SHOCK: Oklahoma Sooners SNUBBED From Top 12 by Josh Pate in UNBELIEVABLE College Football Twist? | SCHEDULE rankings | SAFETY overview | Oklahoma Sooners Podcast

Oklahoma Sooners get left out of a top-12 college football power ranking—does this signal a changing national perception? Hosts John Williams and Jay Smith break down Josh Pate’s controversial list, debating the criteria and questioning whether programs like Michigan and Texas Tech truly deserve their spots over OU. Discussion heats up over organizational stability, talent acquisition, resource advantages, and what it takes for Oklahoma to return to elite status.

The duo spotlights the Sooners’ grueling 2026 football schedule, highlighting marquee matchups against Michigan, Georgia, Texas, and a challenging late-season SEC slate. Can Brent Venables’ squad silence doubters and power through for a playoff berth? The show also analyzes Oklahoma’s loaded safety room, singling out Peyton Bowen, Michael Boganowski, and up-and-comer Omarion Robinson as keys to a dominant defense. Don’t miss the strategic insights and bold predictions shaping Oklahoma’s path back to college football’s top tier.

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