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Oklahoma Sooners climb to No. 1 in Coaches Poll after championship win

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners climb to No. 1 in Coaches Poll after championship win

Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners have reached the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, following their national championship victory. Oklahoma clinched the title with a 13-2 win over North Carolina, marking their third national championship in baseball. Previously unranked prior to the NCAA tournament, the Sooners defeated several ranked teams during their postseason run, including No. 2 Georgia Tech and No. 3 Georgia. North Carolina, the national runner-up, has moved to the No. 2 position in the final poll, while Georgia remains at No. 3. The Sooners achieved an impressive 11-2 record in the NCAA Tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma finishes with a 43-23 season record.
•North Carolina ranks second after championship loss.
•Georgia remains third in final rankings.
•Oklahoma went 11-2 in the NCAA Tournament.
•The final Coaches Poll includes ten SEC teams.

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5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners take top spot in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

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From unranked to undeniable, the Oklahoma Sooners climb to the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after winning the national championship
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