Big news for Oklahoma football. A judge in Cleveland County,...

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Big news for Oklahoma football. A judge in Cleveland County, Okla., has granted Owen Heinecke a preliminary injunction, which will allow him to play at OU for the 2026 season. The NCAA had previously ruled against his waiver for a fifth year of eligibility. He had 40 tackles and three sacks for OU last season.

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Apr 16, 2026, 04:43 PM

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