The Most Improbable Championship in Oklahoma Sports? Breaking Down OU Baseball's Historic Run

June 26
5 mins

Episode Description

Oklahoma's 2026 national championship wasn't supposed to happen.

The Sooners entered postseason play as a middle-of-the-pack SEC team before catching fire and producing one of the most remarkable championship runs college baseball has ever seen.

Ryan Welton and Clay Horning revisit the journey from regional play to Omaha, discussing the players, moments and decisions that transformed Oklahoma from an underdog into a national champion. They also explore where this run ranks among the greatest achievements in OU sports history and what it means for the future of the program.

In this episode:

  • Why the Georgia Tech regional changed everything

  • The rise of Oklahoma's freshman pitching staff

  • Dasan Harris' game-changing defensive play

  • Kyle Branch's unforgettable championship moment

  • Skip Johnson's role in the turnaround

  • Comparing this title to 2000 OU football and other historic runs

  • Which Sooners could return next season

  • Early expectations for Oklahoma baseball in 2027

Hosts: Ryan Welton and Clay Horning

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