Updated look at ESPN’s playoff predictor

Win and you’re in. Keeping it simple, that’s all Oklahoma has to do to make the College Football Playoff. However, the road ahead is anything but simple.

The schedule plays out in their favor, but they still have tough matchups against Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma State, and road trips to face Iowa State and West Virginia that could prove difficult. A road trip against Nebraska is proving less and less daunting by the week.

And the All State Playoff Predictor over at ESPN kind of reflects an Oklahoma team that is looked upon favorably but, like many national voters, is hedging their bets to an extent, wanting to see more.

Heading into their week two matchup against Kent State, the Sooners are once again heavy favorites and should walk away with another big win. But that won’t do much to move the needle in the playoff predictor.

As things stand right now, the Sooners are sitting with a 6% chance to make the College Football Playoff, according to ESPN’s Playoff Predictor. That comes in third in the Big 12 behind Texas and Baylor.

Let’s take a look at the updated chances to make the College Football Playoff via the ESPN Playoff Predictor.

1
Alabama Crimson Tide

Sep 3, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 55-0. Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Chances to make the College Football Playoff: 84%

2
Ohio State Buckeyes

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports

Chances to make the College Football Playoff: 80%

3
Georgia Bulldogs

Sep 3, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny…