OU's new general manager will be the toast of the town if CBS Sports' Brad Crawford's bold prediction is correct.

The Southeastern Conference released its preseason media poll on Friday, and the Sooners were not picked to be among this year's contenders for the title.

ATLANTA — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years. After two 6-7 seasons in three years and a 13th-place finish in the SEC under coach Brent Venables, the Sooners hope to get back on track this season.

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In Year Two as a member of the Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma should be a little more competitive. OU’s talent on the field says so. XXXX Sooners on Friday w

Perhaps that took some of the edge off when the 2025 preseason All-SEC teams came out. Alternatively, it gave me a clear direction with my gripes. Not seeing certain players on those squads lit a fire under me.

Brent Venables' coaching seat may not be hot at Oklahoma, but the fourth-year coach has produced two losing seasons there in his first three years, making 2025 very important.

There's little doubt the SEC boasts a ton of talent and potential at quarterback in 2025, but there are still pressing questions to answer.

After two days of reflection, SEC Media Days in Atlanta went exactly as it should with just one hiccup. The sound booth played Texas A&M's

Florida or Oklahoma could hold the College Football Playoff committee's feet to the fire, on heels of SEC's strength of schedule campaign.