AP Top 25 Poll

#12 Oklahoma Sooners

2023

Overall Record

10-2

Last Game

vs TCU W 69-45

Conference Record

7-2

Next Game

@Arizona 12/28/2023

FILE - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates the team's win over Iowa State in an NCAA college football game Nov. 18, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Sarkisian was voted The Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Big 12 Signing Day: Texas and OU will head to SEC with top-10 classes. Texas Tech signs first 5-star

Texas and Oklahoma will head to the Southeastern Conference next season with national top-10 recruiting classes that are by far the highest-ranked among current teams in the Big 12.

FILE - Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, left, drops back to pass against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Dallas. Oklahoma and Texas announced they will keep their annual rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036 in a deal that includes significant renovations to Cotton Bowl Stadium. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter File)

Oklahoma and Texas to keep rivalry game at Cotton Bowl Stadium through 2036. Renovations coming

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buckeyes’ Kyle McCord and OU’s Dillon Gabriel biggest names in transfer portal as 30-day window opens

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with the trophy after the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 as we’ve known it says farewell with return to playoff, 8 total teams going bowling

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs ahead of TCU linebacker Shad Banks Jr., background right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

No. 12 Oklahoma to face No. 14 Arizona in Alamo Bowl in matchup of teams jumping conferences

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, left, stands by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, as he makes comments after the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Big 12 committed to title game even with CFP expansion and changes in league, Yormark says

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says his still-evolving conference remains committed to having a championship game even as the College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams after this season.

Oklahoma promotes Littrell to offensive coordinator, Finley to co-offensive coordinator

Oklahoma has promoted Seth Littrell from offensive analyst to offensive coordinator. Littrell fills the spot Jeff Lebby vacated when he left to become Mississippi State’s head coach.

Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish (10) chases Iowa State running back Abu Sama III (24) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

STAT WATCH: Sama’s 276-yard rushing night in 1st start for Iowa St. highlighted by long touchdowns

Abu Sama made his first start for Iowa State a memorable one. Sama’s 276 yards rushing in the snow in a 42-35 win at Kansas State were the fourth-most in the Football Bowl Subdivision this season.

Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas (1) runs for a first down while being pursued by a Mississippi defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State hires Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby to be its new head coach

Mississippi State has hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby to be its new head coach. Lebby has been offensive coordinator for the Sooners the last two years after two seasons holding the same position at Mississippi.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) passes against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Gabriel passes for 400 yards as No. 13 Oklahoma beats TCU, 69-45, to help Big 12 title hopes

Dillon Gabriel passed for 400 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 13 Oklahoma defeat TCU 69-45 and improve its chances of reaching the Big 12 championship game.

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover throws downfield against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)

No. 13 Oklahoma needs a win over TCU to improve its chances of reaching the Big 12 title game

Oklahoma could reach the Big 12 Conference championship game in its final season before joining the Southeastern Conference.

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover throws downfield against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)

No. 13 Oklahoma to face TCU in its final regular-season game before joining the SEC

Oklahoma could increase its chances of reaching the Big 12 Conference title game with a win over TCU on Friday.

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs with the ball after catching a pass as Florida linebacker Mannie Nunnery (34) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 33-31. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

College Football Picks: What if there was a 12-team playoff this season? Triple the contenders

If this was next year and the College Football Playoff had already expanded from four teams to 12, games involving No. 13 Oklahoma, No. 12 Mississippi, No. 11 Penn State and No. 10 Missouri would be a lot more interesting.

Oklahoma wide receiver Jayden Gibson (1) catches a pass over BYU safety Crew Wakley (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Oklahoma forces three turnovers, beats BYU 31-24

No. 14 Oklahoma forced three turnovers and scored 21 points off those takeaways to edge BYU 31-24 on Saturday.

Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) and Oklahoma linebacker Jaren Kanak (7) celebrate after a tackle against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Oklahoma has earned a second chance at potentially playing for another Big 12 Championship after moving into a tie for second place last weekend.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) scores a touchdown against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Reeling BYU faces uphill climb against No. 14 Oklahoma

BYU has lost three straight games and faces an uphill climb to bowl eligibility. The Cougars need an upset win this week or next week to get to the six-win threshold.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., right, celebrates his touchdown against Utah with teammates Parker Brailsford (72) and Nate Kalepo, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 5 Washington is used to winning close games. Huskies may get another one against No. 10 Beavers

Fifth-ranked Washington’s last six wins have all been by 10 points or less. If the Huskies are going to make it to 12-0 they’ll probably have to keep winning close ones.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) passes against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Dillon Gabriel’s school-record 8 TDs lead Oklahoma past West Virginia, 59-20

Dillon Gabriel accounted for a school-record eight touchdowns to help No. 17 Oklahoma roll past West Virginia 59-20.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 17 Oklahoma, West Virginia to meet in matchup of teams one game behind Big 12 leaders

Oklahoma believes it still has plenty to play for, despite dropping out of first place in the Big 12 and likely falling out of the race for a College Football Playoff berth.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) passes a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 17 Oklahoma, West Virginia to meet in critical Big 12 game

Oklahoma and West Virginia are among five teams sitting a game behind Texas and Oklahoma State in the race for berths in the Big 12 Championship Game.

