Good morning, Norman.

FAFSA for the 2027-28 academic year opened on Sept.

23 and Oklahoma families are urged to apply early to secure federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities (ScholarshipOwl expert Jennifer Finetti stressed avoiding common errors).

Heavy rain has raised flash flood risks in Norman as the NWS flood watch runs until 1 p.m. today and a flood advisory is planned until 1 p.m. Friday, delaying local events and prompting residents to move to higher ground.

OU basketball coach Porter Moser said keeping point guard Xzayvier Brown is key for the team’s culture.

He added that new roster additions may help the Sooners turn the season around as they face East Texas A&M on Nov. 2 at Lloyd Noble Center (a game that carries high hopes).

Thunder guard Otega Oweh suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s preseason game against the Indiana Pacers and underwent surgery on Wednesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York; he will miss the rest of the season.

OU improved its running game after a win over Texas as freshman lineman Noah Best contributed on the ground and Lloyd Avant rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown; the team now awaits Michael Fasusi's return.

OU football defensive back Trystan Haynes made his first start on Oct.

14 in the Red River Rivalry, recording seven tackles when he replaced injured Eli Bowen in a 27–24 win over Texas and earning praise from teammates for playing all 66 defensive snaps.