The College Football Playoff committee has shaken things up — and Sooner Nation is in disbelief. Despite a perfect 12–0 record and a 34–18 win over Texas eight weeks ago, the Oklahoma Sooners slid to the #2 seed in the playoff rankings, with rival Texas leapfrogging to the #1 spot.
This twist sets the stage for an epic Big 12 Championship showdown in Week 16, where the Sooners and Longhorns will meet again — this time with even more on the line.
Coach Lovie Mahawg didn’t hide his frustration but made it clear that his team’s focus hasn’t wavered:
- “We don’t play for rankings; we play for rings. But I’ll be honest, it’s tough to swallow when you’re perfect and someone you beat is ranked above you.”
- “The committee can do what they want — they don’t play the games. Our job is to keep proving we’re the best team in the country, every snap.”
- “Texas is a great team, but we’ve been dominant from Week 1. Nothing changes for us. We’re still the hunted.”
- “If they think moving us to #2 is going to rattle us, they don’t know this locker room. We’ll take it personal — and that’s dangerous for whoever lines up across from us.”
- “Big 12 title, playoff berth, bragging rights — it’s all on the table next weekend. I promise you, our boys are ready for war.”
The Sooners now have the perfect opportunity to silence any doubt. A statement win over Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game could not only secure their playoff position but also remind the nation why championship football runs through Norman.
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