Oklahoma Sooners is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +18.1. Oklahoma Sooners enters the season with a power rating of +18.1, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Oklahoma Sooners host UTEP next in Week 1. In 2025, Oklahoma Sooners went 10-2 overall, 7-5 against the spread, and 2-10 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Oklahoma Sooners Power Rating of +18.1 is 17.9 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Oklahoma Sooners have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,426 miles, ranking 64th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | UTEP | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Michigan | 884 mi | 1,768 mi |
| Week 3 | New Mexico | Home | 1,768 mi |
| Week 4 | Georgia | 806 mi | 3,380 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Texas | 172 mi | 3,724 mi |
| Week 7 | Kentucky | Home | 3,724 mi |
| Week 8 | Mississippi State | 509 mi | 4,742 mi |
| Week 9 | South Carolina | Home | 4,742 mi |
| Week 10 | Florida | 960 mi | 6,662 mi |
| Week 11 | Ole Miss | Home | 6,662 mi |
| Week 12 | Texas A&M | Home | 6,662 mi |
| Week 13 | Missouri | 382 mi | 7,426 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Oklahoma returns key pieces from a unit that allowed 15.5 points and 272.5 yards per game last season, including leading tackler Kip Lewis, sacks leader Taylor Wein, and the Bowen brothers in the secondary. Under head coach Brent Venables, the defense continues to rely on pre-snap multiplicity and aggressive play calling, making it difficult for opposing offenses to find consistency. Depth is a concern, but young players like Danny Okoye and Jacobe Johnson have opportunities to step up.
Quarterback John Mateer's 2025 season was split by a thumb injury that required surgery, after which the Sooners failed to reach 400 total yards in any game. An offseason of recovery and coordinator Ben Arbuckle's second year in the system could unlock Mateer's high ceiling. The run game averaged only 3.5 yards per carry last season, but the duo of Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock has talent, and the offensive line, led by left tackle Michael Fasusi, should improve with experience.
Slot receiver Isaiah Sategna III returns as a key target and a threat in the punt return game. Transfers Parker Livingstone from Texas and Trell Harris from Virginia Tech are expected to make an immediate impact, giving Mateer multiple options in the passing game. The ball should continue to be spread among several receivers, which could help the offense become more balanced and explosive.
Placekicker Tate Sandell returns after an All-America season in which he made 16 of 18 field goals from 40 yards and beyond and 8 of 9 from 50 and beyond. Punter Grayson Miller also returns after averaging 45.8 yards per attempt. These specialists give Oklahoma a significant advantage in field position and scoring opportunities, especially in close games.
The Sooners reached the College Football Playoff last season largely on the strength of their defense. To make another run, the offense must take a step forward under Mateer's guidance. If the line gels, the run game becomes more productive, and the passing attack finds consistency, Oklahoma has the defensive backbone to compete for a championship. The recipe is clear: complement elite defense with timely offensive execution.
Oklahoma Sooners is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Oklahoma Sooners holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +18.1, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Oklahoma Sooners's home field advantage rating is 2.7 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Oklahoma Sooners travels 7,426 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 64th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Oklahoma Sooners: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +18.1.
