Sooner News Daily | Friday (January 16, 2026)
Posted on: January 16, 2026
College Football
Officially official 📍
Jason Witten named OU Tight Ends Coach
📝 https://t.co/wugwdWVML4 pic.twitter.com/hBlRxbPzl9
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) January 15, 2026
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— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) January 15, 2026
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Team 132 | @OGandE pic.twitter.com/3TLeW67srS
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) January 15, 2026
All of them said they expect the Hoosiers to win their first national title, with Mendoza leading the way.
More from @BruceFeldmanCFB ⤵️https://t.co/sutRAitS5T
— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) January 15, 2026
Diego Pavia's lawyer had filed a new case in front of the same judge that would allow a group of players to receive a fifth season of eligibility.
The judge denied the injunction today, in a win for the NCAA.
Story from @ralphDrussoATHhttps://t.co/xYYT9I4Kr7
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 16, 2026
Inside the most vexing issue in college sports: Eligibility.
How long is too long for a college athlete to play in college? It may seem like an easy answer, but millions of dollars are at stake in this new era.
More in our weekly @On3 biz column – https://t.co/COp71Ln6Y8
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 15, 2026
College Basketball
LNC = PACKED 🏟️@SeatGeek 🎟️ » https://t.co/CntNRjxDhd pic.twitter.com/I8SIxR20mS
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) January 15, 2026
Got two on the list 🤩 https://t.co/5LDs109CjO pic.twitter.com/khRt7sc0Ai
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) January 15, 2026
BREAKING | NBC News: At least 20 people charged in large-scale NCAA men’s basketball and Chinese Basketball Association alleged betting scheme, according to an indictment sought by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia.
Story: https://t.co/46kgrtHB1w
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) January 15, 2026
As a society, we wanted unlimited sports gambling. So when match-fixing scandals happen, we have to admit we did it to ourselves.
Column for @YahooSports https://t.co/4yhKGKhXbg
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) January 15, 2026
OU Sports & News
meet day at home 🔜
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— Oklahoma T&F & XC (@OU_Track) January 15, 2026
Handled business💼#BoomerSooner #OUrFight pic.twitter.com/8JyJal6BFy
— Oklahoma Tennis (@OU_WTennis) January 16, 2026
Split weekend ahead vs. Air Force and at West Virginia.
Preview, promotions, tickets & more ↴https://t.co/lN72cMy2Vp
— Oklahoma Wrestling (@OU_Wrestling) January 15, 2026
