Oklahoma football ranks second among SEC programs in historical success

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Oklahoma football ranks second among SEC programs in historical success
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Oklahoma football ranks second in all-time winning percentage among SEC programs, only behind Alabama, according to a new evaluation. The program's rich history includes seven Heisman winners and dominance in the 1950s and 1970s under notable coaches like Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer. With double-digit win seasons considered standard, Oklahoma remains a powerhouse in college football. The ranking emphasizes recent performance as well as historical achievement and fan support within the competitive SEC.

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  • Oklahoma ranks second in historical SEC program evaluation.
  • Alabama is the only SEC school with a higher winning percentage.
  • OU has produced seven Heisman winners in its history.
  • The Sooners dominated college football during the 1950s and 1970s.
  • Evaluations consider both recent results and historical success.
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The SEC includes some of the most celebrated and iconic college football programs in all the land. Here's how we rank them from No. 1 to No. 16.

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