Oklahoma projected for Music City Bowl after loss to Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners are projected to participate in the Music City Bowl following a 17-10 loss to Michigan. CBS Sports indicates the Sooners will face the Iowa Hawkeyes in Nashville, Tennessee. This outcome follows expectations for Oklahoma to pursue a spot in the College Football Playoff, a goal now complicated by the recent defeat. Upcoming, the Sooners will play the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday night, aiming to improve their performance and credentials for bowl selection.
- •Oklahoma lost 17-10 to Michigan last week.
- •CBS Sports projects the Sooners in the Music City Bowl.
- •Oklahoma expected to face Iowa in Nashville.
- •The Sooners aim to enhance playoff chances Saturday against New Mexico.
- •Oklahoma has previously played Iowa twice, winning both matchups.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Oklahoma land in CBS' bowl projections heading into Week 3?
"OU has some work to do heading into Week 3, according to CBS Sports.
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