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Sooners Brace for Grueling 2025 Schedule: 9 Top 25 Foes
29 Jul
Summary
- Oklahoma faces 9 teams ranked in ESPN's 2025 Top 25
- Sooners play 4 top SEC contenders: Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, LSU
- Quarterback turnover could benefit OU with many new starters on opponents
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare to start fall camp on Wednesday, there is a mix of optimism and realism surrounding their 2025 schedule. The Sooners are set to face a grueling slate, with 9 teams ranked in the ESPN Top 25 on their schedule.
The season opens with an FCS opponent, but Oklahoma then welcomes the Michigan Wolverines for a critical non-conference game. The Sooners will also take on 4 of the top contenders to win the SEC in 2025: Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and LSU. While it's undoubtedly a tough schedule, it's not considered the most difficult in the SEC, ranking 4th according to CBS Sports.
One potential advantage for Oklahoma is the quarterback turnover they'll face. Of the 7 opponents with new starters, only 2 have significant collegiate experience. This could benefit the Sooners, who are expected to field a strong defense in 2025.
Head coach Brent Venables remains confident in his team's ability to rise to the occasion, stating, "We've got a lot to prove, and I like that. We know what our team is capable of. There's no game on our schedule that we can't win."
