Oklahoma Sooners fall to Michigan, impacting College Football Playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners lost to the Michigan Wolverines 17-10 during their game on September 12, 2026. The defeat significantly affected their College Football Playoff chances, lowering their projected win probabilities for upcoming games according to the ESPN Matchup Predictor. Following the loss, Oklahoma's chances against top opponents like Georgia and Texas have diminished, putting pressure on them to secure victories in future matchups to stay in contention for the postseason. Their next game is against New Mexico on September 19, where they are currently favored to win.
- •Oklahoma lost to Michigan 17-10 on September 12, 2026.
- •Sooners' win probabilities for future games have decreased.
- •Oklahoma faces New Mexico next, with a predicted win chance of 89.7%.
- •Upcoming games against Georgia and Texas are critical for playoff hopes.
- •Oklahoma's record stands at 1-1 following the loss.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Updated picks from ESPN Matchup Predictor after Oklahoma's loss
"The Oklahoma Sooners College Football Playoff changes took a significant hit after their loss to Michigan according to the ESPN Matchup Predictor.
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