Oklahoma Sooners ranked eighth in On3's preseason top 25 for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners are ranked eighth in On3's preseason top 25, highlighting their strong return from a successful 2025 season. The team finished 10-2, competing well in the SEC after previous struggles, and boasts a returning defense and experienced offense. They will face Michigan in Week 2 and travel to Georgia in Week 4 for key matchups against ranked opponents.
- •Oklahoma finished 2025 with a 10-2 record in the SEC.
- •They famously defeated Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina on the road.
- •John Mateer returns as quarterback with a stronger offensive line.
- •Oklahoma's first SEC showdown is against Georgia in Week 4.
- •On3 ranks Ohio State first, followed by Oregon, Texas, and Georgia.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners among the best in On3's preseason top 25
"The Oklahoma Sooners are considered one of the best teams in the nation in On3's preseason top 25 for the 2026 season.
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