Heading into Brent Venables’ first year as the Oklahoma Sooners head coach, OU is attempting to get back into the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019.
That season, Jalen Hurts was incredible for Oklahoma. Had it not been for Joe Burrow and the LSU Tigers’ incredible run, Hurts might have made it three straight Heisman trophy wins for the Sooners.
Like they did to everyone that season, Burrow and the Tigers throttled the Sooners with a 70-point outburst on their way to the national championship.
Oklahoma has a favorable schedule that could help them avoid a three-straight two-loss season, but they’ll have to avoid potential pitfalls on the road against Nebraska, TCU, Iowa State, West Virginia and in the Red River Showdown against Texas.
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the 2022 season, let’s take a look at the latest odds to make the College Football Playoff. Where does Oklahoma land, and does their Red River rival to the south make the list?
Odds are courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook.
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Cincinnati Bearcats
Nov 26, 2021; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Odds to make the College Football Playoff: +2000
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Miami Hurricanes and North Carolina State Wolfpack
Nov 26, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) is greeted by teammate Porter Rooks (4) after scoring the game-winning touchdown during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack won 34-30. Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Odds to make the College Football Playoff: +1300
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Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, and Oregon
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