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown speaks with his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia won 37-7. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

No. 17 Oklahoma trying to stay in Big 12 title race, with No. 7 Texas the league’s final CFP hope

West Virginia has beaten Oklahoma only once since joining the Big 12 in 2012. That was last season. They meet again Saturday with the 17th-ranked Sooners coming off back-to-back losses that pretty much ended any hope of making the four-team College Football Playoff in their final Big 12 season befor

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) dives into the engine past Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) and linebacker Kip Lewis (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Gordon runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Oklahoma St. tops No. 10 Oklahoma to win last scheduled Bedlam

Ollie Gordon II ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma State defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 27-24 in the last Bedlam rivalry game before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his team prepare to take the field for an NCAA college football game against BYU in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Big 12 all tied up going into November, with Red River rivals among 5-way tie for league lead

Things are crowded at the top of the Big 12 standings. While the league’s championship game could still turn into a farewell party for seventh-ranked Texas and No. 10 Oklahoma before they change leagues next year, the SEC-bound teams begin November in a five-way tie atop the Big 12.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs for a touchdown against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 10 Oklahoma to face Gordon, Oklahoma State in matchup of Big 12 leaders

More than bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.

Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (24) is upended by BYU safety Crew Wakley (38) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Big 12 has two games matching league co-leaders with Bedlam in Oklahoma, and K-State at Texas

The Big 12 enters November with five teams tied for the conference lead. That group will be cut by at least two Saturday after games matching co-leaders.

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to throw in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Nov. 4, 2017. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet on Saturday for the final time before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created ‘Bedlam’ memories for over a century in series that ends this year

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet one last time as conference rivals in their “Bedlam” series. No. 10 Oklahoma will leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference after this season, ending the annual matchups in a series that began in 1904 -– three years before Oklahoma became the 46th U.S. st

Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (24) is upended by BYU safety Crew Wakley (38) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Texas or Oklahoma? Washington or Oregon? How much to honor head-to-head?

This time of the season, those head-to-head results can become challenging for voters in The Associated Press college football poll.

Kansas players celebrate with fans on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Top 25: Kansas enters poll after shocking Oklahoma, which slips to No. 10

Oklahoma dropped four spots to No. 10 after being upset by Kansas, the top five teams held their places and the Jayhawks and rival Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll.

Kansas running back Devin Neal dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 6 OU upset; No. 8 Oregon flexes; No. 1 UGA, No. 4 FSU roll before CFP debut

The upsets have arrived. Kansas made it two weeks in a row with an unranked team beating a top-10 team.

Kansas players celebrate with fans on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas beats No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33 for its 1st win over Sooners since 1997

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, and the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.

Kansas fans celebrate on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Neal scores go-ahead TD with 55 seconds left, KU holds on to beat No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33

Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, and Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, as the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.

Oklahoma defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40), linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) and defensive back Reggie Pearson (21) stop Central Florida running back RJ Harvey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

No. 6 Oklahoma puts perfect start on the line when it heads to Kansas on Saturday

Sixth-ranked Oklahoma will try to stay in the College Football Playoff mix when the Sooners head to Kansas on Saturday.

Oklahoma wide receiver Jalil Farooq (3) is tripped up by Central Florida defensive back Demari Henderson on a kickoff return in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

No. 6 Oklahoma wary of upset possibilities as it heads to Kansas for a Big 12 showdown

No. 6 Oklahoma learned not to overlook anybody when it needed to stop a 2-point conversion inside of 2 minutes last week to preserve a 31-29 victory over UCF.

Penn State head coach James Franklin shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA’s upset

Penn State is still chasing elite under coach James Franklin. The seventh-ranked Nittany Lions lost a seventh straight game to Ohio State, needing more than 59 minutes to get into the end zone against the third-ranked Buckeyes.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) carries the ball as UCF linebacker Jason Johnson (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Dillon Gabriel throws 3 TD passes against his former team as No. 6 Oklahoma holds off UCF, 31-29

Dillon Gabriel passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, Oklahoma stopped a two-point attempt in the closing minutes and the sixth-ranked Sooners held on to beat UCF 31-29.