A college football writer from The Oklahoman, Joe Mussatto, recently shared his game-by-game predictions for the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2025 season, forecasting an 8-4 record with a 4-4 mark in SEC play. This projection marks a two-game improvement over their 2024 performance, reflecting optimism about the team’s offensive overhaul under new coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer. Mussatto predicts victories in all four nonconference games—against Illinois State, Michigan, Temple, and Kent State—highlighting a favorable early schedule despite a tough Michigan matchup at home. In SEC play, he sees the Sooners triumphing over Auburn, Ole Miss, and Missouri in Norman, while also pulling off an upset road win against Tennessee. However, challenges loom large with predicted losses on the road against South Carolina and Alabama, a home defeat to LSU, and another setback in the Red River Rivalry against Texas. With the 2025 schedule mirroring 2024’s opponents but flipping locations, the slate remains daunting for head coach Brent Venables in his fourth year. This season could prove pivotal for Venables and the program, balancing promising offensive upgrades against a grueling SEC gauntlet, setting the stage for a defining year in Norman.
