball start time Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Time: 3 p.m. ET First pitch for Texas and Oklahoma's winner's bracket game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
