Big 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

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Sep 10, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs the ball against Louisiana Monroe Warhawks safety Wesley Thompson (6) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Oklahoma Sooners

I get there isn’t much a team can do when its scheduling is predetermined years in advance. But perhaps years ago, the Sooners thought that in 2016, scheduling Houston followed by ULM would be great case victories for the futuristic playoff committee.

The Sooners started as everyone’s conference favorites–with some predicting another playoff run. But with a Week One loss against Houston, many projected the Sooners to come back and dominate in Week Two; which they did, but against ULM.

With 670 total yards of offense for the Sooners, and quarterback Baker Mayfield averaging 10.1-yards-per-pass, the offense is anything but lethargic. One stat to pay attention to in the Sooners 59-17 victory, however, is the time of possession. Oklahoma and ULM held on to the football at a near dead even split, so moving into conference play, Bob Stoops’ team needs to make sure its dominating the TOP to ensure quarterbacks like Texas’ freshmen Shane Buechele and Texas Tech’s Pat Mahomes are staying off the field.

Next Game:

Sat, Sep 17

Oklahoma

vs.

Ohio State

Norman, Okla.

6:30 p.m.

Next: 4. Oklahoma State Cowboys

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