Oklahoma Sooners projected for Las Vegas Bowl in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
As the 2026 season progresses, the Oklahoma Sooners are projected by Sports Illustrated to end up playing in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve. After a slow start to the season, hopes for a College Football Playoff appearance have diminished. The Sooners have faced uncertainty in their adjusted SEC schedule, with their bowl matchup potentially against the Washington Huskies. Oklahoma has previously met Washington three times, with the Sooners winning two of those matchups.
- •Oklahoma projected to miss the College Football Playoff.
- •Expected bowl game against Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl.
- •Last meeting history includes two wins for Oklahoma.
- •The Las Vegas Bowl is set for New Year's Eve.
- •SEC teams are prioritized for bowl placements.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Sports Illustrated have the Sooners bowling after Week 3?
"Heading into Week 4, where does SI think Oklahoma will end up this bowl season?
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