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Oklahoma Sooners face Kansas in NCAA Super Regional opener Saturday

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners face Kansas in NCAA Super Regional opener Saturday
Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners travel to Lawrence to play the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA baseball Super Regional, starting Saturday at 5 p.m. Skip Johnson's Sooners, buoyed by a strong performance in the regional round against Georgia Tech, are aiming to build on their momentum after overcoming a challenging SEC season. Johnson expressed optimism about the team's renewed confidence following their recent success. The series features a best-of-three format, with games scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and potentially Monday. The Sooners will utilize a flexible pitching strategy with Cord Rager set to start in Game 1.

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  • •Oklahoma has a record of 36-22 this season.
  • •The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
  • •Oklahoma aims for a return to the College World Series.
  • •Skip Johnson focuses on team confidence and camaraderie.
  • •First pitch is set for 5 p.m. on June 6.
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  • 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — OU baseball prediction for NCAA Super Regional vs Kansas: Can Sooners reach MCWS?
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The Oklahoma Sooners head to Lawrence to face the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA baseball tournament super regionals. Here's our prediction.

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