Oklahoma football faces tough 2026 schedule, predictions for season ahead

The Oklahoma Sooners are gearing up for the 2026 college football season, with predictions from ESPN outlining a challenging schedule. After a successful 10-2 season and a College Football Playoff appearance last year, expectations are high. The Sooners are projected to play tough opponents including Michigan, Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. They need to secure at least a.500 record in these games to consider a playoff run viable. The predictions show Oklahoma starting against UTEP on September 4, with high win probabilities against several teams. However, contests against fierce rivals and top-ranked teams present significant challenges for their playoff aspirations.

• 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma football game-by-game predictions from ESPN