The Oklahoma Sooners are generating serious buzz heading into the 2026 season, and CBS Sports has taken notice. After a breakthrough 10-win campaign under head coach Brent Venables that culminated in a College Football Playoff appearance, the Sooners have landed at No. 10 in CBS Sports' comprehensive ranking of all 138 FBS teams.
Last season, Oklahoma relied heavily on a stingy defense and standout special teams to overcome an offense that struggled to find its rhythm. But with the offseason now in the rearview mirror, it's clear that Venables and general manager Jim Nagy have made offensive firepower a top priority. Through a mix of high school recruiting and strategic moves in the transfer portal, the Sooners have added depth across the roster and injected much-needed physicality and weaponry into the attack. With the spring portal window now closed, the picture of what this team will look like come fall is coming into focus.
In the rankings, Oklahoma sits as the fourth-highest SEC team, trailing only Texas (2nd), Georgia (5th), and Texas A&M (8th). The SEC dominates the top 25 with 10 teams, including Alabama (11th), Ole Miss (12th), LSU (13th), Tennessee (17th), Missouri (21st), and Florida (25th). The Big Ten follows closely with eight teams in the top 25, while the ACC and Big 12 each placed three. FBS Independent Notre Dame checks in at No. 4.
The Sooners' 2026 schedule is a gauntlet. They'll face seven ranked opponents: Texas, Georgia, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, No. 16 Michigan, Missouri, and Florida. Remarkably, only two of those marquee matchups will take place in Norman, making every road trip a true test of this team's resilience and growth. For Sooners fans, the stage is set for another thrilling ride.