The 2027 SEC softball schedule just dropped for the Oklahoma Sooners, and talk about a bombshell right off the bat: there is no three-game series against the Texas Longhorns. We are talking about the Red River Rivals here, a matchup that has given us absolutely fantastic series over the years. Remember 2023? They sold out Devon Park, the home of the Women’s College World Series! Now, that iconic rivalry series is just… gone from the schedule. What are we even doing?
The Early Gauntlet Is Set, But Where’s Our Rival?
Seriously, it is wild to think about a season without that Texas series. It is a huge part of the tradition, a guaranteed sellout, and pure fire every single time they play. But the schedule is what it is, and it means the Sooners will open their SEC run March 12-14 in Athens, Ga., taking on the Georgia Bulldogs. That is a tough road trip to kick things off. Then, get ready for the SEC home opener when Oklahoma hosts Big 8 and Big 12 foe Missouri March 19-21. You know the crowd will be absolutely buzzing for that one.
A Season Full of Revenge and WCWS Rematches
After that home series, it does not get any easier. The Sooners have a pair of big-time matchups coming, first heading to Knoxville to take on Tennessee, and then returning home to face the Florida Gators. But mark your calendars for the weekend of April 16-18, because that is when Oklahoma heads to Starkville, Miss., looking to avenge their Super Regional loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. You know that one has to sting, and the team will be playing with a fire for redemption. After Starkvegas, the Sooners return home to take on the LSU Tigers before a road trip to Columbia, S.C., to face the Gamecocks. To close the regular season, Oklahoma will host the Alabama Crimson Tide. This is no joke of a schedule. Six of Oklahoma’s seven SEC opponents made the NCAA Tournament last year, and three of them, Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Alabama, even made the Women’s College World Series. This team is going to be tested every single weekend.
The Sooners are absolutely hoping for a resurgent season in 2027 after falling short of the Women’s College World Series for the first time in a decade. That is a tough pill to swallow, but the good news is they are bringing back a ton of young talent. Keep an eye on Ella Parker, Gabbie Garcia, Kendall Wells, Kai Minor, and pitcher Audrey Lowry. Wells, our catcher, was crushing it in 2026, hitting home runs against Alabama State, Duke, and Washington. Plus, a talented freshman class is expected to contribute big time. We are talking about serious potential here. This schedule is brutal, but if we want to get back to the WCWS, we have to beat the best. It all starts in March. Get ready!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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