As we dive into 2025, the Oklahoma Sooners’ football future is rife with speculation, controversy, and some downright outlandish predictions. With the college football landscape constantly evolving, it’s only natural that fans and pundits alike make bold claims about what will happen next. Here are five outrageous—and totally fake—predictions that will likely never come true, but will certainly fuel the fire for those seeking drama in the world of Oklahoma football.
- Oklahoma Wins the National Championship by a Landslide It’s safe to say that Oklahoma football has had its ups and downs, but predicting a national championship win by a landslide in 2025 is pure fantasy. While the Sooners have been a strong program historically, their consistent struggles in the College Football Playoff era make this prediction utterly unrealistic. A dominant run to the title game would require flawless execution on both sides of the ball, which seems highly improbable given the stiff competition across the country.
- Lincoln Riley Returns as Head Coach Yes, you read that correctly. In this alternate reality, Lincoln Riley decides to leave USC and return to Oklahoma, reuniting with the program he helped build. While Riley has clearly moved on to greener pastures in California, the idea that he would leave USC to come back to a program where he might have outgrown his stay is laughable at best. This fairy tale scenario would require a major collapse at USC, which seems highly unlikely.
- Oklahoma Becomes an SEC Powerhouse Immediately Oklahoma’s transition to the SEC has been a hot topic, but expecting the Sooners to instantly rise to the top of the SEC in 2025 is pure fantasy. The SEC is arguably the toughest conference in college football, and even with Oklahoma’s storied history, they’ll need time to adjust to the ferocity of their new competition. Becoming a perennial powerhouse overnight is about as likely as a unicorn showing up at a tailgate.
- Oklahoma’s Quarterback Situation Is Perfect One of the most overhyped aspects of any football team is the quarterback situation, and Oklahoma is no exception. But predicting that the Sooners will find a flawless quarterback in 2025 is pure wishful thinking. With the high turnover rate at the position and a constant search for the next Heisman candidate, expecting perfection at quarterback is an absurd leap of faith.
- Oklahoma Dominates Texas for the Next Decade While the Red River Rivalry is one of the fiercest in college football, predicting that Oklahoma will dominate Texas for the next decade is laughable. Texas has shown signs of resurgence, and while Oklahoma has historically had the upper hand, the Longhorns aren’t likely to lay down forever. A decade-long reign of dominance would be a tall order, especially with the unpredictable nature of college football recruiting and coaching changes.
In conclusion, these predictions may be fun to talk about, but the reality is that Oklahoma football’s future is anything but predictable. The program’s success in 2025 and beyond will depend on a myriad of factors, none of which are guaranteed. So, let’s enjoy the ride but keep these outlandish predictions in the “fantasy” category where they belong.
