ESPN's Matt Barrie believes Oklahoma is 'done' after rough start
ESPN's Matt Barrie says Oklahoma is 'done' after its 41-13 loss to Georgia in Athens.
ESPN analyst Matt Barrie believes the Oklahoma Sooners' season is effectively over after a disappointing start to the 2026 college football season. The Sooners, who entered the campaign ranked No. 10 and harbored ambitions of a national championship, have struggled to find their footing. Their season began poorly, with a hard-fought loss to Michigan (17-10), a narrow win over New Mexico (14-6), and a dominant six-point defeat to Georgia (41-13).
ESPN's Barrie expressed his thoughts on "The Matt Barrie Show," stating that once Georgia embarrassed the Sooners in Athens, Oklahoma's season was effectively done. However, the reality is that the season is not officially concluded. With eight regular-season games left, including the high-profile Red River Rivalry against Texas, the Sooners still have opportunities to turn things around.
The Georgia loss has certainly shifted the narrative around Oklahoma, but the team still has a chance to rewrite their story if they can demonstrate improvement and unity when they return from their bye week. If they fail to do so, Barrie's "nail, coffin" assessment will become increasingly difficult to ignore.
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