What did SEC coaches have to say about the Oklahoma Sooners?

The Oklahoma Sooners have a team ready to contend in 2026. They'll have a difficult schedule to navigate, but they've got the pieces in place to build upon their playoff appearance in 2025. And SEC coaches think so , too.

Athlon talked to coaches in the conference about each team. There was high praise for Oklahoma entering its third season in the SEC. Coming off a 10-win season and College Football Playoff appearance, the Sooners have built momentum from a perception standpoint, and that's helped them on the recruiting trail.

Here's what anonymous SEC coaches had to say about the Sooners. John Mateer has a High Ceiling [QB John Mateer] has a ridiculously high ceiling. - Anonymous SEC coach Despite what you saw in 2025, that's true.

John Mateer has the potential to contend for a Heisman Trophy in 2026. He looked like someone who would end up in New York after wins over Michigan and Auburn. In his first four games of the year, he averaged 303 passing yards and 47.