Oklahoma’s season is officially “down the drain,” plain and simple. After a brutal 42-25 home loss against the South Carolina Gamecocks last weekend, the Sooners took a massive 15-spot tumble in USA TODAY Sports’ weekly FBS ranking, landing them at a dismal No. 47 in the country. That puts them at 11th in the SEC, and it is a stark reminder of how far expectations have fallen.
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Remember those early season expectations? Gone. Completely gone before the calendar even flipped to November. There was real hope for a late-season surge, especially considering Oklahoma had played the nation’s hardest schedule heading into last week. That tough slate gave folks optimism that head coach Brent Venables and his squad could rescue things down the stretch. But a 42-25 loss at home? To South Carolina? That game absolutely crushed any remaining slivers of hope. You watch that, and you know the season is gone.
The Offense, the Future, and Venables’ Shot
Now at 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC, the focus for the next four games has totally shifted. It is not about a surge anymore. It is about playing well enough to maybe build for next year, because avoiding a similar fate next season is now the priority. What is the biggest fix? The offense, without a doubt. The article makes it clear that Venables is getting “one more chance” to get that side of the ball right in Norman. Every single snap, every play call for John Mateer, every target for Ivan Carreon, will be under intense scrutiny.
So, what is next for the Sooners? They are heading into a Week 10 road game against the Florida Gators on Saturday night. With four games left, this isn’t about saving this season; it is about showing whether Venables can get the offense pointed in the right direction for next year. Can they at least show some life, some fight, to carry something into the offseason? Fans are definitely watching every move now, hoping to see a glimpse of what’s to come.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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