The Oklahoma Sooners haven’t necessarily faced the toughest competition in their three wins to start the season. At the same time, they’ve won each game by an average margin of 32 points per game.
That’s what good teams are supposed to do against inferior opponents.
The 3-0 start has the Oklahoma Sooners on the right trajectory, rising to No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll, but they still have much to prove.
Their next opportunity to make a statement comes to Norman this Saturday evening as Kansas State looks to rebound from their 17-10 loss to Tulane.
Both teams look headed for bowl season through three weeks in the latest USA TODAY Sports bowl projections from Erick Smith. This game will help Oklahoma’s cause as they look to return to the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.
At the moment, eight of the ten Big 12 teams are projected to make a bowl appearance this season. The only two who will miss out, according to Smith, are Texas Tech and West Virginia.
Let’s take a look at where the Big 12 is headed in Smith’s latest projections.