The Oklahoma Sooners have been road dogs over the last couple of seasons. In 2025, they picked up road wins at two of the most difficult places to play in college football, beating Tennessee at Neyland Stadium and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
But the Sooners also have one of the toughest places to play, according to rankings released by EA Sports ahead of the release of College Football 27. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium came in at No. 11 in this year’s rankings. That’s three spots lower than how GFOMS ranked in College Football 26.
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The Sooners went 7-1 during the regular season with the lone loss to Ole Miss on a dreary day in Norman. Oklahoma also lost at home during the College Football Playoff after jumping out to a 17-0 lead over Alabama.
This year, the Sooners will need to be great at home once again. After facing UTEP and New Mexico in nonconference play, Oklahoma will play Kentucky, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M at home this season.
Brent Venables squad will also have to travel to three of the most difficult places to play in college football in 2027. Michigan Stadium, home of the Wolverines, ranks No. 12 on the list and will welcome the Sooners to town in Week 2. Oklahoma also plays at Georgia in Week 4. Sanford Stadium ranks as the No. 4 most difficult place to play. In November, the Sooners will travel down to the Swamp to take on the Florida Gators in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, which landed at No. 7 according to EA Sports College Football 27.
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College Football 27 is set to be released worldwide on July 9, 2026 with early access available to MVP+ members on July 2 and on July 6 for those who purchase special editions of the game.
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) hugs linebacker Kip Lewis (10) before the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) hugs linebacker Kip Lewis (10) before the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) runs onto the field before the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Oklahoma’s Lloyd Avant (9) celebrates a touchdwon during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday April 18, 2026.
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Oklahoma’s Tate Sandell (29) kicks a field game during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday April 18, 2026.
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Oklahoma 5-star OL commit Cooper Hackett to undergo surgery per report
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners Sooner Schooner leaves the field after the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (bottom right)) takes a photo with the defensive group after the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) takes a photo with the quarterback group during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Where do the Oklahoma Sooners rank in CBS Sports’ post-spring top 25?
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables celebrates celebrates with quarterback John Mateer (10) after the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners players and head coach Brent Venables react after the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) reacts after the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners Casen Calmus (20) makes an interception during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) is chased by Casen Calmus (20) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Bowe Bentley (8) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Bowe Bentley (8) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jayden Petit (13) cannot make a catch as defensive back Eli Bowen (23) and defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) defend during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Whitt Newbauer (16) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners cheerleader during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) is tackled by defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) is chased by defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) and defensive lineman Taylor Wein (44) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Reggie Powers III (3) reacts during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Danny Okoye (16) celebrates with defensive lineman Taylor Wein (44) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) laughs on the sidelines during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners kicker Tate Sandell (29) kicks a field goal during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Bowe Bentley (8) is sacked by defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Bowe Bentley (8) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jonathan Hatton Jr (20) celebrates with offensive lineman Michael Fasusi (56) after scoring a touchdown during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jonathan Hatton Jr (20) scores a touchdown during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Manny Choice (0) battles for the ball with defensive back Trystan Haynes (14) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Elijah Thomas (14) runs with the ball as defensive lineman CJ Nickson (88) defends during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma projected to land three-star back out of Texas
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (1) reacts during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma wide receiver Isaiah Sategna snubbed from ESPN’s top 10
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (1) runs with the ball during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) and defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) react after tackling wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) and defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) tackle wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) nearly intercepts a pass in front of wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers (2) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Spring Game
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) hands the ball off to running back Lloyd Avant (9) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma Sooners favored to land dynamic in-state prospect in 2027
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight ends coach Jason Witten greets wide receiver Eli Merck (89) during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Where does Oklahoma land in CBS Sports post-spring bowl projections?
Apr 18, 2026; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the Oklahoma Spring Game at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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