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Why USA TODAY Sports calls Oklahoma one of the biggest flops of 2026

Oklahoma has struggled to a 4-3 record, including a 2-2 mark in SEC play, leading USA TODAY Sports to label the program a major disappointment for the 2026 season. While the defense has shown improvement under head coach Brent Venables, the offense has severely underperformed, averaging only 16.8 points per game when excluding a season-opening shutout of Texas-El Paso.

Despite the return of quarterback John Mateer and the implementation of Ben Arbuckle’s scheme, the team has failed to gain traction against Power Four opponents. With five games remaining, the Sooners hope to salvage their campaign by securing eight or nine total wins to build momentum for next year.

A strong finish could potentially land the team in a bowl game like the Citrus, ReliaQuest, or Gator, providing a more respectable conclusion to a difficult season.

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