University of Oklahoma Athletics

OU Football Ranked In Preseason Publications

July 10, 2000 | Football

July 10, 2000

NORMAN, Okla. - Several collegiate football publications have hit the newsstands and most show Oklahoma ranked in their preseason top 25. The Sooners, coming off a 7-5 season that saw them earn their first bowl berth (Independence Bowl) in six seasons, are ranked as high as 17th nationally thus far.

Here is a list of rankings from six publications:

Athlon:
17th nationally
2nd Big 12 South

Blue Ribbon Football:
23rd nationally

Football News:
18th nationally 2nd Big 12 South

Lindy's:
3rd Big 12 South

Street & Smith's:
23rd nationally
2nd Big 12 South

The Sporting News:
17th nationally
2nd Big 12 South

Sooner newcomers are scheduled to report Aug. 4 while the varsity will report Aug. 8. OU's first combined practice is slated for Aug. 10. The team opens its 2000 campaign when it hosts UTEP Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. The Miners are coached by former OU offensive coordinator Gary Nord.

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