Oklahoma Rises to No. 11 With Updated Odds for Alabama, Missouri and LSU

A bye week precedes a Nov. 15 trip to Alabama that will shape the Sooners’ playoff case.

Overview

Now 7-2, Oklahoma climbed to No. 11 in the AP Top 25, No. 12 in the Coaches Poll, and No. 11 in ESPN’s power rankings after the road win at Tennessee.
ESPN’s matchup predictor now gives the Sooners a 27.1% chance at Alabama on Nov. 15, with 59.5% versus Missouri and 65.7% versus LSU at home.
A 10-2 finish is described as the clearest route to a College Football Playoff berth, while 9-3 would leave the decision to the committee.
The ground game rebounded in Knoxville, with Xavier Robinson rushing for 115 yards and quarterback John Mateer adding 80.
Oklahoma enters the bye targeting continued rushing success against an Alabama defense ranked 73rd against the run at 149.1 yards allowed per game.