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This Dec. 2, 2017 photo shows Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley making a call from the sideline in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU in Arlington, Texas. The SEC has run roughshod over most of college football in recent years, but not over Oklahoma. The Sooners beat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl after the 2013 season and Auburn in the Sugar Bowl after the 2016 season, with a couple of wins over Tennessee sandwiched in between. The rivalry Bob Stoops started continues with new coach Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma's matchup with Georgia in the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Oklahoma’s rivalry with SEC continues with new coach Riley

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops watches his team before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, in Norman, Okla. As has often been the case over his career, defensive coordinator Mike Stoops has bounced back. The unit, led by second-team All-American linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, has improved steadily since a rough mid-season outing against Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Improving Oklahoma defense faces CFP challenge in Georgia

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, winner of the Heisman Trophy, poses with the trophy Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield wins Heisman Trophy in landslide

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Alabama coach Nick Saban, left, and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talk after a news conference before the College Football Awards show at the College Football Hall of Fame, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. Clemson and Alabama will face each other in a College Football Playoff semifinal. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Column: 4-team playoff is fine, but 8 would be perfect

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2016, file photo, Heisman Trophy finalist, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, poses with the award in New York. Mayfield is favored to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield won’t change, despite critics

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, gains yardage as he runs the ball as TCU safety Niko Small (2) gives chase in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

No. 2 Oklahoma stakes playoff spot, 41-17 over No. 10 TCU

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) prepares to pass in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma could already be playoff bound, except Heisman Trophy front-runner Baker Mayfield and the No. 2 Sooners have to play in the revived Big 12 championship game and beat No. 10 TCU for the second time in four weeks. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

No. 2 Oklahoma now has to win Big 12 title to get to playoff

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley looks on from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, in Waco, Texas. At right, in an Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, TCU head coach Gary Patterson yells during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU coach Gary Patterson doesn't believe it was an errant or accidental pass that hit safety Niko Small while going on the field for pregame warmups the last time the No. 10 Horned Frogs played No. 2 Oklahoma. Patterson also takes exception to how Sooners coach Lincoln Riley responded. (AP Photo/FIle)

Young Oklahoma coach Riley faces veteran TCU coach Patterson

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tries to avoid Kansas linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) **FILE**

Oklahoma QB Mayfield won’t start home finale after gesture

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts a pass during an NCAA college football game against Kansas at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

Sooners’ Mayfield contrite after more antics vs Kansas

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mayfield, Anderson lead No. 5 Oklahoma past No. 8 TCU

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against UTEP in Norman, Okla. At right, in an Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. The oldest coach in the FBS and the youngest will match wits Saturday when the ninth-ranked Sooners travel to Manhattan. (AP Photo/File)

Sooners’ Riley ready for K-State counterpart Snyder

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against UTEP in Norman, Okla. At right, in an Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. The oldest coach in the FBS and the youngest will match wits Saturday when the ninth-ranked Sooners travel to Manhattan. (AP Photo/File)

Oklahoma vs Kansas St pits oldest, youngest FBS coaches

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The Oklahoma defense that seemed so promising during non-conference play fell apart in league games against Baylor and Iowa State. The 12th-ranked Sooners will try to regroup Saturday against Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New coaches Riley, Herman take lead roles for Oklahoma-Texas

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma QB Mayfield dominant heading into Iowa State game

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) returns a interception for a touchdown against Tulane during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Mike Stoops has Oklahoma defense rolling after rough ‘16

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon celebrates their win over Ohio State in an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. The team’s leading rusher is Trey Sermon, a true freshman who has 136 yards from scrimmage. He had a 10-yard touchdown reception from Mayfield in the fourth quarter against Ohio State. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

No. 2 Oklahoma turns attention to Tulane after big win

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley looks out at the stands before an NCAA college football game against UTEP in Norman, Okla. Riley is just 33 years old, and the schedule doesn't care. Two games into his head coaching career, he'll take the fifth-ranked Sooners into Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma coach Riley, 34, gets first big test at Ohio State

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Looking back at Bob Stoops’ OU football coaching career

By CODY STAVENHAGEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. The seventh-ranked Sooners will get their first test Saturday against Texas-El Paso. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mayfield focused as No. 7 Oklahoma opens with UTEP

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press