Oklahoma Sooners ranked 11th in ESPN's SP+ ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners are ranked 11th in ESPN's SP+ metrics as they prepare to open the 2026 college football season on September 5. Last season, the Sooners achieved a 10-win record and reached the College Football Playoff. They will face a tough schedule, including eight opponents ranked in the top 25, three of which are in the top 10. The team enters with a strong offense and a disruptive defense, seeking to build on the previous season's success. Key matchups include games against the Michigan Wolverines and Texas Longhorns.
- •Oklahoma ranks 11th in overall SP+ and 25th in offense.
- •The Sooners will play eight top 25 teams this season.
- •Key opponents include Michigan, Texas, and Georgia.
- •Oklahoma's defense ranks 8th in SP+ metrics.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — How does Oklahoma compare to 2026 opponents in ESPN's SP+?
"How do the Oklahoma Sooners compare to the opponents on their schedule, according to ESPN's SP+ metrics?
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