The Southeastern Conference released its preseason media poll on Friday, and the Sooners were not picked to be among this year's contenders for the title.

ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

Pate believes OU will be a vastly improved team this year, though he did admit that he seems to be a bit higher on Oklahoma than most other people in attendance were. The college football analyst believes that the Sooners will be a significantly improved team in 2025, despite facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation.

In Year Two as a member of the Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma should be a little more competitive. OU’s talent on the field says so. XXXX Sooners on Friday w

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Brent Venables' coaching seat may not be hot at Oklahoma, but the fourth-year coach has produced two losing seasons there in his first three years, making 2025 very important.

Sooners legend Baker Mayfield hosted a football camp in Norman on Saturday, and he weighed in on John Mateer and the leadership he brings to OU.

There's little doubt the SEC boasts a ton of talent and potential at quarterback in 2025, but there are still pressing questions to answer.

Florida or Oklahoma could hold the College Football Playoff committee's feet to the fire, on heels of SEC's strength of schedule campaign.

Reliving the best moments of the year for the Sooners ahead of Tuesday's SEC Network Takeover. Every year, SEC Network turns the controls over to a school for 16 straight days in the summer. Tuesday, it’s Oklahoma’s turn. The Sooners experienced plenty of ups and downs in the program’s first year in the Southeastern Conference.