#2 Oklahoma

2010-2011 12-2 (6-2, Big XII)

The Sooners really want it this year, mainly because they have the talent to.  It is rare for a team to look as good as Oklahoma does on a stat sheet, but that's on paper.  Realistically, Oklahoma has a grueling schedule that includes a tough Big 12 and Florida State in Tallahassee.  Perhaps the hardest game the Sooners will face is on December 3rd in Stillwater against rival Okie State, but that's extremely debatable.  With that said, Oklahoma has everything a team could want: a top QB, a talented Wideout, an outstanding defensive corp, and the lack of a spotlight.  The Big 12's decline takes away some of the limelight which the AP's #1 team usually gets.  Also there is the LSU-Oregon game week 1, and the always prevalent shadow of Alabama (some's preseason #1) starting to creep across Norman.  Whether or not the Sooners like the spotlight or not, they hope eventually everyone is talking about them.

2011-2012 Outlook:
Key Game: December 3rd @Oklahoma State...a virtual Big 12 Championship Game, Bedlam will be worth all 48 minutes.
Predicted record: 10-2 (8-1) {losses against Florida State and Oklahoma State}