In the updated release of ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Oklahoma Sooners were second in the Big 12 behind the Texas Longhorns. One of the things the FPI considers when coming to their calculation is strength of schedule.
It’s difficult to predict how strong a schedule is or isn’t in April, but it can be a good indicator of how a season could play out. In 2021, the knock against the Oklahoma Sooners was their strength of schedule, despite their undefeated record.
As things stand, the Sooners rank 42nd in strength of schedule for the 2022 season. That’s eighth in the Big 12.
Oklahoma benefits from hosting the Baylor Bears and Kansas State Wildcats in Norman this season, but have to go on the road to face West Virginia and Iowa State.
Texas, who ranks first in the Big 12 in strength of schedule, gets a big bump from hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide, the team that ranks first in ESPN’s Football Power Index.
Let’s take a look at how the Big 12 teams stack up in strength of schedule ahead of the 2022 college football season.
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Texas Longhorns
Oct 2, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) goes for a catch as TCU Horned Frogs safety Nook Bradford (28) defends during the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Big 12 Strength of Schedule Rank: 1
National Strength of Schedule Rank: 14
Notable Games: vs. Alabama, vs. Oklahoma (in Dallas), at Oklahoma State, at Kansas State.
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West Virginia Mountaineers
Sep 25, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Sam James (13) is tackled by Oklahoma Sooners safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the third quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Big 12 Strength of Schedule Rank: 2
National Strength of Schedule Rank: 19
Notable Games: at Pitt, at Virginia Tech, at Texas, vs….
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