The opening game of the College World Series between Oklahoma and North Carolina has been moved to 2 p.m. Saturday after forecasts called for inclement weather.
OU will hand the ball to right‑hander Cord Rager, who is slated to start on the mound for the Sooners.
The contest will be televised nationally on ESPN and streamed via ESPN+, giving fans a chance to follow the action live.
Broadcast and Coverage Details
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+, with live radio play‑by‑play from Toby Rowland on The Ref, available on 99.3 FM and 1400 AM.
It will be held at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, the traditional venue for the series.
The Sooners arrive with a 9‑1 record in the NCAA tournament, marking their first College World Series appearance since 2022.
The tournament schedule runs from June 12 through June 22, featuring a series of elimination games and final matchups, each with designated start times and broadcast channels.