{
  "id": 3591488,
  "title": "Oklahoma State flips OL Odaefe Oruru away from Arkansas: ‘This staff is building something special in Stillwater’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/oklahoma-state-flips-ol-odaefe-oruru-away-from-arkansas-this-staff-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T21:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-state-flips-ol-odaefe-210122032.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Oklahoma State prepares to begin its 2026 season, the Cowboys have added a promising addition to their roster, landing a coveted interior offensive line prospect from Jenks, Oklahoma. Odaefe Oruru, a three-star recruit, has committed to the Cowboys after previously expressing interest in the Arkansas Razorbacks. The decision came after months of deliberation, as Oruru spoke with his family and coaching staff, ultimately choosing to represent his home state.\n\nRivals Industry Ranking No. 36 interior OL Odaefe Oruru made both of his official visits to both schools in the spring, but Oklahoma State managed to secure his commitment. The newly appointed head coach, Eric Morris, along with position coach Cody Crill and the entire coaching staff, have been working tirelessly to persuade Oruru to join the team. Oruru expressed his excitement about representing Oklahoma and being a part of the growing success in Stillwater.",
  "summary": "Behind the scenes as the Cowboys secure their biggest flip of the 2027 cycle",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}