Oklahoma Sooners Ranked No. 18 in First AP Top 25 Poll of the Season

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Sooners have secured the No. 18 spot in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Top 25 poll, marking the 27th consecutive year the program has been ranked in the nation’s most-watched college football rankings.

The preseason list, released Monday, sets the stage for what could be another high-energy season for Sooner Nation. Texas leads the poll at No. 1, followed by Penn State, Ohio State, Clemson, and Georgia rounding out the top five.

27 Years of National Spotlight

Being ranked in the AP Top 25 for nearly three decades straight is no small feat. This achievement highlights Oklahoma’s long-standing dominance in college football and its ability to consistently produce competitive, nationally relevant teams.

College football analysts note that this year’s No. 18 placement reflects both respect for the program’s history and cautious optimism about the current roster’s potential under Head Coach Brent Venables.

What the Ranking Means for the Sooners

The No. 18 preseason ranking positions Oklahoma as a clear contender in the upcoming season, but also signals that the team has something to prove. The Sooners face a challenging schedule ahead, with multiple matchups against other Top 25 opponents.

Key games that could impact Oklahoma’s standing include conference showdowns and high-profile rivalry matchups that historically draw national attention.

Sooners Fans React

For Oklahoma fans, preseason polls are both a point of pride and a source of debate. Many supporters are already marking their calendars for key home and away games, eager to see if the team can climb higher in the rankings.

Social media lit up following the announcement, with “Boomer Sooner” trending regionally within hours of the AP poll’s release.

The Road Ahead

The Sooners’ first game of the season will be closely watched as an early test of their readiness to compete for a College Football Playoff spot. Strong performances in the opening weeks could propel Oklahoma into the Top 10 before midseason.

With returning talent, promising new recruits, and the weight of 27 consecutive years in the AP Top 25, Oklahoma enters the season with momentum—and the eyes of the college football world firmly on Norman