Sooner News Daily | Monday (February 2, 2026)
Posted on: February 2, 2026
College Football
UPDATE @OU_Football fans: NCAA has denied Owen Heinecke's petition for another year at OU. When other players are being granted 7th and 8th years of football, CFB governing body has ruled Owen won't get a 4th year. Evidently, this walk-on's three games of lacrosse at Ohio State… pic.twitter.com/ZAhAQbsJHQ
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_Sooners) January 30, 2026
Where did all of the top college football transfers end up?@max_olson's rankings of players poised to make a major impact next season with scouting reports from @yougoodmuench and @TomLuginbill 👀 https://t.co/tda9pWYMuV
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 30, 2026
The Tigers have come under industry scrutiny in the quarterback market, particularly over their pursuit of Washington’s Demond Williams and acquisition of Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt.
More details ⤵️https://t.co/IuLXjRFxH7
— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) January 30, 2026
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school. https://t.co/hsEpUs4Kza
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 31, 2026
College Basketball
Final: Texas 79, Oklahoma 69
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) January 31, 2026
Late collapse sends #Sooners men's basketball to eighth straight loss in defeat to Texas. https://t.co/tqVYUS1you?
— OU Daily Sports (@OUDailySports) January 31, 2026
Final in Austin.
No. 4 Texas 78 – No. 10 OU 70
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) February 1, 2026
#Sooners women’s basketball falls to No. 4 Texas 78-70 in top-10 showdown. https://t.co/DF1k1ZM6Uy?
— OU Daily Sports (@OUDailySports) February 1, 2026
OU Sports & News
WATCH: Exclusive one-on-one interview with new Athletics Director Roger Denny and @TRowOU
🎥 » https://t.co/ND80GB44BX pic.twitter.com/Id8R6xOhhy
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) January 31, 2026
Inspiring.
This Black History Month we highlight the “I” in our Sooner MAGIC core values by celebrating individuals whose excellence and courage inspire greatness and pride in us all. pic.twitter.com/rQ47LMPpZv
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) February 1, 2026
📄 Green Impresses at Day Two of Deloss Doddshttps://t.co/BvgyNchQeM
— Oklahoma T&F & XC (@OU_Track) February 1, 2026
It felt good to be home 🏠
Can’t wait to see Sooner Nation back in McCasland next Saturday‼️https://t.co/MoBopripdi
— Oklahoma Men's Gym (@OU_MGymnastics) February 2, 2026
Took care of business!! pic.twitter.com/2en7AW2Khk
— Oklahoma Women's Gym (@OU_WGymnastics) January 31, 2026
Freshman Feature ☝️@CoachMattMott goes in depth on our 2026 freshman signing class! pic.twitter.com/CPXEpHpJwS
— Oklahoma Soccer (@OU_WSoccer) January 30, 2026
Sooners Remain Unbeaten ✔️
🔗 | https://t.co/XXMuiC2S1T pic.twitter.com/8fpX4mnBfB
— Oklahoma Tennis (@OU_WTennis) January 31, 2026
Top-15 takedown ‼️
🔗 » https://t.co/Gquo1zjZlO pic.twitter.com/hIuQmBxhmi
— Oklahoma Wrestling (@OU_Wrestling) February 1, 2026

