The Oklahoma Sooners absolutely resurrected their season by taking down the Texas Longhorns 27-24. Yeah, they’ve still got a ton of work ahead, but that win? It shoved them right back into the College Football Playoff hunt. They’ve got a shot, man, a real shot.
They Control Their Own Destiny? You Better Believe It.
Think about that for a second: seven games left, and every single one of them matters. But the biggest takeaway after that Texas clash is huge: Oklahoma controls its own destiny. Win out, and they’re in the College Football Playoff. That simple. Get into the playoff, and you’re competing for a national title. After how this season *started*, that’s all you can ask for: a chance.
Next up? An upstart Kentucky squad led by new head coach Will Stein. These Wildcats aren’t messing around, with wins over Texas A&M and LSU already under their belt. They’re sitting at 4-1, so Oklahoma can’t afford to take them lightly. And honestly, they can’t take *any* of the remaining games lightly. They *can* win every game, but if they don’t bring it every single week, they can just as easily lose any of them.
From Shaky Start to CFP Hope: The Story So Far
It’s been a wild ride to get to this point. We’ve been watching ESPN’s matchup predictor every week, seeing how they stack up. Coming out of that huge win against Texas, the momentum is real. This team is truly turning their season around.
Let’s rewind real quick and see how they got here, according to ESPN Analytics:
* **Sept. 4 vs. UTEP Miners:** Predicted Oklahoma, Result Oklahoma 51-0. Start the season 1-0. Total domination. Quarterback John Mateer handing off to Lloyd Avant in the second half, just cooking.
* **Sept. 12 at Michigan Wolverines:** Predicted Oklahoma, Result L, 17-10. Rough one there, defensive line Jayden Jackson even tackling Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood in the fourth quarter. Record 1-1.
* **Sept. 19 vs. New Mexico Lobos:** Predicted Oklahoma, Result W, 14-6. Got the win, defensive lineman Adepoju Adebawore making plays. Moved to 2-1.
* **Sept. 26 at Georgia Bulldogs:** Predicted Georgia, Result L, 41-13. That was a tough one, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton throwing against Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis. Putting them at 2-2, and 0-1 in SEC play. Oof.
* **Oct. 10 vs. Texas Longhorns (Cotton Bowl):** Result W, 27-24. Head coach Brent Venables celebrating, defensive back Peyton Bowen running for a touchdown. That’s the one that truly matters. John Mateer under center, getting it done. This puts them currently at 3-2!
So here we are, 3-2, with a clear path in front of them. The next game against Kentucky is absolutely critical. It’s not just another game, it’s the first step in proving they belong in the College Football Playoff. This team has the chance to do something special, and every single snap from here on out is going to be must-watch football.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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