Oklahoma is officially back inside the AP Preseason Top 10—but does No. 10 accurately reflect how good the Sooners can be?

We break down OU’s placement, the teams ranked above and around the Sooners and the biggest surprises throughout the preseason poll. Which programs belong in the national-championship tier? Who is being overrated? Which overlooked teams could climb quickly?

We also examine what Oklahoma’s preseason expectations and difficult SEC schedule could mean for its margin for error in the College Football Playoff race.

Is No. 10 too high, too low or just right for Brent Venables and the Sooners?

TIMESTAMPS:

CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Welcome and AP Preseason Top 25 first reactions

2:18 – How much should preseason rankings matter?

5:08 – Rankings that immediately stand out

7:53 – Ohio State at No. 1 and the national-title tier

10:16 – Notre Dame, Oregon and the debate near the top

15:27 – Teams carrying the biggest preseason questions

17:50 – Oklahoma at No. 10: Too high, too low or just right?

21:30 – OU’s margin for error and College Football Playoff path

25:52 – Poll surprises, sleepers and teams to watch

30:29 – Final takeaways

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Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU, or is the hype surrounding his first Tigers team getting out of control?

The SEC SMOKE crew breaks down LSU’s 2026 roster, Sam Leavitt and the offensive ceiling, the talent and lingering questions on defense and a difficult schedule filled with season-defining matchups.

We also give our LSU floor and ceiling, discuss whether the Tigers are legitimate SEC Championship and College Football Playoff contenders and deliver our final verdict on whether LSU is properly rated—or overhyped. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Could Oklahoma reach Atlanta and play for the SEC Championship in 2026?

Brett Ciancia, creator of Pick Six Previews—rated America’s most accurate college football preview magazine—joins JP and Travis Davidson to explain why he projects the Sooners to face Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.

They take an in-depth look at Oklahoma’s roster, returning experience, schedule, biggest strengths, lingering questions and the players who could become MVP candidates during the 2026 season.

What gives OU an edge in a loaded SEC? Which position groups will determine the Sooners’ ceiling? And does Oklahoma have what it takes to contend for both an SEC title and another College Football Playoff appearance?

It’s a numbers-driven, national perspective on why expectations for Brent Venables and the Sooners could be much higher than much of the college football world realizes.

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Which SEC team is being overhyped entering the 2026 season? Which head coach is under the most pressure—and which SEC programs will reach the College Football Playoff?

Maggie Johnson, Jon Tweets Sports, Jay Smith and Cruz Oxenrider join our post-SEC Media Days edition of SEC SMOKE to debate:

🔥 The SEC’s most overhyped team

🔥 Coaches facing the most pressure in 2026

🔥 SEC College Football Playoff predictions

🔥 The biggest takeaways from SEC Media Days

Who is your most overhyped SEC team? Let us know in the comments!

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What Will Define the Sooners 2026 Season + OU OL Talk & Can OU Make CFP Again in 2026? | Jake Crain from Crain & Cone Joins JP & Trav Show!

The big-time national pundit (Jake Crain) debates essential topics like flats or drums when it comes to chicken wings + did the Sooners' national title in Omaha make the Oklahoma move to the SEC more worthwhile? Is there a perception change with Sooners athletics overall within the conference and what is his take on John Mateer and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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In this episode of the JP & Trav Show the OUInsider duo talks the biggest "what-if's" in Sooners history +

Answers LIVE Q&A from audience + Names their All-time Sooners Team and talks about a TON of off-season Sooners buzz and more! All brought to you by Riverwind Casino and JaniKing.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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OUInsider's Jalen Posey is joined by @jontweetssports to talk #Sooners vs #GoDawgs matchup in week four of the 2026 season + Predicting the game and the two #SEC team's seasons. Can #Oklahoma beat #Georgia in Athens? If not, will that derail the season for #OU? If #BoomerSooner beats #UGA, can the #Dawgs come back and have a successful season?

And what is Kirby Smart and Brent Venables ceiling? What's holding the two ELITE defensive minded coaches back from reaching their peak? Natty chances for both moving forward and so much more!

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2027 Top300 and four-star safety commit Jaylen Scott joins the podcast and talks his recruitment, why he chose OU, his relationship with safety coach Brandon Hall, his thoughts on Brent Venables and his defense + How the four-star commit wants OU to finish out the 2027 class and more!

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JP & Trav are BACK! This time they have 2027 four-star QB commit Jamison Roberts joining the podcast and talking about how he feels things are trending with some big OU targets and answering questions from Oklahoma fans! Join the podcast and watch it all here on OUInsider's Channel!

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SEC SMOKE is back with Mizzou/KCSportsNet’s Maggie Johnson joining the show to talk Oklahoma, Missouri and the future of both programs in the SEC.

We break down which program has the brighter outlook over the next five years, whether Brent Venables or Eli Drinkwitz is the better coach to build around right now, and which fanbase should be more disappointed if their team misses the College Football Playoff this season.

Plus, we dive into the Oklahoma-Missouri SEC dynamic, the Sooners’ image entering Year 2 in the league, Mizzou’s momentum under Drinkwitz, and whether OU or Mizzou is better positioned to make a real run in the new-look SEC.

Topics include:

Oklahoma vs Missouri future in the SEC

Brent Venables vs Eli Drinkwitz

College Football Playoff pressure

Which fanbase should expect more in 2026

Sooners, Tigers and the SEC pecking order

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