OU football bowl projections after Alabama win
OU is going bowling for the 26th consecutive season.
The Sooners upset No. 7 Alabama on Saturday 24-3, earning their sixth win of the season. That means they’re officially bowl-eligible. And while making a bowl was not the ultimate goal this season, it is a nice consolation for what’s been a tough year.
“What I’m most proud of, is the guys continued to believe that,” coach Brent Venables said. “You know? In the face of criticism — and all of it justifiable. I mean, we’re 5-5 at Oklahoma. And we’ve got to be better. But the players, and I just love their resolve. It’s really cool to see them — I told y’all I hurt in the past because they deserved an opportunity to celebrate all their hard work.”
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Which bowl game OU plays is very much up for debate. There are several new bowl games the Sooners could play in due to the SEC tie-ins. It will also largely depend on how many SEC teams get into the 12-team playoff. Next week’s game against LSU will also play a major role, as a win would likely put the Sooners in a better game.
With one week remaining in the regular season, here’s where OU is projected to play in its bowl game:
- ESPN (Bonagura): Gasparilla Bowl vs Virginia Tech (Dec. 20)
- ESPN (Schlabach): Independence Bowl vs West Virginia (Dec. 28)
- CBS: Frisco Bowl vs Kansas (Dec. 17)
- Sporting News: Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs Virginia Tech (Dec. 26)
- CFB Network: Cure Bowl vs Louisiana (Dec. 20)
- Athlon Sports: Gasparilla Bowl vs North Carolina (Dec. 20)
