For the first time since joining the SEC, Oklahoma enters a season with genuine championship expectations. After a 10-3 campaign and a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2025, Brent Venables has transformed the Sooners into one of the nation’s most complete programs. The defense established itself among college football’s elite, the roster retained key pieces, and a healthy John Mateer gives Oklahoma hope that the offense can finally match the defense’s production.
But as preseason camp opens in Norman, several questions still hover over a team with national-title aspirations. Here are the five biggest storylines that could determine whether Oklahoma takes the next step in 2026.
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