It doesn’t feel like the Oklahoma Sooners have started out 3-0 heading into Big 12 play. Narrow wins over Tulane and Nebraska left observers and fans alike a bit disappointed.
It’s understandable after the preseason hype that had the Sooners as national title contenders.
They certainly can keep themselves in that conversation as long as they keep winning. However, this is a team with little margin for error at this point. The Sooners’ non-conference schedule was considered one of the weakest in the country heading into the season and we know how most feel about the Big 12.
None of that will matter though if the Sooners continue to simply win. If they get through their Big 12 schedule undefeated, it’ll be difficult to keep them out of the college football playoff.
Let’s take a look at where various college football power rankings have the Oklahoma Sooners after their week three win over Nebraska.