5 games critical to the Oklahoma Sooners 2026 aspirations

The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff in 2025, navigating one of the more difficult schedules in the sport with a 10-2 regular season record and earning an opportunity to host a playoff game. In 2026, the Sooners will face one of the toughest schedules in college football once again.

The Sooners have an experienced group, with a lot of returning production on both sides of the ball. A team that has been through the fire of Neyland Stadium and Bryant-Denny Stadium and won with their backs against the wall, with a 4-0 month of November to make the playoff.