Where does OU rank in ESPN’s Football Power Index?

Week one went about as well as one could have hoped in Brent Venables’ debut with the Oklahoma Sooners.

They got off to a fast start on both sides of the football, building a 21-0 lead midway through the first quarter. They rebounded from a bit of adversity in the second quarter, finishing the first half with momentum.

Venables’ Oklahoma Sooners received contributions from a number of players, speaking to the depth of this roster. Oklahoma was one of many teams in the Power Fives to handle their business against a Group of Five opponent. In fact, the Group of Five recorded just one win vs. the Power Five over the weekend. Old Dominion evened their record with Virginia Tech at 2-2 all-time.

There were several intriguing nonconference matchups that happened in week one. Florida State beat LSU in dramatic fashion. Georgia demolished Oregon in a not-so-dramatic fashion. Ohio State beat Notre Dame, and Florida beat Utah.

Before we begin looking at Oklahoma’s matchup with Kent State, let’s take a look at the updated ESPN Football Power Index top 25.

25
Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0)

Sep 1, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs after a catch as West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Lance Dixon (5) and cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) chase during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 38-31. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

This Week: Beat West Virginia 38-31

Football Power Index: 10.6

24
Florida Gators (1-0)

Sep 3, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Amari Burney (2) celebrates with linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) and teammates after he intercepted the ball against the Utah Utes during the second half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

This Week: Beat Utah 29-26

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