The Oklahoma Sooners got here out of the gates somewhat sluggish of their Week 1 matchup with the Illinois State Redbirds. But it surely did not take lengthy for Oklahoma to seek out somewhat life on offense and rolled to a 35-3 win to open the season. There was lots to like about the Sooners’ performance, even when the margin of victory wasn’t as a lot as many thought it might be.
Finally, the Sooners walked away with a convincing 32-point win with a vanilla sport plan on either side of the ball. Subsequent up will likely be a way more important take a look at in opposition to Bryce Underwood and the Michigan Wolverines.
The Sooners are anticipated to be a bit more healthy alongside the offensive line in Week 2 than they have been within the opener. The Oklahoma offensive line will likely be essential to their success in opposition to what needs to be an excellent defensive entrance seven for the Wolverines.
With Week 1 behind us, how does the ESPN Matchup Predictor see the remainder of the Sooners’ 2025 schedule taking part in out? This is an up to date have a look at the game-by-game predictions.
Predicted Winner: Oklahoma
Sooners Win Likelihood: 53.5% (Up from 48.2%)
Projected operating report: 2-0
Predicted Winner: Oklahoma
Sooners Win Likelihood: 83.3% (Down from 93.4%)
Projected operating report: 3-0
Predicted Winner: Auburn
Sooners Win Likelihood: 48.4% (Down from 58.4%)
Projected operating report: 3-1
Predicted Winner: Oklahoma
Sooners Win Likelihood: 98.6% (Up from 98.5%)
Projected operating report: 4-1
Predicted Winner: Texas
Sooners Win Likelihood: 17.1% (Up from 15.5%)
Projected operating report: 4-2
Predicted Winner: South Carolina
Sooners Win Likelihood: 28.3% (Down from 29.2%)
Projected operating report: 4-3
Predicted Winner: Ole Miss
Sooners Win Likelihood: 27.7% (Down from 43.7%)
Projected operating report: 4-4
Predicted Winner: Tennessee
Sooners Win Likelihood: 22.8% (Down from 26.3%)
Projected operating report: 4-5
Predicted Winner: Alabama
Sooners Win Likelihood: 33.5% (Up from 20.1%)
Projected operating report: 4-6
Predicted Winner: Oklahoma
Sooners Win Likelihood: 50.4% (Down from 58.1%)
Projected operating report: 5-6
Predicted Winner: LSU
Sooners Win Likelihood: 41% (Down from 45.1%)
Projected operating report: 5-7
After Week 1, the computer systems nonetheless do not have plenty of love for the Oklahoma Sooners. A win over Michigan would change the notion for the Sooners in 2025. All they need to do is preserve profitable.
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