GRR: Oklahoma Sooners
The University of Oklahoma defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 22-19 Saturday in a non-conference clash.
It was an important result for both teams. For Oklahoma, it was another step toward getting this team back in top form after a difficult 2014-15, and doing so against a tough opponent. For Kansas, it was yet another indication that the Jayhawks are here to play.
The University of Oklahoma (ranked #30 this fall by Goff Rugby Report) defeated 39 University of Arkansas 41-25 Saturday in a non-conference clash in Fayetteville, Ark.
The Sooners had a lot of work to do to get by the scrappy Razorbacks, and in fact Arkansas controlled much of the first half, leading 19-10 at the break.
The University of Oklahoma began something of a new era with a 60-27 over the University of Tulsa Friday evening.
The game marked a comeback after player eligibility issues and a coaching change related to those issues, with Oklahoma now set to play a full Red River Conference schedule.
Norman Okla. - The University of Oklahoma men's rugby program holds its home opener Friday night with a special event that includes two games.
It's the Penn Mutual's Premier Advisors Group and Legacy Panning Partners present OU Rugby's Opening Night, witha tailgate party and a night game under the lights. The matches are in conjunction with an OU football home game on Saturday.
While a variety of conferences kick off this weekend, several prominent college programs are finding a little extra competition outside of the conference structure.