Here’s a rundown of the most likely candidates OU could play in the College Football Playoff and some scenarios for conference championship weekend.

The Oklahoma Sooners are locked in on their upcoming College Football Playoff appearance, hoping for a good postseason run to back up a fantastic 10-2 season. However, their focus on the present hasn't stopped them from looking to the future and pursuing building blocks for next season and beyond.

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy announced the addition of 24 members of OU's 2026 recruiting

OU football general manager Jim Nagy's front office staff, in collaboration with coach Brent Venables and his staff, signed 24 players on Wednesday.

The Sooners leaned on elite defense and a late touchdown to finish 4–0 in November and stay in the playoff hunt ahead of Sunday’s reveal.

Oklahoma Sooners (6-2) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (6-2) Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State plays Oklahoma in Phoenix, Arizona. The Sun Devils are 6-2 in non-conference play. Arizona State scores 80.

Despite typically playing the guard position, Febechi Nwaiwu lined up at center for the Sooners in their regular-season finale against LSU.

ESPN 5-star edge rusher Jake Kreul signs letter of intent with the Oklahoma Sooners during the early signing period.