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12. Oklahoma
Coach:
Bob Stoops is 86-19 in eight seasons with the Sooners.
Last year:
Considering that star running back Adrian Peterson suffered a broken collarbone in the sixth game of the season and missed the rest of the year, the team's 11-3 record was impressive.
Offense:
Many questions must be answered. Stoops has to choose from three candidates to replace graduated quarterback Paul Thompson. Peterson's decision to head for the NFL means Allen Patrick and Chris Brown, who filled in admirably last season, will be pushed by a couple of talented redshirt freshmen: DeMarco Murray and Mossis Madu. There is plenty of talent at wide receiver and along the line.
Defense:
Stoops's biggest challenge will be finding replacements for two linebackers who graduated: Rufus Alexander, who was the Sooners' leading tackler in 2006, and Zach Latimer, a two-year starter. Junior college All-American Mike Reed could fill one of those spots. Early in the season more sorting out will be required along the front line and in the backfield, but a number of talented players are vying for starting spots.
Schedule:
Seven home games will help. The annual showdown with Texas will happen on October 6.
Prediction:
9-3
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