The 2026 college softball season is here at last, which means we're just four months away from crowing a Women's College World Series champion at Devon Park.

Three weeks into the college softball season, one thing is clear: there are more championship-caliber teams than ever. Where are OU, OSU in the mix?

Last year's preseason Super 16 college softball rankings pegged the eventual national champ. So who's No. 1 this time around? Check out our poll.

Softball fans in Oklahoma have no doubt noticed — the Lone Star State is encroaching on our fun. And it looks like Texas and Texas Tech are here to stay.

Oklahoma State softball opened play in the Clearwater Invitational against No. 22 Georgia on Thursday morning.